Caitlin Matthews

Presents a collection of folktales about princesses, including the stories of a Persian princess who seeks solitude in the mountains, and a princess from Central Asia who marries a bird.

This Scottish Hallowe'en story is about Hamish, a shy fisherman. He leaves the annual Samhain feast early and meets a young woman. He rows her home to an island in the loch, where they marry and raise a family. But what will happen when Hamish tries to leave the island?

Marusha is as pretty as she is good and hard working. When her stepmother and sister send her out into the cold to find violets in January, how can Marusha possibly succeed? This midwinter story from the Czech Republic reminds us to be respectful towards nature.

In this magical Christmas Eve story from Austria, three brothers are too poor to hope for anything more than a decent meal. But then, while their father is out looking for work, there is a knock on the door. Who is their very unusual guest?

These farm animals are not going to let their owners' plans win the day! Instead of letting themselves be put in the pot, they escape to the woods, where they have to use their wits. In this old Russian story, can the animals survive the harsh winter?

From unicorns and trolls to werewolves and griffins, this comprehensive guide is the key to discovering every magical creature from myth, folklore and legend around the world. This compendium of magical creatures explores the history, folklore and mythology of fascinating beasts throughout all the magical worlds. Including stories, celebrations, traditions, and amazing facts, the book spans every major culture across the globe. Many of the fantastic...