The Three Princes of Serendip by Rodaan Al Galidi
40.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
This feast of Middle Eastern folklore from an award-winning Iraqi storyteller is paired with vibrant cut-paper art. The twenty fables and folktales in this illustrated storybook have taken a long journey. Many have roots that stretch across Europe, Asia, and Africa, but when award-winning writer and g ...Show more
Dawa, the Wise Woman - The Roof of the World by Darcy Sonne; Sara Mitchell
14.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Dawa, the Wise Woman is a 24-page retelling of a traditional tale from Tibet - Level 22. The "flip" side of the book is The Roof of the World - Level 26. The Roof of the World contains 8 pages of information on life in Tibet. Contents: Welcome to Tibet, My Trip to Tibet, To the Top of Everest, 8 Yakety- ...Show more
Our Family Dragon: A Lunar New Year Story by Rebecca Lim
28.00 NZD
Category: Celebrations
I can't wait till the dragon gets here! It's New Year's Eve - the Lunar New Year. We are in Australia, but Baba says people around the world have celebrated it for thousands of years. It's my very favourite time. Especially when the dragon is coming. A gorgeous story that celebrates family, tradition a ...Show more
Wolfwalkers by Tomm Moore & Ross Stewart & Samuel Sattin
30.00 NZD
Category: General Graphic Books
An enchanting graphic novel about a feud, a friendship, and two girls forever changed. Based on the beautifully hand-crafted animated adventure, WolfWalkers, this graphic novel features an introduction and exclusive original art from film cocreator Tomm Moore and co-Art Director Maria Pareja. On the ord ...Show more
Myths & Legends: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings by .
48.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Discover the world's greatest myths and legends - from Greek mythology to Norse mythology - in this comprehensive guide. What did Japanese mythology say about the beginning of the Universe? How did Oedipus become the classic tragic hero in Greek mythology? Who brought about the origin of death in Maori ...Show more
Legends of Norse Mythology by Tom Birkett
33.00 NZD
Category: Fairytales, Myths and Legends
Legends of Norse Mythology is a fully illustrated anthology of Norse gods, giants, monsters, and heroes retold anew. Featuring beautiful and otherworldly portraits of mythological characters from Isabella Mazzanti and enchanting text from Old English scholar and Norse mythology expert Dr Thomas Birket ...Show more
Rejected Princesses: Tales of History's Boldest Heroines, Hellions, and Heretics by Jason Porath
55.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Blending the iconoclastic feminism of The Notorious RBG and the confident irreverence of Go the F**ck to Sleep, a brazen and empowering illustrated collection that celebrates inspirational badass women throughout history, based on the popular Tumblr blog. Well-behaved women seldom make history. Good thi ...Show more
Ramayana by Arshia Sattar
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
The Ramayana is one of Hinduism's two great epics and was composed about two and a half thousand years ago. It remains vital in the Indian imagination, yielding a rich cultural vocabulary of images, ideals, and social values. The Ramayana tells the story of a young prince, Rama, who is unjustly exiled i ...Show more
Tales for the Telling: Irish Folk & Fairy Tales by Edna O'Brien
50.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
These 12 enchanting stories of ancient magic, daring deeds, dashing heroes, and mythical creatures sparkle with wit, nonsense, and naughtiness. Tales for the Telling features traditional Irish folk and fairy tales. In "Two Giants," Irish giant Finn, no longer in the first flush of youth, is challenged ...Show more
Star Stories by Anita Ganeri
33.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
A collection of constellation and sky stories from cultures around the world, beautifully brought to life with striking gilt artwork.
The Phoenix of Persia by Sally Pomme Clayton; Amin Hassanzadeh Sharif
30.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Retold for a modern audience, the story of The Phoenix of Persia is one of the ancient epic stories of Shahnameh (The Book of Kings) by the 10th century poet Ferdowsi, reminiscent of the classic fairytale Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. In this ancient Persian, a king awaits the birth of his son but ...Show more
The Lost Fairy Tales by Isabel Otter
30.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
If damsels in distress and prissy princesses give you cause for despair then look no further... This enchanting anthology of 20 overlooked and forgotten fairy tales has been collected from different cultures around the world. Every story features a strong female heroine, who approaches life with humour, ...Show more