Dr. Gardner's Modern Fairy Tales

The book is in good condition with a sturdy hardcover binding. There is no dust jacket visible, and the cover shows minimal wear. The pages are clean, and there are no inscriptions or library markings. The spine is intact, and the illustrated content by Alfred Lowenheim is well-preserved.

Dr. Gardner's Modern Fairy Tales, authored by Richard A. Gardner, M.D., is published by Creative Therapeutics in Cresskill, New Jersey, in 1983. This edition is the first printing by Creative Therapeutics, following its initial release by George F. Stickley in 1977. The book is illustrated by Alfred Lowenheim, enhancing the narrative with vivid imagery. Richard A. Gardner, a Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at Columbia University, presents four fairy tales that retain the traditional elements of fairy tales while addressing unhealthy communications. This hardcover edition is a unique blend of storytelling and therapeutic insight, offering readers an engaging way to explore psychological themes through fairy tales. The book is in good condition, with no signs of library use or inscriptions, making it a valuable addition for collectors and enthusiasts of children's literature and psychotherapy.