{"title":"Angela McAllister","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-world-full-of-nature-stories-50-folktales-legends-angela-mcallister-hardback","title":"A World Full of Nature Stories: 50 Folktales and Legends by Angela McAllister - Children's Fiction - Hardback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780711266452\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frances Lincoln Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-8 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA World Full of Nature Stories: 50 Folktales and Legends is a beautifully produced hardback anthology from best-selling author Angela McAllister, part of the \"World Full of...\" series of story treasuries. Gathering fifty folktales, myths and legends celebrating animals, plants and the changing seasons, this collection takes young readers on a journey around the globe, illustrated throughout by Hannah Bess Ross. It makes a lasting gift for nature-loving children and families who enjoy sharing stories together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis anthology brings together fifty tales from cultures across the world, each chosen to celebrate the natural world and humanity's connection to it. Readers travel from the Peruvian tale of Cuniraya and the Magic Fruit to an ancient Khasi folk tale explaining the origin of lightning, an Irish story of the Bee, the Mouse and the Beetle, the Iroquois legend of the Four Winds, American folk hero Paul Bunyan, and Spain's Queen of the Flowers, brought to life by a magical fairy. Each retelling is told in McAllister's warm, accessible style, blending adventure with gentle wisdom about nature. Stories vary from a single page to four pages, suited equally to a bedtime read or a longer family session. Every tale is paired with Hannah Bess Ross's atmospheric illustrations, capturing the mood of each story. This volume sits within the wider \"World Full of...\" series from Frances Lincoln Children's Books, alongside anthologies about the seasons, Shakespeare, Dickens and spooky tales, and works equally well as a bedtime read, classroom resource, or thoughtful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFifty folktales and legends from around the world, celebrating animals, plants and the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by best-selling children's author Angela McAllister, illustrated throughout by Hannah Bess Ross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories of varying length, perfect for bedtime reading, independent reading, or classroom story time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lovely introduction to world folklore and legends alongside themes of nature and conservation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the collectible \"World Full of...\" series of hardback story treasuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for nature-loving children and families who enjoy sharing stories together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAngela McAllister is a best-selling author of over eighty books for children and teens, translated into more than twenty languages and winner of several awards, including the Red House Book Award. Her picture book Leon and the Place Between was adapted for the stage and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. She has collaborated with illustrators including Grahame Baker-Smith and Alex T. 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Written by best-selling children's author Angela McAllister, the set spans a world of Shakespearean drama, seasonal folklore, and animal fables drawn from cultures across the globe. Each book is packed with vivid retellings and stunning artwork, making the collection an ideal introduction to classic literature, world storytelling traditions, and the enduring appeal of animal fables for young, curious minds. It is a wonderful way to nurture a lifelong love of reading in any household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories\" retells twelve of Shakespeare's most famous plays, including The Tempest, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Othello, in language accessible to young readers, illustrated throughout with striking collage artwork by Alice Lindstrom. Each tale opens with a quote and cast list, giving children a gentle, engaging route into the world's most celebrated playwright. \"A Year Full of Stories\" gathers 52 folk tales, myths and legends from around the world, arranged month by month and matched to festivals and celebrations throughout the calendar, from Chinese New Year to Christmas Eve, encouraging family storytelling traditions all year round. \"A World Full of Animal Stories\" completes the trio with 50 much-loved animal fables and legends, including The Three Little Pigs, The Ugly Duckling and Why the Swallow's Tail is Forked, gathered from folklore traditions across every continent and brought to life with warm, characterful illustrations. Together, the three anthologies offer more than 100 stories celebrating drama, culture, and nature, giving children a rich and varied reading diet that builds vocabulary, cultural awareness and a lifelong enthusiasm for stories, whether read aloud at bedtime, shared in the classroom, or explored independently as reading confidence grows. Illustrated by three different acclaimed artists, each volume has its own distinctive visual style while sharing the same warmth and storytelling craft that has made Angela McAllister one of the best-loved names in children's anthologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree hardback anthologies containing over 100 stories in total, offering exceptional value and long-lasting reading enjoyment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces Shakespeare, world folklore and animal fables in an accessible, beautifully illustrated format for ages 5-9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages cultural awareness, empathy and vocabulary-building through stories from many different traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for bedtime reading, classroom storytelling, or independent reading practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a thoughtful, high-quality gift for young readers and book-loving families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAngela McAllister is a best-selling British author who has written more than eighty books for children and teens, many translated into over twenty languages worldwide. 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