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Breaking the Spell: Stories of Magic and Mystery from Scotland by Lari Don
Category: Picture Books
Meet witches and kelpies, fairies and selkies, brave warriors and courageous girls, in ten spellbinding tales from Scotland, from Orkney and Skye to Perthshire and the Borders...The Stories included are...The Selkie's Toes * Tam Linn * The Ring of Brodgar * The Witch of Lochlann * The King of the Dark A ...Show more
Drawing a Veil by Lari Don
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Wired
Ellie and Amina are best friends. But when Amina decides to start wearing the hijab, it attracts the attention of the bullies. Now Ellie's loyalties are being tested. Has Amina changed? Does it matter if best friends have different beliefs? Is she ready to stand up for Amina? A thought-provoking story a ...Show more
Fierce, Fearless and Free - Girls in Myths and Legends from Around the World by Lari Don; Eilidh Muldoon (Illustrator)
Category: Education
A brilliant, inclusive collection of traditional tales from around the world featuring amazing women and girls.Once upon a time, there was a handsome prince who - no, that's not right! Once upon a time, there were strong, fierce women who plotted, schemed, took action, showed kindness, used magic and tr ...Show more
Horse of Fire - Horse Stories from Around the World by Lari Don
Category: Children's Fiction
Have you ever heard of the horse who had gold in his dung, or of the Fire Horse of Hiisi with his mane of gold and red flame and smouldering black hooves? What about the hippogriff, the centaurs and the wise colt? I bet you've heard rumours of a goddess disguised as a white horse and whisperings about t ...Show more
Hungry Wolf: A Tale From Mexico by Lari Don; Melanie Williamson (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Stories from Around the World: Ser.
When a hungry young wolf spots a tasty-looking animal in the field above the river, he thinks he has found some dinner . . . but the fluffy little lamb is more clever than he has bargained for. Will the lamb become a tasty snack, or will she escape the wolf's hungry jaws?
Little Red Riding Hood by DON LARI
Category: Picture Books
Little Red Riding Hood loves to visit her Granny's cottage in the forest. Her mother warns her to go straight to Granny's, but when she meets a handsome grey wolf, she doesn't see the harm in stopping for a chat. Scottish storyteller Lari Don's retelling of this well-loved tale is lively and exciting wi ...Show more
Little Red Riding Hood by Lari Don; Celia Chauffrey (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Classics
Are you afraid of the big bad wolf? With this retelling of the classing story, kids will experience empathy and courage as they walk in the shoes of a brave Little Red. Finely detailed paintings create an enticing world of quirky characters in a dark and mysterious forest. Includes story CD read by actr ...Show more
Little Red Riding Hood (Book & CD) by Lari Don
Category: Picture Books
Little Red Riding Hood loves to visit her Granny's cottage in the forest. Her mother warns her to go straight to Granny's, but when she meets a handsome grey wolf, she doesn't see the harm in stopping for a chat. Scottish storyteller Lari Don's retelling of this well-loved tale is lively and exciting wi ...Show more
Masha and the Bear: A Story from Russia by Lari Don
Category: Children's Books | Series: Animal Stories
When young Masha ventures out into the forest to pick berries to feed her family, she gets lost. A friendly bear finds her and welcomes her into his home. Masha is grateful for his help, but the bear wants her to stay there forever to cook and clean
Masha and the Bear: ATale From Russia by Lari Don; Melanie Williamson (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Stories from Around the World: Ser.
When young Masha gets lost in the woods, a friendly bear welcomes her into his home. . . only to insist she stay forever to keep his house tidy. Masha, however, has other plans. This illustrated chapter book retelling of an Russian folktale is available individually and as part of the Stories from aroun ...Show more
Never Trust a Tiger: A Story from Korea by Lari Don
Category: Picture Books | Series: Animal Stories
After seeing the results of his work, a seal hunter vows to change his ways.
Never Trust a Tiger: A Tale From Korea by Lari Don; Melanie Williamson (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Stories from Around the World: Ser.
A merchant and tiger debate whether or not life is fair and whether the tiger can eat the merchant who has just rescued him. This witty, critically acclaimed illustrated chapter book retelling of a folk tale from Korea is available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales o ...Show more