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From Circe to Psyche, and Athena to Artemis, celebrate the heroines of the Greek Myths in this enchanting collection to inspire and empower a new generation of readers. Watch as Penelope cunningly outwits her suitors and discover how Artemis defeats two giants. See Circe perform powerful magic and follow Demeter on her brave search for her missing daughter. - Beautifully illustrated with lively retellings which bring these much-loved myths to life- Featuring diverse, inspiring and empowering characters- Hardback format makes the perfect gift- Discover more titles in the Brave and Brilliant Girls seriesChapters in this book include:- Foreword- Gaia - the first of them all- Demeter and Persephone- The tasks of Psyche- Daphne's transformation- Circe the sorceress- Penelope's tale- Artemis and the hunt- Atalanta's race- Athena's gift- About the stories
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A fantastic treasury of traditional stories guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. Includes lively retellings of ten classic fairy tales by authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, including The Frog Prince, Little Red Riding Hood and The Swan Princess. All stories feature charming and vivid illustrations. A wonderful gift book with an attractive hardback cover and a ribbon marker.Chapters in this book include:- Sleeping Beauty (based on a story by the Brothers Grimm)- The Emperor and the Nightingale (based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen)- Beauty and the Beast (based on a story by Gabrielle de Villeneuve)- The Dragon Painter (based on a Chinese Folk Tale)- The Frog Prince (based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen)- The Elves and the Shoemaker (based on a story by the Brothers Grimm)- Little Red Riding Hood (based on a story by the Brothers Grimm)- Cinderella (based on a story by Charles Perrault)- The Swan Princess (based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen)- The Emperor's New Clothes (based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen)
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A book of ten delightful animal stories, including mischievous monkeys, sly foxes and silly chickens. Includes well-known classics such as Chicken Licken, The Billy Goats Gruff, The Hare and the Tortoise and The Goose that laid the Golden Eggs. Each story is brought to life with vivid illustrations. A gorgeous gift featuring a robust hardback cover and a ribbon marker.Chapters in this book include:- The Musicians of Bremen (based on a story by the Brothers Grimm)- Chicken Licken- The Fox and the Crow (based on a story by Aesop)- The Billy Goat's Gruff- The Leopard and the Sky God- The Rescue Dogs- The Little Giraffe- The Goose that laid the Golden Eggs (based on a story by Aesop)- The Fox and the Stork (based on a story by Aesop)- The Hare and the Tortoise (based on a story by Aesop)
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An illustrated collection of fifteen tales from the brothers Grimm, retold for younger readers. Stories include "Hansel and Gretel", "Sleeping Beauty", "Rumpelstiltskin", "Tom Thumb" and "The Frog Prince" as well as a short biography of the brothers themselves.Chapters in this book include:- Snow White and Rose Red- Little Red Riding Hood- Rapunzel Sleeping Beauty- The Frog Prince- The Musicians of Bremen- Rumpelstiltskin- Tom Thumb- Hansel and Gretel- The Twelve Dancing Princesses- The Bear and the Wren- King Thrushbeard- The Goose Girl- The Elves and the Shoemaker- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs- The Brothers Grimm
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A beautifully illustrated collection of over twenty stories of excitement, magic and humour. Includes well-known classics such as 'The Little Mermaid', 'Treasure Island' and 'The Princess and the Pea' along with some original tales such as 'The Bed Monster's Secret' and 'The Pesky Parrot'. With a ribbon marker, this beautiful hardback book makes a gorgeous gift.
