Young slave Milon starts his journey at home in Athens. When he sets sail on a ship bound for Italy his adventures really begin. He narrowly escapes with his life in Pompei as the great volcano Vesuvius erupts and destroys the town; he experiences the colourful life of the metropolis of Alexandria in Egypt, and he faces a battle for life and death in the Colosseum in Rome. When he meets a small community of Christians in Rome, he finally gains his freedom and finds a purpose in life. At the centre of the story is Milon's relationship with a wounded lion who he bravely helps. Will the lion remember him and return the favour when Milon faces death at the hands of the mighty Roman emperors? This classic story presents the world of the early Christians in an engaging way for children. It is ideal for use in Steiner-Waldorf Class 6 (age 11-12).

Streit's father was a watchmaker who also kept bees, and it was in early childhood that Jakob developed a passion for the honeybee. This exquisite reader for Steiner-Waldorf schools factually and scientifically allows one to enter into the magic and mysterious world of the bees. It offers a useful transition from Class 4 to Class 5, moving from the Animal and the Human Being lesson block, to the Botany block. It is also recommended for Class 3. Along with another of Jacob Streit's books, Little Bee Sunbeam, it is one of two books recommended for the sexuality curriculum in the Waldorf school.

This is Jakob Streit's third collection of stories from the Bible, retold for children. It includes stories from the Old and New Testaments, and some from the Apocrypha. A master storyteller, he brings the stories vividly to life, telling them in a way that will capture children's imaginations. They're perfect for Year 3 in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum, but will also be of value into Year 4 and later. Includes stories of Solomon, Elijah, Tobias, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Nehemiah, Jonah, Heliodorus, Job, Judas Maccabeus and John the Baptist. Jakob Streit's other books of Bible stories are And There Was Light, and Journey to the Promised Land.

Master storyteller Jakob Streit retells vivid stories from the Old Testament, from the creation of the world, through the sons of Cain, to Noah's Ark. In addition to stories from Genesis, Streit includes stories about Michael and the Dragon, Edelweiss and the Mountain Flowers, Why Roses Have Thorns, and many more, integrated into the flow of Bible stories. This book is perfect for use in Year 3 (age 9-10) in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum, or as a reader in Year 4. This is the first of Jakob Streit's three books of Bible stories, followed by Journey to the Promised Land, and We Will Build a Temple.

Master storyteller Jakob Streit retells stories from the Old Testament, including the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Saul and David. This book is perfect for use in Year 3 (age 9-10) in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum, or as a reader in Year 4. This is the second of Jakob Streit's three books of Bible stories, along with And There Was Light and We Will Build a Temple.

This is the story of a honeybee called Little Bee Sunbeam. She's searching for especially good nectar, to make honey, when it suddenly becomes very cold, forcing her to spend the night alone in the forest. Jakob Streit brings all his storytelling ability to this lovely tale, which introduces issues of sexuality for the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum. Suitable as a reader for Year 5 (age 11) and up, or to be read to children from Year 3 (age 9) and up, it also fits well into the Botany lesson block in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum.

The many wonderful stories about St Francis of Assisi have been loved for over seven hundred years, and yet the power of them is undiminished. This concise book includes key stories, retold by master storyteller Jakob Streit, to introduce children to the works of the great saint. Suitable for children aged six and up.

This is a delightful story from master storyteller Jakob Streit, with insights of wisdom, humour and goodness. Puck the gnome has one foot facing forward, and one facing backward -- so he never knows if he's coming or going! His story brings to life the world of gnomes for children and addresses issues of friendship, honesty and loyalty.

Little Tatatuck is a gnome who dreams of working in the crystal caves, but he is small and not very strong. The head gnome tells Tatatuck that he must journey over seven mountains to the highest cave on Crystal Mountain and bring back a crystal to achieve his dream. Many gnomes have embarked on this journey before, but none have returned. Tatatuck encounters many adventures on his quest. He gathers treasures and friends along the way, faces many hazards, and develops courage and strength on the journey. This is a delightful tale masterfully told by renowned storyteller Jakob Streit. Children in Class 1 of Steiner-Waldorf schools will especially delight in these tales, but they will be loved by older children too.

This is a lovely collection of stories by master storyteller Jakob Streit, drawn from the northern lands of Europe and featuring brave, good and helpful gnomes, elves, trolls and other little folk. In particular, we follow the adventures of Liputto, a curious gnome who helps mountain flowers to grow. Children in Class 1 of Steiner-Waldorf schools will especially delight in these tales, but they will be loved by older children too.

This tale tells of the energetic work of a little gnome, named Tenderroot, deep inside the earth. This is an imaginative adventure tale that is perfect for young children. This is a wonderful bed time story for everyone

This stirring collection of three medieval tales from master storyteller Jakob Streit includes the stories of Henry the Afflicated, Gerald the Good, and Magelone the Beautiful. The stories include includes issues of courage, sacrifice and integrity, and are suitable for children in Years 6 or 7 (age 12-14) or older.

Jakob Streit, a master storyteller, here presents a remarkable collection of stories that he gathered both from his own experience, and from true stories told to him by others. The stories are all about guiding forces, such as angels, intervening in human destiny. This inspiring book is suitable for reading to children.