Traditional stories, myths and legends

We think children will enjoy these stories about knights and castles, Robin Hood, the three little pigs and other myths and legends, recommended by our librarians.

'Magic hoofbeats: fabulous horse tales' by Josepha Sherman

'Magic hoofbeats: fabulous horse tales' by Josepha ShermanD

Gallop away to another world with this illustrated anthology of stories about magical, mystical and memorable horses.

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'A forest of stories' by Rina Singh

'A forest of stories' by Rina SinghD

This collection of folk tales from around the world encourages us to think our relationship with trees. Includes fantastic tales filled with dancing palms, healing fig trees and magical cherry blossoms.

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'Beowulf' by Michael Morpurgo

'Beowulf' by Michael MorpurgoD

A murderous monster stalks the night in Denmark and only the great prince of the Geats has the strength and courage to defeat him. Illustrated retelling of the legend of Beowulf and Grendel.

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'The three little pigs' by Anne Walters

'The three little pigs' by Anne WalterD

The three little pigs are excited. They have each built a new home – one of straw, one of sticks and one of bricks. But what will happen when the big bad wolf decides to visit?

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'The three little wolves and the big bad pig' by Eugene Trivizas

'The three little wolves and the big bad pig' by Eugene TrivizasD

It was time for the three little wolves to go out into the world so they built themselves a splendid brick house. But they hadn't reckoned on the big bad pig coming along.

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You may also like the wolf's tale:

'The true story of the 3 little pigs'

'Stories of knights and castles' by Anna Milbourne

'Stories of Knights and Castles' by Anna MilbourneD

Collection of traditional stories about medieval knights and their fair maidens including dragons, sorcery and King Arthur and his noble knights.

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You may also like:

'The adventures of Robin Hood and Marian'

'Little Red Riding Hood' by Ian Beck

'Little Red Riding Hood' by Ian BeckD

Retelling of the classic traditional tale, featuring watercolour illustrations throughout.

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'The wolf’s story: what really happened to Little Red Riding Hood' by Toby Forward

'The wolf’s story' by Toby ForwardD

Told in the confidential, conversational voice of a New York wheeler-dealer, this version of Little Red Riding Hood is told from the wolf's perspective.

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'Dragons' by Gerald Legg

'Dragons' by Gerald LeggD

Find out the fantastic truth about dragons, the creatures who from the beginning of time have haunted the imagination and dreams of almost every culture in the world.

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You may also like finding out how 11 animals developed their unique characteristics in:

'How the whale became and other stories'

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