Myths & fairytales collection - Neil Philip

This beautifully illustrated book gathers together many of the most popular myths and fairy tales from all over the world
including a selection of the world's most spellbinding stories and myths from the Norse
Celtic
Egyptian
Native American
Aboriginal
African
and Asian traditions.
They are retold for readers of all ages in a vivid
accessible style by Neil Philip
an authority on myths and fairy tales.
The illustrations by Nilesh Mistry skilfully weave together the main episodes of each tale
helping young children to follow the stories.
This exciting approach also provides intriguing glimpses into the cultures from which these stories have sprung.
Background information
accompanied by colour photographs
explores the tales' historical
cultural and geographical context.
The Dorling Kindersley Illustrated Myths & Fairy Tales Collection is a classic collection of the world's folklore that is sure to entertain
inspire
and delight the whole family.