Princess Tales Around the World: Once Upon a Time in Rhyme with Seek-and-Find Pictures by Grace Maccarone
25.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Once Upon a Time...A princess laughed, A princess sang, another made a trade. One told stories, One was kind, another refused to wed. One cast spells, One was cursed, another silently sewed every day. And one tossed golden apples away...Ten beloved princess stories are ingeniously told and gorgeously il ...Show more
Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp by Philip Pullman
25.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Philip Pullman's wry wit and award-winning talent brings much to this rich, dark and uplifting rendition of the classic tale ALADDIN AND THE ENCHANTED LAMP. With magic and mischief in equal measure, and with brand new illustrations from master printmaker Chris Wormell, it will captivate readers of all a ...Show more
The Secrets of Astrology by .
37.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Discover the hidden meaning of stars in this first introduction to astrology for children. Secrets of Astrology tells you all you want to know about astrology, from the meaning of zodiac signs, to how to read a birth chart. Simple, readable text clearly explains the origins of astrology, the role of the ...Show more
Tapa of Love - Tapa ō Te 'Inangaro: A Cook Islands Legend (Pasifika Superheroes) by David Riley (Retold by); Mareta Tere
33.00 NZD
Category: Fiction
Ina is a Cook Islands heroine and superhero, famous throughout Oceania for her mighty deeds. In this story, Ina faces the biggest challenge of her life. Is it a human-eating giant? No. A tree-crushing cyclone? Kā‘ore. Then it must be an island-flooding tsunami? Not even close. Ina’s biggest challenge wa ...Show more
Dragon Noodle Party - A Story of the Chinese Zodiac Animals by Ying Chang Compestine; Paula Pang (Illustrator)
21.00 NZD
Category: Celebrations
Join the animals of the zodiac as they make noodles for a party in this festive book from an award-winning author and food editor. It's almost time for the party! One-by-one all the animals of the zodiac go up the hill, each one carrying an ingredient. Horse trots up the hill with a big wok. Goat strol ...Show more
Norse Tales: Stories from Across The Rainbow Bridge by Kevin Crossley-Holland
43.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
The extraordinary companion title to the critically-acclaimed Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki, from a Carnegie Medal-winning author. Enter an ancient world of green glades and glaciers, where gods and goddesses spread their magic whilst rock-giants and mountain-trolls roam. This astonishing ne ...Show more
Chinese Stories for Language Learners by Vivian Ling; Wang Peng
33.00 NZD
Category: Non-Fiction: Languages | Series: Stories for Language Learners Ser.
The highly anticipated next book in Tuttle'sStories for Language Learners series is here! This book presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them. The stories are bilingual, with the Chinese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each includes an explanation of how ...Show more
Anansi and the Golden Pot by Taiye Selasi
24.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
"Allow me to introduce myself."But he needed no introduction. "Anansi the spider!" said Anansi the boy. "The tales were true!" "Traditional tales are always true," the spider answered, laughing. "Nothing lasts so long as truth, nor travels quite so far."Award-winning author of Ghana Must Go, Taiye ...Show more
The Barefoot Book of Pirates (Book & CD) by Richard Walker
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
This swashbuckling collection of pirate tales is brimful with drama and adventure on the high seas. Young children will meet fierce characters such as the captain in the German tale, Kobold and the Pirates; others, like young Mochimitsu in the Japanese tale, are friendly and funny. They will also meet t ...Show more
Dumazi and the Big Yellow Lion + CD by Valanga Khoza
28.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
On her way to the waterhole, Dumazi finds a big yellow lion caught in a trap. Please save my life and set me free, he begs. But Dumazi knows that lions roaming free eat little Zulu girls like her...
Heroes: The myths of the Ancient Greek heroes retold by Stephen Fry
26.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World | Series: Stephen Fry's Greek Myths
Mortals and Monsters. Quests and Adventures . . . There are Heroes - and then there are Greek Heroes. Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes ...Show more
The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales by Dawn Casey
30.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
Stop a moment to wonder about the world around you - the warmth of the sun, the shade of the trees, the echoing cadence of animal calls. What do these mean to you? The seven stories in this collection come from cultures near and far, each unique in its relationship with the natural world. The book incl ...Show more