Our Favourite Stories

This is a book which celebrates the essential spirit of children and story the world over. Ten children, whom we first met in Children Just Like Me, introduce stories from around the world; stories which are favourites in their native countries and cultures. For instance, Celina, a Temb$e Indian from the Amazon region of Brazil, introduces the story of a whistling monster who lurks in the rainforest; from Bakang of Botswana we hear of the evil 'Witch of the Sands'; and Meena, a Hindu girl from New Delhi, introduces the story of Krishna's birth. But, this is much more than just a story book: besides Amanda Hall's inspired paintings which illuminate the stories, there are maps and photographs of the flora and fauna, and information about the landscape around each child's home. These tales read aloud beautifully, as one would expect from Gavin, an expert storyteller. Every one of the 48 pages is a delight to share with children from around five and still has much to offer junior age children.