Stories for Girls is an enchanting collection of classic tales from renowned authors including Lewis Carroll, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Kenneth Grahame and Louise May Alcott. A host of beautiful illustrations offer a vivid taste of some of the best-loved characters in literature. This book is a timeless collection of some of the most beloved classics of children's literature. Characters such as Dorothy, Heidi, Lorna Doone and Black Beauty have delighted generations of readers, and are here reinterpreted with charming new illustrations by established children's artists. With authors ranging from Lewis Carroll and Kenneth Grahame to Charlotte Bronte and George Eliot, even the youngest child will love to hear the stories read aloud, while older girls will enjoy reading them for themselves. Most of the stories here are extracts, which will encourage readers to seek out the books for themselves. Stories for Girls will be treasured by girls of all ages for many years to come.