The Orchard Book of Greek Myths
Illustrated by EMMA CHICHESTER CLARK

The gods, heroes and monsters of Ancient Greece have all been brought to life in this exciting collection of Greek Myths.
'...retold in a contemporary style with snappy dialogue, whimsical descriptions, dramatic vignettes and ingenious embroideries and explanations..

Orchard Children's Books
 

'16 stories wonderfully retold...'

Sunday Times

'...beautifully clear and serve as an excellent introduction to the Greek myths

Good Book Guide

     

 

The Greeks on Stage
Illustrated by RICHARD BRASSEY

Twenty five plays from Greek Myths, all you need is a group of actors - top primary and up - and a few basic props and costumes. Each play has a performance time of about ten minutes, and the plays can be put together to form a longer show.

Dolphin Paperbacks

 

       
 
 
The Orchard Book of Greek Gods and Goddesses
Illustrated by EMMA CHICHESTER CLARK

The Greek gods and goddesses were members of a large extended family headed by Zeus and his wife Hera. Here are fifteen wonderful stories which recreate the world of these powerful characters who nevertheless possessed human attributes and failings

Orchard Children's Books

 

.unfailingly good...'

Sunday Telegraph

'Refreshes and reframes tales that will not be over-familiar to most children'

Times Educational Supplement

'A beautifully retold selection'

Child Education - New York

 

       
 
  Roman Myths
Illustrated by EMMA CHICHESTER CLARK

Fifteen stories from the mythology of Rome

Orchard Children's Books

 

'The book would be an attractive addition to the school library.'

School Librarian

 

       
 
 
Never Let Go
Illustrated by JASON COCKCROFT

On the eve of his wedding Tamlin is stolen away by the Fairy Queen. Tamlin's brave love, Janet, determines to win him back - but first she must find him. Then she must never let him go, come what may, or Tamlin will be gone forever.

Hodder Childrens Books

 

...'This picture book will bring a shiver to your spine.'

Books for Kids (US)

 

       
 
 

Aesop’s Fables
Illustrated by JONATHON HATELEY.

 

Longman Pelican

 
Geraldine McCaughrean retells ten classic tales of pride, jealousy and tricksters. The characters may be animals, but humans can learn a thing or two!
 
       
 
 

The Nativity Story
Illustrated by SOPHY WILLIAMS

 

Lion Children's Books

 
Geraldine McCaughrean's breathtakingly evocative prose brings new life to the familiar stories. This beautiful book with enduring prose and stylish illustrations is a wonderful family keepsake and a delight to read alone or aloud in homes, schools and churches.

Lion Children’s Books

 
       
 
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