Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage
Taschen GmbH Die Mrchen der Brder Grimm
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£14.25
Die Gestalten Verlag The Pied Piper of Hamelin
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£8.06
RBM Publishing Wichtel Millis magischer Adventskalender
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£28.89
Wolfstein Der weiße Falke
£10.36
Papierfresserchens Mtm-Verlag Fantastische Abenteuer in der Unterwasserwelt Bd.
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£12.75
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Prinzessinnen Geschichten aus dem Land der
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£13.00
Vydavnytstvo Staroho Leva Manuel and Didi: 2015: 1: Manuel and Didi
Book SynopsisThe life of two mice, Manuel and Didi, is full of adventures. In them, friends show their curiosity, wit, resourcefulness and courage. Manuel always has many ideas, and Didi is always ready to help him realize them.
£15.66
BOHDAN PUBLISHING HOUSE Fairy tales for children and the whole family:
Book SynopsisThis edition of the fairy tales and legends of the famous Brothers Grimm is illustrated by Arthur Rackham himself. In total, the book contains more than 100 color and black-and-white illustrations. Arthur Rackham is a prominent English artist who illustrated almost all of the classic children's literature published in English.
£24.87
mineditionUS Snow Queen, The
Book SynopsisA stunningly illustrated retelling of an acclaimed fairy tale With a mix of naturalistic and surrealistic artwork, this translation captures the spirit of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous works. Neighbors Kai and Gerda grow up as best friends. But when Kai is swept away by the evil Snow Queen, Gerda embarks on an adventure to save Kai.Trade Review"Delightful and accessible... These timeless, classic stories have been gloriously illustrated and made accessible for younger children to read alone, or for all the family to enjoy together. This fresh approach brings the stories and their characters to life. There are also special pages giving background detail to set the scene of each story." -- childrensadnteensbookconnection.wordpress.com"With a mix of naturalistic and surrealistic artwork, this translation captures the spirit of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous works. Neighbors Kai and Gerda grow up as best friends. But when Kai is swept away by the evil Snow Queen, Gerda embarks on an adventure to save Kai." -- kidsreads.com"This new, large-format edition ... features Bell's excellent translation ... as well as new artwork by gifted Russian artist Sedova. Sometimes magical, sometimes decorative, the pictures have a dreamlike quality that suits [the] story ... A striking new edition of the timeless tale." -- Carolyn Phelan, booklistonline.com"A stunningly illustrated retelling of an acclaimed fairy tale with a mix of naturalistic and surrealistic artwork, this translation captures the spirit of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous works." -- smartbooksforsmartkids.com"Sedova's illustrations are dreamlike ... Fairy-tale-loving kids and Frozen fans willing to expand their horizons beyond talking snowmen will find this a satisfying experience; the 'seven stories' format would also lend this to a compelling weeklong readaloud for families stuck inside during bad winter weather." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Elegant paintings and newly translated text present the full seven chapters of Andersen's complex tale in picture book form... Full pages of text and sweeping spreads of paintings alternate with single pages, nicely mixing text and visual material. Sedova's images, cast in a blue palette, are pretty and surreal. Visually attractive and a bit less wordy and romantic than the original, this edition might work for family read-aloud sharing." -- Margaret Bush, School Library Journal"The art work is a huge draw for the book. The icy tones of the multiple shades of blue, silver, and green capture the feel of the cold and the iciness of the Snow Queen's heart. The illustrations seem delicate and powerful at the same time... a classic... excellent version that will fascinate children." -- Ronna Mandel, goodreadswithronna.com
£15.29
mineditionUS Selfish Giant, The
Book SynopsisA little jewel of a book in a new illustrated edition of Oscar Wilde's beloved tale The children loved to play in the Giant's garden, but when he returned after years away, he said, "What are you doing here?" and the children fled. This is the classic story of a giant whose gloomy outlook and self-centered ways are changed by a remarkable tiny child.
£8.54
Good Kids Stories for Babies 2
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£8.17
Olga M. Garcia Dragons Love Taco Tuesday
£17.09
SPCK Publishing David and the Hairy Beast
Book SynopsisThe first in the Young David series of Bible stories for children aged 3-7 about the childhood of King David.
