Diamonds and Toads: Classic Fairy Tales for a New Generation of Girls & Boys

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Collated by Jo Paterson

From the original writings of The Grimm Brothers, Hans Christian Andersen, Perrault and other master storytellers, this re­envisioned collection of 18 of our favourite fairy tales challenges outdated gender stereotypes and creates diverse new tales for every girl and boy - regardless of gender, skin colour or sexual orientation.


In Diamonds and Toads, a brave princess fights her way through a forest of thorns to place a kiss on the sleeping Briar Rose. The Frog Prince's curse is ultimately undone by another prince who learns not to judge by outward appearances. And a young woman proves she is more than capable of using her wits to save her betrothed as the gender roles are reversed in Jorinda and Joringel.

Richly illustrated by some of New Zealand's best loved illustrators and artists, this treasury is sure to become a favourite for a new generation of readers.

Illustrated by:

P.J. Paterson; Loryn Engelsman; Alex Cara; Giselle Clarkson; Ian Krippner; Kat Quin; Sarah Harmon; Adele Jackson; Gavin Mouldey; Ben Bertels; Nicky Cameron; Will Saunders; Scott Pearson; Sarah Lund

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Collated by Jo Paterson

From the original writings of The Grimm Brothers, Hans Christian Andersen, Perrault and other master storytellers, this re­envisioned collection of 18 of our favourite fairy tales challenges outdated gender stereotypes and creates diverse new tales for every girl and boy - regardless of gender, skin colour or sexual orientation.


In Diamonds and Toads, a brave princess fights her way through a forest of thorns to place a kiss on the sleeping Briar Rose. The Frog Prince's curse is ultimately undone by another prince who learns not to judge by outward appearances. And a young woman proves she is more than capable of using her wits to save her betrothed as the gender roles are reversed in Jorinda and Joringel.

Richly illustrated by some of New Zealand's best loved illustrators and artists, this treasury is sure to become a favourite for a new generation of readers.

Illustrated by:

P.J. Paterson; Loryn Engelsman; Alex Cara; Giselle Clarkson; Ian Krippner; Kat Quin; Sarah Harmon; Adele Jackson; Gavin Mouldey; Ben Bertels; Nicky Cameron; Will Saunders; Scott Pearson; Sarah Lund

Collated by Jo Paterson

From the original writings of The Grimm Brothers, Hans Christian Andersen, Perrault and other master storytellers, this re­envisioned collection of 18 of our favourite fairy tales challenges outdated gender stereotypes and creates diverse new tales for every girl and boy - regardless of gender, skin colour or sexual orientation.


In Diamonds and Toads, a brave princess fights her way through a forest of thorns to place a kiss on the sleeping Briar Rose. The Frog Prince's curse is ultimately undone by another prince who learns not to judge by outward appearances. And a young woman proves she is more than capable of using her wits to save her betrothed as the gender roles are reversed in Jorinda and Joringel.

Richly illustrated by some of New Zealand's best loved illustrators and artists, this treasury is sure to become a favourite for a new generation of readers.

Illustrated by:

P.J. Paterson; Loryn Engelsman; Alex Cara; Giselle Clarkson; Ian Krippner; Kat Quin; Sarah Harmon; Adele Jackson; Gavin Mouldey; Ben Bertels; Nicky Cameron; Will Saunders; Scott Pearson; Sarah Lund

Publisher: Illustrated Publishing

ISBN: 9780473480424