Recent praise:“Matthews’s writing is clear and fluid, making these stories especially suited for reading aloud. Manna’s stylized watercolor illustrations capture the different moods of the tales. The vibrant colors, varied format, and attractive design make this a visually appealing addition.” — School Library Journal
“The author writes in a direct, unornamented way that never turns wooden.... Artwork by Giovanni Manna brightens nearly every page with bottom borders and framed vignettes, mixing decorative and pictorial elements to evoke each story's origin.” — Booklist
“If you are looking for ‘traditional’ tales not usually heard in our own culture, try some of these fanciful fables.” — Hungry Mind Review
“Once upon a time many of today’s adults enjoyed listening to bedtime stories involving magic and unusual creatures such as giants and ghosts.... In this new collection, Matthews retells traditional, but often unfamiliar, stories that are guaranteed to keep bedroom lights burning.... This is a collection that deserves to live 'happily ever after' among the classics.” — ForeWord
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The heroes and heroines of myth and folklore always have to overcome extraordinary challenges - and more often than not, these challenges involve a giant, a ghost, or a goblin. In this action-packed anthology, young readers will meet a very unusual Chinese ghost, a Norwegian giant who keeps his heart in a secret hiding place, and many other colorful and engaging characters. John Matthews’ lively text is magnificently illustrated throughout by Giovanni Manna.
Retold by: John Matthews
Illustrated by: Giovanni Manna
Read Alone: Ages 7-12
Read Together: All Ages |
Hardcover; Jacketed; full-color illustrations; 80pp;
8.75 x 10.75 inches
$19.99
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