£8.69
SPCK Publishing David and the Kingmaker
Book SynopsisThe second book in theYoung David series for children aged 3-7 about the childhood of King David.Trade ReviewA superb new series for primary-school children by Fiona Veitch Smith is all about David. It stirred my own limp faith, let alone my three-year-old’s burgeoning spirituality, to read of the young David’s prayer for protection – how his "heart beat as strong as a drum as God filled him up with courage". It was moving, too, to hear my child’s voice so clearly in David’s many phrases: "Dear God, why doesn’t anyone want to play with me?", or in the eager question, "Will I get a crown?" after his anointing – so well does the author understand the modern child. David’s spat with Goliath is fun, of course, but there are clever anachronistic illustrations throughout – the handsome but vain Elib in David and the Kingmaker, for example, is drawn holding a pot of hair gel. And yet biblical names and terminology are retained, even neatly explained: a prophet, we learn, is someone "who can see inside people’s hearts and minds. Jemima Thackeray, Church Times -- Jemima Thackeray * Church Times *
£8.69
SPCK Publishing David and the Giant
Book SynopsisThe third book in theYoung David series for children aged 3-7 about the childhood of King David.
£8.69
SPCK Publishing David and the Grumpy King
Book SynopsisThe fifth book in theYoung David series for children aged 3-7 about the childhood of King David.
£8.69
SPCK Publishing David and the NeverEnding Kingdom
Book SynopsisThe sixth and final book in theYoung David series for children aged 3-7 about the childhood of King David.
£8.69
John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd The Legends of Moonie Jarl
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£11.66
SPCK Publishing The Noisy Stable
Book SynopsisA new range of value-for-money story collections from bestselling author Bob Hartman's Storyteller booksTable of ContentsA new range of thematically arranged collections of some of master storyteller Bob Hartman's best-loved folk- and traditional tales. The contents are derived from the best-selling Lion Storyteller Christmas Book and The Lion Storyteller Book of Animal Tales. This volume contains more than half a dozen Bible stories about the first Christmas retold with freshness, verve and humour. It has a coversin series style - including the cute Storyteller Tales logo - and line illustrations accompany the text.
£6.83
SPCK Publishing The Sheep in Wolfs Clothing
Book SynopsisA mischievous take on a classic fable by expert storyteller Bob HartmanTrade ReviewDelightfully and humorously illustrated right to the end - and there’s a twist at the end to enjoy. -- Parents in Touch * Parents In Touch *There are so many delightful scenes in this story, and it feels wholly original and entertainingly told. Bob Hartman's gift for storytelling is to keep you guessing. Coupled with Tim Raglan's utterly superb illustrations… (we particularly loved his expressions for the poor nervous looking sheep in each scene) …it's bloomin' brilliant! -- Phil & Charlotte May * Read It Daddy! *A superb fish-out-of-water tale with more twists and turnarounds than a twisty-turny thing! Love it, love it, LOVE IT! -- Phil May * Read It Daddy! *The illustrations put me in mind of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are with their cross hatching shading. Little Sheep's expressions are always a joy and there are some nice visual jokes that start on the very first page... Good fun. -- Lorraine McDonald * The Book Bag *
£10.44
Wayne State University Press Contemporary Fiction and the Fairy Tale
Book SynopsisConsiders the influence of fairy tales on contemporary fiction, including the work of Margaret Atwood, A S Byatt, Angela Carter, Robert Coover, Salman Rushdie, and Jeanette Winterson. This title argues that fairy tales are one of the key influences on fiction and that they continue to shape literary trends.Trade ReviewAn excellent volume.... Contributors in each case go beyond what is 'usually said' to bring fresh insights to the works they discuss. - Danielle Roemer, associate professor of English at Northern Kentucky University and co-editor of Angela Carter and the Fairy Tale (Wayne State University Press, 2000)
£25.56
MP - University Of Minnesota Press Tales from Grimm
Book SynopsisFeatures Wanda Gag's interpretation of Grimm's fairy tales.
