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£14.99 hardback (2023) - ISBN 13: 9781529509571 | ISBN 10: 1529509572
Caldecott Medalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans.
In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped fro ... more
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£5.99 paperback (2023) - ISBN 13: 9781803704982 | ISBN 10: 1803704985
A charming retelling of a traditional Chinese story.
Chang's paintings are so good, his birds and animals seem alive. So when the Emperor's new temple needs painting, he sends for Chang.
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But why is Chang painting dragons without any ey ... more
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£6.99 paperback (2021) - ISBN 13: 9780702306914 | ISBN 10: 0702306916
Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from all over Africa and the Caribbean, re-told for young readers. From the trickster tales of Anansi the spider, to the story of how the leopard got his spots; from the tale of the king w ... more
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£20.00 hardback (2020) - ISBN 13: 9780571360185 | ISBN 10: 0571360181
Discover a collection of fairy tales unlike the ones you've read before...
Once upon a time, in the middle of winter, a King sat at a window and sewed. As he sewed and gazed out onto the landscape, he pricked his finger with the needle, and ... more
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£15.99 hardback (2020) - ISBN 13: 9781912915101 | ISBN 10: 1912915103
Wain is a collection of LGBT themed poetry for teens based on retellings of Scottish myths. The collection contains stories about kelpies, selkies, and the Loch Ness Monster, alongside perhaps lesser-known mythical people and creatures, such as wulve ... more
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£6.99 paperback (2020) - ISBN 13: 9781472967138 | ISBN 10: 1472967135
A brilliant, inclusive collection of traditional tales from around the world featuring amazing women and girls.
Once upon a time, there was a handsome prince who – no, that's not right! Once upon a time, there were strong, fierce women who ... more
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£11.99 hardback (2019) - ISBN 13: 9781849766630 | ISBN 10: 1849766630
Have you ever wondered how the stars came to be?
How the Stars Came to Be is a beautifully illustrated new folk tale, showing us a new way to look up at the night sky.
The fisherman’s daughter loved to dance in the sunlight, and b ... more
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£7.99 paperback (2019) - ISBN 13: 9781509817078 | ISBN 10: 1509817077
Little Green Raincape is on her way to Rapunzel's party, deep in the wild woods. The way is long and dark, but Green is a smart girl. Smart enough to turn down apples offered by kindly old ladies, smart enough to turn down travel advice from helpful ... more
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£5.99 hardback (2019) - ISBN 13: 9781534435759 | ISBN 10: 1534435751
A classic fairy tale gets a fresh twist in this vibrant Caribbean spin on the Little Mermaid!Â
The Little Mermaid longs to know about the world above the ocean. When she’s finally old enough to visit, she falls in love with a prince! A sea witc ... more
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£12.99 paperback (2018) - ISBN 13: 9781782692003 | ISBN 10: 1782692002
International bestselling children’s author Cornelia Funke has long been inspired and fascinated by fairy tales. This wonderful anthology is Funke’s personal selection of fairy tales from all around the world – not just from her native Germany ... more
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£7.99 paperback (2018) - ISBN 13: 9781474940665 | ISBN 10: 1474940668
Marinka dreams of a normal life, where her house stays in one place long enough for her to make friends. But her house has chicken legs and moves on without warning.
For Marinka's grandmother is Baba Yaga, who guides spirits between this wor ... more
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£5.99 paperback (2018) - ISBN 13: 9781406380545 | ISBN 10: 1406380547
The feisty heroines of these five folk tales all share one important quality: they are extremely SMART!
The smart heroines of these folk tales come from different countries around the world and can outwit anyone – a crafty king, a mean old ... more
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£12.99 hardback (2017) - ISBN 13: 9781786030443 | ISBN 10: 1786030446
Travel the world with 50 best-loved tales, featuring creatures big and small. This beautifully-illustrated collection of classic stories brings together favourite animal-themed fables, myths and legends including The Three Little Pigs, The Ugly Duckl ... more
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£12.99 paperback (2017) - ISBN 13: 9781782853572 | ISBN 10: 178285357x
Discover India's incredible diversity with these 8 folktales, each from a different Indian state! Learn more about each state's history, geography and culture with the notes that introduce each story.
