Most Popular Books by Saviour Pirotta

Once upon a time...there were eight classic fairytales retold by enchanting storytellers. Step into the magical world of The Snow Queen and follow Gerda in her quest to save Kai from the clutches of an evil spell. Travel with Goldilocks and see what she discovers in the house in the forest. Follow Little Red Riding Hood through the forest and see her escape the big, bad wolf. Huff and puff but don''t blow the house down in the Three Little Pigs. See Rapunzel let down her beautiful hair and meet her prince. Join Hansel and Gretel traveling through the forest, where they discover a cottage made of sweets. Run, run - as fast as you can - with The Gingerbread Man.

Here are ten of the greatest and best-loved Greek legends retold with warmth and humour for young children and illustrated with bright, friendly artwork. Meet Theseus and the Minotaur, Odysseus, Pandora, King Midas and a whole cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures. The perfect introduction to Greek Myths.

The truth is out there Discover lost worlds, amazing creatures and fantastic treasures in this brilliant new series that unravels the mysteries of past (and present) times. Does the Loch Ness Monster really exist? Was Atlantis a real city? Decide for yourself with the evidence provided in this fascinating series. Each book contains a table of contents, a glossary and an index.

Join the brave man cub Mowgli as he grows up in the jungle, befriending unforgettable characters such as Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. But the law of the jungle is cruel-what will it take for Mowgli to become a man? This endearing tale has been retold and adapted with new illustrations, making it perfect for younger readers aged 4+.

Abridged and retold in modern English by respected children''s authors, this collection of sixteen classic stories makes them accessible to readers as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous. These dramatic, easy-to-follow stories, charmingly illustrated with verve and humour by specially commissioned artists, deserve to find a home on every child''s bookshelf. Included in this boxed set: 1. Alice in Wonderland 2. Treasure Island 3. The Wizard of Oz 4. The Jungle Book 5. The Secret Garden 6. Robin Hood 7. Peter Pan 8. Heidi 9. Anne of Green Gables 10. Little Women 11. Black Beauty 12. The Call of the Wild 13. Robinson Crusoe 14. Wind in the Willows 15. Tom Sawyer 16. Oliver Twist

Does Theseus have what it takes to defeat the Minotaur? Theseus heads to Athens to meet his father, overcoming many obstacles on his travels. Once there he discovers 14 Athenians are about to be sent to the man-eating Minotaur, who lives in an elaborate labyrinth in Crete. He volunteers, determined to prove himself a hero. Will he defeat the Minotaur? And how will he escape the labyrinth? Classic Greek Mythology Series Enjoy delving into the lives of these ancient Greek heroes. Discover their many adventures, from fighting monsters, to undertaking life-threatening tasks and attempting to achieve the impossible. Clear language and beautiful artwork makes it easier for young readers to engage with these epic stories. The Classic Greek Mythology series includes: Theseus & the Minotaur 978-1-78171-636-6 Perseus & Medusa 978-1-78171-638-0 Jason & the Golden Fleece 978-1-78171-640-3 The Twelve Tasks of Hercules 978-1-78171-642-7

A collection of recipes associated with Easter and Christmas that are appropriate for cooking with children.

Introduces this Christian holiday, discussing when it takes place, its history and significance, preparations, Advent, how it is celebrated, and Boxing Day.

Children will delight in these classic fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, retold for a younger generation, with clear, easy-to-read type and wonderful colour illustrations throughout.

Retellings of "The Wizard of Oz" and "Aladdin."

Renni and Mahu are brothers, but they are complete opposites. When Mahu hatches a plot to rob the tomb of a long-dead general in the Valley of the Kings, Renni is swept into the crime to help his family. But taking the general''s heart scarab sets a much greater chain of events into motion, which are governed by dark and mysterious powers. Will the brothers and their friend Balaal manage to return it before Anubis, the god of death, comes to collect their souls? Or will they, and the general, be cast into the Great Darkness forever?

Introduces this Hindu and Sikh holiday, discussing when it takes place, its history and significance, how it is celebrated, and the New Year''s celebrations which follow it.

Now even very young readers can investigate the wonder and importance of the rain forest. Hands-on activities, large photos, and meaningful text in each of these titles relate rain forest facts to a child''s world and introduce conservation and environmental protection issues.Children follow a hunter and his prey, visit a communal rain forest home, and try body painting using patterns in the book.

Introduces aspects of rivers in the rain forest including their plants and animals, the water cycle, flooding, and mining.

Describes the different types of trees and plants that grow in the layers of the rain forest, the fruits, nuts, and vegetables they provide, and what threatens their survival.

Several animals describe their favorite activities to a little bird that asks, "What can I do today?"

Describes the different types of predatory animals that inhabit the rain forest of the world and discusses their habits, hunting methods, and survival techniques.

How can Perseus destroy the mighty monster Medusa? The goddess Athena has turned Medusa into a hideous monster, with golden wings, snakes for hair and a look that can turn men to stone. Perseus is tricked by King Polydectes into hunting down the terrifying Medusa. Athena decides to help Perseus, and with some magical gifts he sets off for the monster''s lair. Can Perseus defeat the mighty Medusa? Classic Greek Mythology Series Enjoy delving into the lives of these ancient Greek heroes. Discover their many adventures, from fighting monsters, to undertaking life-threatening tasks and attempting to achieve the impossible. Clear language and beautiful artwork makes it easier for young readers to engage with these epic stories. The Classic Greek Mythology series includes: Theseus & the Minotaur 978-1-78171-636-6 Perseus & Medusa 978-1-78171-638-0 Jason & the Golden Fleece 978-1-78171-640-3 The Twelve Tasks of Hercules 978-1-78171-642-7

This beautiful hardcover book includes 2 well-loved Christmas tales: the original poem of ''The Night Before Christmas'' and a retelling of ''The Nutcracker''. Children will be entranced by the ''changing window'' illustrations which slide to reveal a new image. Susanna Lockheart''s beautiful watercolour illustrations perfectly complement these classic stories. Flip the page to transform a scene of Santa filling stockings with gifts to a child gazing up in the chimney in wonder, or a banquet scene to one of Clara dancing with her Nutcracker Prince. A book to treasure.