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A beautifully illustrated collection of five classic Charles Dickens' stories, retold for younger readers. Includes 'Oliver Twist', 'Bleak House', 'Great Expectations', 'A Tale of Two Cities' and 'David Copperfield' as well as a short biography of the great author himself. With internet links to find out more about the life and times of Charles Dickens.Chapters in this book include:- Oliver Twist- Bleak House- Great Expectations- A Tale of Two Cities- David Copperfield- The life and times of Charles Dickens
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A wonderful collection of ten folktales specially chosen from around the globe. Stories are The Baobab Tree, Baba Yaga the Flying Witch, The Stonecutter, Dick Whittington, The Three Wishes, The Fish that Talked, King Midas and the Golden Touch, Brer Rabbit Down the Well, The Magic Pear Tree and Genie in the Bottle. Each story is brilliantly illustrated by artists from the Usborne Young Reading Programme.Chapters in this book include:- The Baobab Tree (a story from Africa)- Baba Yaga the Flying Witch (a story from Russia)- The Stonecutter (a story from Japan)- Dick Whittington (a story from England)- The Three Wishes (a story from Scandinavia)- The Fish that Talked (a story from India)- King Midas and the Golden Touch (a story from Ancient Greece)- Brer Rabbit Down the Well (a story from America)- The Magic Pear Tree (a story from China)- The Genie in the Bottle (a story from the Middle East)
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The stories of six of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, beautifully retold and illustrated for children growing in reading confidence. Includes Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest as well as a short biography of the bard himself. Each story is introduced with a summary and pictures of the characters. With internet links to websites where children can listen to extracts from the plays and find out more about William Shakespeare.Chapters in this book include:- Twelfth Night- Romeo and Juliet- The Tempest- A Midsummer Night's Dream- Macbeth- Hamlet- The Life and Times of William Shakespeare
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A collection of five rip-roaring classics retold for young readers. Includes 'The Count of Monte Cristo', 'The Prisoner of Zenda', 'The Three Musketeers', The 39 Steps' and 'Don Quixote'. Also includes fascinating biographies of Alexandre Dumas, Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, Miguel de Certantes Saavedra and John Buchan - the original authors of these classic adventure stories.Chapters in this book include:- The Count of Monte Cristo- The Prisoner of Zenda- Don Quixote- The Three Musketeers- The 39 Steps
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Twelve classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales enchantingly illustrated and specially retold for younger readers.Includes the best-loved characters of 'Thumbelina' 'The Little Mermaid' and 'The Ugly Duckling', as well as a biography of Hans Christian Andersen. Beautifully bound in a padded hardback, this is an essential addition to any family bookshelf and makes a wonderful gift.Chapters in this book include:- The Princess and the Pea- The Emperor's New Clothes- Thumbelina- The Ugly Duckling- The Little Mermaid- The Emperor and the Nightingale- The Flying Trunk- The Brave Tin Soldier- The Wild Swans- The Little Fir Tree- The Tinderbox- The Snow Queen- About Hans Christian Andersen
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Eight delightful tales of heart-warming fun and adventure. Stories include "King Donkey Ears", "The Enormous Turnip", "Danny the Dragon", "The Inch Prince", "Androcles and the Lion", "Stone Soup", "The Clumsy Crocodile" and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". Each story is brilliantly illustrated by artists from the Usborne Young Reading Programme.Chapters in this book include:- King Donkey Ears- The Enormous Turnip- Danny the Dragon- The Inch Prince- Androcles and the Lion- Stone Soup- The Clumsy Crocodile- The Sorcerer's Apprentice
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A wonderful collection of six classic Greek myths and legends, specially retold for younger readers. Includes the stories of 'The Wooden Horse', 'The Minotaur' and 'The Odyssey', as well as a guide to the Greek Gods.Beautifully bound in padded hardback, and packed with information, colour and culture, this makes a thrilling read for any child. With a pronunciation guide to Greek names on the Usborne Quicklinks website.Chapters in this book include:- The Wooden Horse- The Minotaur- Bellerophonand Pegasus- The Twelve Tasks of Heracles- Perseus and the Gorgon- The Odyssey- More myths and a guide to the gods