The tales include:
- The Drummer ... more
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£7.99 hardback (2017) - ISBN 13: 9781481479158 | ISBN 10: 1481479156
The classic story of Cinderella gets a fresh twist in this vibrant Mexican spin on the beloved fairy tale!
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Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived in a little cottage with her stepmother and two stepsisters...
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With Mexico as the backdr ... more
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£14.99 hardback (2016) - ISBN 13: 9781847808592 | ISBN 10: 184780859x
This treasury of 52 stories collects together a rich resource of myths, fairy tales and legends from around the world, with a story for every week of the year. The book is broken into 12 chapters, for each of the 12 months of the year, and thro ... more
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£8.99 paperback (2016) - ISBN 13: 9781910989197 | ISBN 10: 1910989193
Step into a world of stories from all over the globe...
In the land of the Mi'kmaq, there lived an invisible warrior, who longed to be seen...
In the Punjab, there lived a poor hermit who had repudiated riches...
In Brazil, ... more
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£8.99 paperback (2016) - ISBN 13: 9781406360950 | ISBN 10: 1406360953
Jan Pienkowski brings eight of the best-loved Polish folk tales to life with vibrant and witty cut paper illustrations.
From Jan Pienkowski, much-loved illustrator of the Meg and Mog series, comes this beautiful collection of Polish folk tal ... more
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£12.99 hardback (2015) - ISBN 13: 9781472916334 | ISBN 10: 1472916336
A brilliant collection of folk tales: from the girl whose stepmother turned her into a dragon, to the werewolf's bride, and the god who became a fish but was caught in his own net...
Stories from the Americas, Asia, Scandinavia and Europe make th ... more
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£12.99 paperback (2015) - ISBN 13: 9781782852551 | ISBN 10: 1782852557
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 u ... more
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£6.99 paperback (2015) - ISBN 13: 9781407143903 | ISBN 10: 1407143905
Worried about wolves? Don't make Little Red laugh. She's not even scared of hungry lions. After all, why would this furry chap want to gobble her up? She's sure he'd rather have a doughnut. Right, Mr Lion?
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Little Red sets off to visit her aunti ... more
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£14.99 hardback (2014) - ISBN 13: 9781782501954 | ISBN 10: 1782501959
Mysterious selkies, bad-tempered giants, devious fairies and even Loch Ness's most famous resident -- these are the mythical beasts of Scottish folklore.
In the highly anticipated companion volume to the much-loved An Illustrated Treasury of Sco ... more
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£20.00 paperback (2014) - ISBN 13: 9780571314270 | ISBN 10: 0571314279
Once upon a time, there was a rich merchant who had three daughters. The girls were just as clever as they were bella and none more so than the youngest, whose name was Beauty.
Disappear to faraway lands of wicked witches, evil monsters and ... more
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£6.99 paperback (2014) - ISBN 13: 9781408188224 | ISBN 10: 1408188228
A selection of brilliant folk tales about heroines from all around the world. In these stories it's the girls who save the day through their courage, cunning or kindness - whether they are facing up to wolves, demons, dragons, enemy tribes, or the su ... more
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£7.99 paperback (2013) - ISBN 13: 9781408808658 | ISBN 10: 140880865x
Touch the wooden gate in the wall you never saw before,
say "please" before you open the latch, go through,
walk down the path...
What would you do if you found yourself in a fairytale? This stunning picture book guides you through a fantasy w ... more
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£6.99 paperback (2012) - ISBN 13: 9781846867934 | ISBN 10: 1846867932
Meet Lin Yi - a little boy with a big heart and a talent for bargaining.
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Tonight is the moon festival and he wants nothing more than a red rabbit lantern; but first he must buy the things his mother needs at the market.
