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Mythical Tales

Brief Description
A spellbinding treasury with magic and mystery on every page.Delve into this wonderful treasury and be whisked away to an exciting array of mythical worlds. This compendium brings together a collection of 18 stories from all over the world - from Polynesia to Scotland, Africa, India,... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A collection of mythical tales from around the world.

A collection of mythical tales from around the world.

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A spellbinding treasury with magic and mystery on every page.

Delve into this wonderful treasury and be whisked away to an exciting array of mythical worlds. This compendium brings together a collection of 18 stories from all over the world - from Polynesia to Scotland, Africa, India, Japan, Croatia, France and more! Disappear into imaginary worlds full of fantastical creatures and colourful characters, from gods and goddesses to creators and tricksters. Retold by storyteller and vocal performer Laura Sampson, with beautifully intricate artwork by Lilla Bรถlecz.

A richly illustrated collection to treasure, Mythical Tales is the perfect way to introduce different cultures and traditions to readers of all ages.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800788398

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lilla Bรถlecz

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 273.0mm

Weight: 696g

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 Children's Story Centre. She also has a YouTube series 1-minute myths, telling big stories in 60 seconds or less.

Lilla Bรถlecz (Illustrator)
Lilla Bรถlecz is a Hungarian graphic artist and illustrator, whose work is inspired by, among other things, mysticism, nature and mythology.

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