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A gloriously illustrated collection of the most enchanting stories from 'The Thousand and One Nights'. From the adventures of Sinbad and Aladdin, to tales of genies and magical lands, children will be enchanted by these stories of magic and wonder. Beautifully designed and with a ribbon marker, this gorgeous book makes a gift to be treasured.Chapters in this book include:- The Fisherman and the Genie- Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves- The Sultan and the Doctor- The Clever Prince, the Princess and the Genie- The Robbers and the Donkey- Aladdin and the Magic Lamp- The Flying Horse- The Poor Man's Dream- The Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor- About the Arabian Nights
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This new collection of Aesop's fables is sumptuously illustrated by Giuliano Ferri and presented as a hardback gift edition to be read again and again. Each of these timeless stories conveys a message about how to behave towards others. Stories include The Fox and the Crow, The Hare and the Tortoise, The Boy who cried Wolf and The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs.Chapters in this book include:- About the storiesPride- The Fox and the Crow- The Peacock and the Crane- The Hare and the Tortoise- The Eagle, the Jackdaw and the Shepherd- The Fox and the Grapes- King of the BirdsTrickery- The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing- The Cat and the Hens- The Lion and the Fox- The Cat and the Mice- The Wolf and the HeronGreed- The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs- The Fox in the Tree- The Dog and the BoneQuarrels- The Sun and the Wind- The Lion and the Statue- The Fox and the Stork- The Lion and the Wild BoarFriendship- The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse- The Ant and the Dove- The Explorers and the Bear- The Lion and the MouseCunning- The Crow and the Jug- The Fox and the Billy Goat- Belling the Cat- The Dog on the RoofRetorts- The Piglet and the Sheep- The Lioness and the Fox- The Fox and the Rooster- The Fir Tree and the Bramble- The Crab and his MotherComeuppance- The Tortoise and the Eagle- The Ant and the Grasshopper- The Boy Who Cried Wolf- Zeus and the Tortoise
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A thrilling collection of Viking myths, brought to life with evocative illustrations. Meet dragon-slaying heroes and giant-smashing gods, as well as Thor, the thunder god, Loki the shape-shifting trickster and sea serpents, fire demons and frost giants in these awe-inspiring myths. Includes a guide to Norse names and characters, and internet links to websites to find out more about the Vikings.Chapters in this book include:- About Norse Myths- Characters and RealmsIn the Beginning...- Ymir and the Gods- Odin's Thirst for Knowledge- The War of the GodsStories of Loki- Loki Lends a Hand- Loki's Children- Loki Tricks the DwarvesStories of Thor- Thor and the Sea Serpent- Thor's Wedding Day- Thor and the Frost Giants
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The classic tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, fully illustrated and presented in a luxury gift edition. The much-loved legend of King Arthur is brought to life in this stunningly illustrated collection, featuring stories including The Sword in the Stone, Excalibur and The Last Battle. Legendary characters such as Lancelot, Guinevere, Merlin and more are brought to life in stories specially retold for children. A beautiful gift book that children will treasure for years to come.Chapters in this book include:- The Sword in the Stone- The First Battle Excalibur- Balyn and Balan- The Doom of Merlin- Lancelot's First Quest- Gawain and the Green Knight- The Wickedness of Morgan Le Fay- The Adventures of Lancelot- Sir Gareth- Sir Gawain and Lady Ragnell- Sir Galahad and the Grail Quest- The Strife Begins- The Last Battle- Lancelot's Return- The Story of a Legend- The Characters of Legend
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A beautifully illustrated collection of stories from the Bible, charmingly retold for young readers. Includes well-known tales such as "Noah's Ark", "Jonah and the Whale", "The Birth of Jesus" and "The Easter Story". Includes stories from the Old and New Testament, with a "who's who?" of characters for each. A lovely gift for Christmas or Easter, this is a book for the whole family to share and enjoy.Chapters in this book include:The Old Testament- About the Old Testament- Adam and Eve- Noah's Ark- The Tower of Babel- Abram and Lot- Abraham and Isaac- Joseph and the Dreams- Moses in the Rushes- Moses and the Burning Bush- Moses and the Plagues- Moses and the Red Sea- Moses and the Ten Commandments- Joshua and the Battle of Jericho- The Story of Samson- David and Goliath- Daniel in the Lions' Den- Jonah and the Whale- Map of the Old Testament Lands- Who's Who in the Old TestamentThe New Testament- About the New Testament- The Birth of Jesus- Jesus and his Disciples- A Wedding in Cana- Jesus Walks on Water- Loaves and Fish- The Good Samaritan- The Prodigal Son- Jesus the Healer- The Easter Story- Map of the New Testament Lands- Who's Who in the New Testament
