Books published by publisher Armadillo

The first steps in learning a new language are made easy and fun in this exciting word-and-picture book. Introducing more than 1000 German words, all of them illustrated with lively drawings by Susie Lacome. Words and images are arranged by topic, such as the bedroom, the garden, food, shapes and clothes, and will immediately capture the interest of young readers. Simple questions in English and German allow beginners to explore the language further.

Myths are the oldest stories of all, and the ones that come from the deepest and most powerful part of thehuman spirit. They help us to explain the world around us and to make sense of our place within it. The mythsand legends presented in this book come from many different cultures all over the world. They are filled withadventure, magic, mystery, and the wonders of the human heart and spirit. Retold for young children,these stories are perfect for reading together or for new readers to try themselves. • A stunningly illustrated collection of stories, myths and legends from every continent. • Divided into chapters covering universal themes suchas Beginnings, The Heavens and the Elements, Love and Marriage, Gods and Goddesses, Heroic Deeds, Growthand Rebirth, and Death and Endings. • Features such familiar tales as Romulus and Remus,King Midas and the Golden Touch, and Gilgamesh, as well as lesser-known stories such as Finn MacCooland the Salmon, and Tulugaak and the Bag of Light.

Mexican folktales invite us into a magical world of enchantment and transformation, populated by cats and kings, priests and tricksters, ordinary people and supernatural beings, in this vibrant collection. Drawing from authentic sources, folklorist Neil Philip has created a rich and varied anthology of fifteen folktales that draw on the rich storytelling tradition of Mexico, where classic themes and fairytale elements are blended with magic and infused with Roman Catholic imagery to create a distinctly Mexican flavour and flare. The Virgin Mary plays the role of fairy godmother, devils gamble for souls, and witches dance at fiestas with horse hooves instead of feet. Read about a witch that turns seven brothers into seven blue oxen and how a young man, thrown overboard to drown, is rescued by a mysterious shadow. As in the tradition of other folktales from around the world, cats, dogs, fools, soldiers and princesses go on quests and have magical adventures. The vibrant, whimsical paintings by Jacqueline Mair are based on Mexican folk art and make these spirited tales just right for storytimes and a perfect introduction to this little known body of folk literature, ideal to read aloud or for older readers to enjoy discovering by themselves.

The first steps in learning a new language are made easy and fun in this exciting word-and-picture book. Introducing more than 1000 French words, all of them illustrated with lively drawings by Susie Lacome. Words and images are arranged by topic, such as the bedroom, the garden, food, shapes and clothes, and will immediately capture the interest of young readers. Simple questions in English and French allow beginners to explore the language further.