Matariki Around the World: A Cluster of Stars, A Cluster of Stories by Miriama Kamo, Dr Matamua
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 9 stories that explore the Māori Matariki stars, and 12 s ...Show more
The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale by Jon Klassen
36.00 NZD
Category: Junior Fiction
Caldecott Medalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans. In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away, and when she finds herself los ...Show more
The Small and Mighty Book of Myths and Legends by Orange Hippo!
15.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends | Series: Small and Mighty Ser.
The Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite subject. This Small and Mighty Book is a treasure trove bursting with facts about myths and legends from around the world. Inside readers will discover some of the earlies ...Show more
Illustrated Myths from Around the World by Anja Klauss
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Illustrated Story Collections
An illustrated collection of myths from all over the world, all retold specially for young readers and beautifully illustrated. The Myths included are: The Children of Lir (Celtic), The Fox Maiden (Japanese), The Origin of the Winds (Inuit/Alaskan), Anansi and the Box of Stories (Ghana/Ashanti), The Cow ...Show more
Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories by Lucy Cousins
20.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
"Multi-award-winning author Lucy Cousins retells three of her favourite fairy tales in spare, bold language and brilliant, vibrant pictures. The famous characters in Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs and The Enormous Turnip are given new life and a sprinkle of modern magic."
Dancing Across the Waves / Cook Islands Life (Story World)
14.00 NZD
Category: Pasifika Picture Books | Series: Story World
A retelling of a traditional tale from the Cook Islands. The non fiction "flip side" contains 8 pages of facts - Southern and Northern island groups, arts, culture and dance.
Molau and Tanovo / Bula Fiji! (Story World) by Briar Wilton
14.00 NZD
Category: Pasifika Picture Books | Series: Story World
Molau and Tanovo is a tale from Fiji about how two fighting giants caused the creation of the islands around Kadavu. Bula Fiji is a short factual introduction to the country and culture.
Ina and the Shark (Cook Islands legend) (magnetic story)
38.00 NZD
Category: Fiction
The tropical fish of the Cook Islands are about to find out that beautiful Ina will do anything to get to her love on a far away floating island. Each image printed on card and laminated with a small magnet on the back. Story printed on card included. Each legend comes in a handmade fabric bag to kee ...Show more
Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls from the Greek Myths by Susanna Davidson, Rosie Dickins
30.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends | Series: Illustrated Story Collections
Beautifully illustrated myths featuring brave, bold and empowering heroines. Brave and Brilliant Girls from the Greek Myths celebrates heroines from Circe to Psyche, from Athena to Artemis, re-telling their stories to inspire and empower a new generation of readers. Watch as Penelope cunningly outwits h ...Show more
Aladdin (PB) by Georgina Wren
0.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
When Aladdin discovers a genie inside a magic lamp, all his wishes come true. But when the magic lamp is stolen by a wicked magician, Aladdin decides to take it back ... and rescue the princess too! Relive the adventure of the classic tale, retold by Georgina Wren. With colourful illustrations througho ...Show more
The Secret Lives of Dragons (PB) by Zoya Agnis
28.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends | Series: The\Secret Lives Ser.
Discover a whole new world of dragons in this beautifully illustrated book on the scaliest of magical creatures. From every detail of their wings to the history of their treasure, you'll learn about famous dragons from around the world. The latest research into dragon culture will be revealed, and you'l ...Show more
Cinderella (Best-loved Classics) (PB) by Sarah Gibb
18.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends | Series: Best-Loved Classics Ser.
A beautifully illustrated, magical re-telling of one of the most beloved fairy tales. Cinderella wears rags, and lives as a servant under the watchful eyes of her cruel stepsisters. So, when the King invites everyone to a grand ball for the Prince to choose a wife, she must stay at home alone. If only C ...Show more