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Usborne Publishing Ltd Illustrated Myths from Around the World
Where did the moon come from? And what happened when giants roamed the land? Find out in this enthralling collection of myths from around the world, including the African folktale, “Anansi and the Box of Stories”, the Japanese fairytale, “The Fox Maiden” and the Irish myth, “Fionnuala”.
£12.60
Usborne Publishing Ltd Illustrated Stories from India
This richly illustrated collection of traditional stories from India is full of compelling tales and ancient stories of trickery, including “A Single Grain of Rice”, “The Greatest Battle” and “The Biggest Banquet”. The stories have been specially rewritten for young readers, and are sure to be treasured for years to come.
£12.60
Prestel The Little Hippo: A Children's Book Inspired by Egyptian Art
To the ancient Egyptians, the hippopotamus was one of the most dangerous animals in their world. The huge creatures were a hazard for small fishing boats and other river craft. But in this delightful story, a young boy befriends a little hippo and together they live out their days along the banks of the Nile. After many years, when the boy's life comes to an end, the hippo finds himself in a strange world populated with deserts, cities, forests and finally a museum where he is reunited with his friends. Early Egyptian civilization has long been a source of curiosity and fascination for children. Through this simple, moving, and beautifully illustrated story young readers will discover how and why the hippopotamus was such an important figure in that ancient world.
£11.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Hide-and-Seek with Little Hippo
This colorful tale introduces toddlers to fine art featuring a bright-blue Egyptian hippopotamus figurine from the Louvre Museum. Young readers can immerse themselves in the colors surrounding the waters of the Nile as they follow the story of a curious little hippo! Count 1, 2, 3 as Little Hippo looks for a place to hide. His game of hide-and-seek leads him to his bath, where he, in turn, will have to look for his friend the butterfly. Part of the First Steps in Art series, this colorful tale introduces toddlers to fine art and features a bright-blue Egyptian hippopotamus figurine from the Louvre Museum. Can you find him hiding along the banks of the Nile in the golden sands and cool blue waters? Each book in the First Steps in Art series aims to spark an early interest in toddlers for the world of fine art from famous paintings to ancient figurines and includes a short lesson in art history.
£8.99
