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Discover a wealth of expertly-curated sensational stories, in many cases told here for the very first time, from the award-winning podcast Super Great Kids'' Stories! Get ready for a worldwide adventure in this treasure trove of a book bursting with magic, mischief and merriment, with 30 enthralling tales from around the globe! In West Africa, you''ll meet Anansi as he takes on the King''s hot pepper soup; in Ireland, you''ll meet a girl who tries to outwit a leprechaun; in Australia, you''ll discover how the Lyrebird got its voice; and in North America, you''ll laugh out loud at the story of the ghost who needs a plaster! Including both timeless classics and hidden gems, each tale in this collection is told by a skilled storyteller and includes notes on the culture and history of the story, painting a vivid picture as to why each tale has stood the test of time. And, with the help of Story Owl, you can even become a star storyteller yourself! Curated by podcast hosts Kim Normanton and David Smith - who boast half a million downloads a month of their hit podcast - and illustrated by Sally Agar, Camila Carrossine, Tinuke Fagborun, Melissa Greenwood, Kaley McKean and Terri Po, this beautifully illustrated treasury will delight and inspire children everywhere.
A propos de l'auteur
Kim Normanton has been telling traditional stories in schools and museums around the world for 20 years. Kim uses rhymes and singing and has a wide repertoire, from African fables to Indian fairytales. She also produces social documentaries for BBC Radio.
