Super Great Kids' Stories - by Kim Normanton (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Super Great Kids' Stories is a Webby Award Kids and Family Nominee!

Go on a worldwide adventure as you discover thirty tales told around the globe in this illustrated collection perfect for reading together!

In West Africa you'll meet Anansi as he takes on the King's hot pepper soup, in Ireland you'll meet a girl who tries to outwit a leprechaun, in Australia you'll discover how the Lyrebird got its voice, and in North America you'll laugh out loud at the story of the ghost who needs a bandage. Bursting with magic, mischief, and merriment, this beautifully illustrated treasury of traditional tales will enchant and delight children everywhere.

From the makers of the hit podcast Super Great Kids' Stories: Curated by podcast host Kim Normanton, each tale is told by an expert storyteller from around the world, including Sheila Arnold, Emmy Bidois, Masako Carey, Kate Corkery, Peter Chand, Tiernan Douieb, Amy Douglas, Warren Foster, Wangari Grace, Emily Hennessey, Rebecca Lemaire, Juliana Marin, Pamela Marre, Daniel Morden, Kim Normanton, Winston Nzinga, Baden Prince Junior, Gayle Ross, Simone Shüemmelfeder, Wendy Shearer, and Tuup, and illustrated by Sally Agar, Camila Carrosine, Tinuke Fagborun, Melissa Greenwood, Kaley McKean, and Terri Po.

About the Author

Kim Normanton is the curator of this collection and presenter of the podcast Super Great Kids' Stories. She has been telling traditional stories in schools and museums around the world for 20 years. Kim uses rhymes and singing and has a wide repertoire, from African fables to Indian fairytales. She also produces social documentaries for BBC Radio.
www.supergreatkidsstories.com