Books by Angela McAllister

The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop's Fable

by Angela McAllister

When Hare boasts that he "leaves the wind behind" when he runs, Tortoise replies, "What nonsense. I'll give you a race." Hare laughs but accepts this easy challenge. As they set off, Hare bounds down the lane, with Tortoise creeping along behind. Hare obviously has the advantage … or does he? Aesop's beloved tale, pitting boastfulness and conceit against sharp wits and doggedness, appears afresh in Angela McAllister's enchanting text and Jonathan Heale's stylish woodcut illustrations.

Leon and the Place Between

by Angela McAllister

"Angela McAllister and Grahame Baker-Smith’s stunning picture book combines shadowy collage, painting, photography, and gilding to overwhelm readers with the power of magic." — THE TIMES (London)

Leon and his brothers and sister go to a magic show, but this is no ordinary show and Abdul Kazam is no ordinary magician. Take a journey right through the die-cut pages of this book into the Place Between, where magic becomes truly real. Angela McAllister has conjured a spellbinding story that unfolds in the mysterious world of Grahame Baker-Smith’s stunning illustrations.

Adventures of Little Wombat

by Angela McAllister, Vicki Churchill

In 2001, award-winning author and illustrator Charles Fuge introduced Little Wombat to the world: The wildly popular Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball sold more than 140,000 copies. Since then, the adorable and very childlike animal has starred in three more books and continued to charm both critics and kids. Now every one of Wombat’s adventures are finally together in one volume, so you can enjoy them all. It’s sure to be a big success!
Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball
Little wombat spends a day doing his favorite things: walking around and around, and doing a pigeon step till he falls down. Or sticking out his pink tongue?and making funny faces! But when the day ends and the sun starts to fall?he goes back home to mama and curls into a ball. Good night!
?With a repertoire of comic expressions worthy of Nathan Lane...[t]his book is silly to the core, but it is also a pointed paean to the power of unscheduled play.”
?Publishers Weekly
?This book celebrates the world of a preschooler with verve and excitement...Wombat is buoyant and darling, charming and fun.” ?School Library Journal
Found You, Little Wombat!
When the endearing little wombat gets lost during a game of hide-and-seek, he suddenly realizes he’s very, very alone. But you can always depend on friends?and Mom?coming to the rescue. Cuddly animals and a comforting story add up to a winning combination.
Swim, Little Wombat, Swim!
Little Wombat fans will rejoice at the adorable creature’s watery exploits, and at the introduction of an appealing new friend for his hero: a Platypus with a funny, fuzzy face who waddles as he walks and swims like a fish.
?The?illustrations are warm and reflective?They also depict the humor of the struggle as Wombat learns to swim. This story offers a good lesson about friendship [and] is?reassuring.” ?School Library Journal
Where to, Little Wombat?
The grass is always greener on the other side: maybe that’s why Little Wombat thinks his burrow’s boring. So when Mama suggests he search for a better house, that’s just what he does. But it’s not long before Wombat learns that there is no place like home.
?The exuberant illustrations infuse the books’ many expressive characters with vim and verve.”?School Library Journal

Trust Me, Mom!

by Angela McAllister

Today is Ollie's very first trip to the store by himself. His mom has taught him well, so he knows exactly what to do: be safe, be polite, and never talk to strangers. But what will Ollie do when he is faced with a bug-eyed monster, a cackling witch, or two threatening aliens? Mom didn't warn him about them! But Ollie isn't worried; he knows just how to handle these kinds of calamities…

With a little luck and imagination, an ordinary errand becomes an adventure in this silly story for kids who really can take care of themselves―no matter what comes their way.

Digory the Dragon Slayer

by Angela McAllister

Nothing much ever happens to Digory during his walks through the forest. He mostly plays his lute and writes beautiful songs to sing. But one day, he finds a dragon's tooth and his village assumes he's slayed a dragon! They immediately make him a knight and send him off in search of other dragons to slay. Will Digory be able to face a snarling dragon but live to be an ordinary boy again?

My Mom Has X-Ray Vision

by Angela McAllister

Matthew believes his mother has x-ray vision because she always knows what he's doing. So one day he decides to test his theory. What wil he find out about his mother having super powers?

