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The Stories Behind The Stories

The Stories Behind The Stories

Regular price $21.99
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This beautifully illustrated book provides fascinating backstories about classic children's literature and their authors. Customers said it's "interesting" with "captivating illustrations" and "good quality." Popular as a gift for book lovers, grandchildren, and homeschoolers. One shopper noted it was "uninteresting for my 7yo," suggesting age-appropriateness varies.

  • My grandkids and I love this book. They are fascinated with the stories behind their favorites.
  • Beautiful with very captivating illustrations - perfect to be displayed on your coffee table.
  • Great book! My middle schoolers LOVE it.
  • 5 stars: 22 (92%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Linda R.

This may be my favorite of all the choices. I wrapped it up for my nephew who is the newest dad in the group!
He left before I remembered about the books, so will have to get a photo soon.

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Susan G.

Great book! My middle schoolers LOVE it.

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Susan S.

I gave it for a book swap at my book group holiday party! All the members wanted the book for their grandchildren. You should receive many orders from...

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Tiffany H.

Super cute but a little uninteresting for my 7yo

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Cindy G.

This book was so interesting. I kept bothering my husband with facts that interested me.

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Claudia D.

After being a child in the 50’s and 60’s who loved books and I also read a lot to my kids in the 90’s, I absolutely loved getting some history regarding these timeless authors!!!!!

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Margaret R.

This was fun for me as z librarian and amateur storyteller.

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Pam M.

Great gift idea or for any bibliophile.

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Tammy C.

I bought them for my daughter’s homeschool. They love them and said they’re very good quality.

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Cyntjia L.

Interesting!

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Laura Y.

My kids love this book! I have one aspiring storyteller who was especially excited for this read. We highly recommend!

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Karen A.

Beautiful illustrated. The entries are short and and easily digestible.

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Cathy B.

My grandkids and I love this book. They are fascinated with the stories behind their favorite stories.

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Karen V.

I ordered two books. they came promptly, in great condition.
I love the illustrations, and will enjoy reading them to my grandchildren.

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Catherine A.

Excellent backstory information that wasn’t expected.

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Maria S.

Beautiful book with so many amazing stories about how each book came about and backgrounds on the authors too! Just love it!

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Sarah R.

I have not read the whole book but just skimming through, my first impressions are that the books are quality. The binding is tight, the paper is thick, the illustrations are beautiful and printed beautifully. The content provides just enough information to be suitable for a wide range of ages. We have read most of the books talked about here but not all of them and I think this picture book will be just the motivation to do so.

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Julie N.

Great ideas inside!

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Katelynn K.

Lovely book!

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Todd L.

We recently learned about the story behind JM Barrie's Peter Pan. We were fascinated but also saddened by the story. This book will help us better understand other famous stories.

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Aubree U.

We are very excited to read how many of our favorite books came to be!

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Zero M.

Loved everything about this book! The stories, the art! I’m purchasing another one for a book loving friend.

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Dr. S.

First off, this book is beautiful with very captivating illustrations- perfect to be displayed on your coffee table or in a child's room. The background stories themselves are on average only about 2 pages long, but packed with some very interesting facts about how some of the classic children's books we all know and love came to be. I ended up buying a bunch of copies to give to my friends and family members who love to read and everyone was thrilled. I'd highly recommend this book as a gift or...

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Penny T.

I love the selection of beautiful classics the author chose to write about. It's so inspiring to read about authors' lives and the quirks that made it into the books we grew up loving!

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