These hugely popular short stories have become global favorites since they were first published! Oscar Wilde made up these very special fairy stories for children. He was telling them more than stories about princes, giants, nightingales, and roses, he was teaching them about life and the way to live it. You will find in them so much sweetness and tenderness you will never forget them. They can be read aloud to children of six, and everybody will want a copy for their own private delight when they are older. There is no age for this book - it is a brilliant and haunting treasure house for everybody. Contents:The Happy PrinceThe Nightingale and the Rose The Selfish Giant The Devoted Friend The Remarkable RocketJust as marvelous today as they were all those years ago, children and adults alike still read the magical tales with enormous pleasure!