The Barefoot Book of Pirates (Book & CD) by Richard Walker
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
This swashbuckling collection of pirate tales is brimful with drama and adventure on the high seas. Young children will meet fierce characters such as the captain in the German tale, Kobold and the Pirates; others, like young Mochimitsu in the Japanese tale, are friendly and funny. They will also meet t ...Show more
The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales by Dawn Casey
30.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Stop a moment to wonder about the world around you - the warmth of the sun, the shade of the trees, the echoing cadence of animal calls. What do these mean to you? The seven stories in this collection come from cultures near and far, each unique in its relationship with the natural world. The book incl ...Show more
Hidden Treasure/Treasures of Sri Lanka (Storyworld) by Sara Mitchell; Nerida Frost
14.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
The hidden treasure is a traditional Sri Lankan folktale about the virtue of hard work. Accompanied by Treasures of Sri Lanka which introduces factual information about Sri Lanka.
The Truth About Dragons by Julie Leung
38.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Lean in close, my darling bao bei, and I will whisper a most precious secret about a powerful magic that lives inside you. Brought to life with lavish and ornate illustrations, The Truth About Dragons follows a young child on a journey guided by his mother's bedtime storytelling. He quests into two ver ...Show more
Japanese Celebrations: Cherry Blossoms, Lanterns & Stars by Betty Reynolds
30.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
This multicultural children's book is full of Japanese holidays, culture, language and stories The people of Japan love to celebrate. In fact, they love it so much they have a day of celebration, whether it's a change in season, a religious observance, or just a special moment in life, every month of t ...Show more
Japanese Traditions by Setsu Broderick
15.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
This is a fun, lighthearted look at Japanese culture and family life, based on the childhood reminisces of author/illustrator Setsu Broderick, aided by co-author Willamarie Moore. Much of the story is told via a series of delightful, humorous illustrations that proceed through the year, showing seasonal ...Show more
Magic Hoofbeats (Book + 2 CDs) by Josepha Sherman
40.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Lose yourself in the world of the equestrian with this unique, beautifully illustrated anthology that brings together stories from many different traditions and contains fascinating notes about the different breeds. With CD
Stories from China (Multicultural Stories) by Saviour Pirotta
24.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Multicultural Stories
This beautifully illustrated collection of stories from one of the world's richest story-telling traditions is ideal for young readers and for reading aloud to 7-11 year-olds. There are stories of how the world began, Chinese dragons, zodiac monkeys, legendary monsters, Chinese New Year and hopping ghos ...Show more
Arthur, High King of Britain by Michael Morpurgo
50.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Michael Morpurgo's imaginative retelling of the King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table tales, accompanied by Michael Foreman's stunning illustrations A boy sets out to hike across the sea bed at low tide to an island not too far offshore, determined to prove that he could make it there and back ...Show more
Once Upon a Time in Japan by Juliet Winters Carpenter; Roger Pulvers
28.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
**Winner of the 2016 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award** **Winner of the 2015 Gelett Burgess Award for Best Multicultural Book** When wily animals, everyday people and magical beings come together in a collection of Japanese fairy tales, wonderful things are bound to happen Each st ...Show more
The Wise Fool: Fables from the Islamic World by Shahrukh Husain
25.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
The riotous adventures and misadventures of Mulla Nasruddin introduce a new generation to one of the most-loved characters in the Muslim world. Nasruddin always has a twinkle in his eye, a sliver of wisdom in his ramblings, and a few good surprises up his sleeve!
Wali Dad and the Gold Bracelet - The Land of Five Rivers (Story World) by Lucy Bioletti; Annie Thomas
14.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Story World
A story from the Punjab.