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Enchanted Tales

A spell-binding collection of magical stories
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Enchanted Tales is a captivating collection of magical stories from around the globe, including North America, West Africa, Europe, South America, Asia, and Oceania. Each tale weaves enchantment through imaginary realms, mythical creatures, and charming wishes, expertly retold by storyteller Laura Sampson and brought to life with intricate artwork by Quang and Lien.
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A spellbinding treasury of magical tales

A spellbinding treasury of magical tales

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A treasury of spellbinding stories that sparkle and glitter with magic.

This stunning collection brings together a selection of enchanted tales from all over the world - from North America to West Africa, France, Ukraine, Peru, India, Japan, Vietnam, New Zealand and more! Get lost in tales of imaginary worlds, enchanted animals, fantastical creatures, wishes and wizards.

Retold by storyteller and vocal performer Laura Sampson, with beautifully detailed artwork by Taiwanese duo Quang and Lien.

A beautifully illustrated story collection to treasure, Enchanted Tales is the perfect gift to open up a world of magic to readers of all ages.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800785915

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Phung Nguyen Quang & Huynh Thi Kim Lien

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 273.0mm

Weight: 698g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Laura Sampson (Author)
Laura Sampson is a London-based performance storyteller and writer, whose mixed heritage and myth studies have taken her on many adventures. Laura has created show-length work for the British Library, Bloomsbury Festival and other UK fringe festivals.Her work for children and families includes Animal Lullabies with Secret City Arts, In the Winter Wood with Jan Blake/Polka Theatre, and regular sessions with Story Storks Heritage, Rich Mix and Discover Childrens Story Centre. She also has a YouTube series 1-minute myths, telling big stories in 60 seconds or less.

Phung Nguyen Quang & Huynh Thi Kim Lien (Illustrator)
From their Saigon studio, Quang and Lien work seamlessly as a duo, creating their stunning artwork using a mix of watercolour, acrylic and digital. Inspired by the folk culture of Vietnam and Asia, these incredibly talented award-winning Vietnamese illustrators produce the most beautifully vibrant and poignant scenes. Their works include Girl Giant and the Monkey King, The Floating Field and Land of the Cranes.

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