 |
|
|
Item Details
| Title:
|
MYTHS OF THE WORLD
THE ILLUSTRATED TREASURY OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST STORIES |
| By: |
Tony Allan |
| Format: |
Other book format |
| List price:
|
£25.00 |
|
We currently do not stock this item, please contact the publisher directly for
further information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ISBN 10: |
1844838285 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781844838288 |
| Publisher: |
WATKINS MEDIA |
| Pub. date: |
1 September, 2009 |
| Pages: |
320 |
| Description: |
Presents some of the best of the great mythologies. This title tells about the quests of Gawain in the ancient forests of Britain and the legendary heroism of El Cid in Spain. It also tells about how the Spider Women in North America used her gifts, and what the Mongolian shamans used the shoulder blades of sheep for. |
| Synopsis: |
Written in a lively and contemporary style, "Myths of the World" presents the best of the great mythologies that have enthralled listeners and readers across the centuries. It is organised by region into 18 myth-making cultures - read about the quests of Gawain in the ancient forests of Britain and the legendary heroism of El Cid in Spain; learn how the Spider Women in North America used her gifts, and what the Mongolian shamans used the shoulder blades of sheep for. This is a timeless treasure-trove for adults and children alike. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Duncan Baird Publishers |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
Little Worried Caterpillar (PB)
Little Green knows she''s about to make a big change - transformingfrom a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Everyone is VERYexcited! But Little Green is VERY worried. What if being a butterflyisn''t as brilliant as everyone says?Join Little Green as she finds her own path ... with just a littlehelp from her friends.
|
|
All the Things We Carry PB
What can you carry?A pebble? A teddy? A bright red balloon? A painting you''ve made?A hope or a dream?This gorgeous, reassuring picture book celebrates all the preciousthings we can carry, from toys and treasures to love and hope. With comforting rhymes and fabulous illustrations, this is a warmhug of a picture book.
|
|
|
|