£12.34
University of Minnesota Press Seven Ways to Trick a Troll
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A fresh gathering of trollish tales and lore from a veteran storyteller and folklorist."—Kirkus Reviews"Given the ongoing demand for illustrated folktales, and the dwindling number of books published in recent years, here’s an appealing choice for libraries."—Booklist"A great read by a warm fire on a cold winter day."—Lake Superior Magazine"Today’s children often have no shortage of worries and problems of their own – from playground bullies to world events – and Lunge-Larsen hopes the book gives them (and grownups) the confidence to remember they hold the tools to take life into their own hands."—Mpls St. Paul Magazine"If you love to read to grandchildren or school children, you’ll want to share the stories in this page book."—Ely EchoTable of ContentsContentsIntroductionLittle GooseThe Ashlad Who Stole the Troll’s TreasuresThe Hen Is Tripping in the MountainThe Boys Who Met Trolls in the WoodsA Narrow EscapeThe Troll Who Played Hide-and-Go-SeekTor Out-Skis the TrollsHow to Spot a TrollSources
£15.19
University of Hawai'i Press Hawaiian Myths of Earth Sea and Sky Kolowalu
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£12.56
University of Minnesota Press Don't Count Your Chicks
Book SynopsisThis delightful storybook by the incomparable d’Aulaires, based on a poem by Hans Christian Andersen, will charm a whole new generation of little readers Don’t count your chickens before they hatch, as the saying goes—but what about counting your eggs?! A woman with a good little house, a cat and a dog, and a fine hen who lays an egg every day (and even with a rooster who crows as if he’d laid the egg) sets off for town with a basket of fresh eggs. How much will she get for them? the woman wonders. Soon she is dreaming and scheming and beaming, counting the eggs and the coins they will fetch . . . and the hens the money will buy . . . and the eggs the new hens will lay! What bounty those eggs will bring her! She will buy two geese and a little lamb, which will give her wool . . . why not? Wait and see what happens in this playful take on a beloved Hans Christian Andersen poem. A true classic, Don’t Count Your Chicks brings a timeless story to vivid life with all the old-world charm, humor, and brilliant colors that have made so many of the d’Aulaires’ children’s books perennial favorites.Trade Review "A folk tale brought to new life with excellent pictures, rich in humorous detail."—The Nation "Never has the story been presented with a more enchanting gaiety and a more childlike spirit."—New York Times "A cheerful, radiantly illustrated tale."—Publishers Weekly "American children’s literature is much richer than it ever could have been without Ingri and Edgar d’Aulaire."—Horn Book "‘Tops’ in our picture book parade is Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire’s delightful book, Don’t Count Your Chicks, their finest work . . . teeming with fun-provoking, satisfying pictures in color, and a story to match."—Christian Science Monitor "Robustly funny in spirit and details that children love to pore over."—Weekly Book Review "First published in 1943, this story has lots none of its poignancy, humor, charm, or words of wisdom."—Youth Services Book Review "A splendid reintroduction of this timeless tale."—Chronicle Journal
£14.24
University of KwaZulu-Natal Press Stories of Africa
Book SynopsisThis folklore story collection offers a feast of enjoyment for young South African readers. Ten enchanting tales, steeped in the imaginative richness of African storytelling: Where did the first stories in the world come from? How did little Tortoise win the respect of all the other animals? Who was Nanana Bo Sele Sele and what happened when she built her house in the middle of the animals' road? Why was young Crocodile so determined to get hold of Monkey's heart? Told with inimitable aplomb by South Africa's most popular performance storyteller and illustrated by a lively selection of KwaZulu-Natal artistic talent, Stories of Africa is a classic to delight new readers across the multicultural spectrum.Trade Review'Everyone can share in the magic of the story But no one must ever claim sole ownership So that whatever happens to the storyteller The story lives on.' Gcina Mhlophe
£17.95
South Dakota State Historical Society Muskrat And Skunk / Sinkpe Na Maka: A Lakota Drum
