A World Full of Winter Stories - Angela Mcallister

Get ready for winter with this treasury of 50 frosty stories from around the globe. n Curl up beside the fire and uncover stories from all over the world with this rich resource of wintery folk tales, myths and legends. n n Featuring stories of Norse gods; hibernating bears; Christmas feasts and wicked witches, there is something for everyone in this collection of winter inspired stories. n n The perfect anthology for Christmas, or any time you want to uncover chilly tales from lands near and far. n n Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, with enchanting illustrations by Olga Baumert, this is an anthology to be read when the weather turns colder and the nights draw in. n nStories include: n The Spider and the Christmas Tree (Ukraine) n Mother Holle (Germany) n Shingebiss (Ojibwe, North America) n The First Rabbits (Japan) n The Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds (Bulgaria) n The First Evergreens (Mongolia) n The Snow Man (Denmark) n Why the Bear Sleeps All Winter (North America) n The Wind, the Clouds and the Snow (China) n nThe World Full of... series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfect addition to any child's library. n n Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A Bedtime Full of Stories and A World Full of Spooky Stories.n