Myths, Legends, Folktales

All through the long afternoon, the forest slept. Beneath the burning sun nothing moved nor made a sound... Aesop's classic fable about the lion and the mouse is delightfully retold in this picture book with beautiful black and white illustrations.

Takes the intrepid reader on a grand pop-up tour of centuries-old myths and legends from across the globe. This title lets you explore the lush banks of the Nile of Ancient Egypt, and visit Zeus' kingdom on Mount Olympus, high above the clouds of Ancient Greece. It also lets you touch down in the frozen lands of the Norse gods.

Meet a truly funky, flares-clad fairy-tale heroine and a genuinely frightening villain in this hilarious re-working of a much-loved fairy tale. Poor Rapunzel can only dream about the world outside because her Aunt Edna keeps her locked up in their tower-block home. The lifts don't work and Aunt Edna is too lazy to take the stairs, so she uses Rapunzel's extraordinarily long hair to climb in and out of their tiny flat. Rapunzel's life is confined within orange and brown flower-printed walls, with only her beloved records for solace.... read more

An author and poet, welcomed for his reflective and thought-provoking style, retells 10 stories from different cultures - from around the world and through the ages - which each highlight the importance of taking care of the world. These stories - from ancient Greece, the Far East, the Celts, Africa, Greenland, Russia, China, Japan, South America and ancient Israel - afford wonderful opportunities for Jane Ray's paradisiacal paintings of trees and flowers, animals and birds...in short, all creation.About the author:KENNETH STEVEN w... read more

Paperback illustrated edition of the classic first published in 1899. Black and white illustrations.

This is a stunning, wordless version of one of Aesop's best-loved fables, from one of America's most acclaimed artists. This Aesop's fable is a favourite and familiar one: a mouse inadvertently disturbs a lion, who lets the mouse go...and is later himself freed by the mouse from a poacher's trap. Jerry Pinkney's jaw-droppingly gorgeous new wordless treatment is irresistible, its wealth of visual detail offering huge scope for the pages to be turned and the story retold over and over again. Spectacular. This title is a winner of the... read more

Sarah Gibb's elegant artwork brings Grimms' classic tale alive in this exquisite picture book re-telling that no child's library should be without. "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your golden hair!" Beautiful Rapunzel is locked away in a tall, tall tower, visited only by the little creatures of the forest and the witch who has imprisoned her. Until one day a handsome prince passing by on his horse is transfixed by the magical sound of Rapunzel singing to her animal friends, and knows he must reach her! Can true love transform Rapu... read more

This award-winning book is an adaptation of the Pueblo Indian myth which explains how the spirit of the Lord of the Sun was brought to the world of men. A fascinating myth with superb colour illustrations.

A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her firstborn child.

Trapped in a tower with no door, Rapunzel is allowed to see no one but the sorceress who has imprisoned her-until the day a young prince hears her singing to the forest birds. . . . The timeless tale of Rapunzel is vividly and magnificently brought to life through Paul O. Zelinsky's powerful sense of narrative and his stunning oil paintings. "Simply put, this is a gorgeous book; it demonstrates respect for the traditions of painting and the fairy tale while at the same time adhering to a singular, wholly original, artistic vision.... read more

The first Grimm tale illustrated by 1998 Caldecott medalist Paul O. Zelinsky is once again available in hardcover. Originally published in 1984, Zelinsky's paintings for "Hansel and Gretel" are as compelling as his later work and will captivate readers with their mysterious beauty, emotional power, and brilliant originality. Each spread brings to life a world as rich and real as our own— detailed, colorful, sensual— yet filled with the unearthly shadowed magic of the Hansel and Gretel folktale. Whether portraying th... read more

In the grand tradition of fairy tales, clever and beautiful Katarina must solve the king's riddle in order to become queen, or risk her dear father going to prison. She must get to the castle -- not clothed, yet not naked; not riding, yet not walking; not on the road, yet not off the road. Will kindhearted Katarina be able to solve the riddle and save her father from his fate? Renowned storyteller Ken Setterington has borrowed from European folk traditions to tell an enchanting story of a young girl -- intelligent, observant, and ... read more

Available for the first time as a paperback picture book, this exquisitely illustrated re-telling of "Sleeping Beauty" is a must for any child's library. "Sleeping Beauty" is one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time. Retold by Berlie Doherty, this enchanting story is beautifully illustrated by award-winning Jane Ray. Fairy tale magic is here to treasure forever. Also publishing this month - "Cinderella and Rapunzel".

"Snow White" is one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time. This title presents a retelling of this tale.

An enchanting tale of fun and adventure comes to life with Jack and the Beanstalk. Join Jack as he climbs the beanstalk and discovers a giants castle and listen to the giant as he roars Fee-fi-fo-fum! Will Jack escape? Faithfully adapted for children from the traditional Joseph Jacobs story, this traditional classic will become a family favourite.

Aesop's Fables leap off the page and into the minds and hearts of young readers in this dazzling pop-up collection of timeless tales. Favourite stories include "The Tortoise and the Hare", "The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg", "The Lion and the Mouse", and seven others.

Here are seven Ananse stories from Ghana pulsating with mischievous animals, a touch of moral message and, peeping out wickedly above them all, Ananse the trickster spider.

Following on from the hugely successful Dust 'n' Bones, this special gift book contains many traditional dragon myths and legends as well as some new and original tales. Stories include: George and the Dragon (traditional), The Dragon's Teeth (Greek myth), The Eyeless Dragons (Chinese myth), The Dragon Swarms (Edith Nesbit) and many more.

This title is a beautifully written and illustrated collection of Greek myths containing seventeen famous tales full of love, loss, greed, envy and bravery. Beautifully written by Ann Turnbull and illustrated by Sarah Young, this collection of seventeen Greek myths is truly something to treasure. The timeless stories of Theseus and the Minotaur, Persephone, King Midas, Ariadne, Orpheus and Eurydice, and Echo and Narcissus are told with great freshness and there is a good balance between the gentler myths and the ones packed with ... read more

An entrancing retelling of the classic and well-loved story. The town mouse loves his exciting life and the country mouse enjoys the beautiful peace of his country home - neither can persuade the other to change. Stunning illustrations capture New York in the 1930's and give a new perspective to an old favourite.