Best Selling Books by Saviour Pirotta

This series offers friendly and accessible Greek myth retellings, with clear type and illustrations. The king wants Bellerophon, the bravest man in the country, to kill a hideous monster that is scaring his people. Bellerophon must use Pegasus, the flying horse, to help.

Ahoy, matey! Meet a larger-than-life buccaneer ready for adventure. This picture book follow-up to The Giant Book of Giants features a removable, pop-up pirate poster that''s over four feet tall, with lift-the-flaps and pockets containing treasures tucked inside. Six vibrantly illustrated and action-packed tall tales complete the high-seas fun. The six stories include: Treasure Island * The Corsair Captain * The Captain''s Secret * Davy Jones'' Locker * The Pirate Queen * A Royal Pardon

Friendly and accessible Greek Myth retellings, with clear type and irresistible illustrations.

Come on a journey to discover the magic of the ballet, meeting enchanted princesses, magical birds, dancing dolls and wicked witches. Travel to a magical kingdom of sweets, twirl at an enchanted fairytale ball, and discover the story of a sleeping princess, woken after 100 years by her true love''s kiss. This beautiful gift collection contains six of the best-loved stories from the ballet: The Nutcracker; Swan Lake; The Sleeping Beauty; Cinderella; Coppelia and The Firebird. Award-winning storyteller Saviour Pirotta retells the classic tales in an accessible style that''s perfect for young children, while New York Times bestselling artist Brigette Barrager''s beautiful full-colour illustrations bring each magical scene to life. The perfect gift for little ballet dancers and ballet fans.

A collection of eight fables, each introduced by Aesop, the freed slave turned master storyteller, who shares the real-life events that inspired each tale.

A thrilling quest by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, set during the golden age of Islam. Two very different boys set out on an adventure they''ll never forget... The year is 798CE. In Damascus, spoilt wealthy fourteen-year-old Farouk loses a valuable falcon of his father''s, and he is sent on the caravan travelling to see the Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne in Aachen Germany, to teach him more responsibility. Meanwhile, after being mistreated at the Baghdad hospital he works at as a cleaner, bright thirteen-year-old orphan Hudayn is going too - it''s the adventure of a lifetime. They are joined by an unruly elephant, Abul Abbas. With sea storms and bandits at every turn, can Farouk and Hudayn put their differences aside to protect Abul Abbas and make it safely to the emperor''s court?

Wolf''s rival, Rain, has stolen his precious amulet! Furious, Wolf is determined to retrieve it but following Rain takes him and Crow on a journey far beyond the world he knows--over oceans to mountains filled with fire and a mysterious island at the centre of the world.

''''I held up the amulet and looked at it again. In the light of the dying fire, the eyes shone even brighter. They almost seemed to be smiling.''''Wolf has returned to his village with the stolen spear but his life is far from peaceful. Determined to become a shaman, he is gifted a special amulet which gives him seeing dreams: mysterious visions of the future. But Wolf''s rivalry with Rain takes a nasty turn and, when Moon is poisoned, the village rejects Wolf once again. In order to clear his name, Wolf leaves to guide a sickly Moon to find a cure -- but it seems other dangers are following close behind.

All over the world, there is a wealth of fascinating traditions and legends surrounding the Christmas story. Here are five festive folk tales, retold by Saviour Pirotta, originating from places as far-flung as Mexico and the Middle East, Northern Europe and North Africa. Sheila Moxley''s vivid artwork adds to the seasonal spirit, making this a true celebration of Christmas, throughout the world.

Perseus is determined to save his mother from their tyrant king, but to do so he must face the monstrius Medusa, even though one look uopn her face can turn a man to stone! adventures. A wonderful set of straightforward, friendly and accessible Greek Myth retellings, with clear type and irresistible illustrations. All the favourite stories are here. National Literacy Association

Robin Hood lives deep in the heart of Sherwood Forest. Together with his band of merry men, he fights to protect the poor from the evil Sheriff of Nottingham who is on a rise to power. If only this hero could win the heart of the beautiful Maid Marian along the way... Carefully abridged texts, retold in clear contemporary language, these titles are perfect for any English learners and can be enjoyed by all readers. Each page of writing is accompanied by a charming illustration on the facing page, so these well-loved classics will capture the readers'' heart and imagination. By condensing such classics into 48 pages as these, children are encouraged to one day read these stories in their original form. The Classic Collection includes: A Little Princess (978-1-60992-469-0) Fall 2014, Robin Hood (978-1-60992-470-6) Fall 2014, Black Beauty (978-1-60992-445-4) Spring 2014, Robinson Crusoe (978-1-60992-447-8) Spring 2014, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (978-1-60992-446-1) Fall 2013, Anne of Green Gables (978-1-60992-468-3) Fall 2013, Gulliver''s Travels (978-1-60992-471-3) Fall 2013, The Secret Garden (978-1-60992-444-7) Fall 2013.

People think Jiro-San is mad - he sits on the beach for hours, just listening to the wind and waiting, always waiting. But Taro is fascinated by this wise man and his wonderful secrets, especially when Jiro-San reveals to him that his sea friends are on their way to the beach.

King Midas''s greatest wish is for everything he touches to turn to gold. But once his wish is granted, Midas realises he will never be able to hug his little princess again. What will he do? Suggested level: junior, primary.

Retellings of "The Wizard of Oz" and "Aladdin."

''The Golden Slipper'' is a tale first told in ancient Egypt about a slave girl who marries a pharaoh, just as ''Cinderella'' marries a prince, because only her foot will fit into a special slipper.

Ten classic fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm retold for younger children