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A World Full of Nature Stories

50 Folktales and Legends
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A World Full of Nature Stories by Angela McAllister invites children to explore diverse and enchanting tales from around the globe, all centred on the wonders of nature. This charming collection offers a glimpse into various cultures through stories about animals, plants, and the environment, celebrating the beauty and diversity of the natural world. Each tale captures the magic of storytelling while fostering a deeper appreciation for the world around us.
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You might enjoy this delightful collection if you have a love for enchanting nature tales and appreciate beautifully illustrated stories. Perfect for children, it sparks curiosity about the natural world and inspires a sense of wonder through engaging narratives from different cultures.

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50 classic nature stories from Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, making this an anthology to treasure for a lifetime and celebrating nature and getting outdoors.

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This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey with 50 tales, featuring themes of nature from all around the world. Sit back, get comfortable and delve into this beautifully illustrated collection of beloved nature stories from every corner of the globe.

This rich resource collects together folktales from home and legends and myths from distant lands to commemorate the animals, plants and the changing seasons that make planet Earth so beautiful. The folktales and fables in this book will capture imaginations and take readers on a journey around the world. Learn about:

  • The Peruvian tale of Cuniraya and the Magic Fruit,
  • The story of how lightning began according to an ancient Khasi folk tale from India,
  • From Ireland, the story of The Bee, the Mouse and the Beetle,
  • The Master of the Winds in the ancient Iroquois story of The Four Winds,
  • Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack from North American folklore, and
  • Spain's Queen of the Flowers, who is brought to life one night by a magical fairy.

Lively retellings from best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life with beautiful illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, in this nature anthology to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young and old, this is the perfect gift for all the family and nature lovers everywhere.

The World Full of... series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfect addition to any child's library.

Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

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A World Full of Nature Stories by Angela McAllister is part of her series of beautifully crafted story anthologies, this one focusing on nature myths and tales from diverse cultures globally.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711266452

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Hannah Bess Ross

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 799g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Angela McAllister is the author of over 80 books for children and teens. Her books have won several awards, including the Red House Book Award for Yuck! Thats Not a Monster! and the Stockport and Portsmouth Awards for My Mum has X-Ray Vision. Her picture book Leon and the Place Between has been adapted for the stage and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. She has collaborated with many illustrators, including Grahame Baker-Smith, Alex T. Smith, Margaret Chamberlain, Ross Collins and Peter Bailey. She has worked on many titles for Frances Lincoln Children's Books including bestselling titles A Year Full of Stories and A World Full of Animal Stories.

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