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

by **Angela McAllister** (Author), **Hannah Bess Ross** (Illustrator)

**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_.

### Author Biography

**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 Children's Books including best-selling titles _A Year Full of Stories_ and _A World Full of Animal Stories_.

**Hannah Bess Ross** is a Chicago-based illustrator and writer interested in all realms whimsy. She lives in a little house with a blue door and an orange cat but dreams of the woods and the waves of rocky seas far, far away. She likes telling stories and everyday magical things like bugs and stars. She also loves the puppets, folk art, and silly word-play. Hannah is the illustrator of _A World Full of Nature Stories_ (Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2022) and _Lore of the Stars_ (Wide Eyed Editions, 2023).

**Number of Pages:** 128

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 10.9 x 9.5 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** May 03, 2022

## Details

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