Tales, Myths and Legends of India

Seasons of Splendour

A series of children's modern classic novels by renowned 20th century children's writers. All the titles in this series have the A Puffin Book logo, contemporary-style covers, and child-friendly endnotes.

India is particularly rich in colourful folkore. These stories, told by parents to their children for many generations, make a rich and dazzling collection of mythological tales drawn from a great heritage of Hindu epics - from the life of the great god Krishna to how the monkey god Hanuman helped defeat the Demon King Ravan and a host of other magical and spectacular creatures. The stories are arranged according to the sequence of the Hindu year and each is prefaced with a short personal anecdote from the author's childhood. Beautifully illustrated throughout in black line and tone by Michael Foreman.

Madhur Jaffrey (Author) Madhur Jaffrey was born near Delhi and grew up listening to stories such as these, mainly from the older women in the family. Today she is known throughout the world as a talented actress and, more recently, an author of cookery books. In Seasons of Splendour she has returned to the colourful myths and legends she was told as a child, and the result is a dramatic collection for children to read for themselves or have read aloud to them in the traditional Indian way. Michael Foreman (Author) Michael Foreman is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator.

The Selfish Giant

When the Selfish Giant builds a high wall round his lovely garden to keep the children out, the North Wind blows, the Frost comes and the Snow dances through the trees. The Giant wonders why Spring never comes to his cold, white garden. Then one day the Giant looks out to see a most wonderful sight . . . 
 
Oscar Wilde's much-loved fairy-tale is brought to life again with beautiful illustrations by Michael Foreman and Freire Wright.

Little Albatross

From the award-winning partnership of Michael Morpurgo and Michael Forman comes this gorgeous thrilling picture book.

Foreman and Morpurgo are the high priests of collaboration, understanding how to grab the reader tight from the first page

A breathtaking collaboration of words and pictures builds the suspense up to a nerve-wracking climax

This story, with its stunning illustrations, will delight all animal lovers

This is a satisfying adventure-tale of a seldom-featured species . . .

It's an exciting tale, beautifully illustrated by Michael Foreman.

A breathtaking collaboration of words and pictures builds the suspense up to a nerve-racking climax.

Featured in Christmas round up: Comes beautifully illustrated...there's always depth to Morpurgo's writing, always an enticing richness, and this little exploration of independence and growing up should delight time and time again.

Michael Morpurgo's choice of words is so satisfying for a small child to listen to...Michael Foreman provides exciting and simple pictures.

Enchanting words equally matched with pictures by Michael Foreman.

...this successful partnership has come up with yet another fine story...

The tale is carefully and beautifully told in language that at times reads almost like poetry.

Michael Morpurgo (Author) Michael Morpurgo has written over 120 books, many of them award-winning. His most well-known work, War Horse, was adapted into a multi-Oscar nominated film by Steven Spielberg, and a widely-acclaimed play at the National Theatre. 
 
In 2003 Michael became the third Children's Laureate, a position he helped create with the poet Ted Hughes. 
 
With his wife, Clare, he set up the charity Farms for City Children, and for their pioneering work they were both awarded the MBE in 1999. Michael Foreman (Illustrator) Michael Foreman is one of the most talented and popular creators of children's books today. He has won the Kate Greenaway Medal two times and has been the UK nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award twice. His highly acclaimed books are published all over the world. He is married and has three sons. He divides his time between St Ives in Cornwall and London.

The last snows of winter are melting away and Little Albatross sits snug in the warmth of Mother Albatross' feathers. He grows bigger and stronger until one day Mother and Father Albatross go fishing together, leaving Little Albatross alone for the first time. Will they return in time to save him from the killer bird who is watching, waiting . . .?

Snow Tales (Rainbow Bear and Little Albatross)

Two classic animal tales by one of the greatest storytellers of our time, War Horse author Michael Morpurgo, and beautifully illustrated by Michael Foreman.

Two beautiful, snowy animal stories, The Rainbow Bear and Little Albatross, by internationally bestselling War Horse author, Michael Morpurgo. Collected together for the first time and featuring Michael Foreman's original stunning illustrations, this is a gem of a book to be enjoyed over and over again.

The Saga of Erik the Viking

Michael Foreman is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator.

This is the tale of a Viking warrior by the name of Erik. But Erik is no ordinary Viking. With his trusty band of men he sets sail in search of the land where the sun goes at night &ndash; but he finds much more! The Sea Dragon, Dogfighters and giants combine to make his voyage a great saga of thrilling adventures. 
 
Written by Terry Jones, most famous for his membership of the Monty Python team, this is a wonderful tale, expertly spun, which won the Children&rsquo;s Book Award.

Fairy Tales

Three raindrops have an argument on their way out of a cloud &hellip; A silly King goes for a walk with a dog tied to each leg &hellip; An enterprising herring, bored of the North Sea, decides to swim right round the world &hellip; 
 
Thirty short stories of magic and adventure penned by Monty Python team member, Terry Jones. Embracing the tradition of the fairy tale, but adding Jones&rsquo;s inimitable comic imagination and originality, each story makes a perfect bedtime read for children &ndash; and grown ups! 
 
&lsquo;Could become a &ldquo;modern classic&rdquo; &hellip; the book is a joy&rsquo; Brian Patten, Spectator.

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