Most Popular Books by Saviour Pirotta

Clear language and exciting illustrations make it easier for young readers to engage with these popular classic stories. How will the mischevious Tom Sawyer escape the clutches of a dangerous murderer? Can Robin Hood stop the evil Sheriff of Nottingham''s rise to power? Will scientist Pierre Aronnax ever escape Nemo''s strange submarine? How does Robinson Crusoe survive on a desert island? Wonderfully rewritten by an award-winning author, these books are sure to capture the imagination of young readers.

Take a walk around the Secret Garden. Experience boarding school with A Little Princess. See life through a horse’s eyes with Black Beauty. Be enchanted by charming and hot-headed Anne of Green Gables. Carefully retold in clear contemporary language, and presented with delightful illustrations, these favorite classic stories will capture the heart and imagination of young readers. By retelling the story in a shorter, simpler form, children will find these books highly engaging, and the color illustrations help with both comprehension and interest level.

Troy is the most well-protected city in the land. So how will Odysseus and his men get in? The great hero comes up with an ingenious plan... Join a cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures.

A classic fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm retold for younger children.

If you love The Frog Prince and The Elves and the Shoemaker, you''ll love this tale of love, magic ... and unicorns! Annis and her grandmother live in a cold, draughty castle on top of a hill, which they share with their chickens and their cow. They may be poor, but Annis''s heart is full of kindness. Offering a home to an injured unicorn and a family of fairies one day, her kindness is magically rewarded. But will her good fortune bring her happiness and love? This entrancing fairy tale is brought gloriously to life by Hans Christian Andersen Award nominee Jane Ray. "Jane Ray''s jewel-bright illustrations shine like the flourishes of an illuminated manuscript in Saviour Pirotta''s The Unicorn Prince, featuring a crumbling castle, a dauntless heroine, industrious fairies and an enchanted prince. Gorgeous gowns, wild dreams, transformations and galloping moonlit freedom are also thrown into the mix." Observer

The clear, simple text in this series of books explains how people lived, worked, ate, dressed, fought, and died. Each book is illustrated with contemporary paintings, manuscript illuminations and engravings, as well as rendered artwork reconstructions by experienced historical illustrators.

Icarus''s dad is a great inventor but when he gives his son wings, so they can escape the island they live on, things don''t go according to plan at all. 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

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.

This series offers friendly and accessible Greek myth retellings, with clear type and illustrations. Every year the King of Athens has to send some of his people to evil King Minos for his man-eating monster. His brave son, Theseus, wants to stop it - will he succeed?

Ahoy there! Get ready to hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail for the seven seas with six swashbuckling adventure stories and a giant fold-out pirate!

Epimetheus is happy when beautiful Pandora comes to live with him. But when she opens Epimetheus''s special chest, the one the Gods warned him not to touch, something terrible escapes... Join a cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures.

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.

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.

An illustrated compilation of stories retold from six continents in eight different storytelling tradition, including tales of Anansi and Brer Rabbit, selkies and fairies, pheasants, crocodiles, and turtles.

King Midas''s greatest wish is for everything he touches to turn to gold. But once this wish is granted, Midas realises he will never be able to hug his little princess again. What will he do? Join a cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures.

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.

Arachne is always boasting that her weaving is better than the goddess Athena''s. So Athena decides to teach the boastful girl a terrible lesson... Join a cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures.

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.

Aimed at the school library market for RE, this book explores the way people celebrate Easter around the world.

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

Snow White and Rose Red befriend a bear who comes to listen to their mother''s stories every night. But when he disappears, who will save the girls from a nasty dwarf?

''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.

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.

''''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.

This beautiful new edition, simply told for young readers, breathes new life into the classic tale of Puss in Boots, who used his cunning and trickery to win for his lowly master the hand of the princess in marriage. Brilliantly illustrated in a fun modern style for a new generation to enjoy, this delightful book is part of the much-loved range of Storytime Classics which offers collectible, child-friendly format editions of classic stories to make the perfect home library for children everywhere.

Does Theseus have what it takes to defeat the Minotaur? Theseus heads to Athens to meet his father, overcoming many obstacles on his travels. Once there he discovers 14 Athenians are about to be sent to the man-eating Minotaur, who lives in an elaborate labyrinth in Crete. He volunteers, determined to prove himself a hero. Will he defeat the Minotaur? And how will he escape the labyrinth? Classic Greek Mythology Series Enjoy delving into the lives of these ancient Greek heroes. Discover their many adventures, from fighting monsters, to undertaking life-threatening tasks and attempting to achieve the impossible. Clear language and beautiful artwork makes it easier for young readers to engage with these epic stories. The Classic Greek Mythology series includes: Theseus & the Minotaur 978-1-78171-636-6 Perseus & Medusa 978-1-78171-638-0 Jason & the Golden Fleece 978-1-78171-640-3 The Twelve Tasks of Hercules 978-1-78171-642-7

Run along the Mississippi with Tom Sawyer. Confront the Lilliputians in Gulliver’s Travels. Fight the evil sheriff of Nottingham with Robin Hood. Discover how Robinson Crusoe survived on a deserted island. QEB has chosen four fantastic adventure stories for boys to continue our successful series Classic Collection! Carefully retold in clear contemporary language, and presented with delightful illustrations, these favorite classic stories will capture the heart and imagination of young readers. By retelling the story in a shorter, simpler form, children will find these books highly engaging, and the color illustrations help with both comprehension and interest level.

Meet Victor Frankenstein as he attempts to bring a human being of his own making to life. Victor Frankenstein, an aspiring scientist born into a wealthy family, discovers a secret technique to reanimate dead tissue. What will Victor create? Will the result be the beautiful creation that he dreams of? Carefully retold in clear contemporary language, and presented with stunning illustrations, these favourite horror classics will capture the hearts and imagination of young readers. The Classic Horror series includes the following titles: Dracula: 9781781716304 Frankenstein: 9781781716281 Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde: 9781781716328 Sleepy Hollow: 9781781716342

In this Celtic tale, a farmer has to guess the name of the fairy he wants to marry, just like the miller''s daughter has to guess the name of Rumplestiltskin if she is to keep her child.

Pars à la découverte du monde et de ses saveurs à travers les fêtes, les festins et les traditions de différents pays. Une carte te guide dans ton parcours gastronomique. Chaque région te présente son agriculture, ses spécialités culinaires, ses fêtes et ses coutumes. Des recettes faciles à réaliser te font goûter les Saveurs du monde. Des célébrations du carnaval à celles de Pâques, Saveurs d''Italie te plonge au cœur des fêtes et t''invite a savourer les fave dolci, la colomba di Pasqua, le minestrone et la cassata qui envahissent les tables pour les festins.