New Releases by Saviour Pirotta

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

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.

With the aid of Gray Wolf, young Prince Ivan fulfills a series of tasks set for him by his father and two other kings, winning the legendary firebird, a magical horse, and the hand of Princess Helen by his efforts.

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

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.

Aimed at the school library market for RE, this book explores the way people celebrate Diwali around the world. Find out what food they eat, what clothes they wear and what special ceremonies they perform.

This series offers friendly and accessible Greek myth retellings, with clear type and illustrations. In ''Jason and the Golden Fleece'', Jason goes to find the golden fleece so he can get the throne back from his wicked uncle. First he must brave evil skeletons and get past a terrible serpent.

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.

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

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.

This is a lively, colourful and engaging book that recounts traditional stories from the Amazon. Each story is interspersed with interesting facts and maps that locate the story''s setting. An activities section gives ideas for children to explore the stories and their culture in more detail.

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

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.

''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.

Here are ten of the greatest and best-loved Greek legends retold with warmth and humour for young children and illustrated with bright, friendly artwork. Meet Theseus and the Minotaur, Odysseus, Pandora, King Midas and a whole cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures. The perfect introduction to Greek Myths.

A biography which traces the life and accomplishments of the noted twentieth-century physicist, Albert Einstein.

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Now even very young readers can investigate the wonder and importance of the rain forest. Hands-on activities, large photos, and meaningful text in each of these titles relate rain forest facts to a child''s world and introduce conservation and environmental protection issues.Children follow a hunter and his prey, visit a communal rain forest home, and try body painting using patterns in the book.

Introduces aspects of rivers in the rain forest including their plants and animals, the water cycle, flooding, and mining.

This work collects stories from China and retells them for children. It also contains traditional stories retold in a modern setting, while combining ghost stories, creation myths, hero stories, and traditional tales. From stories of boys who turn into dragons to a hospital where there''s a Hopping Ghost. The Multicultural Stories series brings together storytellers and artists to retell tales from around the world and each title contains colourful artwork, but also allows plenty of space for the text, so that the richness of the different oral traditions is able to come out. Each story is introduced by a short information section that tells the reader about the place and people from which the story comes, and allows children to put the story into context.

Describes how fossils are formed, different kinds that have been discovered, and what has been learned from them.

Looks at pirates from around the world, including the Barbary Coast, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, and the Far East.