Description
Book SynopsisLook forward to bedtime with this richly illustrated treasury of 50 bedtime stories from around the world, each the perfect length to read aloud. There’s always time for a bedtime story, so snuggle up and get ready to drift off to the land of nod with this collection of magical tales that includes both
well-known classics and
lesser-known treasures from
Europe,
Africa,
Asia,
Australia and Oceania,
North America, the
Middle East and Latin America.
These folktales and legends, accompanied by
enchanting and dream-like illustrations, are each the perfect length for a bedtime story, and will
transport children around the world as well as into fantasy lands.
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The Emperor’s New Clothes – Denmark
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The Bag of Winds – Greece
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How Cheetah Got His Speed – South Africa
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The Moon Maiden – Japan
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Trade Review
‘Latest in the series of beautifully produced story anthologies from McAllister, here paired with Russian-based artist Shepata for stories drawn from international folk tales and legends.’ -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
