Saviour Pirotta

A thrilling quest by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, set during the golden age of Islam in Baghdad, a treasure trove of excitement and adventure. When the Caliph decides to send gifts to the Emperor Charlemagne two boys set out on an adventure they'll never forget... The year is 798CE in Baghdad. Thirteen-year-old Farouk has been disowned by his father for losing a valuable falcon and two horses. To get back into his father's good books, Farouk decides to join the caravan travelling to see the Holy Roman Emperor in Germany, to convince the emperor to order his father's racehorses. Meanwhile, young Hudayn's elephant is being sent to the Emperor in Germany, along with a caravan of gifts and Hudayn is going too – someone has to keep the elephant calm after all. The two boys are soon drawn together as they realise that someone is trying to stop them reaching Germany. Will they, and their faithful elephant, make it safely to the emperor's court?

Take a trip around the world and discover 5-minute bedtime stories from 80 different countries. Around the World in 80 Tales is written by renowned author and playwright Saviour Pirotta and beautifully illustrated by the brilliant Richard Johnson. Readers can journey across six continents, with entertaining folktales from dozens of countries, including the U.S., Canada, Hawaii, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Russia, Germany, Australia, Egypt, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Japan. This delightful collection is an excellent introduction to countries and cultures, enriching readers' appreciation of diversity around the world. Stories include a dragon princess in China, a spell-casting Sioux grandmother, a helpful friend from Spain, and a rainbow snake from Venezuela; children will meet wonderful characters as they travel story-by-story around the globe. A perfect book for schools and libraries, and also for parents and children to read together at bedtime.

Det var en gång ... åtta klassiska sagor som återberättades i en underbar samling! Kliv in i Snödrottningens magiska värld och följ med Gerda när hon försöker rädda Kaj från en hemsk förtrollning. Promenera med Guldlock och se vad hon hittar i det lilla huset i skogen. Håll utkik efter den stora, stygga vargen i skogen med Rödluvan. Huffa och puffa men blås inte bort husen för De tre små grisarna. Se Rapunzel släppa ner sitt vackra hår och träffa sin prins. Hjälp Hans och Greta att hitta vägen genom skogen till huset som är gjort av godsaker, och spring så fort du kan med Pepparkaksgubben.

How can Taro and Yuko help to protect the sea turtles? This new edition of a classic, pioneering story about turtle conservation is needed today more than ever. Taro and Yuko help old Jiro San to clean up the beach, and one amazing evening they discover why their work is so important. Now the beach is safe, sea turtles come out of the ocean to lay their eggs in the clean sand. And a few weeks later, the children watch the miracle of. baby turtles hatching and scurrying down to the sea.

Discover things that go, from race cars and fire trucks, to tractors and bulldozers. Babies will be delighted by the bright, colorful vehicles that are driven, piloted, and captained by a cast of adorable animals. Vehicle noises are thoughtfully written into each page, suggesting a symphony of new vehicle noises for adults and children. "A TRUCK hauls away hay. Grum grum grum. A HOT AIR BALLOON floats along quietly. Shhh." Watch as vehicles come to life for children and go, go, go

On the surface, the ocean looks empty. But underneath it is filled with life Playful illustrations bring sea creatures to life for your baby, and easy text provides a friendly introduction to new creatures. "The blue whale is the biggest animal in the world. A sea horse is the size of your finger ." Discover the SEA CREATURES that roam our deepest oceans, from whales and swordfish, to jellyfish and dolphins.

Little Hippo has found a lot of shapes. Can you name them all? Playful illustrations and easy text bring shapes to life for your baby. Shape descriptions such as, "A rectangle has four sides. Two sides are long. Two sides are short" are followed by shape-related interactive activities. "Little Hippo is at the library. Can you help him find the rectangles?" Bright colors and adorable illustrations will delight little readers in this introduction to shapes.

Come one, come all, it's the alphabet as you've never seen it before Acrobats do tricks on a Ball, Clowns tumble out of a tiny car--every letter has an exciting role in this vibrant, playful book of ABCs. The colorful circus setting and story makes learning letters memorable, giving babies a boost in their early literacy skills.

Inspire an early love of nature with this colorful, playful board book about the wild world of animals. Simple, friendly text is sprinkled with facts like, "An elephant can be as big as a van" and gentle questions like, "How big are you?" Charmingly illustrated animals invite active learners to jump like a frog, or roar like a lion.

Even the fiercest predators look friendly in this colorful introduction to the world of dinosaurs. And those beastly dinosaur names become a breeze thanks to pronunciations that follow each. Did you know that PTEROSAURS (ter-uh-sawrs) could be as big as jets or as small as paper airplanes? Bite-sized, entertaining creature facts set the stage for later learning.

Renni and Mahu are brothers, but they are complete opposites. When Mahu hatches a plot to rob the tomb of a long-dead general in the Valley of the Kings, Renni is swept into the crime to help his family. But taking the general's heart scarab sets a much greater chain of events into motion, which are governed by dark and mysterious powers. Will the brothers and their friend Balaal manage to return it before Anubis, the god of death, comes to collect their souls? Or will they, and the general, be cast into the Great Darkness forever?

'Wolf's Song' is the stunning conclusion to the Wolfsong series. Wolf is reunited with his bird-skull amulet but with it comes seeing dreams of turmoil and rebirth, of creatures with teeth waiting in the dark. And when the Sleeping Goddess sleeps no more, it seems Wolf's whole world will be caught in her fury. With the Goddess's curse heavy on his shoulders, can Wolf find the strength to rise against it and become a true shaman?

What was it like to be a castle resident in the Middle Ages? Young readers can discover the medieval world - from the rules of jousting to castle construction techniques - with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Full of chivalrous facts, informative illustrations, and photographs of important artifacts, this is a definitive guide to everything you ever needed to know about how people lived in the Middle Ages. Topics include: - Castles: defense, sieges, daily living.- Medieval Life: markets and fairs, crafts, medicine, religion. - Warfare: Knights Templar, weapons and armor, horses. - Knights: chivalry, training, the Crusades. Brought to life by eye-catching re-enactment photographs, this is a fantastic, fascinating read for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

Step into a magical world of beautiful princesses and handsome princes, wicked witches and good fairies. Here are ten of the best-loved fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, retold in a friendly, accessible way that's perfect for young children, and now in a beautiful new edition.Featuring glowing illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark, and translated from Saviour Pirotta's lively retellings, these classic fairy tales are now shared in Scots for the first time, translated by a host of well known Scottish writers.Featured Stories: The Sleepin Princess (Matthew Fitt); The Enchantit Gingebreid Hoose (Lari Don); The Magic Bear and the Bonnie Prince (Val McDermid); The Golden-Haired Lassie in the Tower (Sanjeev Kohli); The Wee Moosie and the Swickfu Cat (Shane Strachan); The Princess and the Seeven Wee Gadgies (Thomas Clark); The Swans and the Guid Sister (Ashley Douglas); The Princess and the Puddock (James Robertson); The Lassie That Spun Strae intae Gowd (Matthew Mackie); The Twelve Dauncin Princesses (Susi Briggs)