Book SynopsisPerfect Reading for Ages Five and UpTHUMP! BOOM! BAM!Animals stop and listen. A new sound is in the forest. The beat vibrates through the trees and across the meadows. What is it? Where is it coming from? Muskrat and Skunk thump on a hollow log—BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Birds begin to dance. Buffalo and Antelope join in. There is a rustle in the bushes; a large shape emerges. The animals scatter. Muskrat and Skunk drum on.The story of the drum connects the instrument’s sound to the heartbeat of Mother Earth—a beat inside all of us. For the Lakota people, the drum is more than something to be played. Its rhythm is felt, and it is central to many ceremonies.Donald F. Montileaux retells the origins of the drum, using traditional stories that Lakota people still tell today. His colorful images breathe life into Muskrat and Skunk, enhancing our understanding of the Lakota culture.Trade Review"Wonderfully charming entertainment from cover to cover, [and] . . . unreservedly recommended." — Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch, January 2018
£17.95
Stoney Creek Publishing Group Little Sky Bear and the Dragon
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£18.99
Diaphanes AG Kierkegaard and the Mermaid
Book SynopsisAt its most basic, philosophy is about learning how to think about the world around us. It should come as no surprise, then, that children make excellent philosophers! Naturally inquisitive, pint-size scholars need little prompting before being willing to consider life’s “big questions,” however strange or impractical. Plato & Co. introduces children—and curious grown-ups—to the lives and work of famous philosophers, from Socrates to Descartes, Einstein, Marx, and Wittgenstein. Each book in the series features an engaging—and often funny—story that presents basic tenets of philosophical thought alongside vibrant color illustrations. Kierkegaard and the Mermaid takes a “leap into the absurd,” exploring the existential philosophy of Søren Kierkegaard from the bottom of the sea, through the eyes of a princess with a fish’s tail. Though living in a coral palace and betrothed to the handsomest and tenderest of all the water sprites, our heroine soon finds herself heartbroken. She must look deep into the world of the spirit to find out what it all means.
£10.99
The Chinese University Press The Great Archer and the Moon Goddess: My
Book SynopsisWhat did Chang E do to have herself ending up alone on the moon? And do you know that Yi the Great Archer did more than just shooting down nine suns?My Favourite Chinese Stories is a collection of three Chinese stories specially selected and retold in English for young readers. The first story is from Chinese mythology, while the other two are from classical Chinese literature. They are widely known to the Chinese people, and reflect, in varying degrees, some of the essential characteristics of Chinese culture. Each story is accompanied by beautiful full-colour illustrations drawn by Lo King-man as well as audio narration by the author Pamela Youde.
£13.25
Forgotten Books Consiglio Contro a Pistolenza Classic Reprint
£24.49
£36.89
Feiwel & Friends Ochún Y Yo Una Historia de Amor Y Trenzas Spanish
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£17.77
FrozenMoon Press Peter Relish: The Sword of Hecate
£11.77
E-Kitap Projesi & Cheapest Books Old French Fairy Tales
£22.37
Oceano Travesia El Conejo En La Luna
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£14.51
Diamond Books Panchtantra
£16.71
Duomo ediciones Los cuentos más divertidos
£15.90
Anagrama Mitos Y Leyendas de Africa
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£21.17
Montena El héroe perdido / The Lost Hero
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£19.38
Montena El hijo de Neptuno / The Son of Neptune
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£19.32
Maeva La Princesa y el Gigante
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£19.02
Obelisco Hansel y Gretel
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£9.11
Thule Ediciones Enigmas
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£17.05
Anagrama Historias Mas Bellas de la Mitologia Griega, Las
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£21.23
Editorial el Pirata The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats
Book SynopsisMommy Goat leaves at home her seven little kids, and opening up the door is something Mommy Goat forbids! She warns the little goats: don’t let anyone in, whoever it may be. If you do, the big bad wolf will get in and gobble you up for tea!The classic fairy tale The Seven Goats comes alive in this book! Fantastic, fun full-color illustrations enrich the story, which has rhyming text.The Seven Goats is a traditional German fairy tale documented by the Grimm brothers. This edition of The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats is thorough and has some wonderful pictures. The text rhymes, so it's more fun to read out loud. Titles in the Rhymed Fairy Tales collection: - The Three Little Pigs. - Peter and the Wolf. - Goldilocks and the Three Bears. - The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats.
£13.78
B de Blok Los dioses del Norte. La leyenda del bosque / The
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£18.41
Akiara Books Parco: Volume 8
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£15.65
