The Glass Mountain: Tales from Poland

Description

Jan Pienkowski brings eight of the best-loved Polish folk tales to life with vibrant and witty cut paper illustrations. From Jan Pienkowski, much-loved illustrator of the Meg and Mog series, comes this beautiful collection of Polish folk tales, with vibrant and witty colour illustrations throughout. Using the traditional cut-paper technique he learned as a child, Jan brings eight of his favourite Polish stories to life - featuring classic stories such as "Pan Twardowski", "The Glass Mountain", "The Wawel Dragon" and "The Fern Flower". A brand new title from one of the giants of children's literature, this magical collection is the perfect way to introduce children to Polish folk tales.

David Walser is the author of Meg and the Pirate, The Fairy Tales, The Thousand Nights and One Night, and Nut Cracker, all illustrated by Jan Pienkowski. He is also an artist, translator and musician. He lives in Barnes, London. Jan Pienkowski was born in Warsaw in 1936. He is one of the leading artists working in Britain today, and is the bestselling illustrator of the Meg and Mog series, Haunted House, and A Necklace of Raindrops. He is twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives in Barnes, London. Follow Jan on twitter @JPienkowski.

Young readers will enjoy reading the few gruesome bits, and they'll be delighted with the cleverness of Leon, the blacksmith's apprentice, as he works out the secret to climbing the Glass Mountain. Ideal for 9+ readers, this is an interesting selection which kids will love. * Buzzwords *