Christmas Stories From Around The World : Winter Myths and Festive Folk Tales

Bring a little midwinter magic into your home with this collection of traditional Christmas stories, complete with full-colour illustrations by Michelle Carlos. This beautifully illustrated treasury of heartwarming holiday stories will delight children of all ages. Showcasing a varied selection of traditional tales from around the world, including such well-loved classics as The Little Fir Tree from Germany, Anansi and Sorel from Jamaica, and Little Gretchen and Wooden Shoe from the US, this book makes a wonderful present and deserves a place on the bookshelf of every child.

Ideal for children aged 7+. Includes:• Babushka's Journey (Eastern Europe)• The Little Fir Tree (Denmark)• Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe (USA)• Hildur, Queen of the Elves (Iceland)• Pepita and the Poinsettias (Mexico)• The Cat of Dovrefjell (Norway)• The Elves and the Shoemaker (German)• The Ocote Tree (Honduras)• The Little Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds (Bulgaria)• Anansi and the Sorrel (Jamaica)• Papa Martin (France)• Saint Nicholas and the Three Sisters (Turkey) • The Christmas Spiders (Ukraine)• The Little Snow Girl (Eastern Europe)• The Oxen on Christmas Eve (England)

Witchlings always know just where to look. Every plant and flower has a special superpower, and pssst… A Guide to Plants for Little Witchlings is here to tell you all their secrets. Did you know that every plant has a special superpower? A lavender can bring you deep sleep and honeysuckle can bring you good luck – all you have to do is ask the plants nicely and work with them to cast a spell. This beautifully illustrated book shares 15 common plants from the garden that are essential for little witchlings-to-be. Discover fascinating flower facts and fun folklore before learning to cast spells and make petal potions in this magic guide book.