Here, then come a collection of some of the finest gems that world literature has to offer-gleaning from the Panchatantra, Aesop, the Brother's Grimm, Hans Christian Anderson and others. Warm witty and wide, these stories have been chosen for their unique representation of a vignette of life-sometime the message is all too evident and sometime ever so subtle. Carefully graded with regard to language and concept each story comes with brilliant illustrations. As the children open this treasure trove, their enjoyment and excitement will be evident from their shining eyes and their eagerness to read on further.