Greek Myths: Meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of ancient Greece by DK, Jean Menzies
45.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
Journey into a world of gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, extraordinary creatures and fantastic monsters with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Ancient Greek mythology. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favourite myths ...Show more
Cinderella Liberator: A Fairy Tale Revolution by Rebecca Solnit
35.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends | Series: A FAIRY TALE REVOLUTION
Rebecca Solnit retells 'Cinderella'. A Fairy Tale Revolution is here to remix and revive our favourite stories. 'She looked like a girl who was evening, and an evening that had become a girl...' In the kitchen, in her rags, Cinderella, longs to go to the ball. After all, there is nothing worse than not ...Show more
Tatanka and the Lakota People by Donald Montileaux
26.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
After the Great Spirits created the world, the Trickster fooled the Pte Oyate (Buffalo Nation) into leaving the Underworld. They became the Ordinary People and needed help to survive. Tatanka, the holy man, turned himself into a Buffalo and sacrificed his powers for the people. With all that Tatanka pro ...Show more
The Hero's Quest (HB) by Jeffrey Alan Love
28.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
A picture-book quest through the worlds of fantasy, myth and magic, for all young reading heroes. Join our every-hero Rider on their quest through the story worlds of fantasy and myth. Packed with vivid dragons, wolves and sea-monsters from the stunning imagination of celebrated cult fantasy artist, Je ...Show more
Thumbelina and Other Stories by Hans Christian Andersen
35.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends | Series: Hans Christian Andersen Stories
Hans Christian Andersen's much loved fairy tales have been an integral part of our childhoods for 150 years. This volume will introduce the following classic stories to a new generation of children: Thumbelina, Silly Jack, The Fir Tree, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Princess and the Pea, The Red Shoes, ...Show more
Lonely Planet Kids Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes by Marzia Accatino, Marzia Accatino
30.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
From monster-slewing heroes to ancient accounts of gods and goddesses from all around the world, such as Thor and Odin, the beautifully illustrated follow-up to Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts is a fun and fascinating journey through the realms of mythology, enthralling with tales of creation, legendary fa ...Show more
Stories of Peace and Kindness by Elizabeth Laird
43.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Seven wise and wonderful stories from war-torn lands, showing how peace and kindness can make our world a better place.Will two tribes in Ethiopia make peace by throwing their most precious possessions in the river? Can a poor Palestinian shepherd show a rich sultan the value of true kindness? Or will ...Show more
The Little Match Girl Strikes Back by Emma Carroll
23.00 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction
It only takes one strike: A powerful feminist reworking of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, from bestselling and award-winning creators Emma Carroll and Lauren Child. Bridie works hard to feed her family, selling matches on the streets of Victorian London. After an incident leaves her with only thre ...Show more
Puss in Boots by Rob Lloyd Jones
17.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
A funny, friendly picture book about a magical talking cat. All Tom has in the world is his pet cat, but this cat can talk - and he has a stylish taste in boots. Thanks to Cat, Tom is soon meeting the king and defeating an ogre in Charles Perrault's fantastical fairy tale, specially retold for younger c ...Show more
A Natural History of Magical Beasts by Emily Hawkins
45.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends | Series: Folklore Field Guides
A Natural History of Magical Beasts is a complete guide to magical creatures from around the world, from their lifecycles and behaviour to how they have hidden themselves from human discovery for centuries. Featuring a gold-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous ...Show more
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