Myths, legends and folk tales adapted especially for junior readers, including diverse stories from all over the world to introduce children to different cultures and traditions.An excellent springboard for talk, drama and writing.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.The collections give clear reference to the genre of the story and how it typifies or extends it.A letter from the author explains the background of the stories prompting discussion about similarities and differences between stories that have evolved from different cultures around the world.Stories from a range of cultures to encourage awareness of heritage and to prompt a meaningful comparison of stories.Pronunciation guide in books to help children with unfamiliar words or names.

Thought-provoking topics ideal for encouraging discussion.This pack contains 6 books, one of each of: How Winter Came into the WorldWhy the Sea is SaltyHelen of TroyDragon TalesThe Star Fruit Tree and Other StoriesBeowulf, Grendel and the Dragon.