Stories To Share

by Claire Freedman, A. H. Benjamin, Angela McAllister, Elizabeth Baguley, Kathryn White

Hunt for a bear, and discover why being different is a great thing! This enchanting anthology includes Little Honey Bear and the Smiley Moon; Follow That Bear If You Dare!; The Little Lost Robin; Yuck! That's Not a Monster!; The Nutty Nut Chase; and Little Mouse and the Big Red Apple.

A Year Full of Stories: 52 classic stories from all around the world (Volume 1) (World Full of..., 1)

by Angela McAllister

Celebrate your year from New Year’s Day to Christmas Eve with this treasury of 52 best-loved stories from around the world!

Turn the pages and get lost in a year full of stories as you journey around the world reading tale after tale to keep story time alive from one end of the year to the other. This rich resource collects together folk tales from home and legends and myths from distant lands to commemorate the changing seasons, cultural events and international festivals throughout the year.

The book is divided into 12 chapters, one for each month of the year, and throughout, stories are matched to internationally celebrated dates, including St. Patrick’s Day and the International Day of Friendship, as well as seasonal events and festivals.
Introduce the children in your life to rich cultural traditions from all over the globe, with stories like: King of the Forest, a Chinese story to celebrate Chinese New Year The Frog Prince, a German story to celebrate Valentine’s Day The Hare in the Moon, a Buddhist story to celebrate Vesak The Boots of Hunain, an Arabic story to celebrate Ramadan Jonah and the Whale, a Bible story to celebrate Yom Kippur How the Pine-tree Chief got his Name, an Iroquois story for Thanksgiving The Feast, an African story to celebrate Kwanza Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, and illustrated by internally recognized artist Christopher Corr, this is a book that will be treasured by families and appeal to teachers and librarians around the world. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect anthology for the entire family. Sure to keep the boredom blues at bay at any time of the year.

The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library.

Also available from the series: A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

A World Full of Spooky Stories: 50 Tales to Make Your Spine Tingle (Volume 4) (World Full of..., 4)

by Angela McAllister

Get ready for Halloween with this child-friendly collection of spooky stories from all over the world.

Feel your pulse race and your skin tingle as you turn the pages of this spine-chilling anthology of spooky stories from around the world. Read all about the fearsome witch Baba Yaga, the serpent woman from Spain, the rescue of Tam Lin from the bewitching Queen of the Fairies, how Father Death gets caught in the Enchanted Apple Tree, and the waterdwelling Bunyip from Australia. Make sure you have your candle ready as it’s sure to be a long night… This gorgeous gift book is the perfect anthology for Halloween, or any time you want to be spooked!

Features stories from Germany, Czechoslovakia, Russia, Africa, Brazil, Japan, Australia, India, UK, Canada, France, China, Ireland, Syria, Korea, Sweden, Egypt, Iceland, New Zealand, Arabia, Spain, Tibet, Iran, Greece. The tales are expertly retold by Angela McAllister for spooky fun for the whole family and illustrated by Romanian born Madalina Andronic whose beautifully spooky images bring these stories to life before your very eyes.

Are you ready for story time with a spooky twist?

The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library.

Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories: 12 Tales from the world's most famous playwright (Volume 3) (World Full of..., 3)

by Angela McAllister

Step on to a stage full of stories with this beautiful anthology of 12 stories from Shakespeare, retold to be accessible for children.

Get lost in Shakespeare’s most loved stories with this beautiful anthology of some of the most popular stories in the world. Introduce the children in your life to a collection of the most important stories every written, collected and retold by the much-loved author Angela McAllister. Featuring classics such as The Tempest, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Othello, each story is rewritten in a comprehensive way that is accessible for children. This perfectly sized anthology is stunningly illustrated by collage artist Alice Lindstrom whose incredible artwork makes these stories dance to life before your very eyes.

This lavish follow-up to A Year Full of Stories and A World Full of Animal Stories is the perfect gift for book lovers young and old.

The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library.

Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

A World Full of Animal Stories: 50 folk tales and legends (Volume 2) (World Full of..., 2)

by Angela McAllister

This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey around the world with 50 best-loved tales, featuring creatures big and small.

Prepare for a story time like no other as you delve into this beautifully-illustrated collection of classic stories featuring tales about your favorite animals from every corner of the globe. This anthology of animal stories brings together the most loved animal-themed fables, myths, and legends including The Three Little Pigs, The Ugly Duckling, Why the Swallow's Tail is Forked, and the story of Ananse and the Python.

Lively retellings from best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Romanian-born illustrator, Aitch, in this treasury to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect anthology for all the family and animal lovers everywhere.

