Discover the tales of helpful broonies, fickle fairies, golden birds and shining unicorns in this wonderful collection of timeless Scottish stories for children by Duncan Williamson, one of Scotland's greatest storytellers.
A beautifully illustrated collection of animal tales from traditional Nordic folklore, created by renowned author-illustrator Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin (Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas).
This new paperback edition of the well-known and well-loved children's stories showcases Fritz Kredel's charming illustrations and brings these timeless tales to a new generation.
Based on a traditional folktale from Kyrgyzstan in central Asia, this is the story of a spirited young heroine named Danyshman, whose wit and courage draw the attention and admiration of the ruling Khan Bolotbek. Superbly illustrated by Ayesha Gamiet, a master in the art of Islamic manuscript illumination, this classic "thinking outside the box" ......
53 Traditional Stories for Children aged 4-6 years
Young children are natural storytellers. They love both listening to parents telling stories and telling stories themselves. These 53 World Tales for Family Storytelling can be shared at bedtime, on journeys, at parties or around the campfire.
Young Roblay runs through his Somali village practicing for the big race, where only the fastest runners will be declared men. He turns for advice to his grandfather, who tells Roblay of the mighty Shabelle River, which is strong and swift like a cheetah. Roblay must capture that spirit if he is to finish among the winners of the race and become a ......
Young James Robson, the ship's cook, takes great pride in cooking a hearty breakfast for the Cutty Sark's captain every morning. But one day, when getting ready to leave London, James discovers that the ship has run out of tea, a CRUCIAL element to the Captain's breakfast! Join James as he sets off on an adventure around the world.
A collection of thrilling Norse tales of war and love, magic and destiny by renowned storyteller Isabel Wyatt. Includes the epic sagas The Saga of King Ragnar Goatskin, The Dream of King Alfdan and Thorkill of Iceland.
Based on an original tale by award-winning Mongolian author, Dashdondog Jamba, and retold by distinguished international author, Anne Pellowski, find out how the traditional Mongolian tent house (called a ger in Mongolian and a yurt in Turkish), was created in the ancient past by drawing on the example of nature, and how it later became a ......