This beautiful book presents an inspiring collection of 15 stories from around the world, retold by multi award-winning author Anita Ganeri and illustrated in full-colour by Khoa Le.
This fairy tale collection showcases narratives that celebrate strong, independent women. These heroines aren't reduced to being wives or witches! They run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence. These empowering tales will inspire little readers to dream big and live their happily ever after, with courage and ambition.
Stories include:
Tatterhood and Dacia (Norway)
Atalanta, the Fleet-Footed Huntress (Greece)
Sumac and the Search for the Magic Lake (Peru)
Maada and the Mountain Dweller (Haida Gwaii, Canada)
The Tale of Brave Bradamante and Her Amazing Flying Horse (France/Italy/Spain)
The Princess, the Merchants, and the Very Unusual Cupboard (Sudan)
These inspiring stories will capture the hearts and minds of young readers everywhere. Ideal for children aged 8+.
