Books with author Peter 1862-1924 Newell

Originally called, 'The Story of the Three Bears, this charming fairy tale is a a early variation of a 19th century tale. The original tale tells of a badly behaved old woman who enters the forest home of three bears while they are away. She sits in their chairs, eats their porridge and sleeps in one of their beds. When they return and find her, she jumps out the window and is never seen again. Later versions changed the story to a young girl. This is one of the most popular fairy tales in the English language. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature. Ages Pre-school - 8.

JACK THE GIANT KILLER - BY PETER NEWELL - EDITED BY THE GUNSTON TRUST - CHILDREN'S CLASSIC TALESomeone must take care to rid the kingdom of the awful Giant and it looks as though the responsibility must fall upon Jack. A charming classic fairy tale with a delighful illustration by Peter Newell. An illustration that sets the imagery of the terrible Giant and little Jack. A classic sure to be enjoyed. Recommended by The Gunston Trust. Ages 5-10.

Little Snowdrop,, included in a collection of early fairy tales illustrated by Peter Newell in 1907, is a classic tale better known today as ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This is one of the earlier versions of the story with severe punishment at the end for the ‘Wicked Stepmother’. Not recommended for sensitive preschool age children. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children’s Literature. Ages 7-12

Little Red Riding Hood is a classic fairy tale that has been passed down from generation to generation. This edition, with an illustration by Peter Newell, is an early version without the added sugar and spice. Little Red disobeys her Mother and pays the consequences for her act. Not violent but final and not suggested for sensitive preschoolers. Still a charming tale for those who understand make-believe. Recommended by The Gunston Trust for Nonviolence in Children's Literature. Ages 7-10

The upward progress of a rocket, lit in the basement by the janitor's son, causes some strange situations as it passes through twenty floors of apartments. Originally published in 1912 by Harper & Brothers, New York, it was the first children's book of its kind, a book about a rocket's incredible journey, floor by floor, through a 21-floor New York apartment.