Chaucer's Canterbury Tales by Marcia Williams
20.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
Travel back to Medieval England and join Chaucer and his band of Canterbury pilgrims in this wonderful introduction to one of Britain's greatest literary legacies. These nine well-loved tales, from a host of colourful characters - the Knight, the Miller, the Reeve, the Wife of Bath, the Summoner, the Cl ...Show more
The Tempest (Shakespeare Stories) by Andrew Matthews
17.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
A charming retelling of this magical tale of power and justice. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Power in the Tempest. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help of Tony Ross's engaging black-and-white illustrations, each play is vividly brought to life all ...Show more
Thumbelina by Hans Christian Anderson
18.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
A farmer's wife who has always wanted a child asks a wise old woman where she can find one. The woman gives her a magic grain of corn which grows into a beautiful flower in which sits the tiniest little girl - 'exactly the same size as your thumb' - hence her name, Thumbelina. She lives happily with the ...Show more
The Most Magnificent Mosque by Ann Jungman
17.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
Visitors to the mosque at Cordoba are plagued by the tricks of three naughty boys: Rashid, who is Muslim, Samuel who is Jewish and Miguel who is Christian. One day, they go one step too far and as a punishment, they are forced to work in the mosque gardens, where they develop a deep sense of the buildin ...Show more
Arthur of Albion (HB) by John Matthews
35.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
The ultimate book on King Arthur! Combining the best-known stories about Arthur and his court with fascinating research on who Arthur really was and where Camelot was built, and the relationships between the main characters in the legends, this magnificent edition has been designed and illustrated to th ...Show more
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas
24.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
When it comes time for the three little wolves to go out into the world and build themselves a house, their mother warns them to beware the big bad pig. But the little wolves' increasingly sturdy dwellings are no match for the persistent porker, who has more up his sleeve than huffing and puffing. It ta ...Show more
Dragon Legends by David Passes
13.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
In this sumptuous anthology, David Passes invites us inside the mythical and fantastic world of dragons. He has selected a magnificent mixture of heroic myths, stories and folktales from the storytelling traditions of India, Greece, England, Wales, Sweden and China. With vivid and dramatic illustratio ...Show more
The Snow Queen by Lesley Sims
13.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
The enchating fairytale retold through simple and engaging text with stunning original artwork. Young children will be enthralled as they follow Gerda's quest to save her best friend from the evil Snow Queen.
Greek Myths for Young Children by Heather Amery
40.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
- Specially written for reading aloud - Different colourful page design for each story - Pronunciation guide at the back to help with Greek names - Available in standard or mini format edition This collection of the best-known of the Greek myths has been carefully written to appeal to young children who ...Show more
Treasury of Greek Mythology by Donna Jo Napoli
45.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
With stunning artwork and lively and strong story-telling, this title presents Greek myths in a most accessible manner, making it a must-have addition to the family library and a sure hit for all those intrigued with the fascinating and fantastic tales of Greek mythology. Christina Balit's stunning artw ...Show more
D'Aulaire's Book of Norse Myths by Ingri D'Aulaire
64.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the desti ...Show more
Persephone: A Journey from Winter to Spring by Sally Pomme Clayton
19.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
No flowers. No plants. No sunshine. When Hades carries Persephone down to the Underworld, her mother curses the Earth and everything stops growing. It is winter all year round. Persephone must return to Earth - but how can Spring return where Winter reigns? Sally Pomme Clayton's dramatic storytelling an ...Show more