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A wonderful collection of classic stories to enchant and delight, in a beautifully illustrated, hardback edition with a ribbon marker. Includes The Railway Children, The Wizard of Oz, The Secret Garden, Black Beauty, Little Women and Heidi, all retold for especially for children. A joy to share together and the simple clear text is perfect for confident readers to enjoy independently.Chapters in this book include:- The Railway Children (based on a story by E. Nesbit)- The Wizard of Oz (based on a story by L. Frank Baum)- The Secret Garden (based on a story by Frances Hodgson Burnett)- Black Beauty (based on a story by Anna Sewell)- Little Women (based on a story by Louisa May Alcott)- Heidi (based on a story by Johanna Spyri)
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This richly illustrated collection of traditional stories from India is full of compelling tales and ancient stories of trickery, including "A Single Grain of Rice", "The Greatest Battle" and "The Biggest Banquet". The stories have been specially rewritten for young readers, and are sure to be treasured for years to come.Chapters in this book include:- Indra's Curse- The Blue Jackal- The Three Brothers- Savitri and Satyavan- The Snake Charmer- Lord Moon- A Wicked Wish- The Little Birds- Dharma and Papi- Tigers and Cats- One Hundred Questions- The Greatest Battle- A Single Grain of Rice- The Ringing Bell- The Trapped Tiger- The Biggest BanquetStories of Akbar and Birbal- The Hunt- The End of Mahesh Das- How Many Crows?- Birbal and the Thief- The Sharpest Spear- Akbar's Test- Birbal Angers Akbar- The Misunderstanding
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Where did the moon come from? And what happened when giants roamed the land? Find out in this enthralling collection of myths from around the world, including the African folktale, "Anansi and the Box of Stories", the Japanese fairytale, "The Fox Maiden" and the Irish myth, "Fionnuala".Chapters in this book include:- About the stories- Demeter and Persephone (a story from ancient Greece)- The Greedy Frog (a Dreamtime story from the First Nations peoples of Australia)- The Race of the Animals (a story from China)- Thunder and Lightning (a tale from the West coast of Africa)- Fire of the Jaguar (a myth from the Kayapo people of Brazil)- Anansi and the Box of Stories (a folktale from the Ashanti and the Akan people in Ghana)- Finn MacCool (a legend from Ireland)- The Sun and the Moon (a myth from ancient Korea)- The Missing Goddess (a myth from ancient Egypt)- The Cowherd and the Princess (a story from China)- The Demon Who Fought a Goddess (a story from Hindu mythology)- The Water Spirit's Gift (a tale from the First Nations Blackfoot tribe of North America)- The Fox Maiden (a story from ancient Japan)- The Origin of the Winds (a myth from the First Nations peoples of Alaska)- The Children of Lir (a legend from Ireland)- Ishtar and the Land of the Dead (a tale from ancient Babylon)- The Wall of Asgard (a tale from Norse mythology)- The Fish of Maui (a story from Polynesia)
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A sorcerer's apprentice, a flying horse and a magical firebird are just some of the characters in this collection of tales from all over the world, along with more familiar faces such as Dick Whittington and Pinocchio. Each beautifully illustrated story in this hardback book takes just ten minutes to read - perfect for dipping into at bedtime.Chapters in this book include:- The king's pudding- The tin soldier- Beauty and the beast- Why the sea is salty- The story of Pegasus- Dick Whittington- The magic gifts- The firebird- The sorcerer's apprentice- Pinocchio
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Soar with the Firebird, dance with the Nutcracker Prince and thrill at the drama of Romeo and Juliet in this beautifully illustrated collection of ballet stories. A delightful gift to enchant and inspire any ballet lover, with twelve stories specially retold for readers today. Includes links to websites with video clips and more about the ballets.Chapters in this book include:- Cinderella- Swan Lake- Sleeping Beauty- Don Quixote- Coppélia- The Nutcracker- The Firebird- Giselle- Ondine- La Sylphide- La Fille Mal Gardée- Romeo and Juliet
