Inspired by traditional folktales from around the world, this features fantastical, mesmerising tales about how different forest animals came to resemble the species that we know today. The stories mix humour, suspense, a few scares and charming full colour artwork to spellbinding effect. Full list of stories: How The Bear Lost His Tail, How The Frog Became King of the Marshes, How Kangaroo Got A Tail, Why Owls Stare, Silver Soup and the Sneaky Fox, How The Stag Got His Antlers, How Dogs Became Our Friends, How Raven Brought Light To The Forest.

About the Author
John Townsend worked as a Secondary School teacher before becoming a writer of children's books for all ages. Martina Peluso studied printing at the Institute of Art in Naples. Based in Edinburgh, she has worked for many advertising and publishing companies.


Book Information
ISBN 9781913971595
Author John Townsend
Format Hardback
Page Count 96
Imprint Book House
Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd