Overview
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.
- | Author: Kim Normanton
- | Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- | Publication Date: Sep 11, 2025
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- | Binding: Hardback
- | ISBN-13: 9781526679277
- | ISBN-10: 1526679272
