Stories for a Fragile Planet: Traditional Tales About Caring for the Earth

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 writes poetry and fiction for children and adults, as well as for broadcast, for which has has received a Sony Radio Award. JANE RAY is a renowned children's book illustrator who has worked with Michael Rosen, Jeanette Winterson and Vikrem Seth. She is a Smarties Award winner and has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal on 5 occasions.

This beautifully illustrated book brings together stories from around the world and across the centuries. The common theme is caring for our beautiful planet. The inclusion of stories from countries such as Greenland and South America make this book stand out from other collections. Many of the stories show how much we can learn from the animals. Jane Ray's wonderful illustrations really capture the essence of each story and make this a book to treasure." Parentsintouch.co.uk Steven has collected a set of stories from around the world which remind the reader of the importance of respecting our wonderful planet and caring for the creatures that live with us. Breathtaking illustrations by the brilliant Jane Ray will ensure that this book is not missed. Included are myths, traditional tales and real-life stories which should encourage all of us to pause for thought. Essential for the classroom." Marilyn Brocklehurst, The Bookseller