Matariki Around the World: A Cluster of Stars, A Cluster of Stories by Miriama Kamo, Dr Matamua
$34.99 NZD
Category: NZ Fiction
A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 9 stories that explore the Māori Matariki stars, and 12 s ...Show more
Beasts of the Ancient World (HB) by Marchella Ward
$45.00 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends
Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologies. This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilisations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colourful illustrations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fanta ...Show more
Grandma and the Great Gourd - A Bengali Folktale by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni; Susy Pilgrim Waters (Illustrator)
$19.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends
Once upon a time, in a little village in India, there lived an old woman whom everyone called Grandma. She loved gardening and had the best vegetable patch in the village. One day, Grandma received a letter from her daughter, who lived on the other side of the jungle. "Please come and visit me," said t ...Show more
A Natural History of Magical Beasts by Emily Hawkins
$46.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends | Series: Folklore Field Guides
A Natural History of Magical Beasts is a complete guide to magical creatures from around the world, from their lifecycles and behaviour to how they have hidden themselves from human discovery for centuries. Featuring a gold-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous ...Show more
Dragonology: New 20th Anniversary Edition by Dugald Steer
$59.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends
Celebrate 20 incredible years of Ology with this special edition of Dragonology - the journal of dragonologist Dr Ernest Drake.Do you believe in dragons? Said to originate from the library of eminent Victorian dragonologist Ernest Drake, this book imparts to readers the secrets of the ancient science of ...Show more
Legends of Norse Mythology by Tom Birkett
$32.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends
Legends of Norse Mythology is a fully illustrated anthology of Norse gods, giants, monsters, and heroes retold anew. Featuring beautiful and otherworldly portraits of mythological characters from Isabella Mazzanti and enchanting text from Old English scholar and Norse mythology expert Dr Thomas Birket ...Show more
Lore of the Stars - Folklore and Wisdom from above and Beyond by Claire Cock-Starkey; Hannah Bess Ross (Illustrator); Alex Hithersay (Editor)
$32.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends | Series: Nature's Folklore Ser.
Look up at the skies in wonder with this mystically illustrated treasury of folklore from above and beyond. Did you know that people used to read the future in the flight of birds? That the constellations were thought to be mythological beings set in the sky? And that eclipses were seen as demonic omens ...Show more
The Secret Lives of Dragons (PB) by Zoya Agnis
$27.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends | Series: The\Secret Lives Ser.
Discover a whole new world of dragons in this beautifully illustrated book on the scaliest of magical creatures. From every detail of their wings to the history of their treasure, you'll learn about famous dragons from around the world. The latest research into dragon culture will be revealed, and you'l ...Show more
A Monkey King: A Classic Chinese Tale for Children (HB) by David Seow
$19.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends
Age range 3 to 9A timeless and inspiring Chinese tale brought to life for Western children!The Monkey King: A Classic Chinese Tale for Children retells the story of the Buddhist monk Tripitaka who is dispatched by the Jade Emperor of Heaven on a magical quest to bring the Sacred Scriptures of the Buddha ...Show more
A World Full of Nature Stories: 50 Folktales and Legends by Angela McAllister
$31.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends | Series: World Full Of...
This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey with 50 tales, featuring themes of nature from all around the world. Sit back, get comfortable, and delve into this beautifully-illustrated collection of beloved nature stories from every corner of the globe. This rich resource collects toget ...Show more
A Year Full of Stories: 52 folk tales and legends from around the world by Angela McAllister
$29.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends | Series: World Full Of... Ser.
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 ...Show more
Amazing Immortals A Guide to Gods and Goddesses Around the World by Dinah Williams
$34.99 NZD
Category: Myths and Legends
With heroic deeds, family drama, pulse-pounding battles, and shape-shifting magic, mythology fascinates us all. But even the biggest enthusiasts find it hard to keep track of who's who!Packed with facts and full-color, lush illustrations, Amazing Immortals is a fascinating introduction to these larger-t ...Show more