A World Full of Nature Stories: 50 Folktales and Legends - Angela McAllister - Hardback Anthology - Ages 5-8 - Illustrated Nature Folktales Gift Book

Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback ISBN: 9780711266452 Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books Age Range: 5-8 years Overview: A 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. About the Book: This 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. Key Benefits: Fifty folktales and legends from around the world, celebrating animals, plants and the seasons. Written by best-selling children's author Angela McAllister, illustrated throughout by Hannah Bess Ross. Stories of varying length, perfect for bedtime rea