Gustafson has selected 10 of the best-known tales to retell and illustrate. His luminous paintings-from spot art to full spreads-are carefully composed and rendered. The facial expressions and postures of humans and animals alike are full of life. Titles Include: 

• Goldilocks and the Three Bears 
• Puss In Boots 
• Little Red Riding Hood 
• Snow White 
• Tom Thumb 
• Hansel and Gretel 
• The Frog Prince 
• Rumplestiltskin 
• Cinderella 
• Three Little Pigs

Artist Scott Gustafson spent more than four years creating the seventy-five rich oil paintings, reproduced here in full color. His style is reminiscent of N.C. Wyeth and Wyeth's gifted student Jessie Wilcox Smith (plus a touch of Arthur Rackham in the fairies). The rounded-face, glowing children and charming interiors contribute to Gustafson's unique and contemporary style.