Books in Fables from Around the World series

This book is PENpal enabled and you can download the audio file in Yoruba and English free from our FreeLINK software at www.mantralingua.com/uk. In Aesop's 'The Fox and the Crane' the fox deliberately serves the crane's dinner on a plate that she cannot eat from. But how will the fox feel when the tables are turned Brain triumphs over brawn in the traditional Chinese fable 'King of the Forest' where a clever fox outsmarts a ferocious tiger. If you know the book 'The Gruffalo' you will recognise that part of the story was based on the original traditional version of this tale. Mantra Lingua's Fables series offers young readers a captivating introduction to the fable tradition. Pairing Aesop's fables with those from other cultures, this series introduces readers to world literature and enables them to pick out moral themes common to many cultures. The fables have been chosen to provide ample scope for discussing moral and ethical questions and Citizenship topics. These titles also include teaching notes and can be used for a wide range of cross-curricular activities, making these collections a wonderful addition to any classroom.

This book is PENpal enabled and you can download the audio file in Tamil and English free from our FreeLINK software at www.mantralingua.com/uk. In Aesop's 'The Fox and the Crane' the fox deliberately serves the crane's dinner on a plate that she cannot eat from. But how will the fox feel when the tables are turned Brain triumphs over brawn in the traditional Chinese fable 'King of the Forest' where a clever fox outsmarts a ferocious tiger. If you know the book 'The Gruffalo' you will recognise that part of the story was based on the original traditional version of this tale. Mantra Lingua's Fables series offers young readers a captivating introduction to the fable tradition. Pairing Aesop's fables with those from other cultures, this series introduces readers to world literature and enables them to pick out moral themes common to many cultures. The fables have been chosen to provide ample scope for discussing moral and ethical questions and Citizenship topics. These titles also include teaching notes and can be used for a wide range of cross-curricular activities, making these collections a wonderful addition to any classroom.

Why do snakes eat frogs? What makes a man-eating ghoul become a vegetarian? How can a woman make a bored prince smile? And what’s a king to do when a princess refuses to marry him? The answers are found in this engaging compilation of Palestinian folk tales, cleverly retold by Sonia Nimr. The charismatic women, genial tricksters, mischievous animals, and other colorful characters who appear in the stories are imbued with a wry sense of humor, delighting readers young and old alike. Hannah Shaw’s deft illustrations are the perfect complement to Nimr’s upbeat storytelling.

This beautifully illustrated children's book is in two languages in parallel - Kurdish and English. It presents two fables where Fox is the main character. In Aesop's 'The Fox and the Crane' the fox deliberately serves the crane's dinner on a plate that she cannot eat from. But how will the fox feel when the tables are turned? In the traditional Chinese fable 'King of the Forest' a clever fox outsmarts a ferocious tiger and saves her own life...

God is the source of everything that is good in the world—and this lift-the-flap book offers the perfect reminder of this for young readers!Read the rhymes and lift the flaps in Hugs and Kisses, God, from Kids Around the World, and let little ones discover God as the source of every good thing as children recognize God’s everyday gifts to them. All things, from yummy pancakes to daisies on the hill and rainbows in the sky are from the One who loves us. It’s time to cuddle up together and count our blessings that come only from God.Hugs and Kisses, God, from Kids Around the World:Fun lift-the-flap formatPerfect and affordable gift for any time of yearFeatures kid-friendly artwork and rhyming text

The traditional retold fairy tales in this volume speak of the awesome and the marvellous, of the perilous and the exhilarating. We shall explore the traditional, age-old stories for children our ancestors have told us about Dragons.These fairy tales of awe have grown and flourished all over the globe, although as you travel futher East it’s likely that you’ll find more dragons — and also kindlier ones. For not all dragons are the same: they’re not really siblings to each other, they’re more like removed cousins.Some are imbued with fire, others with light, and others with rain and river water. Some have horns and wings while others have lion heads, four limbs, and fur. You can find the oddest combinations! This wild variety isn’t limited to appearance, though— you’ll find dragons who are friendly and hostile, selfish and most generous.But, whatever else they are, they are always majestic. There is no-one more stunning and formidable than them.Pretend you’re sitting by a fire, listening to a wise, wizened storyteller begin to talk...