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Sagittarius
(Board book)
Campbell Books; Illustrated by Lizzy Doyle
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My Stars: Sagittarius is a perfect gift for children born between
22nd November and 21st December. Children will learn all about
their star sign, including: Science: Children will discover their
constellation in the night sky and a die-cut finger trail to trace.
Myth: Each star sign has roots in Greek myth, which is retold for
young readers, along with the classic symbol for the star sign. All
About You: Little ones will find out about the personality traits
associated with their sign, along with the colour, gemstone and
flowers! With wonderful illustrations by bestseller Lizzy Doyle, My
Stars is an innovative series of board books that make beautiful
and personal gifts.
A selection of stories to support the teaching of English literary
heritage and the influence, appeal and characteristics of myths and
legends. The text also encourages pupils to read a wide range of
styles and genres. Stories include: Persephone in Hell, Garfield
and Blishen; The Fight with Grendel, Serraillier; The Princess in
the Suit of Leather, Carter; The Invisible One, Leland; What are
Friends For?, Dandapa; the Wicked King and His God Son, Jaffery;
Whose Footprints?, McGaughrean; Deer Hunter and White Corn Maiden,
Long; John Barlecorn, Burns; How Coyote Stole Fire, Sherwood,
Haurland; Under Ben Bulben, Paul' Poor Man's Reward, Gratti;
Balder, Sherwood; The Death of Gelert, Francis; Anansi and the Mid
of god, McGaughrean; Pandora's Box Horowitz; Sir Gawain and the
Green Knight, Morpurgo; What Icarus Saw, Francis
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Gargantis
(Paperback)
Thomas Taylor; Illustrated by Tom Booth
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R263
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From Alice Hemming, the bestselling author of The Midnight Unicorn,
comes an exciting unicorn fairytale in the Dark Unicorns series. If
you thought you'd heard every fairy tale, then think again... Long
ago, a cruel winter plagued the land and people started to
mysteriously disappear. A girl called Violet heard all the stories
and the rumours that an evil unicorn was behind it all. Years
later, when a terrible winter descends once more. Violet's True
Love, Nicolas, goes missing. Realising that the old stories must be
true, Violet embarks on a risky journey to the far North, not only
leaving behind her home but her family and wealth too. The journey
will push her to her limits, yet she will also find help,
friendship and comfort in the most unlikely places. And one thing
is for sure: Nicolas is out there and he needs Violet's help. But
how long will he survive in the bitter cold of winter? Enchanting
dark fairy tales with magical unicorns, fearsome villains and
inspiring heroines Perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn
Thief Great for people who love fairy tales, Disney and unicorns
DARK UNICORNS - COLLECT THEM ALL! The Midnight Unicorn Paperback
eBook The Darkest Unicorn Paperback eBook The Cursed Unicorn
Paperback eBook The Blazing Unicorn Paperback eBook The Frozen
Unicorn Paperback eBook
Enter the fairytale world of genies and magic in this delightful
new addition to the Peep Inside a Fairy Tale series. Aladdin is a
poor boy, but by trusting his instincts, and with a little luck, he
achieves his heart's desire. Delicately cut holes in the pages
entice the reader through Aladdin's adventure, with flaps revealing
magical transformations.
A lush, feminist re-imagining on what happened to Wendy after Neverland, for fans of Circe and The Mere Wife.
For those that lived there, Neverland was a children's paradise. No rules, no adults, only endless adventure and enchanted forests - all led by the charismatic boy who would never grow old.
But Wendy Darling grew up. She left Neverland and became a woman, a mother, a patient, and a survivor. Because Neverland isn't as perfect as she remembers. There's darkness at the heart of the island, and now Peter Pan has returned to claim a new Wendy for his lost boys...
Long, long ago, the gods made the very first tree... and it could
talk! Was it happy, you ask? It was not. The Baobab Tree whinged
and moaned, it grumbled and groaned, all day long. But gods have a
unique way of dealing with trees who complain too much. A
delightful retelling of a traditional story, with free online
audio.
