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Folk tales are stories full of adventure, courage, daring, fighting dragons, trolls, and giants, and overcoming challenges. How many of them have girls as the main heroic characters though?These twelve folk tales from all over the world have been specially selected as they feature strong, adventurous heroines. Some are funny, some make you think, and some - like the story of Fearless Mary - keep you on the edge of your seat with scares and surprises.Meet Louisa Freya, the brave dragon slayer, funny and clever Sigrun, and honest and humble Scarface as well as other heroines from Serbia, Norway, China, Japan, South Africa, and Indonesia.Amy Scott Robinson's distinctive voice, expertise and experience as a performance storyteller makes this a unique and fascinating collection, aimed at readers aged 7-9 years.At the end of each story, Amy shares a bit about where the story comes from, how she has retold it, and what the tale makes her think about when she is hearing or telling it, including Bible verses. These folk tales deserve to be told as often as the more famous and well-known ones.After all, why should boys defeat all the dragons? Enjoy the adventure!

Collection of 12 Bible stories about courageous women and girls.Bible stories are full of adventure and courageous characters. However many that feature women and girls are not told so often. These twelve Bible stories have been specially selected as they feature strong, inspiring girls. Some are funny, some make you think, and some - like the story of Queen Esther - keep you on the edge of your seat with scares and surprises.Meet quick-thinking Miriam, unflappable Abigail, and determined Lydia as well as other stories from the books of Numbers, Judges, Ruth, 2 Kings, and the Gospels of Luke and John. Amy Scott Robinson's distinctive voice, expertise and experience as a performance storyteller makes this a unique and fascinating collection, aimed at readers aged 7-9 years.At the end of each story, Amy shares a bit about where the story is found in the Bible, how she has retold it, and what the story makes her think about when she is hearing or telling it. These Bible stories deserve to be told as often as the more well-known ones. Enjoy the adventure!

When you hear the name ‘God’, does an image come into your head? Do you think of him as a shining light, or with a human shape, or as an anchor in the storm, a rock, a fortress?As we look towards celebrating the incarnation at Christmas, we consider how God chose to express himself, in a moment in history, as a tiny baby. But what other images describe God in the Bible, and what can we learn about his character through them? How does an invisible God reveal himself to us in scripture and in Jesus? Amy Scott Robinson, a poet and storyteller, answers this question with imagination and a close reading of the text.Week 1: When God appearsWeek 2: God the creatorWeek 3: God the ownerWeek 4: Veiled in fleshWeek 5: Visible in creation

‘At the heart of the Christian message is a collection of abstract nouns: love; sin; forgiveness; grace. It is quite difficult to explain what the gospel message is without using some or all of those words. But the problem with abstract nouns is that when we use them, we assume that the person we are talking to understands them, and not only that, we assume that they have the same understanding of the word that we do…’Lent is traditionally a time of repentance, fasting and prayer as we prepare to celebrate our salvation at Easter. Through daily readings and reflections from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day, Amy Scott Robinson explores different biblical images of repentance, sin, forgiveness and grace, bringing them together in Holy Week as a lens through which to view Christ’s work of reconciliation on the cross.‘Amy is an expert storyteller, a well of emotion and reflection, and a follower of Jesus with a deep, genuine hunger for the reality of God.’Adrian Plass, author and speaker

Through the Forest, where leafy trees rattle and rustle with every breeze, a whole host of fairytale characters are waiting to surprise you. How many will you recognise?Sir Fulladred knows he is weak, silly, and fearful. So when he learns that he only needs to eat the heart of the tiny Yu Dragon to become strong, clever, and brave, what could possibly go wrong?Find out in this collection of two short stories full of woodland wackiness!Chip Colquhoun & Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales: Inspiring stories from around the world, retold to inspire you.These two short tales are great for reading aloud at bedtime with listeners aged 4+, and are also excellent for new independent readers aged 6+. Each features beautifully detailed illustrations.

Young woodcutter Saul believes his dreams are telling him to rescue the princess. But can he survive an adventure that will lead him to a Mountain Inside a Molehill?Mother Hen notices that one half of her naughtiest chick has completely disappeared. But now he’s a Little Half Chick, will he be convinced to do as he’s told?Find out in this collection of two unbelievably brilliant short stories!Chip Colquhoun & Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales: Inspiring stories from around the world, retold to inspire you.These two short tales are great for reading aloud at bedtime with listeners aged 4+, and are also excellent for new independent readers aged 7+. Each features three beautifully detailed illustrations from Winnie the Witch's Korky Paul and friends.

WARNING: These are not safe, cosy stories.Inside this book you'll find:a skeleton whose job is to scare people – and he's good at ita spider trying to trick a godheroes making very bad decisionsendings that aren't always happyat least one story that risks making you snort-laughSome of these tales are funny. Some are creepy. Many are surprising. All are impossible to forget.So if you like stories with teeth, tricks, danger, and just a tiny bit of chaos......read this book.But don't say we didn't warn you...With trickster spiders, wicked ghouls, pirates, princesses, and unexpected heroes, this thrilling collection of folk tales from around the world mixes humour, suspense, adventure, and warmth to take you on unforgettable journeys.Carefully chosen for both solo reading and sharing aloud, the stories balance snort-out-loud moments with deeper themes of courage, cooperation, and cleverness.Featuring striking illustrations by Korky Paul and friends, this is an ideal introduction to the richness of traditional storytelling.

WARNING: These are not safe, cosy stories.Inside this book you'll find:a skeleton whose job is to scare people – and he's good at ita spider trying to trick a godheroes making very bad decisionsendings that aren't always happyat least one story that risks making you snort-laughSome of these tales are funny. Some are creepy. Many are surprising. All are impossible to forget.So if you like stories with teeth, tricks, danger, and just a tiny bit of chaos......read this book.But don't say we didn't warn you...With trickster spiders, wicked ghouls, pirates, princesses, and unexpected heroes, this thrilling collection of folk tales from around the world mixes humour, suspense, adventure, and warmth to take you on unforgettable journeys.Carefully chosen for both solo reading and sharing aloud, the stories balance snort-out-loud moments with deeper themes of courage, cooperation, and cleverness.Featuring striking illustrations by Korky Paul and friends, this is an ideal introduction to the richness of traditional storytelling.

A boy is trapped in a haunted house...An astronaut needs to evade space dragons to get back home...A girl has a super power – to magic noodles out of nowhere...These are just three of the 27 unforgettable tales in this collection – some fantasy, some science-fiction, some involving ancient gods.But look closer......because, beneath the myths and magic lies something else entirely: moments of courage, fear, hope, and kindness, all drawn from real life stories.Can you spot the truth?Sometimes funny, sometimes thrilling, sometimes heartbreaking, every story here is proof that the most extraordinary adventures aren't just made up.They come from us.This is a collection of children's stories like no other. From intergalactic rescues to magical schools, from ancient gods to futuristic worlds, every story offers something unexpected.But there’s more beneath the surface. Each tale is inspired by the real experiences of someone who lived through the 1940s. Moments of bravery, friendship, loss, resilience, and sacrifice are all reimagined through the boundless creativity of young storytellers, then shared here with the help of much-loved authors.The result is a collection that feels both wildly inventive and deeply true – ideal for independent readers aged 9+ who love variety, surprise, and stories that stay with you long after the final page.