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Winter Tales

By Dawn Casey
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Winter Tales by Dawn Casey is a charming children's book that collects various stories celebrating winter's beauty and magic. With themes of kindness, courage, and transformation, these tales transport readers to enchanting worlds where snowflakes dance and winter animals share whispered secrets. It's a delightful introduction to the wonder of storytelling for young readers.
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This enchanting collection may appeal to young readers who enjoy magical stories filled with wintry wonder and adventure. The book offers a delightful blend of folklore and charming illustrations, perfect for those who love to immerse themselves in tales of winter magic and timeless traditions.

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A collection of winter tales from cultures around the world, beautifully brought together with striking
gilt artwork.

A collection of winter tales from cultures around the world, beautifully brought together with striking
gilt artwork.

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A treasury of stories celebrating the wonders of winter, and the qualities within that warm our hearts through the long cold.

This stunning book brings together a selection of wintry tales from all over the world – from North America to Siberia, Scotland, France, Russia, and Norway.

Written by award-winning author Dawn Casey and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Zanna Goldhawk, Winter Tales is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.

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Winter Tales by Dawn Casey is praised for its stunning illustrations and captivating folk stories from around the world. Reviewers highlight its suitability for both children and adults, with tales that vary in length to hold young readers' attention. The collection includes both well-known and lesser-known stories like The Nutcracker and The Snow Queen, providing a cosy and magical reading experience perfect for winter evenings.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787416871

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 November 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Zanna Goldhawk
  • Illustrated by Zanna Goldhawk

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 790g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Dawn Casey (Author)
Dawn's work is inspired by her deep love of nature, her respect for the tales of old, and her delight in the wonder of the world.
Her collection The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales won the Gold Nautilus Award for books that 'support conscious living, green values, spiritual growth and positive social change.'

Dawn lives with her family, on the South Downs of Sussex.

Zanna Goldhawk (Illustrator)
Zanna is a bestselling illustrator working from a beautiful seaside studio in Cornwall. Her gorgeous surroundings have given her a fierce passion for colour and nature that infuses her artwork. Zanna has worked for clients including Pan Macmillan, Penguin Random House, Frances Lincoln and Michael O'Mara Books.

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