Books published by publisher Padmore

The famous girl warrior, Mulan is given a new look to appeal to modern audiences and inspire young women to be all they can be. With stunning illustrations and graphic design, the book illustrates the poem written in the 5th century as an ode to the bravery of Mulan. The "Ballad of Mulan" is a folksong from Northern Dynasties China. It recounts the story of Mulan, a girl who goes to war in place of her father, who is not fit to go. Since she has no older brother, she assumed the role of a boy and dressed as a soldier, fights in the Emperor's army. Since then, her story has become a beloved legend and it has been adapted by poets, has been shown as a theater play, and Disney Studios has produced two movie adaptations. This modern edition of Mulan is perfect as a gift for a fan of the loved character.

How come the son of a Vicar, who lived most of his childhood in a small countryside village, becomes one of the most popular authors of children's literature? How is it that his secluded living leads him to imagine such strange and magnificent characters as the ones in his books? Through this book, A Boy’s Journey to Wonderland, you will learn about Lewis Carroll’s childhood, the schools he went to, the books he read, the persons he met. He even had a brief encounter with Queen Victoria and her son Edward, the future King of England, in the halls of Oxford University, which might have, or might have not, sparked his imagination and provoke the creation of the Queen of Hearts. We could speculate for hours, but you could arrive at your own conclusions in half the time while reading the pages of A Boy’s Journey. A curious, curious reading. Enjoy!

Through the Looking Glass is the second book of the Alice in Wonderland Series. Lewis Carroll wrote it more than five years after the success of Alice in Wonderland. Once published, it also became a bestseller. The story is the return of curious Alice to the place we all know as Wonderland, but this time, she meets new characters such as Dumpty Humpty, the White Queen, the Unicorn, the Lion and a very strange Knight in Shining Armor. Don't miss Alice's adventures. They are wonderful indeed. MEET THE ARTIST -Julia Arenas magnificent rustic covers for Alice in Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass and A Boy’s Journey to Wonderland reveals an artist’s brushstroke and originality never seen in previous versions of this famous book series. Inside, inspired from her Spanish roots, Julia emphasizes quotes, lift off from the text with decorated backgrounds and bold letters, making it singularly attractive. Vol. 1 Alice in Wonderland Vol. 2 Return to Wonderland (Through the Looking Glass) Vol. 3 A Boy’s Journey to Wonderland