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Why is Cambridgeshire so flat? Probably because of all the giants who used to stomp around it! If you travel to or live in the land of Cambridgeshire, you could be walking in the footsteps of monsters, kings… or even the Devil!Journey through time to meet the giant-slayers of Saxon times, the shapeshifters of Tudor times, women who were incredible survivors… and even Victorian men who travelled on two legs faster than a steam train! What is truth, and what is myth? Decide for yourself after reading these tales of Cambridgeshire – the home of heroes from history.

All the scientific evidence says reading for pleasure boosts academic achievement far more than any other factor. Yet enjoyment of reading is on the decline, and teachers everywhere speak of a stressful struggle trying to engage their learners with the idea. After all......how can you teach 'reading for pleasure'?This book holds proof that the answer lies in a teaching method with around 40,000 years of success: Storytelling.This is a book unlike any other. Part illustrated story anthology, part educator's handbook on storytelling, part lesson scheme, it's designed to help you swiftly and easily enthral your learners - with wondrous tales that will inspire them to seek the joys of books. Within these pages you'll find...9 short stories to read aloud and quickly captivate your learners18 lesson plans to cultivate enthusiasm for reading (NB: not comprehension lessons in disguise)top tips for 'reading like a storyteller' - so you can engage your learners, even if you fear performingWritten by a traditional storyteller who's performed for hundreds of thousands of children worldwide, alongside one of Cambridgeshire's most experienced teacher trainers, here are the tools to help your learners shift from reluctant readers......to recreational readers.

Whoever called Lion The REAL King of the Jungle clearly hadn't met Tenduay the Leopard. Tenduay's appetite is ten times that of Lion's, and may destroy the entire jungle...Farmer Rob arrives in the village of Mumby to find all the villagers hiding from a vicious creature. Will Grandma's advice help him save the day, or will he end up inside the belly of a Boggart?Find out inside this collection of two fun and enthralling 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.Teachers, tutors, and homeschoolers should look out for the accompanying Educator Edition with bonus learning resources.

Cauld Johnnie is a ruthless ghoul, appearing as a skeleton with glowing blue eyes to scare away anyone who comes near. But has he met his match with the new laddie in town?A young girl is overjoyed when her wish to marry a prince comes true. But when her jealous sisters take revenge by sending her children away as Basket Babies, everyone is surprised by the results...Enjoy the hilarous wackiness that follows in this collection of two fun and enthralling short stories! For independent readers aged 7+ or reading aloud to ages 4+.Chip Colquhoun and Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales: Inspiring stories from around the world retold to inspire you.

Tutumu has to give most of the food from her farm to a giant. As Tutumu's belly rumbles more each day, can she keep herself from ending up on the Wrong Side of a Giant?When a hairy beast by the name of Huff McTough causes an avalanche, the king has no men mighty enough to clear the castle of boulders. But is there anything a princess can do to help?Enjoy the colossal craziness in this collection of two fun and enthralling 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 6+. Each features three beautifully detailed illustrations from the artist behind Winnie the Witch.

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.

Urashima Taro's kindness towards the creatures of the sea is rewarded with a trip to the Underwater Kingdom - but will he be able to return home when he needs to?Best friends Drip, Drop, and Plop hope to always be together. But they are also... water droplets! And when they fall from their cloud, will they ever see each other again?Find out in this collection of two enthralling short stories, each as fun as a flume ride! (But you'll stay much more dry...)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 three beautifully detailed illustrations.

Muddled Jack needs to work to help Mum afford food. But although he does a brilliant job at a local farm, will he be too muddled to bring his payment home?A Beautiful Girl is upset by something that almost certainly won't happen, so her Handsome Young Man says he won't marry her anymore - unless he can find Three Sillies. Is the wedding doomed?Find out in this collection of two happily hilarious 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 6+. Each features three 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.

Young Naichin flees a horrid rich man by running into the forest, only to find himself getting used as a Big Man Drum by a gang of gorillas? Will he ever enjoy a peaceful life?Spider Anansi is desperate to Tell Stories, but African god Nyambe won’t allow it unless Anansi beats three challenges. But how can a spider catch wasps, a snake, and a leopard?!Find out in this collection of two short stories that are witty and wise!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.

When the youngest mermaid meets a landboy, she is ready to swap her tail for legs to be with him. But can she also cope with the pain of being The Dancing Mermaid?The German town of Hamelin asks a Spooky Strummer to rid them of rats – but what happens when they forget to pay him?Most importantly, do stories need happy endings to be hilarious and fun? Find out in this collection of two popular fairy tales dipped in Chip & Korky's storytelling magic! For new & experienced independent readers aged 7+ or reading aloud to ages 4+.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+. With illustrations from Winnie the Witch's Korky Paul and friends.

As London’s Mayor, Sir Tommy has many problems: grumpy citizens, the Plague, and now a little Fire on Pudding Lane. At least that last one is small, though – right?Before the Roman Empire, shepherds of the seven hills hid from Lupa the wolf. But when Lupa meets Romulus and Remus, the whole of Europe is changed forever...Enjoy the timeless treats to be found in this collection of two 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.