The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library.

Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.

An Ocean Full of Stories 50 Folk Tales and Legends from Around the World

by Angela McAllister

Sit back, get comfortable and dive into this illustrated collection of folk stories from every corner of the globe, all inspired by water ways big and small.

From the bubbling source of a river and the gentle pitter patter of rain to the powerful crashing waves of a storm and the murky depths of the oceans, this is a rich resource of folk tales old and new.

Featuring stories of mermaids; ocean gods; magical fish and majestic dragons, there is something for everyone in this collection of tales inspired by watery worlds.

Expertly retold by the award-winning Angela McAllister, each story is brought to life with rich and detailed illustrations by Sally Agar that will capture imaginations and transport readers to water ways across the world. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect gift for all the family and ocean lovers everywhere.

Stories include:
Colapesce (Italy)
The Cat and the Dog (Korea)
The Land That Went to Sea (Fiji)
Thor’s Fishing Trip (Norway)
Dragon Lake (Romania)
The Selkie and the Otter King (Scotland)
The Fish-Peri (Turkey)
The Siren (France)
Tambanokano (Phillippines)
Why the Crocodile Has a Wide Mouth (North America)

The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world with these stunning gift books, the perfect addition to any child’s library.

Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A Bedtime Full of Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories and A World Full of Winter Stories.

A World Full of Dickens Stories

by Angela McAllister

Uncover the stories from one of the greatest-novelists of all time in this beautiful anthology of tales from Charles Dickens, rewritten and adapted in an accessible way for children.

This book introduces children to eight of Dickens' greatest works, accompanied by beautiful, colourful illustrations which breathes new life into these timeless classics. Includes favourites such as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations. A timeline at the back shows when each story was written, and gives facts about Dickens’ life.

Revisit your favourite Dickens stories and introduce his legacy to next generation of readers with this beautiful first introduction to some of the greatest stories all time.  

Includes Oliver Twist, The Old Curiosity Shop, David Copperfield, Great Expectations, Hard Times, A Christmas Carol, Nicholas Nickleby and A Tale of Two Cities.

A World Full of Winter Stories 50 Folk Tales and Legends from Around the World

by Angela McAllister

Get ready for winter with this treasury of 50 frosty stories from around the globe.
 
Curl up beside the fire and uncover stories from all over the world with this rich resource of wintery folk tales, myths and legends.

Featuring stories of Norse gods; hibernating bears; Christmas feasts and wicked witches, there is something for everyone in this collection of winter inspired stories.

The perfect anthology for Christmas, or any time you want to uncover chilly tales from lands near and far.
 
Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, with enchanting illustrations by Olga Baumert, this is an anthology to be read when the weather turns colder and the nights draw in.

Stories include:
The Spider and the Christmas Tree (Ukraine)
Mother Holle (Germany)
Shingebiss (Ojibwe, North America)
The First Rabbits (Japan)
The Girl and the Winter Whirlwinds (Bulgaria)
The First Evergreens (Mongolia)
The Snow Man (Denmark)
Why the Bear Sleeps All Winter (North America)
The Wind, the Clouds and the Snow (China)
 
The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfect addition to any child’s library.
 
Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A Bedtime Full of Stories and A World Full of Spooky Stories.

A World Full of Nature Stories 50 Folk Tales and Legends

by Angela McAllister

This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey with 50 tales, featuring themes of nature from all around the world.

Sit back, get comfortable, and delve into this beautifully-illustrated collection of beloved nature stories from every corner of the globe. 

This rich resource collects together folk tales from home and legends and myths from distant lands to commemorate the animals, plants, and the changing seasons that make planet Earth so beautiful.

The folktales and fables in this book will capture imaginations and take readers on a journey around the world. Learn about:

• The Peruvian tale of Cuniraya and the Magic Fruit, 
• The story of how lightning began according to an ancient Khasi folk tale from India,
• From Ireland, the story of The Bee, the Mouse, and the Beetle, 
• The Master of the Winds in the ancient Iroquois story of The Four Winds, 
• Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack from North American folklore, and 
• Spain's Queen of the Flowers, who is brought to life one night by a magical fairy. 

Lively retellings from best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life with beautiful illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, in this nature anthology to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young and old this is the perfect gift for all the family and nature lovers everywhere.

The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardcover story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library.

Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, and A Bedtime Full of Stories.