Bøger af Samantha Newman

This beautifully hardback anthology presents a thrilling collection of 31 myths and folk tales with fearless heroines at their centre, featuring breath-taking, full-colour illustrations by artist Khoa Le. In reading these stories, young readers will become inspired to smash stereotypes, fight for what''s right and unleash their own inner strength.

This beautifully hardback anthology presents a thrilling collection of 31 myths and folk tales with inspiring heroines at their center, featuring breath-taking full-color illustrations by artist Khoa Le. >Tales include: - Freyja's Necklace (Norse)- Amaterasu and the Cave (Japanese)- Pandora and the Jar (Greek)- Pele Fights with her Sister (Hawaiian)- Leelinau the Lost Daughter (North American, Chippewa)>These stories showcases narratives that celebrate strong, independent women. They run free and possess the qualities we would hope for in our daughters and friends: self-confidence, strength, wits, courage, fearlessness, and independence. In reading these stories, young readers will become inspired to smash stereotypes, fight for what's right and unleash their own inner strength. This compendium is sure to inspire readers aged 7+.

This beautifully illustrated anthology retells classic folk tales with courageous girls at their centre. These role models defy stereotypes, strike out with courage and provide wonderful feminist role models for young readers. Each tale is brought to life by the mesmerising full-colour artwork of award-winning illustrator Khoa Le. A perfect gift for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.

"Meet the heroines who don't sit at home while the boys go on adventures"--

An excellent way to introduce children to Shakespeare''s works.

William Shakespeare's most famous stories are brought to life for a new generation! This cleverly adapted, wittily illustrated book is the ideal introduction to Shakespeare for a new generation. It will take young readers on an imaginative journey to the Globe Theatre in Elizabethan England, where they will discover some of the most famous plays ever written. They will...- Thrill to the ghostly drama of Hamlet. - Be swept away by the magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream. - Swoon to the timeless romance of Romeo and Juliet.>Samantha Newman's reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. A great gift for children aged 7+.

This beautifully illustrated compendium brings the Bard's timeless tales to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Shakespeare's plays have been beloved for so many years that his characters and words have shaped our world today. This collection has adapted these works for younger readers, introducing them iconic characters such as Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and Queen Cleopatra of Egypt. Sam Newman's cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language to make stories accessible to children. The opulent full-color illustrations by award-winning illustrator Khoa Le's will delight young and old alike. Stories include: - Antony and Cleopatra - As You Like It - Comedy of Errors - Hamlet - King Lear - Love's Labour's Lost - Macbeth - The Merchant of Venice - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Much Ado About Nothing - Othello - Romeo and Juliet - The Tempest - The Winter's Tale - Twelfth Night

Each story is approximately 2,000 words, the perfect length for a bedtime story.