Tasha Tudor’s Book of Fairy Tales is a lavishly illustrated collection of classic European folktales, retold and brought to life by the beloved artist Tasha Tudor (1915–2008). First published in 1965, this anthology features timeless stories like “Cinderella,” “Snow White,” and “The Twelve Dancing Princesses,” all infused with Tudor’s signature old-world charm and pastoral beauty.
Tudor’s exquisite watercolor and ink illustrations—filled with delicate floral borders, whimsical woodland creatures, and children in vintage attire—evoke the romanticism of 19th-century storybooks. Her art transforms each tale into a visual feast, blending Victorian elegance with a cozy, rustic sensibility.
A celebration of magic, nature, and childhood wonder, this book is a treasure for fairy-tale enthusiasts and collectors of Tudor’s idyllic art. Perfect for read-alouds, it captures her belief that “the world is full of wonders, if you only know where to look.”
