Samantha Newman

Conoce a las hero nas que no esperan en casa mientras los chicos tienen todas las aventuras... Esta hermosamente ilustrada colecci n re ne una selecci n de cuentos cl sicos para ni os, recontados por Samantha Newman. Estas narrativas de todo el mundo presentan a fuertes, carism ticas e independientes protagonistas femeninas que conocen sus propias mentes y toman sus propias decisiones. Dentro encontrar s a Dorothy Gale, quien liber al lejano Oz de un terrible tirano; Hua Mulan, quien se convirti en una poderosa guerrera, legendaria en toda la antigua China; la inteligente y poderosa diosa Atenea de la mitolog a griega, que compiti mano a mano con Poseid n; y muchas m s. Estas mujeres emprenden su camino con confianza en s mismas, imaginaci n, ingenio y valent a. Viven sin restricciones ni roles estrechamente definidos. Inspira a las mujeres que cambiar n el mundo en el futuro a so ar en grande, alimentando su imaginaci n con modelos a seguir comprensibles y aspiracionales. Con magn ficas ilustraciones a todo color de Khoa Le, este libro pertenece en la estanter a de cada ni a; ideal para ni os de 8 a os en adelante. Las historias incluyen: - Gerda y la Reina de las Nieves (Dinamarca) - Hua Mulan (China) - Heidi (Suiza) - Alicia en el Pa s de las Maravillas (Reino Unido) - Dorothy y el Mago de Oz (EE. UU.) - La Competencia de Atenea y Poseid n por Atenas (Grecia) - Hinemoa y Tutanekai (Maor , Nueva Zelanda) ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Meet the heroines who don't wait at home while boys have all the adventures... This beautifully illustrated collection brings together a selection of classic children's stories, retold by Samantha Newman. These narratives from around the world showcase strong, charismatic, independent female protagonists who know their own minds, and make their own decisions. Inside you will meet Dorothy Gale, who freed faraway Oz from a terrible tyrant; Hua Mulan, who became a mighty warrior, legendary throughout ancient China; clever and powerful goddess Athena of Greek myth, who went toe-to-toe with Poseidon; and many more. These women strike out on their own with self-confidence, imagination, wit, and courage. They live without restraint or narrowly defined roles. Inspire the world-changing women of the future to dream big, by fueling their imaginations with relatable and aspirational role models. Featuring magical full-color illustrations by Khoa Le, this book belongs on every girl's bookshelf; ideal for children aged 8+. Stories include: - Gerda and the Snow Queen (Denmark) - Hua Mulan (China) - Heidi (Switzerland) - Alice in Wonderland (UK) - Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz (USA) - Athena and Poseidon's Contest for Athens (Greece) - Hinemoa and Tutanekai (Maori, NZ)

Once upon a time, six famous children's stories were magically reimagined ... with hilarious results Meet the sneaky Ninjabread Man; cheeky Little Rude Riding Hood; ground-shaking Cinder-Elephant; and clever Octo-Puss in Boots. Snow White has ditched her woodland cottage for a spaceship and seven robots ... and the Three Little Narwhals are on the run from the Big Bad Shark This wonderful hardcover compendium brings together riotously funny retellings of well-known tales by popular children's authors Chris Jevons, Samantha Newman, and Jo Franklin. It's packed with fun and mayhem, and brought to life by laugh-out-loud full-color illustrations.

This beautifully illustrated compendium brings the Bard's timeless tales to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Shakespeare's plays have been beloved for so many years that his characters and words have shaped our world today. This collection has adapted these works for younger readers, introducing them iconic characters such as Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and Queen Cleopatra of Egypt. Sam Newman's cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language to make stories accessible to children. The opulent full-color illustrations by award-winning illustrator Khoa Le's will delight young and old alike. Stories include: - Antony and Cleopatra - As You Like It - Comedy of Errors - Hamlet - King Lear - Love's Labour's Lost - Macbeth - The Merchant of Venice - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Much Ado About Nothing - Othello - Romeo and Juliet - The Tempest - The Winter's Tale - Twelfth Night

This beautifully illustrated compendium brings the Bard's timeless tales to life for a younger generation, with wit and panache. Shakespeare's plays have been beloved for so many years that his characters and words have shaped our world today. This collection has adapted these works adapted for younger readers, introducing them iconic characters such as Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth and Queen Cleopatra of Egypt. Sam Newman's cleverly reworked text retains many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language to make stories accessible to children. The opulent full-color illustrations by award-winning illustrator Khoa Le's will delight young and old alike. Stories include: • Antony and Cleopatra • As You Like It • Comedy of Errors • Hamlet • King Lear • Love's Labour's Lost • Macbeth • The Merchant of Venice • A Midsummer Night's Dream • Much Ado About Nothing • Othello • Romeo and Juliet • The Tempest • The Winter's Tale • Twelfth Night

Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional children's story is packed with fun, mayhem, and laugh-out-loud illustrations. Young Cinderella is desperate to go to the handsome prince's ball... and she's delighted when Fenella the fairy offers to help her. Unfortunately though, Fenella hasn't really got the hang of her magic wand yet. Can Cinderella dance with the prince without tripping over her glass... flippers? And can she leave before midnight, when she'll turn into a ten-ton Cinder-Elephant? This hilarious tale featuring full-colour illustrations will be sure to thrill readers aged 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Twisted Fairy Tales are classic children's stories retold with a hilarious spin for young readers. Meet alternative heroes as they encounter strange sidekicks and not-so-arch-enemies. But will they get their happy ever after? These laugh-out-loud tales are brought to life by the cheeky full-colour illustrations.

Meet the heroines who don't wait at home while boys have all the adventures... This beautifully illustrated collection brings together a selection of classic children's stories, retold by Samantha Newman. These narratives from around the world showcase strong, charismatic, independent female protagonists who know their own minds, and make their own decisions. Inside you will meet Dorothy Gale, who freed faraway Oz from a terrible tyrant; Hua Mulan, who became a mighty warrior, legendary throughout ancient China; clever and powerful goddess Athena of Greek myth, who went toe-to-toe with Poseidon; and many more. These women strike out on their own with self-confidence, imagination, wit, and courage. They live without restraint or narrowly defined roles. Inspire the world-changing women of the future to dream big, by fueling their imaginations with relatable and aspirational role models. Featuring magical full-color illustrations by Khoa Le, this book belongs on every girl's bookshelf; ideal for children aged 8+. Stories include: - Gerda and the Snow Queen (Denmark) - Hua Mulan (China) - Heidi (Switzerland) - Alice in Wonderland (UK) - Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz (USA) - Athena and Poseidon's Contest for Athens (Greece) - Hinemoa and Tutanekai (Maori, NZ) ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing's Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children's stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.