Great Hunter Woden, king of the Saxon gods, has decided to create a Potion of Poetry. It will give its drinker the power of great thought – so what happens after it’s stolen by trolls?As a nasty cough spreads among a ship’s crew, Pirate Grace has to trust a Mermaid Medicine for help. But what happens when some pirates fail to follow the Mer-Queen’s instructions?Discover the adventurous results in this collection of two mammothly mythic 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.

King Leopold is kind but wacky, and has an obsession with displaying his rules on signs. Can two thieves get the better of him by pretending to be painters of New Signs?Sun is delighted: Moon has agreed to marry him! All he needs to do is find clothes which are Fit for the Moon – and that’s easy enough... right?Discover the hilarious answers in this collection of two beautifully barmy 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.

Young Elsie is always getting distracted, forcing her family to shout “Come On, Little Camel!” But while she’s carrying some very important gifts through the desert, those distractions lead her into real danger...Lola and her pet donkey Don Pedro had been chosen to lead the Christmas Eve procession for their village. But after an argument with her mother, Lola is left at home crying over The Forbidden Christmas while Don Pedro heads off alone...Can the magic of Christmas dry Elsie and Lola’s tears? Find out in this collection of two crackingly Christmassy 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.

Brer Bunny is both a bully and a thief – so when he spots another bunny stealing from his favourite farm, his first thought is to fight it. But has he met his match with Fox's home-made Tar Bunny?Abel desperately needs money to care for his mum, so accepts a bet: spend a whole night at the top of an icy mountain without a shirt or fire. Can he survive with only a friend's Distant Fire?Discover the surprising answers in this collection of two 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.

A fox took a stroll in a wood one day, when a tiger leapt out in the fox's way. Will the fox end up in the tiger's centre? Or can he escape the Tiger's Terror?Mr Chen doesn't want anythingon the table that shouldn't be there. But are his carpentry skills enough to make sure there are No Tigers On The Table?Discover the surprising – but hilarious – answers in this collection of two sharp-witted 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.

A classroom-ready teaching resource for improving the motivation, inspiration, stamina, and quality of children's writing. With tips for reading aloud, engaging stories, and structured lesson plans, all research-backed and proven to inspire a love of literacy. Illustrated by Korky Paul and Mario Coelho.

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.

Ghosts, dragons, gods, and UFOs fill these 27 imaginative tales, each created by children aged 9+ and adapted by much-loved children's authors - but each hides a real human experience drawn from the lives of those raised in the 1940s. Thrilling but moving, this anthology for ages 9-12 shows how extraordinary adventures can grow from ordinary lives.

**WIN AN AUTHOR VISIT!** Pre-order this title and upload your receipt at epictales.co.uk/win to bring Oxford Owl storyteller and author Chip Colquhoun to a school or library of your choice. Full terms on the website.Noah is allergic to being told what to do. That's why everyone calls him a troublemaker.When a Young Inventor competition gives Noah the chance to prove he is good at something, he makes it his mission to win. All he needs is an idea, his tablet, and absolutely no distractions.So when a storytelling elf appears in his bedroom, Noah couldn't be more furious.The elf returns every night with a new story. Noah doesn’t want stories. He wants to win. He sets out to get rid of the elf, even if it means doing things he’s never done before – like talking to others.Still the elf keeps coming. And as the competition deadline gets closer, Noah realises this may be about more than just him.This may be about saving the world...Get set for mischievous, surprising adventures-within-adventures that will make you laugh, cry, and possibly start seeing bunnies everywhere...Blending humour, adventure, and a whole lot of heart, The Bestest Story in the World… Ever! offers themes of resilience, communication, creativity, and confidence, making it ideal for new and independent readers aged 9+. It's also perfect for exploring literacy, oracy, and personal development.

Noah is allergic to being told what to do. That's why everyone calls him a troublemaker.When a Young Inventor competition gives Noah the chance to prove he is good at something, he makes it his mission to win. All he needs is an idea, his tablet, and absolutely no distractions.So when a storytelling elf appears in his bedroom, Noah couldn't be more furious.The elf returns every night with a new story. Noah doesn’t want stories. He wants to win. He sets out to get rid of the elf, even if it means doing things he’s never done before – like talking to others.Still the elf keeps coming. And as the competition deadline gets closer, Noah realises this may be about more than just him.This may be about saving the world...Get set for mischievous, surprising adventures-within-adventures that will make you laugh, cry, and possibly start seeing bunnies everywhere...Blending humour, adventure, and a whole lot of heart, The Bestest Story in the World… Ever! offers themes of resilience, communication, creativity, and confidence, making it ideal for new and independent readers aged 9+. It's also perfect for exploring literacy, oracy, and personal development.

Christmas with claws...Get set for some festive folk tales from around the world, retold with bite: often hilarious, occasionally spooky, always fun. Perfect for readers aged 7–11 who like their Christmas with a little less carol, a lot more mischief…