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This heartwarming ... more
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£8.99 hardback (2012) - ISBN 13: 9781408155806 | ISBN 10: 140815580x
When a poor man stands enjoying the smells from a restaurant, its greedy owner charges him for the privilege! Can Nasruddin, the wise man, save him from jail? Lively retelling of a Muslim folk tale with gorgeous illustrations by Jamie Lenman, f ... more
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£4.99 paperback (2012) - ISBN 13: 9781408139462 | ISBN 10: 1408139464
Prince Siddhartha sees a wounded swan fall from the sky with an arrow in its side. He wants to save the bird, but his cousin Devadatta, who shot the swan, claims it as his property. Who will win? A tale of the young Buddha's compassion for all ... more
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£10.99 hardback (2010) - ISBN 13: 9780745961576 | ISBN 10: 0745961576
An author and poet, welcomed for his reflective and thought-provoking style, retells 10 stories from different cultures - from around the world and through the ages - which each highlight the importance of taking care of the world.
Thes ... more
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£9.99 paperback (2010) - ISBN 13: 9781847801241 | ISBN 10: 1847801242
From the author of Walkabout come ten of Australia's ancient aboriginal legends, authentically and elegantly retold.
Here you can discover how Great Mother Snake created and peopled the world with plants and creatures, what makes Frogs ... more
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£5.99 paperback (2009) - ISBN 13: 9780142414507 | ISBN 10: 0142414506
A Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator gives this classic fairy tale a brand–new setting!
Night after night, the twelve princesses mysteriously wear out their shoes. But how? The king promises a great reward to any man who can solve the myste ... more
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£6.99 paperback (2008) - ISBN 13: 9781846862021 | ISBN 10: 1846862027
Which animal will win the race and get the first year of the Chinese calendar named after them? Â
Race along with Rat, Monkey, Dragon, and their companions while discovering the origin of the Chinese Zodiac. Â
This bright and colourful book i ... more
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£6.99 paperback (2006) - ISBN 13: 9780955253935 | ISBN 10: 0955253934
Adha is a disabled boy who is teased by his arrogant brothers. One day their exasperated father orders all the brothers into the jungle to fend for themselves. An enchanting folk tale with a most unusual hero. ... more
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£8.99 paperback (2006) - ISBN 13: 9780192754547 | ISBN 10: 0192754548
King Balor has an evil eye so powerful that anyone who looks into it falls dead on the spot. Daring young warrior Lugh of the Long Arm is ready for the challenge. But will he survive? Here are stories of bravery and of magic, of heroes, fairies ... more
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£9.99 paperback (2005) - ISBN 13: 9781905236039 | ISBN 10: 1905236034
This enchanting collection of favourite Irish folk tales deserves to be read aloud at every hearth. Described by Malachy Doyle in captivating language, the larger-than-life characters, dramatic landscapes, and magical happenings of all the tale ... more
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£7.99 paperback (2003) - ISBN 13: 9780711217300 | ISBN 10: 0711217300
When a baby eagle is blown from its nest, a farmer raises it with his chickens. But will this eagle be forever limited to life in the farmyard or will it learn to follow its destiny in the skies? With a foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, this dram ... more
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£6.99 paperback (1997) - ISBN 13: 9780140559460 | ISBN 10: 0140559469
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 gener ... more
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£5.99 paperback (1996) - ISBN 13: 9780152010102 | ISBN 10: 0152010106
Zomo the rabbit, a trickster from West Africa, wants wisdom. But he must accomplish three apparently impossible tasks before Sky God will give him what he wants. Is he clever enough to do as Sky God asks?
"The tale moves along with the swift conc ... more
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£6.99 paperback (1996) - ISBN 13: 9780140367829 | ISBN 10: 0140367829
Lively tales of magic and trickery, retold from the original Arabic. The ragamuffin Aladdin finds an old lamp which makes his fortune; a prince disappears on a flying horse; a falcon proves wiser than a king... These tales of kings and pr ... more
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£7.99 paperback (1992) - ISBN 13: 9781845071646 | ISBN 10: 1845071646
Rich Mr Dry-Bone lives in a big house on top of a hill. Poor Anancy lives in a small house at the foot of the hill. They both want to marry Miss Louise, but she will only marry the man who can make her laugh. This delightful story i ... more
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