Erica Terry-Rose – illustratör

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.

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.