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Beasts of Olympus is a series of 144-page illustrated chapter books set in a magical Ancient Greece where strange things still walk the Earth. Beast Keeper tells the story of Pandemonius (a.k.a. "Demon," the half-god son of Pan) who, on his tenth birthday, is called upon to look after all the mythical creatures that belong to the stables of Olympus.

Bear has lots of friends, but he doesn''t have a best friend. no matter how hard he looks, he just can''t find one. Until, one day, Bear''s unusual talent for topiary helps a new friendship blossom . . . A touching story about the value of friendship. Read by Katy Ashworth Brilliantly read by Katy Ashworth. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

Is Demon up to the challenge? Beasts of Olympus is a series of illustrated chapter books set in a magical Ancient Greece where strange things still walk the Earth. In the fifth book, Chiron the centaur teaches Demon to make his own cures for sick mythical beasts. But Demon must put his new skills to the test right away in order to save an ailing phoenix before it''s too late!

How will Demon, official Beast Keeper of Mount Olympus, heal a herd of sick unicorns before it''s too late? Demon has just returned from a trip to Asgard when a brand-new set of disasters fall into his lap. Not only does he have a groggy volcano monster to deal with, but something seems to be wrong with the unicorns, too. Demon''s only clue is a mysterious note saying "Unicorn Emergency!" left on his bed. What does it mean? And how will Demon figure out the problem and fix it before time runs out?

Demon’s abilities are put to the test! Beasts of Olympus is a series of illustrated chapter books set in a magical Ancient Greece where strange things still walk the Earth. In the fourth book, Demon must heal Ares’s smelly dragon in time for battle. Can he heal this sick beast before Olympus chokes on the stink?

Beasts of Olympus is a series of 144-page illustrated chapter books set in a magical Ancient Greece where strange things still walk the Earth. In this second book, young Demon is summoned by the great god Hades to the Underworld. His most-hated hero, Heracles, has just returned Cerberus—the three-headed dog Guardian of the Underworld—to his god master, but something is wrong with the beast . . . and only Demon can help.

Will Demon''s latest quest bring down the wrath of Zeus? Demon''s life on Mount Olympus has never been busier. Thanks to the awful heroes down on Earth, he has a whole slew of injured beasts to care for. And worse still, the goddess Psyche wants Demon to "borrow" Zeus''s prized eagle for an urgent mission. But is her task worth the risk of offending the king of the gods?

Greek and Norse mythology meet in this new adventure starring Demon, the half-god Beast Keeper of Mount Olympus! Mount Olympus is preparing for the arrival of some special guests: the mighty gods from Asgard in the North. And it seems that Odin, the ruler of the Asgardians, has an important mission for Demon. Goldbristle, the gods’ prized shining boar, is losing his light. Now Demon must travel north and search this cold, snowy land for anything that might cure him. The latest installment in this chapter book series by Lucy Coats blends elements of mythology, fantasy, animals, and adventure with plenty of humor and heart.

Which mythical horse will win the race? Beasts of Olympus is a series of illustrated chapter books set in a magical Ancient Greece where strange things still walk the Earth. In Steeds of the Gods, Demon, the official Olympian beast keeper, is caught between Helios and Poseidon, who are planning a race to see which of their steeds is the fastest. Both vengeful gods have requested Demon’s help, but he can choose only one.

As Captain Beastlie counts down the days until his birthday, his crew plans a special surprise for the filthy pirate.

As children enjoy all the activities at their playschool, the reader can count different things in each illustration.

When she is orphaned, the star pupil of Miss Minchin''s boarding school in London becomes a penniless, friendless ward of the cruel Miss Minchin.

Ten animal babies perform various activities before bed, including eating, bathing, and listening to stories.

Retells selected ancient Greek myths in the voice of a wandering ancient storyteller.

From high in the skies - ''The Starry Hunter'' tells the story of Orion - to deep beneath the waves - meet the god Poseidon in ''The Dophin''s Message'', here is a selection of 8 spellbinding stories vividly illustrated and told by a highly-acclaimed author/illustrator partnership. As well, THE DOLPHIN''S MESSAGE takes us through the fourth leg of Atticus the Stoyteller''s quest to arrive in Troy in time for the storytellers'' championship - but will he win? A perfect introduction to Greek myths, ideal for bedtime reading alone and sharing with friends at school.

Originally published: as part of Atticus the Storyteller''s 100 Greek myths. 2002.

Atticus the Storyteller is still on the path to Troy and his destination - the Storytelling Festival - but he has a long way to go. But luckily, everywhere he goes and everyone he meets inspires a story that will entertain Melissa, his beloved donkey, his new friends and Atticus himself. In this collection, among others, he tells the stories of: Apollo and Daphne, Theseus and the Minotaur (one of the most popular Greek myths of all time), web-spinning Arachne and Midas, with his legendary golden touch.

Retells selected ancient Greek myths in the voice of a wandering ancient storyteller.

One seal pup, two polar bear cubs, three lambs - here''s an adorable collection of baby animals with their mothers, counting up from one to ten, from all over the world and in all kinds of weather. Lucy Coats''s catchy verses match with Emily Bolam''s brilliantly colourful graphics to make a counting book that''s really fun for small children to follow.