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These ten wonderful stories whisk you to magical worlds where gingerbread men come to life, dragons lurk in caves, and giants live at the top of beanstalks. Each adventure is delightfully illustrated and the perfect length for snuggling up and enjoying at bedtime.Chapters in this book include:- Jack and the beanstalk- The gingerbread man- The emperor's new clothes- Goldilocks and the three bears- Rumpelstiltskin- The reluctant dragon- Rapunzel- Tom Thumb- The goose girl- The tinder box
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A magical collection of fairy tales, featuring retellings of favourites such as Aladdin, Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Each charming story in this hardback book is beautifully illustrated and takes just ten minutes to read - the perfect length for snuggling up and enjoying at bedtime.Chapters in this book include:- Little Red Riding Hood- The elves and the shoemaker- The emperor and the nightingale- The frog prince- The dragon painter- Snow White and the seven dwarfs- The twelve dancing princesses- The magic wishbone- The princess and the pea- Aladdin and his magical lamp
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Follow the yellow brick road into Oz, explore the Snow Queen's icy palace and join Alice in Wonderland in this collection of much-loved stories, including classic fairytales Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. Each beautifully illustrated tale in this hardback book takes just ten minutes to read - perfect for dipping into at bedtime.Chapters in this book include:- Cinderella (Charles Perrault)- The Golden Goose (The Brothers Grimm)- The Wizard of Oz (L. Frank Baum)- The Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame)- The Snow Queen (Hans Christian Andersen)- The Magic Pear Tree (a folk tale from China)- Sleeping Beauty (Charles Perrault)- The Magic Porridge Pot (The Brothers Grimm)- The Nutcracker (E.T.A. Hoffman)- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)
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Discover magical princesses, mighty dragons, mischievous monkeys and more in this captivating collection of Chinese stories, specially retold for readers today. The book features stunning traditional-style brush and ink illustrations by Chinese artist Li Weiding, and includes links to websites to find out more about Chinese folk tales and art.Chapters in this book include:- About the Stories- About the Illustrations- The Fox and The Tiger- The Pearl that Shone in the Dark- The Frog in the Well- The Butterfly's Dream- Great-Aunt Tiger- The Painter of Dragons- How the Phoenix got his Feathers- There is No Silver Buried Here- The Mouse's Marriage- The Old Man who Moved a Mountain- The Golden Slippers- The Monkey King- The New Year Monster
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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)
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A fantastic selection of dragon stories from all over the world, gorgeously illustrated by Khoa Le, and starring a wide variety of dragons. Here you will find four dragons from China who save their country, alongside a dragon whose tears cause tulips to bloom, and a reluctant dragon who refuses to fight - even when St. George comes to town.Chapters of this book include:- The Four Dragons (based on a story from ancient China)- Fran Bolovan (adapted from a Romanian tale)- Jörmungandr (based on a Viking story)- The Reluctant Dragon (adapted from Kenneth Grahame's classic)- The Dancing Dragon (a story told by the Yao people in Southern China)- The Laidly Worm of Spindlestone Crag (inspired by tales from England)- The Weeping Dragon (based on a tale from Ghent, Belgium)
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Meet monsters, ogres and giants - plus a very grumpy troll - from all over the world. Ten entertaining stories include a female Jack climbing the beanstalk, a lonely ogre and a brave little tailor whose adventure begins with some annoying flies and a pot of jam.Chapters in this book include:- Jack and the beanstalk- The magic bird- The one-inch prince- The billy goats Gruff- The brave little tailor- Hop-on-my-thumb- Theseus and the Minotaur- The giant princess- The princess and the ogre- The valley of diamonds
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Magic and mischief abound in this captivating collection. Meet the cheeky kappa from Japan, a clever duende from the Philippines and the loyal foletto of Florence, all fairy creatures who can help or hinder humans as they please.Chapters in this book include:- The Boy who Drew Cats- The Goblin's Gift- Mabait and the Dwende- The Changeling- The Pixie's Promise- The Kappa of Kawachi River- The Piskie who Lost her Laugh- Ripple the Water Sprite- The Elves and the Shoemakers- About the Stories