Legends and Lore: Ireland's Folk Tales (Scott Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Legends and Lore: Ireland's Folk Tales (Scott Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Myths, legends, and magic are woven together in a collection of enthralling Irish folktales from the New York Times bestselling author of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. A competition to become King of the Leprechauns... A trick designed to fool the Queen of the Fairies... A

Magic and Myth: Ireland's Fairy Tales (Scott Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Myths, legends, and magic are woven together in a collection of enthralling Irish fairy tales from the New York Times bestselling author of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. A haunting midnight dance that steals children away... An eerie fairy island that appears once every seven

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

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

Three Korean Fairy Tales: Beloved Stories and Legends (So-Un Kim)(Pevná vazba)

This multicultural children's book presents a selection of traditional Korean folk tales that are instantly recognizable to Koreans of all ages. These treasured tales are retold by Kim So-un, an eminent storyteller who is a household name in Korea. The illustrations combine modern and traditional

Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, & Lore (Alexander Skye)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the myths, legends, and lore behind everyone's favorite sea creature--mermaids. The allure and mystery of mermaids has taken hold of our psyche for ages. From the Irish merrows who come on land to search for human husbands to the fake Fiji Mermaid made popular by P.T Barnum, these sea

Favourite Irish Legends: Best Loved Tales from Ireland (Carroll Yvonne)(Pevná vazba)

A bumper collection of Ireland's favorite legends for children. Included are: The Children of Lir, The Brown Bull of Cooley, Deirdre of the Sorrows, The Salmon of Knowledge and a host of other legends of Oisin, Setanta, Fionn and the heroes of Irish

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

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

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,

The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales (Smith Donald)(Pevná vazba)

This enchanting collection of stories gathers together legends from across Scotland in one special volume. Drawn from The History Press' popular Folk Tales series, herein lies a treasure trove of tales from a wealth of talented storytellers. From the Spaeman's peculiar advice and a laird who is

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

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

Sticks Angelica, Folk Hero (Deforge Michael)(Pevná vazba)

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

Herefordshire Folk Tales (Phelps David)(Paperback)

THIS selection of thirty fairy tales and legends from the deepest corners of Herefordshire reflect the wisdom of the countryside and its people. There are strange happenings in the peaceful county, formed from early attempts to explain the natural and spiritual world, as well as dark tales of

Korean Tales: A Collection of Classic Korean Folk Tales (Bang Im)(Paperback)

A comprehensive collection of the finest Korean tales and legends passed down through generations. The 55 captivating tales in this collection reflect the breadth of Korean tradition and ancestral wisdom. Order your copy

Indian Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (Somaiah Rosemarie)(Pevná vazba)

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Indian fairy tales and other folk stories that the whole family will enjoy Indian Children's Favorite Stories is a charming selection of eight Indian tales that provide an insight into traditional Indian culture. They make perfect

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,

Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales from Burns to Buchan (Jarvie Gordon)(Paperback / softback)

A collection of fairy tales, folklore and legends, which celebrates Scotland's enormously rich oral tradition. It offers a chosen combination of old favorites such as Tam Lin, Thomas Rymer and Adam Bell, as well as modern stories by master story-tellers like Andrew Lang, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and

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 Power of Stories: Nurturing Children's Imagination and Consciousness (Kornberger Horst)(Paperback)

From the great myths and legends to enchanting fairy tales, parables, fables and folk tales, stories can have a great healing and educative power. They come from our subconscious and imagination, deep inside us. They have much to teach us about ourselves, therefore, and the world we create around

Michael Foreman's Classic Fairy Tales (Foreman Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Acclaimed children's author and illustrator Michael Foreman blends humour, sadness and romance in these irresistible retellings of classic stories that children will return to again and again. Dreamlike castles, mystical forests, inspiring heroes and terrifying villains are all brought to life in

Mountain Flowers (Scott Michael (Author))(Pevná vazba)