Old MacDonald

Jessica Souhami

Frances Lincoln

The 3000-year-old tale of Rama, who rescues his wife, Sita, from the Demon King, is said to confer a blessing on all who hear it. Jessica Souhami's retelling with bold illustrations adapted from her own shadow puppets conveys the exuberance of a tale which is still very much alive.

Rama and the Demon King : A Tale of Ancient India

Children's Books

Frances Lincoln Childrens Books

The three-thousand-year-old tale of Rama, who rescues his wife, Sita, from the Demon King, is said to confer a blessing on all who hear it. In Rama and the Demon King, this glorious myth is retold, so that children of all cultures can enjoy the thrilling story. The vibrant illustrations, based on the ancient tradition of shadow-puppetry, convey all the exuberance of a tale which, although centuries old, is still very much alive.

Rama and the Demon King Big Book: A Tale of Ancient India

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Frances Lincoln Ltd.

An old woman sets off through the forest to visit her granddaughter, when "Boo!" one by one, out jump a hungry fox, a hungry bear and a hungry tiger. The old woman escapes by telling them she'll taste even better on the way back, once she's eaten her dinner. But later on, at her granddaughter's, she wonders what to do... Jessica Souhami uses the brilliant colours of India to illustrate her vibrant retelling of a traditional story known all over Southern Asia.

No Dinner! : The Story of the Old Woman and the Pumpkin

Literature & Fiction

Gardners Books

Thanks to the strength of his magic little finger, the giant Cuchulainn has fought all other giants and squashed them flat - all but one: Finn McCool. And when Finn McCool sucks his magic thumb, he can see what is coming next - Cuchulainn! So, being a coward at heart, he asks his brave wife Oona to help him. And in the end, Oona's brains conquer Cuchulainn's brute strength once and for all! Jessica Souhami's retelling of a popular Irish tale brings it bang up to date with contemporary dialogue and colourful collage. A hilarious and beautiful picture book children everywhere are sure to enjoy.

Mrs.McCool and the Giant Cuchulainn

Mrs McCool and the Giant Cuchulainn

Frances Lincoln Childrens Bks

The Famous Adventures of a Bird-Brained Hen

Henny Penny is so bird-brained that when an acorn falls, BOP! on her head, she thinks the sky must be falling in. She sets out at once to tell the King, collecting her silly friends along the way. But Foxy Loxy is always just ahead and he is hungry...A simple retelling of the much-loved nursery tale, brought bang up-to-date with bright, bold collage illustrations and a short text perfect for reading aloud.

Famous Adventure of a Bird- Brained Hen

The Leopard's Drum: An Asante Tale from West Africa

Osebo, the leopard, has a magnificent drum, but he won't let anyone else have it - not even Nyame the Sky-God. So Nyame offers a big reward to the animal who will bring him the drum. This tale from West Africa features illustrations adapted from the author's own shadow puppets. Also available as a regular size paperback.

In an ancient Hindi tale, the brave prince Rama, his beautiful wife Sita, and his loyal brother Lakshman are banished to the forest for fourteen years, but just as they make a life for themselves, the ten-headed Demon King vows to seek revenge.

Rama And The Demon King: An Ancient Tale From India

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