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Look forward to bedtime with this richly illustrated treasury of 50
bedtime stories from around the world, each the perfect length to
read aloud. There's always time for a bedtime story, so snuggle up
and get ready to drift off to the land of nod with this collection
of magical tales that includes both well-known classics and
lesser-known treasures from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and
Oceania, North America, the Middle East and Latin America. These
folktales and legends, accompanied by enchanting and dream-like
illustrations, are each the perfect length for a bedtime story, and
will transport children around the world as well as into fantasy
lands. The Emperor's New Clothes - Denmark The Bag of Winds -
Greece How Cheetah Got His Speed - South Africa The Moon Maiden -
Japan The Star Hunt - New Zealand The Crow and the Daylight - North
America Aladdin - Syria The Three Dreams - Guatemala Collected and
retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister and beautifully
illustrated by Anna Shepeta, this anthology will be treasured by
story lovers both young and old. 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 World Full of Animal 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, A World Full of Journeys and A World Full of Nature
Stories.
A forceful, passionate and uplifting collection of poems by women
and girls that is guaranteed to inspire, delight and empower. From
well-loved poets, including Maya Angelou, Wendy Cope, Lucille
Clifton and Christina Rossetti, to newer voices such as Amanda
Gorman, Yrsa Daley-Ward and Ada Limon, this outstanding collection
from talented anthologist Ella Risbridger has poems for every mood
and every moment. Ella's selection is wide-ranging but accessible
and will appeal to poetry lovers both young and old alike.With
sumptuous finishes including cloth binding, full colour
illustrations throughout, textured paper jacket, ribbon marker, and
head and tail bands. This is the perfect gift to begin a lifelong
love of poetry. "A beautiful book, chock-full of treasures. It
should be on every bookshelf!" - Jacqueline Wilson "This
wide-ranging selection of poetry by women and girls is uplifting,
moving and invigorating. Atmospherically illustrated and
luxuriously bound, it's a wonderful gift for children of 6+." - The
Guardian
Lily and Tom travel the county with Ma Hawker, enthralling crowds
with their amazing collection of curios. Always on the lookout for
new wonders, Lily is tricked into buying a worthless bag of
rubbish. But hidden within is a special piece of scrimshaw. A young
woman called Flora Meriweather is desperate to buy the scrimshaw,
hoping it can help her solve a mystery surrounding her late mother.
But someone else also wants to get his hands on the scrimshaw and
ensure that secrets stay hidden in the past. Can the Curio
Collectors help the truth come to light?
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