Maria Surducan – illustratör

A book of Greek myths with a twist! Readers step into the shoes of a legendary hero to solve mazes, crack codes and untangle the riddles that bring lavishly illustrated retellings of classic tales to life. Readers take on their very own quest through the myths of ancient Greece to become a Puzzle Hero. By navigating mazes and labyrinths, cracking codes and solving riddles, they will guide Persephone out of the underworld so Spring can begin, join Jason and the Argonauts on their quest for the golden fleece and help Perseus avoid the terrifying gaze of the snake-haired gorgon Medusa, and much more. Every spread features a Greek myth retold in snappy, relatable style by Catherine Ard, alongside a beautifully illustrated puzzle crafted by Maria Surducan, each written and designed to make readers feel like they are part of the story. This innovative take on familiar and timeless tales is sure to engage and enthuse any reader, making this book the perfect read for puzzle-lovers, a brilliant introduction to mythology for newcomers and a fresh new angle for kids who already love these classic stories. This book is the first in a series that will cover myths from all over the world, including Egyptian and Norse.

This luxurious anthology of stories from all Shakespeare's plays, with beautiful illustrations and quotations, is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare. With stories of love, loss, joy and heartbreak, this collection will captivate young children with every page. The perfect book for children studying The Bard, or those who simply enjoy reading wonderful stories.Each story includes short details about the main characters, and famous and memorable quotations from the play. With a padded hardback cover, a ribbon marker and traditional binding, this is a fabulous book that will be referred to again and again, by both children and adults.

Create brilliant bargello embroidery in this crafty worker placement game for 2-5 players, from influential designer Ellie Dix.In this easy-to-learn board game, you’ll hunt for the perfect thread, fulfil intricate commissions, seek out artisan equipment, and create stunning canvases.Establish a thriving needlecraft studio by designing and stitching your own gorgeous needlework projects!Can you choose the right tools for the job? Pick the patterns that your customers will love? Will you wait for the perfect threads, or improvise with the colours that tumble to the sale shelves? Send your assistants to the shops that suit your creative flair and gather the thread you’ll need for that next pattern! Ages: 14+Players: 2-5Playing Time: 30-45 minutesContents: 150 thread cubes, 86 cards, 20 assistant blocks, 1 thread tower

This beautifully illustrated collection contains all of Charles Dickens’ novels retold for young readers, including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and A Christmas Carol. There are notes on the characters and quotations from the original text, plus links to websites to find out more about Charles Dickens’ life and times.

Once known, now largely forgotten, these empowering fairy tales have been brought together to inspire a new generation of readers. Discover heroines who outwit giants, fight evil, awaken sleeping princes and, of course, live happily ever after. With a foreword by Kate Pankhurst, author of Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World.Chapters in this book include:- The Daring Princess (based on 'The Iron Stove' retold by the Brothers Grimm)- The Sleeping Prince (based on an old Spanish story 'The King Sleeping in his Bed')- Snow White and Rose Red (based on 'The Ungrateful Dwarf' by Caroline Stahl and its retelling by the Brothers Grimm)- Clever Molly (based on an old Scottish tale collected by Joseph Jacobs and Flora Annie Steele)- Kate Crankernuts (a Scottish fairy tale collected by Andrew and Nora Lang in the Orkney Islands)- The Nettle Princess (based on a story first written down by Karl Mullenhoff, later collected by the Brothers Grimm)- The Wise Princess (based on a very old English story that inspired William Shakespeare's 'King Lear')- Fearless Fiona and the Spellbound Knight (based on the story 'Tam Lin' which was originally sung as a Scottish Ballad)

Meet a girl who fights dragons, a brave warrior queen, and a daughter in search of her Samurai father...This beautifully illustrated collection brings you eight fantastic fairy tales from around the world. Full of wit, charm, compassion and courage, these heroes will inspire and empower a new generation of readers.Chapters in this book include:- Tales from Around the World: An introduction- About the stories- Mulan- Nanabolele- Vasilisa and Prince Vladimir- Moremi and the Egunguns- The Legend of Tokoyo- The Dragon Slayer- The Sleep Watchers- The Warrior Queen

Princess Greta says she loves her father as much as salt. "Salt is for cooks," he roars and sends her away. Now she must take care of herself.and teach the old king a lesson about love, too. A beautifully illustrated version of the forgotten fairy tale, specially written for young readers who have just started to read alone.

A brave princess goes on an epic quest. Surviving the terrible dangers of a forest that no man is brave enough to enter she reaches an enchanted castle with a sleeping prince... Based on an old Spanish folktale, this is an entertaining and inspiring tale about how the stories you tell about yourself can change your life.