Books with author Saviour Pirotta

Step into a magical world of beautiful princesses and handsome princes, wicked witches and good fairies. Here are ten of the best-loved fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, retold in a friendly, accessible way that's perfect for young children.Saviour Pirotta's lively retellings of these classic fairy tales are perfectly complemented by Emma Chichester Clark's rich, glowing illustrations, making this book a joy to share and a gift to treasure.Contents: The Sleeping Princess; The Magic Gingerbread House; The Magic Bear and the Handsome Prince;The Golden-Haired Girl in the Tower; Little Mouse and Lazy Cat; The Princess and the Seven Dwarves; The Swans and the Brave Princess; The Naughty Princess and the Frog; The Girl Who Spun Straw into Gold; The Twelve Dancing Princesses.

This richly illustrated book takes readers on a journey across six continents, with entertaining folktales from eighty different storytelling traditions. An excellent 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 they travel story-by-story around the globe. An ideal gift, this deluxe volume is a joyous celebration of the world's wonderful diversity.

Lemuel Gulliver has always wanted to see the world, but when he's stranded on a strange island he meets the tiny people of Lilliput. Now his adventures can really begin! When Gulliver is shipwrecked, he finds himself stranded on an island of little people: Lilliput. As he begins to gain the Lilliputians trust, Gulliver finds himself caught up in a feud between two islands and when a fire ravages the city, he must quickly escape to the enemy's side. Will anyone at home believe the story of Gulliver's Travels? Carefully retold in clear contemporary language, and presented with delightful illustrations, these favourite 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 colour illustrations help with both comprehension and interest level.

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.