Peter Pan: Illustrated Gift Edition (Nosy Crow Classics)

I bought this for my then 4 year old as Peter Pan is one of my favourite books, but I don’t like the Disney adaptation. This edition is a perfect introduction for young children - it’s absolutely beautiful (both the dust jacket and the hardcover underneath, as well as the lovely illustrations throughout); it’s a good abridgement of the story that manages to cover all the main events without being too long; and it’s written in (good) rhyme to appeal to young children. It’s longer than the other picture books we were reading at the time so we would normally read it over a couple of nights - it takes 15-20 minutes to read in full so it’s absolutely doable in one sitting, and the story is engaging enough that we often want to. It also has a ribbon page marker, which my daughter likes using so she’s usually fine with stopping halfway. She loves it, enough that it’s made her interested in other Peter Pan stories,

Peter Pan is a story that's eluded me all of my 75 years but having seen this lovely gift edition I bought it for my new grandson. He might be a couple of years before he appreciates it but my son, having looked at it this afternoon says he can't wait to read it to him. The dust jacket is lovely but the inside embossed hard cover is simply stunning. The poetry simply flows from the magical appearing of Tink to Wendy and Peter, to the pirate adventures and eventually, through all the wonderful illustrations, to a happy ending. Words cannot say how highly I rate this book in every aspect. Enjoy!!!

My (nearly) 3 year old sat perfectly still and listened to the whole story, which took us at least half an hour cover to cover. And then he asked for it again. The illustrations are charming and the rhymes are good - not teeth-clenchingly bad as in some picture books. It’s a beautiful book and will be a favourite for a long time. The only worry he had was that Hook’s coat was blue, but I’m assuming that’s a copyright thing. Wonderful!

This book is magical, such beautiful pictures and a lovely rhyming story. My 7 year old loved it, and couldn't wait to read the next bit.

Whilst story is written in rhyme and very good, the illustrations are very well done and colourful. A charming book which I bought for a five year old.

Lovely book for children.

This is a lovely book. My son is almost 5 and we read it for the first time a few nights ago and it's been the chosen bedtime story since. He says it's his favourite book now. The illustrations are lovely and he particularly likes the picture of Pan and the Lost Boys' underground secret hideout and the map of Neverland page. It's quite a long story compared to the picture books that we usually read, but the pictures are interesting so hold his attention and the rhyming story helps. I'll be looking to buy some more Nosy Crow illustrated classics like these.

This book felt magical from the moment I held in my hands. It's just so beautiful, absolutely stunning- from the cover to cover! At first my 3y old gently went through almost all pages and made his own story from the pictures he saw. After that I read few pages and we both loved that each page is full with pictures which helps to visualize all story. I'm pretty sure there will be some role plays soon thanks to this book! Let me say again- the book is beautiful! A bit annoying that sleeve which falls of easily, but I still love the book! Definitely a keeper for next generations