Stories for children

Six children’s tales by Oscar Wilde, including "The Selfish Giant," "The Nightingale and the Rose," and "The Happy Prince," appear in an edition well suited to middle-grade readers. Timeless in their clarity, beauty, and, occasionally, unabashed pathos, the stories can be compared to Andersen’s best in the convincing quality of their imaginary worlds and in their power to move listeners when told or read aloud. Lynch contributes dramatic full-page illustrations and expressive small ones that are equally well tuned to Wilde’s memorable stories.--"Phelan, Carolyn" Copyright 2007 Booklist