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The Magpie's Nest - A Treasury of Bird Folk Tales (New edition): Taffy Thomas The Magpie's Nest - A Treasury of Bird Folk Tales (New edition)
Taffy Thomas; Illustrated by Becca Hall
R311 Discovery Miles 3 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From crowded train stations to quiet woods, and from city centres to our own back gardens, birds remind us that nature is everywhere. As children we are fascinated by these magical flying creatures that live amongst us, and as adults we have a fondness for our feathered friends. Numerous books about different habitats and markings exists to help us find and identify birds, but for the first time one of Britain's finest storytellers has gathered together the best folk tales about birds. Suitable for all ages and charmingly illustrated by Lakeland artist Becca Hall, this is an essential collection of stories for all who love the natural world.

The Storyteller's Supper - A Feast of Food Folk Tales (Hardcover): Taffy Thomas The Storyteller's Supper - A Feast of Food Folk Tales (Hardcover)
Taffy Thomas; Illustrated by Dotty Kultys
R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'You and me, me and you, we all bring something to the stew, From the tales we tell, to the food we've got, we all bring something to the pot.' Over the last fifty years, Taffy Thomas has shared the stage with noted Lakeland chefs, who have tickled his palate with tastings and information about dishes and ingredients, which he uses to season these magical stories, telling the oral history of food. This feast of traditional tales is spiced up with the rhymes and riddles that always enrich Taffy's work, as well as charming illustrations from artist Dotty Kultys, and will appeal to all who savour stories and food.

Cumbrian Folk Tales (Paperback): Taffy Thomas Cumbrian Folk Tales (Paperback)
Taffy Thomas
R312 Discovery Miles 3 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

These engaging folk tales from Cumbria were collected as fragments that the author has brought back to life. Shaped by the natural world, local customs and generations of chattering, these traditional tales reflect the unique Cumbrian wit and wisdom. Herein you will find intriguing accounts of Hunchback and the Swan, the Screaming Skulls of Calgarth, the Millom Hob Thross, Hughie the Graeme, Cumbrian Crack, and Billy Peascod's Harp. They will make you want to visit the places where they happened and meet some of the characters that feature in them. Including charming illustrations from the local artist Steven Gregg, this captivating collection will be enjoyed by readers time and again. Taffy Thomas has lived in Grasmere for well over thirty years, and is a highly experienced storyteller with a repertoire of more than 300 tales. In the 2001 New Year Honours List he was awarded the MBE for services to storytelling and charity, and in 2010 was appointed as the first UK Storyteller Laureate.

Midwinter Folk Tales (Paperback): Taffy Thomas Midwinter Folk Tales (Paperback)
Taffy Thomas 1
R267 R218 Discovery Miles 2 180 Save R49 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this enchanting new book, one of the country's most celebrated storytellers has gathered together traditional tales that have their roots in the cold and long, dark nights of midwinter. Herein you will find magical accounts of the Legend of Tinsel, the Christmas Cat and the New Year's Bell, with a number of wintery riddles to unpick while enjoying the festive season and welcoming in the New Year. With so many folk tales intrinsically linked to ancient seasonal customs, there are a few included here relating to traditions such as the Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels (Devon), the Viking 'Up Helly Aa' (Shetland) and Tom Bawcock's Eve (Cornwall). This is a book to curl up with in front of an open fire on long winter nights and to share and retell over a steaming mug of mulled wine.

Painting the Tales - The Folk Tales Collection (Paperback): Katherine Soutar Painting the Tales - The Folk Tales Collection (Paperback)
Katherine Soutar; Foreword by Taffy Thomas
R763 R628 Discovery Miles 6 280 Save R135 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Katherine Soutar has provided the cover illustrations for the vast majority of books in The History Press' popular Folk Tales series. This new collection features the best of these illustrations along with an explanation of the inspiration behind each design. Through the introductory text accompanying each illustration we gain an insight into how this artist works, learn how creating her fascinating artwork is often very much a family affair, and read anecdotes about working with storytellers.

The Riddle in the Tale - Riddles and Riddle Folk Tales (Paperback): Taffy Thomas The Riddle in the Tale - Riddles and Riddle Folk Tales (Paperback)
Taffy Thomas; Foreword by Michael Rosen; Illustrated by Steven Gregg
R297 R243 Discovery Miles 2 430 Save R54 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

We have been fascinated by riddles for as long as we have had language - think of the legend of the sphinx in Greek mythology. This wonderful book includes both magical riddle tales and simple challenges, with clues and answers hidden in intricate illustrations. Discover how the farmer saved his daughter by solving the fairies' riddles or how the old hen-wife helped the two brothers solve the mystery of their father's will. Have a read - you'll be hooked.

First World War Folk Tales (Hardcover): Taffy Thomas, Helen Watts First World War Folk Tales (Hardcover)
Taffy Thomas, Helen Watts 1
R298 R244 Discovery Miles 2 440 Save R54 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From 2014 to 2018, people all over the world will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. They will not only be honouring those who lost their lives on the battlefield between 1914 and 1918, they will also be remembering everyone who played a part in, or lived through, those troubled times. First World War Folk Tales is a very special collection of legends and folk tales from the First World War era. This special centenary collection shows how elements of truth can become legend, how people often attempt to explain the strange and the mysterious through stories and tales, and how storytelling can ease the pain and burden of war.

Lakeland Folk Tales for Children (Paperback): Taffy Thomas Lakeland Folk Tales for Children (Paperback)
Taffy Thomas
R299 R253 Discovery Miles 2 530 Save R46 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Did you know that if you look closely around Scafell Pike in the winter you might find a great dragon? Or that hidden in the forest around Egremont you might catch a glimpse of the fabled fairy folk? What, you don't believe me? Read these tales then take a look for yourself. This collection is full of stories that Taffy has told over the years, and that children love to hear time and again. Including a gang of smugglers and an ugly face-pulling competition, not only will children love to read them, or listen to them being read, the tales will also stimulate an interest in the area, and help children engage with their own surroundings wherever they live.

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