Tales of Passed Times by Charles Perrault

This classic treasury gathers Charles Perrault's most beloved fairy tales, including The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, Little Red Riding-Hood, Blue Beard, Puss in Boots, Cinderella, Little Thumbling, and more, alongside additions such as Beauty and the Beast and two tales by Mme. d'Aulnoy. Rich in charm, danger, and wonder, it offers young readers a world where enchantment and moral lesson go hand in hand, brought to life through memorable characters and timeless illustrations. Within these pages, Sleeping Beauty falls under a fairy's spell and lies suspended in enchanted sleep until a brave prince awakens her, only for the tale to darken with the threat of an ogress and a loyal cook's desperate tricks. Little Red Riding-Hood warns of smooth-talking predators, while Blue Beard turns curiosity into terror as a forbidden door reveals a murderous secret. Little Thumbling triumphs over an ogre through wit and cunning, and the reflective note leading into Beauty and the Beast reminds readers that true worth may hide beneath plain appearances. Together, these stories celebrate courage, cleverness, and the enduring magic of fairy-tale tradition. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.