Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland (Jacksties Sharon)(Pevná vazba)

Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland (Jacksties Sharon)(Pevná vazba)

In a time of increasing interest in native wildlife, this collection of British and Irish folk tales will rekindle a sense of wonder in the animals that we once took for granted. Stories and animals have always traveled along the routes determined by migration, habitat, and trade. These in turn

Somerset Folk Tales for Children (Jacksties Sharon)(Paperback)

Woodland Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland (Schneidau Lisa)(Paperback)

Once upon a time, most of Britain and Ireland was covered in woodland. Many of the trees have been cleared, but connection with the wildwood remains. It is a place of danger, adventure and transformation, where anything could happen. Here is a collection of traditional folk tales of oak, ash and

Somerset Folk Tales (Jacksties Sharon)(Paperback)

These Somerset tales, newly collected or retold with an eye and an ear to the land and waters that shaped them, reflect a growing interest in the natural

Irish Fairy Tales (Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Scienc)(Pevná vazba)

Ireland has a rich history of storytelling, with its many tales of heroes, giants, sea-folk, fairies and witchcraft. Here, Arthur Rackham’s distinctive artwork, along with illustrations by other artists from the turn of the twentieth century, accompany powerful tales of the early Celts and the

Irish Animal Folk Tales for Children (McBride Doreen)(Paperback)

Animal tales full of folklore and magic, interspersed with quirky information on folklore and folk cures How did a tiny wren manage to be crowned King of the Birds? Why did giant Finn McCool's favorite dogs change into mountains? What happened to turn a friendly cat into a cruel fiend who plotted

Welsh Folk Tales (Stevenson Peter)(Pevná vazba)

This book, a selection of folk tales, true tales, tall tales, myths, gossip, legends and memories, celebrates and honors unique Welsh stories. Some are well known, others from forgotten manuscripts or out-of-print volumes, and some are contemporary oral tales. They reflect the diverse tradition of

An Illustrated Treasury of Swedish Folk and Fairy Tales (Bauer John)(Pevná vazba)

A centenary gift edition of the bestselling Swedish folk tales anthology by John Bauer, whose artwork has inspired Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Neil Gaiman. A new centenary gift edition of the much-loved collection of folk and fairy tales from Sweden, illustrated by acclaimed artist John Bauer. From

Between Worlds: Folktales of Britain & Ireland (Crossley-Holland Kevin)(Pevná vazba)

Fairy Folk Tales of Ireland (Yeats William Butler)(Paperback)

Folk Tales of Rock and Stone (Moon Jenny)(Pevná vazba)

This worldwide collection of tales features statues, adderstones, cliffs and quarrymen, magic stones, gems, fossils, and stones spinning across water. Most are rewritten folk tales, and some are about 'real' people. Jenny Moon tells hundreds of tales a year to children and adults, and has studied

Chinese Myths and Folk Tales(Pevná vazba)

Chinese culture is rich with marvelous folklore, and this exquisitely designed collection draws on that magnificent historical repository.It features more than 200 fables and tales chosen from Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio and other classic compendiums. Here are legends of ancient demons,

Native American Myths & Tales: Epic Tales (Gill Sam)(Pevná vazba)

The mythology and folk tales of the native, indigenous and First Nation tribes are many and varied, ranging from those of the Iroquois in the Northeast, and the Blackfoot and Cheyenne of the Great Plains, to the Cherokee of the Southeast, and the Navajo and Apache of the Southwest, among countless

African Myths & Tales: Epic Tales (Osei-Nyame Jnr Kwadwo)(Pevná vazba)

Africa south of the Sahara possesses a rich body of folk tales and legends passed down over hundreds of years, often sharing similar elements. This collectible hardback offers a hefty selection of stories - of the gods, origins, trickster exploits, animal fables and more - from the Yoruba people of

Merry Spinster - Tales of everyday horror (Ortberg Daniel Mallory)(Pevná vazba)

A collection of darkly playful stories based on classic folk and fairy tales (but with a feminist spin) that find the sinister in the familiar and the familiar in the alien. From Daniel Mallory Ortberg, author of Texts From Jane

Tales of India: Folk Tales from Bengal, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu (Kohli Svabhu)(Pevná vazba)

A shape-shifting tiger and a pretentious rat.A generous goddess and a powerful demon.A clever princess and a prince who returns from the dead. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the beguiling world of Indian folklore. Transcribed by Indian and English folklorists in the

Tales of the Mushroom Folk (Aspelin Signe)(Pevná vazba)

It's early spring and the mushroom folk are emerging into the bright sunshine. Meet the mischievous Fly Agaric Toadstools, the sleepy Slippery Jacks, the playful Porcini Mushrooms and the regal Button Mushrooms in this delightful picture book full of whimsy and vintage charm. As the seasons turn,

Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales(Pevná vazba)

The perfect gift for anyone interested in Irish folklore. These lrish tales are reprinted from nineteenth-century sources, but they date back to a centuries-old oral tradition of storytelling that had yet to be committed to the printed page. They were passed down through the ages virtually

The Pull of the River: A Journey Into the Wild and Watery Heart of Britain (Gaw Matt)(Pevná vazba)

Tales of escape and adventure on Britain's

Are You a Monkey?: A Tale of Animal Charades (Rivoal Marine)(Pevná vazba)

A game of animal charades that will leave readers guessing and gigglingA crocodile sticks his head in the sand and asks his friends to guess which animal he is mimicking. A turn of the page reveals the answer: an ostrich! Next, the ostrich curls her long neck and shoots water from her mouth. Whom

Starbird (King-Chai Sharon)(Paperback / softback)

An exquisitely beautiful, original folk tale about love, freedom and the wisdom of the younger

History of Britain and Ireland - The Definitive Visual Guide (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that shaped British and Irish history, from Stone Age Britain to the present day, in this revised and updated book.Combining over 700 photographs, maps, and artworks with accessible text, the History of Britain and Ireland is an

Sea Anemones and Corals of Britain and Ireland (Wood Chris)(Paperback)

The cool temperate waters around Britain and Ireland contain a huge variety of marine life and the sea anemones and corals, the Anthozoa, are some of the brightest and most attractive of all the groups of animals that live in them. Anemones and corals can be found from rockpools to the deepest

Skunk and Badger (Timberlake Amy)(Pevná vazba)

A tale of unlikely animal friendship from Amy Timberlake and award-winning Jon Klassen. An unforgettable 'Wallace and Gromit' meets 'Winnie-the-Pooh' odd couple. But Skunk is Badger's new roommate, and there's nothing Badger can do about it. Sometimes opposites are destined to be best