Michael Foreman's Peter Pan and Wendy »

J. M. Barrie (1860–1937) had no children of his own but was the guardian of five boys for whom he created the tale of Peter Pan, first written as a play. Michael Foreman is a Kate Greenaway Award– and Smarties Book Prize–winning illustrator who has worked on a vast range of children's books. He is the author and illustrator of several books, including Cat in the Manger, Classic Fairy Tales, and Hello World. 

The beloved story of the boy who won't grow up is brought to life in this sumptuous edition illustrated with stunning full-color art.When Peter Pan pays a visit to the Darling children, everything goes topsy-turvy. Wendy, Michael, and John follow Peter to Never Never Land, where they have the most exciting adventures and battle the evil Pirate Captain Hook.

Children's Literature

Although Barrie's original story is replete with visual images, once readers enjoy the Carruth-Johnstone picture book, they will forever envision the characters from these pages. Condensed chapters mirror the original with memorable quotes, as well as the entire cast of famous and infamous characters who lie hidden in the pages of Barrie's timeless version. Each spread is graced with elegant paintings depicting flight, tragedy, triumph, security, danger, and always, adventure. This volume offers the perfect size pages for sharing aloud and introducing a wide-eyed audience to Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, Captain Hook and his evil looking crew, and the sinister crocodile.