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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Fairy tales, folk tales, fables, magical tales & traditional stories
Die sprokies van Grimm is bekend en geliefd oor die wêreld heen.
Ontdek die wonderlike wêreld van die Sanmense in hierdie asemrowende bundel van kortverhale. Wendy Maartens leer jou van die skerp wysheid wat skuil in die dans van die Kwagga en die fluister van die wind. Neem ʼn reis na ʼn tyd toe die diere nog kon praat en die mense ʼn besondere verhouding met die natuur gehad het. Dwaal saam met diere en mense in ʼn tyd waar elke ding ʼn betekenis het, en waar die verbintenis met die natuur die grootste skat is. Hierdie stories is nie net oor die diere nie, maar oor die erfenis en kultuur van die Sanmense wat die hart van hierdie unieke boek vorm. Kom ontdek die geheime van mitologie, volksverhale en die ou San-geskiedenis.
“Daar was eenmaal ’n pragtige dogtertjie met ’n hart so groot soos haar naam, Kantiga. Maar Kantiga hou nie van haar naam nie.” Toe haar ouma dit hoor, vertel sy vir haar ’n familiestorie van die towerkleipot wat lyk of dit nutteloos is omdat dit gekraak en stukkend is. Maar ons leer hoe juis hierdie swak plek dit meer as perfek maak. Volg hierdie pragtige verhaal, vol kleur en folklore, waarin Kantiga die perfekte naam probeer vind, en op die reis meer leer van wie sy is en waar sy vandaan kom.
“Kwaye kukho intombazana entle encinane enentliziyo enkulu njengegama layo, uKantiga. Kodwa uKantiga wayengalithandi igama lakhe.” Esakuva oku, uGogo umbalisela ibali losapho lengqayi engummangaliso ebonakala ngathi ayinamsebenzi ngenxa yokuba ichachambile kwaye yonakele. Sifunda ngendlela esithi esi siphene siyenze igqibelele nangakumbi. Landela eli bali limnandi lizele ubumbejembeje nobuntsomi, njengoko uKantiga ezama ukufumana igama eligqibeleleyo ekwakuhambo lokufunda banzi ngobuni bakhe nemvelaphi yakhe.
And what's worse, he was murdered! Alarick was a sporting superstar, top wolf in the Tooth & Claw games, and his death in the middle of the championship game against the Reds is a huge scandal.. When his rival Ruby of the Reds realizes she has been framed for the crime, she goes on the run, determined to clear her name. But with a dogged detective and a wolf assassin on her tail, she's going to need more than a little help from her new wolf-cub friend Fillan. Only her Tooth & Claw skills will help her evade capture and nail the real murderer. A super-pacy fairy-tale crime romp, from the bestselling author of The Train to Impossible Places. "Perfect for any young readers who enjoy a spot of cosy crime." The Sunday Expresson P.G. Bell's The Beanstalk Murder - The second gripping fairy-tale murder mystery from bestselling author P.G. Bell, this is Red Riding Hood meets Alex Rider - A super-pacy standalone mystery romp with solid boy appeal, including epic chase scenes, gangsters, brawls and sporting rivalry turned deadly. - PG Bell's The Train to Impossible Places series has sold 170k copies and his previous fairy tale murder mystery The Beanstalk Murder has won rave reviews: "Perfect for any young readers who enjoy a spot of cosy crime." The Sunday Express Author Biography P.G. Bell is a native of South Wales, where he was raised on a diet of Greek mythology, ghost stories and Doctor Who. He's had all sorts of jobs over the years, from lifeguard to roller-coaster operator, but has always wanted to write stories. He lives in Wales with his wife Anna and their twochildren. The Train to Impossible Places, P.G.'s debut series, has enjoyed widespread success, including shortlistings for the Branford Boase Award, the Crimefest Awards and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize
This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding, a ribbon marker to match the cover, gold foil stamping and illustrated endpapers, making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of Aladdin and a book to be treasured by all. A family favourite, Disney Aladdin is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive the magic through this retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, story sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Also featured is a foreword by Yasser Hamed, Crowds Supervisor at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.