Coll Hazel may be the youngest bard, but he is sent on the most important quest of all - before next wintereve, he must find the mythic Avalon, home of King Arthur, and lay the thirteen sacred treasures to rest. Along Coll''s journey, he encounters giants, demons, fairies, merfolk and sealwomen, wizards, witches, wise women, heroes and enchantresses. His travelling companion is the raven, Branwen - funny, opinionated and wise. As they face danger and make new friends, they tell each other tales. These stories are taken from the whole Celtic canon of literature that includes the Mabinogian, the Irish stories of Finn MacCool, and the Arthurian legends, as well as stories from Cornwall, Scotland, the Isle of Man and Brittany.

Continuing the story of Cleopatra before she became the legendary figure we think we know. Will Cleo - marked and chosen at birth by the goddess Isis - prevail against the evil forces who would gain power?

Démon passe une sale journée. 1. Son griffon est malade. 2. Il manque se faire piétiner par des centaures en colère. Et voilà que le phénix a une extinction de voix... Démon a intérêt à trouver un remède très vite ! Heureusement que Pélée, le petit-fils de son maître Chiron, est là pour lui donner un coup de main. Enfin, ça irait beaucoup mieux s’il savait se servir de son épée...

Un bébé à garder, Pégase à soigner, des juments mangeuses d’hommes à arrêter : Démon est débordé. Et en plus, il faut qu’il convainque l’aigle de Zeus de combattre un serpent à trois têtes. Franchement, ça suffit ! Hélas, Démon doit retourner aux Enfers, où il s’était pourtant juré de ne jamais remettre les pieds...

« Cinq minutes de paix, c’est trop demander ? » #Démon Sur l’Olympe, rien ne va plus : une révolte gronde dans les étables, deux taureaux crachent des flammes... Et surtout, Arès, dieu de la guerre, compte sur Démon pour soigner son dragon. Ce qu’il a ? Il boude. Il a mal au ventre. Et il est légèrement déprimé. Démon l’emmène dans son infirmerie. En oubliant deux détails. Primo : l’infirmerie est à côté des chambres des déesses. Deuxio : les pets de dragon, ça pourrait assommer Héraclès. Démon réussira-t-il à soigner la boule puante ambulante avant que tous les dieux lui tombent dessus ? Traduit par Amélie Sarn.

Atticus the Storyteller is determined to take part in the great Storytelling Festival near Troy. He leaves his family in Crete and sets off on a year-long journey round Greece with his donkey, Melissa; and wherever he goes he tells his favourite myths to anyone who''ll listen. The 100 myths include all the favourites, such as the wanderings of Odysseus, the labours of Heracles, the stories of King Midas, Daedalus and Icarus, and Theseus and the Minotaur. Atticus''s journey takes the reader to all the sites of the myths and gives a captivating glimpse of how life was lived in Ancient Greece. This is an unparalleled introduction to the Greek myths for younger children, excitingly told, wonderful to read aloud, and illustrated on every opening with lively, engaging, colourful pictures full of authentic detail. In Orion''s tradition of extra-large great-value story books, this is an outstandingly good resource for every family.

Atticus the Storyteller is on a quest. As he travels, Atticus tells tales of fearful monsters and fabulous beasts, gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines. Enter his world and face: Eurystheus - the wicked king The Hydra - a many-headed monster Hippolyta - the fierce Amazon queen Pegasus - the winged horse Brought to life with Anthony Lewis''s vivid illustrations, read the next instalment Atticus''s thrilling journey through a world of ancient beasts and heroes, in this must-have collection of books published in monthly instalments.

Meet the Snake Giants, Atalanta, Ixion and Orpheus in the book of Greek beasts and heroes.

The one-eyed giant, and The enchantress and the pigs are among the fifty Greek myths in this book. 7-9 yrs.

Piero the shepherd boy is teased by the other children for the tuneless sounds he makes on his old wooden flute. Only when he learns to listen to the music of the birds and the sea can he make music himself. Then one day, the waves surge around the village and he is swept off into a magical world of dolphins, mermaids and seals to meet King Ocean himself.Peter Malone''s stunning illustrations move from an Italian landscape with its birds and animals to a fantastical underwater world, and enhance a lyrical story.

"Linnet is used to Wyrmesbury''s weird earthquakes and the secretive ways of the villagers. But then two of her firends vanish, and she discovers that she is the Maiden Guardian-- a job that no one can prepare for. Old and new magics have clashed, and the worldwyrm has been woken from its sleep. Only Linnet can subdue it and restore peace and order-- but is she stron enough and brave enough to try?"--Page 4 of cover.

Originally published: as part of Atticus the Storyteller''s 100 Greek myths. 2002.

Tonnerre de ZeusA ! DA(c)mon est encore dans de sales draps. Il A(c)tait obligA(c) de soigner les hippocampes de PosA(c)idon, dieu de la mer. Mais HA(c)lios, qui dirige le soleil, a prA(c)tendu que ses chevaux ailA(c)s A(c)taient les plus rapides. RA(c)sultatA ? La courseA de charsA entre divinitA(c)s est ouverte ! Le problA]me, ca (TM)est quand HA(c)lios demande A DA(c)mon de la (TM)aider A trichera ] Sa (TM)il refuse, les vaches cA(c)lestes na (TM)auront plus de foin magique. Or ca (TM)est le seul aliment qui permet aux vaches de ne pas empuantir tout la (TM)Olympe ! OupsA ! Un nouveau dilemme titanesque. A Traduit par AmA(c)lie Sarn.