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10 Great Fairy Tales from Around the World
26th February 2021
What better way to celebrate National Tell a Fairy Tale Day then with a fairy tale booklist! From bedtime favourites to lesser-known gems, star stories to winter tales, rebel girls and gender swapped damsels, our Kid’s Writer in Residence has pulled together a sparkling list of ten great fairy tales from around the world.
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Through the Water Curtain and Other Tales From Around the World
Edited by Cornelia Funke, illustrated by Helen Crawford-White
In this enchanting anthology, beloved children’s writer, Cornelia Funke, presents lesser-known fairy tales that challenge the traditional ‘happily-ever-after’ alongside more familiar tales. From her native Germany, to snowy Siberia, from Japan to Vietnam, this collection includes a delightful, diverse selection of fairy tales from around the world, ‘The Girl Who Gave a Knight a Kiss out of Necessity’, ‘The Boy Who Drew Cats’ and many more!
Gender Swapped Fairy Tales
Karrie Fransman and Jonathan Placket
Imagine a world where kings prick their fingers as they sew, wolves wear heels, and princesses race to rescue sleeping princes…
In this striking, trailblazing collection of favourite fairy tales, Karrie Fransman and Jonathan Placket have made one small but vital change that has shattered societal stereotypes and unconscious biases as we know it! Not to be missed.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo
What if the princess didn’t marry Prince Charming but instead went on to be an astronaut? What if the queen was the one really in charge of the kingdom? Illustrated by sixty female artists from every corner of the globe, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces us to one hundred remarkable women and their extraordinary lives, from Ada Lovelace to Malala, Amelia Earhart to Michelle Obama. Empowering, moving and inspirational, these are true fairy tales for heroines who definitely don’t need rescuing.
A Year Full of Stories: 52 folk tales and legends from around the world
Edited by Angela McAllister, illustrated by Christopher Corr
Celebrate your year from New Year’s Day to Christmas Eve with this treasury of 52 best-loved stories from around the world. This rich resource collects together folk tales from home and legends and myths from distant lands to commemorate the changing seasons, cultural events and international festivals throughout the year.
Star Stories: Constellation Tales from Around the World
Anita Ganeri, illustrated by Andy Wilx
For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe. This stunning book brings together 23 of these legends from all over the world.
Not One Damsel in Distress: Heroic Girls from World Folklore
Jane Yolen, illustrated by Susan Guevara
These fifteen folktales have one thing in common: brainy, bold, brave women–and not one damsel in distress! There is Bradamante, the fierce medieval knight, Makhta, a female warrior who leads her Sioux tribe into battle… Drawing from diverse cultures around the world, renowned author Jane Yolen celebrates the female heroes of legend and lore in a collection that will empower every reader.
Winter Tales: Folk Stories From Around the World
Dawn Casey, illustrated by Zanna Goldhawk
A treasury of stories celebrating the wonders of winter, and the qualities within that warm our hearts through the long cold. This stunning book brings together a selection of wintery tales from all over the world – from North America to Siberia, Scotland, France, Russia and Norway.
Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girl from Around the World
Meet a girl who fights dragons, a brave warrior queen, and a daughter in search of her Samurai father… Full of wit, charm, compassion and courage, this beautiful book is a celebration of stories from around the world. The heroes of the tales are all girls and young women – they can slay dragons, save kingdoms and outwit their foes, but they also show kindness and compassion, wisdom and selflessness. They are heroes in every sense of the world and will inspire and empower a new generation of readers.
Stories From Around the World
Maisie Chan
Whether you’re ready to sail the high seas with Sinbad the Sailor, or fight alongside brave warrior Hua Mulan, you’re guaranteed to find all of your favourite legends right here. And no matter how the story starts, you’ll always find your happy ending in this beautiful collection of beloved tales, myths and legends from around the world.
Beneath the Moon: Fairy Tales, Myths, and Divine Stories from Around the World
Yoshi Yoshitani
In this riveting collection of fables and folktales from cultures across the globe, characters from seventy-eight beloved fairytales, cultural fables, ancient mythologies, and inspirational deities are brought to life, including the volcano goddess Pele from Hawaii; Mwindo, the wise and powerful king of the Nyanga people; and the strong and resilient Yennenga, mother of the Mossi people in Burkina Faso.
Take a look at our other booklist for National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
5 Young Adult Fairy Tales from Around the World
5 Middle Grade Fairy Tales from Around the World
5 Fairy Tale Picture Books from Around the World
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