Illustrated Stories from Around the World
Author : Lesley Sims
Publisher :
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 23,18 MB
Release : 2014-01-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780794528379
Illustrated Fables from Around the World
Author : EDC Publishing
Publisher : Usborne
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 34,83 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Fables
ISBN : 9780794539443
Book Description
An illustrated collection of myths from all over the world, all retold specially for young readers and beautifully illustrated. The Myths included are: The Children of Lir (Celtic), The Fox Maiden (Japanese), The Origin of the Winds (Inuit/Alaskan), Anansi and the Box of Stories (Ghana/Ashanti), The Cowherd and the Princess (Chinese), The Wall of Asgard (Norse), How the Seasons Came to Be (Greek), Thunder and Lightning (Nigerian), Finn MacCool (Irish/Gaelic), The Fish of Maui (Maori), The Missing Goddess (Egyptian), Fire of the Jaguar (South American/Kayapoo), The Greedy Frog (Tiddalik - Aboriginal), The Race of the Animals (Chinese Zodiac), The Demon and the Goddess (Indian), Ishtar and the Land of the Dead (Mesopotamian/Babylonian), The Sun and the Moon (Korean), The Water Spirit's Gift (Native American).
Illustrated Myths from Around the World
Author : Usborne Publishing, Limited
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 11,79 MB
Release : 2016-12-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781409596738
Book Description
An illustrated collection of myths from all over the world, all retold specially for young readers and beautifully illustrated. The Myths included are: The Children of Lir (Celtic), The Fox Maiden (Japanese), The Origin of the Winds (Inuit/Alaskan), Anansi and the Box of Stories (Ghana/Ashanti), The Cowherd and the Princess (Chinese), The Wall of Asgard (Norse), How the Seasons Came to Be (Greek), Thunder and Lightning (Nigerian), Finn MacCool (Irish/Gaelic), The Fish of Maui (Maori), The Missing Goddess (Egyptian), Fire of the Jaguar (South American/Kayapoo), The Greedy Frog (Tiddalik - Aboriginal), The Race of the Animals (Chinese Zodiac), The Demon and the Goddess (Indian), Ishtar and the Land of the Dead (Mesopotamian/Babylonian), The Sun and the Moon (Korean), The Water Spirit's Gift (Native American).
Illustrated Stories from China
Author : EDC Publishing
Publisher : Usborne
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,14 MB
Release : 2019-06
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9780794547691
Book Description
Discover magical princesses, mighty dragons, mischievous monkeys and more, in this captivating collection of classic Chinese tales. Specially selected and retold for readers today, each story is brought vividly to life by traditional Chinese brush-and-ink illustrations. Beautifully illustrated by renowned Chinese artist Li Weiding.
Aesop's Fables
Author : Aesop
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 41,11 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781853261282
Book Description
A collection of animal fables told by the Greek slave Aesop.
Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls from Around the World
Author : Usborne Publishing, Limited
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,17 MB
Release : 2020-09
Category : Girls
ISBN : 9781474966436
Book Description
Here are traditional tales from every corner of the globe, all featuring bold and clever heroines who battle dragons, fight sea serpents or save their village from monstrous thieves. This is a sequel to the best-selling title Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls. Diverse range of characters. Lively retellings for a modern audience. Featuring gorgeous illustrations in a beautiful hardback edition.
Illustrated Animal Stories
Author : Lesley Sims
Publisher : Usborne Books
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 36,79 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9780746095850
Book Description
.A gorgeous gift for young children, this beautiful treasury of Usborne Young Reading and First Reading titles will delight and entertain with its collection of classic animal stories. .Contains twelve classic animal stories from around the world. .Each story is bursting with colourful and lively illustrations. .Usborne's Young Reading and First Reading series are developed in conjunction with experts from Roehampton University and are designed to encourage independent reading. Each story has clear, engaging text and is accompanied by original illustrations. Ages 4 years+
Illustrated Stories from Aesop
Author : Susanna Davidson
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,66 MB
Release : 2015-10
Category : Aesop's fables
ISBN : 9781409598923
Book Description
An enchantingly illustrated, cloth-bound gift edition of a collection of over thirty timeless fables from Aesop, including âe~The Hare and the Tortoiseâe(tm), âe~The Boy who Cried Wolfâe(tm) and âe~The Lion and the Mouseâe(tm).
Told and Retold: Around the World with Aesop's Fables
Author : Holly Berry
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,8 MB
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0593351525
Book Description
A gorgeous new take on Aesop's Fables with stories from around the world masterfully illustrated by an award-winning print-maker. The world is connected, and so are our stories. In this picture book, stunningly illustrated with Holly Berry's hand-carved wood cuts, we're introduced to short versions of Aesop's Fables as they're told in various corners of the globe. The stories included are: The Heron (USA, New England marsh) The Lion and the Mouse (African plains) The Ants and the Grasshopper (China) The Tortoise and the Hare (USA, southwestern desert) The Fox and the Grapes (Israel) The Bear and the Bees (Andes Mountains) The Crow and the Pitcher (Greece) The Two Goats (Swiss Alps) The Wolf and the Crane (Siberia) Praise for Told and Retold: Around the World with Aesop's Fables: "The stories are short and sweet, but better than the neat retellings are the beautiful block-print illustrations...Gorgeously crafted wordless pages between subsets of stories give readers a chance to pause and reflect...A vivid, charming take on these beloved fables." –Kirkus
The Three Wishes
Author : Lesley Sims
Publisher : Usborne Publishing Ltd
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 48,1 MB
Release : 2015-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1474905943
Book Description
Nat and Ned are poor and often hungry, until Ned rescues a wish-granting fairy. But are all their troubles over for good? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. This ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare
