The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki: and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Masahiro Sasaki, Sue DiCicco, Masahiro Sasaki, Sue DiCicco
19.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
In this book, Sadako's older brother Masahiro tells her true story--how her courage throughout her illness inspired family and friends, and how Sadako became a symbol of all people, especially kids, who suffer from the impact of war. Her life and her death carry a message: we must have a wholehearted de ...Show more
The Mermaid Atlas: Merfolk of the World by Anna Claybourne
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Magical and mysterious, the merfolk of the world are notoriously elusive, but this enchanting compendium will reveal their secrets. Learn all about the beautiful Selkies of the Scottish seas, the wily Iara of Brazil who love to outwit travellers and the fearful Ningyo of Japan who can give you eternal l ...Show more
Polynesian Island Myths by J. K. Jackson
22.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
The Polynesian triangle covers Easter Island, Hawaii, New Zealand and the many isles in between. The legends of the region are based on the creation of land, fish, sea, valleys and the volcanic outcrops scattered across the long stretches of the Pacific.The beautiful myths of the ancient Polynesians are ...Show more
Illustrated Stories from China by Li Weiding
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Illustrated Story Collections
Discover magical princesses, mighty dragons, mischievous monkeys and more, in this captivating collection of classic Chinese tales. Specially selected and retold for readers today, each story is brought vividly to life by traditional Chinese brush-and-ink illustrations.