Fireside Stories: Tales for a Winter's Eve - Couverture rigide

Matthews, Caitlin

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1782852514 ISBN 13 : 9781782852513

Editeur : Barefoot Books Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

Drawn from countries and cultures of the northern hemisphere, these wonderful wintry folktales express the magnificence of the season. From a group of courageous Russian animals to a legend about a bag of warmth that can keep winter away forever, these cosy stories will keep out the winter chill. AGES: 6-10 SELLING POINTS: . Intercultural: The eight tales in the collection come from Austria, The Czech Republic, Russia and Scotland . Family library: Vividly told tales and exquisite artwork make this a perfect collection for families to enjoy on a cold winter's night AUTHOR: Caitlin Matthews is the author of many books on sacred lore and Celtic traditions. She was born a week after Christmas and has always loved the snow and stories about midwinter. A writer, singer and storyteller, She is also the author of 'The Barefoot Book of Princesses'. ILLUSTRATOR: Helen Cann has worked as an artist and illustrator since 1992, when she graduated from the School of Art, University of Wales. Helen uses all kinds of patterns to create her illustrations, drawing her inspiration from textiles, ceramics, jewellery and furniture.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

'Winter is a special time for telling stories, notes Matthews in her chatty introduction, a time to gather around the fire together during long, cold nights. The eight traditional tales she gathers here from snowy places such as Russia, Canada, Scotland, and Austria are perfect for sharing.' --Booklist

'Perfect for creating just the right Yuletide feeling with stories from around the world.' --Amanda Craig, The Times

'This lovely collection is one to treasure. Celebrating different traditions of storytelling, eight wintry stories have been chosen from countries all around the world. The Scottish story; The Lonely Boatman, is a ghostly tale for Halloween, while the Austrian tale tells of a poor family s sudden change of fortune on Christmas Eve. This would make a great gift, and is ideal for reading aloud preferably by a blazing fire on a frosty winter night! (5 out of 5)' --Supernanny

Biographie de l'auteur

Caitlin Matthews is a writer, singer and storyteller who makes her home in Oxford. Since childhood, she has had an abiding love of myths and legends and has written over twenty-five titles on Celtic and British mythology, among them Celtic Memories (9781841480961) and The Barefoot Book of Princesses (9781841480466). Helen Cann trained in fine art and illustration at the University of Wales, graduating in 1992. Since then, she has exhibited in both England and throughout Europe. Helen divides her time between Germany and the UK. Helen has illustrated several Barefoot Books including A Calendar of Festivals (9781841489704), A Forest of Stories (9781841488820), The Lady of Ten Thousand Names (9781841480473), and We're Riding on a Caravan (9781841483429).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Barefoot Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1782852514
• ISBN 13: 9781782852513
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Cann Helen
• Nombre de pages: 94
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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