A peril-packed, crocodile-crammed, fun-filled adventure through
ancient Egypt! Being whisked back to 1300 BC certainly wasn't on
Henry's to-do list. Can he make his way through a new school, odd
sports, unexpected friends and deadly pets, Egyptian style? And
will he ever find his way back to the present day? Laugh-out-loud
pictures on every page, a riotously funny story Cool hieroglyphics
to crack from talented author-illustrator Thiago de Moraes From the
creator of Myth Atlas and History Atlas
What were all those fairy-tale characters thinking? Jane Yolen and
Rebecca Kai Dotlich answer this question in paired poems, with
sometimes startling results. The Princess claims all those
mattresses kept her awake, not a silly pea, while the poor pea
complains that the princess snores. One Snow White begs the witch
to settle by the bay and throw that mirror away. Another boldly
tells the mirror she "won't be guided by a glass that's so
one-sided." Grumbles from the Forest is a bewitching brew of
voices, grumbling, pleading, bragging, reminiscing, confiding, that
bubbles with magic and wonder. The spectacular paintings that tie
the poems together are full of surprise and intrigue. This stunning
collection includes end notes that briefly describe the tales and
their history and an introduction that invites readers to imagine
their own poems from unusual perspectives.
Translated into Isindebele from Stories of Africa: This folklore
story collection offers a feast of enjoyment for young South
African readers. Ten enchanting tales, steeped in the imaginative
richness of African storytelling: Where did the first stories in
the world come from? How did little Tortoise win the respect of all
the other animals? Who was Nanana Bo Sele Sele and what happened
when she built her house in the middle of the animals' road? Why
was young Crocodile so determined to get hold of Monkey's heart?
Told with inimitable aplomb by South Africa's most popular
performance storyteller and illustrated by a lively selection of
KwaZulu-Natal artistic talent, Stories of Africa is a classic to
delight new readers across the multicultural spectrum.
This collection of seven spellbinding Irish folk tales deserves to
be read aloud at every hearth. Larger-than-life characters,
dramatic plot twists and a healthy dose of magical enchantment will
keep readers absorbed for many happy hours. Includes glossary and
pronunciation key for Irish terms.
Seventeen-year-old Daphne has spent her entire life honing her body
and mind into that of a warrior, hoping to be accepted by the
unyielding people of ancient Sparta. But an unexpected encounter
with the goddess Artemis-who holds Daphne's brother's fate in her
hands-upends the life she's worked so hard to build. Nine
mysterious items have been stolen from Mount Olympus and if Daphne
cannot find them, the gods' waning powers will fade away, the
mortal world will descend into chaos, and her brother's life will
be forfeit. Guided by Artemis's twin-the handsome and
entirely-too-self-assured god Apollo-Daphne's journey will take her
from the labyrinth of the Minotaur to the riddle-spinning Sphinx of
Thebes, team her up with mythological legends such as Theseus and
Hippolyta of the Amazons, and pit her against the gods themselves.
A reinterpretation of the classic Greek myth of Daphne and Apollo,
Daughter of Sparta by debut author Claire Andrews turns the
traditionally male-dominated mythology we know into a
heart-pounding and empowering female-led adventure.
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The Chocolate Touch
(Paperback)
Patrick Skene Catling; Illustrated by Margo Apple
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R255
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In a laugh-out-loud hilarious twist on the legend of King Midas,
a boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch
into chocolate. Can you ever have too much of your favorite food?
John Midas is about to find out....
First published in 1952, The Chocolate Touch was an instant
classic--and has remained a timeless favorite with kids, teachers,
and parents.
Supports the Common Core State Standards
First Stories: The Ugly Duckling is the perfect introduction for young children to this classic fairy tale. Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story of the lonely duckling to life. This well-loved fairy tale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by children's illustrator Dean Gray.
Collect more books in the First Stories series: Snow White, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Rapunzel, The Jungle Book, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Nutcracker, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Pinocchio, Puss in Boots
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