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100 World Myths and Legends order quantity
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NZ$ 49.95 each
Author: Geraldine McCaughrean

 
Aesops Fables order quantity
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NZ$ 29.95 each
Author: aesop

 
Alice in Wonderland order quantity
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NZ$ 24.95 each
Author: Lewis Carroll

 
A Treasury of Animal Stories order quantity
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NZ$ 19.95 each
Author: Royds Caroline

 
Billy Goats Gruff order quantity
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NZ$ 16.95 each
Author: Jenny Graham

 
Favourite Nursery Tales and Rhymes order quantity
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NZ$ 14.95 each
Author: Walz Richard

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Lord of the Animals order quantity
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NZ$ 16.95 each
Paperback
Author: Fiona French
Coyote has created the world and its creatures, and now he gathers a council to decide how they will make the being who will rule over them all. As the animals start to disagree, fur and feathers begin to fly - until Coyote suggests they each make a clay model and then choose the best. But, unknown to all of them, crafty Coyote has a plan of his own...
Fiona French's boldly-illustrated retelling of a Native American Miwok myth gives an intriguing explanation of how human beings began.

 
Nursery Tales order quantity
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NZ$ 9.95 each
Author: Brian Morse

 
Orchard Book of Swords, Sorcerers and Superheroes order quantity
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NZ$ 29.95 each
Hardback
Author: Tony Bradman

 
Peter Pan and Wendy order quantity
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NZ$ 24.95 each
Hardback
Author: J.M. Barrie

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Stolen Childhood and Other Dark Fairy Tales order quantity
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NZ$ 25.00 each
Hardback
Author: Carol Ann Duffy
USUALLY $19.95

Three powerful tales about family and belonging, reminiscent of the Grimm brothers’ work. This small hardback will make a beautiful gift for any adult fan of fabulous poet Carol Ann Duffy, or for children of eight and over.

 
The Storytelling Star order quantity
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NZ$ 19.95 each
Paperback
Author: Riordan, James

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Usborne Young Reading Series 1) order quantity
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NZ$ 13.00 each
Hardback
Author: Lesley Sims
A lively retelling of this classic fairytale from the Brothers Grimm, recounting the story of a beautiful princess with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and hair as black as ebony; Charmingly illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini; Young readers will treasure this beautiful gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker; The Young Reading Series is designed to encourage independent reading and covers a range of subject matter, including the retelling of children's classics, fairytales, and a wide variety of narrative non-fiction.

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Stories from India order quantity
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NZ$ 40.00 each
Hardback
Author: Anna Milbourne
Retells sixteen traditional Indian tales that will engage and amuse young children. Featuring old stories of trickery and cunning, fable-like tales of animals, and inspiring stories of the battles and feats of different Hindu gods. Ages 4+.

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Oscar Wilde's Stories for All Ages order quantity
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NZ$ 37.00 each
Hardback
Author: Oscar Wilde (ed Stephen Fry)
Selected and presented by one of Wilde's biggest fans, the book includes a foreword from Stephen Fry, as well as introductions to the stories themselves, explaining why they mean so much to him and why they should mean a lot to you too. llustrated by Nicole Stewart, stunning artwork accompanies each story to give shape to the reader's imagination. Whether you know it or not, the stories in this book are familiar. Like old friends whose charm and warmth never fade, Oscar Wilde's short stories have enchanted generations of readers, and this beautiful book makes them accessible to an entirely new readership. Selected and presented by one of Wilde's biggest fans, the book includes a foreword from Stephen Fry, who will also supply short introductions to the stories themselves, explaining why they mean so much to him and why they should mean a lot to you too. Meet the selfish giant, whose garden was cloaked in perpetual winter until he ... more

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A Little Princess (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) order quantity
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NZ$ 13.00 each
Hardback
Author: Kate Aldous (retold by)
Rich little Sara Crewe loves to imagine things. At her English boarding school, surrounded by luxury, she sees herself as a princess. But then disaster strikes as Sara is forced to work as a servant. Only her imagination can make life bearable, until something truly incredible happens.

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Little Red Hen (Usborne First Reading Level 3) order quantity
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NZ$ 11.00 each
Hardback
Author: .
* The classic story of The Little Red Hen retold with simple text and delightful illustrations.
* The Little Red Hen works hard all year to grow grains of wheat to make bread. Not one of her friends is willing to help her, so do they deserve the delicious treat at the end?
* First Reading Level Three titles help beginner readers develop reading stamina and include character sheets or maps and the main story.
* Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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Greek Myths and Legends order quantity
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NZ$ 25.00 each
Paperback
Author: Anna Claybourne & Rodney Matthews (ill.)
This is a new edition of this detailed introduction to the most famous gods and goddesses in Greek mythology and their exploits. Fully illustrated throughout, this title helps the reader to understand the stories of the Greek gods and the way in which they were worshipped. A full index and 'Who's Who' section at the back of this book make it a must for those studying mythology or researching for a project.
  • Exciting stories of Greek gods, goddesses and heroes vividly retold for young readers.
  • Includes a "Who's who" guide to each character, including, Icarus and Daedalus, Zeus and Atlas and their role in Greek mythology.
  • Contains an informative section on the ancient Greek people and their beliefs.


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Norse Myths and Legends order quantity
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NZ$ 23.00 each
Paperback
Author: Cheryl Evans
# xciting stories of Norse Gods and Goddesses vividly retold for young readers.
# Includes a 'Who's who' guide to each character and their role in Norse mythology.
# Informative section on the Viking people and their beliefs.
# Dramatically illustrated by Rodney Matthews.

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Atticus the Storyteller's 100 Greek Myths order quantity
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NZ$ 35.00 each
Paperback
Author: Lucy Coats
Atticus the Storyteller is determined to take part in the great Storytelling Festival near Troy. He leaves his family in Crete and sets off on a year-long journey round Greece with his donkey, Melissa; and wherever he goes he tells his favourite myths to anyone who'll listen. The 100 myths include all the favourites, such as the wanderings of Odysseus, the labours of Heracles, the stories of King Midas, Daedalus and Icarus, and Theseus and the Minotaur. Atticus's journey takes the reader to all the sites of the myths and gives a captivating glimpse of how life was lived in Ancient Greece. This is an unparalleled introduction to the Greek myths for younger children, excitingly told, wonderful to read aloud, and illustrated on every opening with lively, engaging, colourful pictures full of authentic detail. In Orion's tradition of extra-large great-value story books, this is an outstandingly good resource for every family.

 
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