Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback ISBN: 9780711266452 Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books Age Range: 5-8 years Overview: A World Full of Nature Stories: 50 Folktales and Legends is a beautifully produced hardback anthology from best-selling author Angela McAllister, part of the "World Full of..." series of story treasuries. Gathering fifty folktales, myths and legends celebrating animals, plants and the changing seasons, this collection takes young readers on a journey around the globe, illustrated throughout by Hannah Bess Ross. It makes a lasting gift for nature-loving children and families who enjoy sharing stories together. About the Book: This anthology brings together fifty tales from cultures across the world, each chosen to celebrate the natural world and humanity's connection to it. Readers travel from the Peruvian tale of Cuniraya and the Magic Fruit to an ancient Khasi folk tale explaining the origin of lightning, an Irish story of the Bee, the Mouse and the Beetle, the Iroquois legend of the Four Winds, American folk hero Paul Bunyan, and Spain's Queen of the Flowers, brought to life by a magical fairy. Each retelling is told in McAllister's warm, accessible style, blending adventure with gentle wisdom about nature. Stories vary from a single page to four pages, suited equally to a bedtime read or a longer family session. Every tale is paired with Hannah Bess Ross's atmospheric illustrations, capturing the mood of each story. This volume sits within the wider "World Full of..." series from Frances Lincoln Children's Books, alongside anthologies about the seasons, Shakespeare, Dickens and spooky tales, and works equally well as a bedtime read, classroom resource, or thoughtful gift. Key Benefits: Fifty folktales and legends from around the world, celebrating animals, plants and the seasons. Written by best-selling children's author Angela McAllister, illustrated throughout by Hannah Bess Ross. Stories of varying length, perfect for bedtime reading, independent reading, or classroom story time. A lovely introduction to world folklore and legends alongside themes of nature and conservation. Part of the collectible "World Full of..." series of hardback story treasuries. A thoughtful gift for nature-loving children and families who enjoy sharing stories together. About the Author: Angela McAllister is a best-selling author of over eighty books for children and teens, translated into more than twenty languages and winner of several awards, including the Red House Book Award. Her picture book Leon and the Place Between was adapted for the stage and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. She has collaborated with illustrators including Grahame Baker-Smith and Alex T. Smith, and has written other titles in the "World Full of..." series, including A Year Full of Stories and A World Full of Animal Stories. Why You'll Love This Nature Story Collection: A gorgeously illustrated treasury of fifty global folktales bringing nature, culture and storytelling together in one beautiful hardback, perfect for cosy reading time and thoughtful gifting. Please Note: This item is dispatched as the UK ISBN / UK edition, with the cover as shown.