Chinese Children's Favorite Stories - Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales by Mingmei Yip
25.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Favorite Children's Stories Ser.
Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as retold by author and illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly story-telling when she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling some of these thousand-year-old Chinese stories she can pa ...Show more
Folk Tales from Japan - Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales for Children by Florence Sakade
25.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
"Filled with now-familiar favorites, along with lesser known yet equally delightful tales, this enduring collection presents stories to enchant and enlighten young readers." -- School Library Journal From singing turtles and flying farmers to a weeping dragon and rice bags that replenish themselves, ...Show more
The Strongest Mouse - A Tale from East Africa (Story World) by Briar Wilton
14.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Story World
The Strongest Mouse is a 16 page retelling of a traditional tale from East Africa. The flip side of the book is From Small to Big. From Small to Big contains 8 pages of information about East Africa and some of the animals that live there. Contents: East Africa, How Big?, The Spiny Mouse, The African El ...Show more
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe
25.00 NZD
Category: Nostalgic Picture Books
Mufaro's two daughters react in different ways to the King's search for a wife - one is aggressive and selfish, the other kind and dignified. The king disguises himself to learn the true nature of both the girls and chooses Nyasha, the kind and generous daughter, to be the queen.
Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories - Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales by Joan Suyenaga
28.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories contains a charming selection of traditional tales from the rich store of Indonesian lore and legends.These beautifully illustrated stories, retold for an international audience, provide children with insight into the traditional culture, beliefs and physical lands ...Show more
The Story of World Mythologies by Terri-Ann White
40.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
An illustrated guide to the world's many and varied mythologies. Exploring the legends that have been told from the earliest times and carried down through the millennia to the present day. This is a rich source of information on the most famous stories and legends spanning the globe and conveyed in co ...Show more
Ganesha's Sweet Tooth by Sanjay Patel
13.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
The bold, bright colours of India leap off the page in this fresh and funny picture book retelling of how Ganesha came to help write the epic poem of Hindu literature, the Mahabharata. Ganesha is just like any other kid, except that he has the head of an elephant and rides around on a magical mouse. And ...Show more
Illustrated Stories from India by .
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Illustrated Story Collections
An illustrated collection of traditional stories from India, including tales of the battles and feats of the Hindu gods, plus ancient stories of trickery and cunning - all retold specially for young readers.
The Glass Mountain: Tales from Poland by David Walser
20.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
From Jan Pienkowski, much-loved illustrator of the Meg and Mog series, comes this beautiful collection of Polish folk tales, with vibrant and witty colour illustrations throughout. Using the traditional cut-paper technique he learned as a child, Jan brings eight of his favourite Polish stories to life - ...Show more
Aesop's Fables by Aesop, Charles Santore
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: The Classic Edition
Revive your childhood wonder and fascination with the most exquisitely illustrated edition of Aesop’s Fables —featuring breathtaking original artwork by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Charles Santore!Captivating the hearts and minds of kids and adults for generations, Aesop, a former Greek sl ...Show more
Nine Worlds in Nine Nights (HB) by Hiawyn Oram
33.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Take a journey into the fantastical worlds of the imagination in this breath-taking, stunningly illustrated gift book. From King Arthur's Round Table at Camelot to the majestic hall of slain heroes in Asgard, visit incredible lands from myth, legend and fairy tale in this beautiful gift book. Follow the ...Show more
Rama and Sita: The Story of Diwali by Malachy Doyle
17.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
The perfect picture book to introduce children to Rama and Sita and the story of Diwali, with text by award-winning author Malachy Doyle and stunning, colourful illustrations from Christopher Corr.Rama and Sita live happily in the forest until Sita is kidnapped by the demon king, Ravana. Can Rama and th ...Show more