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Adventures of Young Krishna: The Blue God of India By Diksha Dalal-Clayton A collection of traditional stories from Ancient India, full of magic and miracles, monsters and wise men. Vividly told, these tales illustrate the eternal battle between good and evil, and capture the charm of this lively young god. ISBN-13: 9780718828394

The Dancing Flame By J.J. Overell Twelve tales to help children identify and cope with the problems they face, such as peer pressure, family conflict, lack of self-esteem and exam nerves. ISBN-13: 9780718830366

The Darkness Under the Stairs By Lance Salway Seven chilling short stories crackle with ghosts, mysteries and strange happenings. ISBN-13: 9780718827021

The Elephant-Headed God: And Other Hindu Tales By Debjani Chatterjee The three worlds of gods, humans and demons come alive in this fresh and powerful re-telling of twelve age-old tales from Hindu mythology. ISBN-13: 9780718827861

Hans Andersen Fairy Tales By Hans Christian Andersen A selection of sixteen favourite stories from the master storyteller, with beautiful illustrations by the celebrated artist Otto S. Svend. ISBN-13: 9780744400540

The Little Yellow Taxi and His Friends By Ruth Ainsworth These popular stories for young children blend reassuring details of everyday life with the make-believe world where cars speak and drive themselves. ISBN-13: 9780718825546

Mists and Magic By Dorothy Edwards (Editor) A collection of stories and poems by favourite authors about spells, charms, witches, mermaids and spirits. ISBN-13: 9780718825379

A Small Pinch of Weather By J. Aiken A magical and fantastic collection of early stories by one of the most original children's authors of the 20th century. For 8-11 year olds. ISBN-13: 9780718826963

The Thought That Counts By J.J. Overell Twelve stories of everyday life for children of primary school age. With strong dramatic plot-lines and unstressed moral points, the straightforward vocabulary makes them ideal for reading aloud as well as alone. ISBN-13: 9780906554166

When Hippo Was Hairy By Nick Greaves Thirty-six tribal stories from Africa about the animals that occupy the plains and forests, bringing to life Africa's rich heritage of folklore and mythology. Includes brief fact-files for all the animals described. ISBN-13: 9780718828226

When Lion Could Fly: And Other Tales from Africa By Nick Greaves Over thirty fascinating stories from African folklore and mythology about the animals of the grasslands and rainforest, with fact files about each creature and maps showing their distribution. ISBN-13: 9780718828875

Whoever You Are By J.J. Overell Twelve short stories for children about everyday life which provide both dramatic interest and food for thought. ISBN-13: 9780718830083