# A World Full of Animal Stories: 50 Folk Tales and Legends - Hardcover

by **Angela McAllister** (Author), **Aitch** (Illustrator)

**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_.

### Author Biography

**Angela McAllister** took a degree in Humanities at Middlesex College before becoming a children's book author. To date, she has written more than 80 books for children, including Frances Lincoln Children's best-selling titles _A Year Full of Stories_ and _A World Full of Animal Stories._

With over 50K followers on instagram, nomadic illustrator **AITCH** originally hails from Romania but prefers not to put down roots in any one place; new scenery inspires and invigorates her tactile, folky illustrations and a constant string of exhibitions in cities across the continent pushes her technique further. Her dreamy characters hide among William Morris-esque gardens and bring to mind a bright and bold reincarnation of Victorian melancholy while still retaining a strong sense of her Romanian heritage.

**Angela McAllister** is the author of over 80 books for children and teens. Her books have won several awards, including the Red House Book Award for 'Yuck! That's Not a Monster!' and the Stockport and Portsmouth Awards for 'My Mum has X-Ray Vision'. Her picture book, 'Leon and the Place Between' has been adapted for the stage and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. She has collaborated with many illustrators, including Grahame Baker-Smith, Alex T. Smith, Margaret Chamberlain, Ross Collins and Peter Bailey. She has worked on many titles for Frances Lincoln including bestselling titles _A Year Full of Stories_ and _A World Full of Animal Stories._

Nomadic illustrator **AITCH** originally hails from Romania but prefers not to put down roots in any one place; new scenery inspires and invigorates her tactile, folky illustrations and a constant string of exhibitions in cities across the continent pushes her technique further. Her dreamy characters hide amongst William Morris-esque gardens and bring to mind a bright and bold reincarnation of Victorian melancholy while still retaining a strong sense of her Romanian heritage.  

**Number of Pages:** 128

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 10.8 x 9.6 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 05, 2017

## Details

- **Price:** 24.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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