Mulan by Faye-Lynn Wu
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Mulan, the legendary woman warrior, comes to life in this empowering retelling of The Ballad of Mulan with stunning full-color illustrations by New York Times bestseller Joy Ang.Mulan loves nothing more than her family. She will do anything for them--even if it means joining the army in her ageing fathe ...Show more
Korean Stories for Language Learners by Julie Damron; Ryu EunSun; EunSun You
30.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Stories for Language Learners Ser.
The most enjoyable way to learn about an unfamiliar culture is through its stories--especially when they're told in two languages Korean Stories for Language Learners introduces 42 traditional Korean folktales with bilingual Korean and English versions, presented on facing pages, together with deta ...Show more
The Mermaid Atlas: Merfolk of the World by Anna Claybourne
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Magical and mysterious, the merfolk of the world are notoriously elusive, but this enchanting compendium will reveal their secrets. Learn all about the beautiful Selkies of the Scottish seas, the wily Iara of Brazil who love to outwit travellers and the fearful Ningyo of Japan who can give you eternal l ...Show more
Tatanka and the Lakota People by Donald Montileaux
26.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
After the Great Spirits created the world, the Trickster fooled the Pte Oyate (Buffalo Nation) into leaving the Underworld. They became the Ordinary People and needed help to survive. Tatanka, the holy man, turned himself into a Buffalo and sacrificed his powers for the people. With all that Tatanka pro ...Show more
Polynesian Island Myths by J. K. Jackson
22.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
The Polynesian triangle covers Easter Island, Hawaii, New Zealand and the many isles in between. The legends of the region are based on the creation of land, fish, sea, valleys and the volcanic outcrops scattered across the long stretches of the Pacific.The beautiful myths of the ancient Polynesians are ...Show more
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.
Grandma and the Great Gourd - A Bengali Folktale by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni; Susy Pilgrim Waters (Illustrator)
20.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Once upon a time, in a little village in India, there lived an old woman whom everyone called Grandma. She loved gardening and had the best vegetable patch in the village. One day, Grandma received a letter from her daughter, who lived on the other side of the jungle. "Please come and visit me," said t ...Show more
The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki: and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Masahiro Sasaki, Sue DiCicco, Masahiro Sasaki, Sue DiCicco
19.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
In this book, Sadako's older brother Masahiro tells her true story--how her courage throughout her illness inspired family and friends, and how Sadako became a symbol of all people, especially kids, who suffer from the impact of war. Her life and her death carry a message: we must have a wholehearted de ...Show more
Lunar New Year Around the World by Amanda Li
19.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Find out all about Lunar New Year and how it is celebrated in different communities across the world! This stunning picture book is the perfect introduction for little ones to Lunar New Year celebrations. The most colourful time of the year is celebrated in communities around the world and you can n ...Show more
Stories of Peace and Kindness by Elizabeth Laird
43.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Seven wise and wonderful stories from war-torn lands, showing how peace and kindness can make our world a better place.Will two tribes in Ethiopia make peace by throwing their most precious possessions in the river? Can a poor Palestinian shepherd show a rich sultan the value of true kindness? Or will ...Show more
Twilight of the Gods (A Viking Graphic Novel) by Garcia; Dahl
13.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Norse Myths
Ragnarök - the end of the world! The death of the god Baldur signals the doom of the gods. Loki has broken free from his prison and leads an army of giants and monsters against his sworn enemies, the Norse gods. Meanwhile, an army of the dead and a third legion of fiery warriors also march to join in th ...Show more
Nordic Tales by Ulla Thynell
48.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists i ...Show more