Books with author Caitlin Matthews

This warm and humorous collection presents much-loved favorites such as The Princess and the Pea from Denmark and less familiar figures including The Mountain Princess from Persia and The Horned Snake's Wife from the Iroquois of North America. Caitlin Matthews's wonderfully dramatic retellings are perfect for reading aloud, while Olwyn Whelan's bright and witty illustrations are a feast in themselves.

Some girls are born princesses and others become them, but everyone has to start somewhere. With the help of the books narrator, Princess Petal, the reader learns the craft of being a princess, from etiquette and deportment to contacting your fairy godmother, dealing with enchantments, finding a prince and attending balls. Drawing on a wealth of traditional fairytales, this book's unique approach has a more practical edge than many rival titles.

Every little girl is a secret princess... When you read a book about being a princess you like to know that it's been written by the genuine article, a real princess. Open the magical pages of this book and allow Princess Petal to guide you through her royal world. Some girls are born princesses and others become one by marrying a prince; everyone has to start somewhere. With the expert advice of Princess Petal, assisted by the Guild of Princesses - a select club with royal members such as Cinderella and Rapunzel - this book will teach you everything you need to know, from looking beautiful to contacting your fairy godmother, dealing with spells, finding your ideal prince and ruling your realm wisely. Why settle for being ordinary when you can be a princess? Every princess is a queen been waiting...

Step into the magical world of the fairies or sail the seven seas with these exciting create-a-story kits from StoryWorld.(Ages 9-12)Have you ever wanted to tell a story but not known how to begin? The StoryWorld series is specially designed to inspire storytellers - each card introduces a character, place, or event, which can be combined to create original and exciting tales. Each top-up pack contains twenty-eight brand-new cards that you can combine with the main StoryWorld box or use on their own. Exploring the theme of fairy stories, this pack will help you to create stories filled with action and magic. A copy of The Storytelling Book accompanies the set, packed with ideas, games, and examples to help you tell your tale.