Discover stories from myth and legend as you've never seen them before
Kom deel in die wonderwereld van sprokies ... ’n hele fantasiewereld saamgevat in ses klassieke stories vir ure se lees- en kykgenot vir jonk en oud. Die besondere illustrasies deur Valentine Iokem verryk die teks en voer die kind mee op ’n onvergeetlike ontdekkingsreis diep die verbeeldingswereld in … Eendag, lank, lank gelede ...
The stunning conclusion to The Book of Stolen Dreams series from master storyteller David Farr, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman.
Pandora is the first human woman – made by the gods on Olympus for one
simple purpose: to love and be loved by her new husband, the titan
Epimatheos.
Discover seven beautifully-illustrated fairy tales that celebrate family, in all its forms, and the joy friendship brings.
This enthralling sapphic retelling of Swan Lake is an instant Number One bestseller in the UK - perfect for fans of Allison Saft and V.E Schwab. Magic has long been outlawed in Auréal. Odile has always known she’d be the one to restore it. Raised by a sorcerer, Odile has spent years preparing for the heist of a lifetime. It’s perfectly simple: impersonate a princess, infiltrate the palace, steal the enchanted crown and restore magic to the kingdom. But when the King is unexpectedly murdered, she’s forced to recruit the help of Marie, the real princess, and the two begin to unravel a web of lies and deceit that leaves Odile uncertain of whom to trust. Soon though Odile must decide – her mission or the girl she’s falling for? The fate of the Kingdom depends on her making the right choice. . .
Four fantastical and funny tales with full colour illustrations, the perfect introduction for younger readers to the world of master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett.
Emperor Chou is determined to be the talk of the parade. Little does he know, he will be but not for the reason he hopes! Leave it to Lin to tell the truth and help the emperor change in the only way that matters. This fiction book puts a fun spin on the classic Hans Christian Andersen folktale, The Emperor s New Clothes. This fiction book supports early fluent readers on their journey to independent reading. Engage students natural curiosity with fun and inspiring real-world stories. Perfect for shared or guided reading, this book builds a foundation for a lifelong love of reading.
A star-studded cast of authors including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold
and Adam Kay deliver twelve brand new stories inspired by the great
Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this Christmas collection that
will delight readers 8-12.
Ling is famous for his special mooncakes. The local giant decides he wants a mooncake for the Moon Festival, and Ling and the villagers must work together to satisfy his giant sweet tooth. Children will love this entertaining picture book with its messages of community and working together. Vibrant illustrations and simple text help emerging readers follow along with the story. With pre-reading questions, this fiction book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.
The second picture book in a brand new series adaptation of Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes, featuring the original text and now fully illustrated with brand-new and wickedly funny art.
Book 4 in the series of Arthurian legends - retold at an easy-to-read level for younger readers! Arthur Pendragon must defend his crown against the many other kings who would take it. For that he needs a new sword and a magical scabbard from the Lady of the Lake. If he wins, will the beautiful Guinevere return to Camelot with him as his bride? And who will sit at the Round Table? About The Legends of King Arthur series: Epic battles, thrilling quests and forbidden love combine in the medieval story of the boy who would be king. A retelling of the Arthurian legends, adapted and illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to classic folklore. Great to share aloud, just like the original tales.
This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey with 50 tales, featuring themes of nature from all around the world. Sit back, get comfortable and delve into this beautifully-illustrated collection of beloved nature stories from every corner of the globe. This rich resource collects together folk tales from home and legends and myths from distant lands to commemorate the animals, plants and the changing seasons that make planet Earth so beautiful. The folktales and fables in this book will capture imaginations and take readers on a journey around the world. Learn about: The Peruvian tale of Cuniraya and the Magic Fruit, The story of how lightning began according to an ancient Khasi folk tale from India, From Ireland, the story of The Bee, the Mouse and the Beetle, The Master of the Winds in the ancient Iroquois story of The Four Winds, Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack from North American folklore, and Spain's Queen of the Flowers, who is brought to life one night by a magical fairy. Lively retellings from best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life withbeautiful illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, in this nature anthology to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect gift for all the family and nature lovers everywhere. The World Full of... series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child's library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals and A Bedtime Full of Stories.
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