Books with author Saviour Pirotta

Guess My Name is a Celtic tale where 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 Rumplestiltkin if she is to keep her child. The Enchanted Gazelle is an East African tale where a gazelle uses her wits to make her master's fortune, just like when Puss in Boots wins riches for his lucky owner.

This richly illustrated book takes readers on a journey across six continents,with entertaining folktales from eighty different storytelling traditions. Anexcellent introduction to foreign countries, these beautifully told stories are perfect for reading aloud and encouraging children to learn about different cultures and other parts of the world. From a dragon princess in China to a clever peddler in Morocco, children will meet wonderful characters as theytravel story-by-story around the globe. An ideal gift, this deluxe volume is ajoyous celebration of the world's wonderful diversity.

Throw on your scuba gear and dive beneath the waves to seek out the treasures and mysteries of the deep. Enter the exciting underwater world of shipwrecks and travel from the warm, shallow waters of the Caribbean to explore the undiscovered cargo of pirates, to the dark, icy waters of the North Atlantic to search for remnants of the Titanic. This one-of-a-kind novelty book includes an amazing spotlight effect that illuminates the cover and four of the spreads. With each turn of the wheel, kids can find a myriad of treasures and guess what type of ship or explorers they came from. Each page includes detailed information on what items were used for, the history behind each ship, and the battles that were won or lost. Kids also learn the importance of analyzing clues and what it takes to be a true shipwreck explorer!