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Old Jiro-San sits on the beach listening to the wind, sweeping the sand with a broom, and waiting, always waiting. Some people think he is a little strange, but Taro is fascinated by the old wise man and his wonderful secrets. And when Jiro-San reveals that some special friends -- Japanese sea turtles that are ready to lay their eggs -- are on their way to the beach, Taro and his sister Yuko help Jiro-San prepare for them. Based on a true story, this charming picture book features an endnote about sea turtles and an endorsement by the leader of Marine Turtle Research Program at the United States National Marine Fisheries Service.

This book is part of a series which examines the importance and significance of some of the main religious centres of the world. This book on Rome looks at the development of the city as home of the Roman gods and the birthplace and centre of the Roman Catholic Church as seen through its magnificent art and architecture, traditions, festivals and rituals. The major figures associated with the city are described together with details of the role and method of choice of its spiritual leader. Special features include information about the particular ceremonies, festivals and legends with which it is associated. There are questions and projects for children to try at home or in the classroom, and unusual or difficult words are explained in key word glossaries.

Come explore the undersea world to find out which creatures really swim in our oceans, seas, and lakes and which are merely the products of the fantastic imaginations of storytellers. This colorful guide to the most monstrous creatures ever to swim the deep blue sea uncovers the truth behind how sharks kill, how big giant squids are, how dangerous whales are, and much more.

Describes how fossils are formed, different kinds that have been discovered, and what has been learned from them.

Looks at pirates from around the world, including the Barbary Coast, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, and the Far East.

This collection of infant reading books works as the skills-focused backbone of guided reading resources, with step-by-step skills coverage and the full range of genre. The scheme correlates to the NLS and the Scottish 5-14 Attainment targets for children.

''Weakness of any kind is frowned upon... Only bravery is admired. I pray to the spirits every day to make me brave.''Wolf struggles to fit into his village. He''s not strong like his brother or a natural leader like his father. Every day he just tries to keep his head down. That is until a sacred spear head is stolen.Wolf is cast out, seen as the reason for its disappearance. With no one but his trusty dog, Shadow, to join him, Wolf vows to find the stolen spear and restore his honour. But Wolf has never left the village before and the world beyond the sea is a complete unknown... where will this journey take him and what secrets will he uncover?Join Wolf on his hunt for the spear, as he journeys from the village now known as Skara Brae to a wider, ancient world on the cusp of a new age.

Peter Pan, adalah sebuah nama seorang anak lelaki dengan karakter yang khas dalam sebuah dongeng sebagai hasil dari kreasi seorang Novelis terkenal bangsa Skotlandia, J.M Barrie yang hidup pada tahun 1860 – 1937. Peter Pan digambarkan sebagai seorang anak laki-laki yang dapat terbang dan tidak pernah beranjak usia nya menjadi tua. Peter Pan dalam dongeng tersebut, menghabiskan masa kanak-kanaknya yang “abadi” dengan mengembara , berkeliling di pulau kecil bernama pulau Neverland. Peter Pan dalam dongeng itu, berperan sebagai pemimpin dari satu kumpulan anak-anak yang menamakan dirinya “The Lost Boys”. Dalam pengembaraannya itu Peter Pan berinteraksi dengan Peri, Orang Indian, Ikan Duyung dan Bajak Laut. Yang menarik dari Peter Pan ini adalah dia digambarkan oleh penciptanya sebagai anak yang nakal serta hanya mementingkan diri sendiri saja alias individualistis. Dari banyak serial dongeng tentang Peter Pan ini banyak yang berupa buku-buku dan beberapa lainnya sudah dalam bentuk film, diantaranya merupakan produksi dari Walt Disney’s, yaitu berupa film kartun. Sinopsis Taburkan beberapa debu peri dan ikuti Peter Pan saat ia membawa anak-anak Darling dalam petualangan ke dunia Neverland yang mengasyikkan, tempat ajaib para piretes, putri duyung, dan peri. Kisah mempesona ini telah diceritakan kembali dan diadaptasi dengan ilustrasi baru, menjadikannya sempurna untuk pembaca muda. Detail Penulis Saviour Pirotta Jumlah Halaman 200 Penerbit Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia Tanggal Terbit 16 Sep 2019 Format Hard Cover Berat 0.176 kg ISBN 9786024812164 Lebar 13.5 cm Panjang 20.0cm

A collection of stories, poems, plays and songs to celebrate jewish holidays and festivals.

Christian people celebrate many parts of their history, some going back thousands of years. This collection of stories, poems, playscripts and songs is used to explain the festivals of Christianity, including stories about the three kings, a naughty donkey, a Christmas play and an Easter song.

Chloe meets a brown bear at the top of the park jungle gym and flies around the world with him to meet other bear friends in China, the Arctic, and the American West.

Buku “Abridged Classic Series: Tom Sawyer” adalah buku cerita anak, yang menceritakan petualangan Tom Sawyer dan kawan-kawannya. Tom Sawyer adalah anak bermasalah yang mencintai petualangan. Sebagai seorang yatim piatu, dia tinggal bersama bibinya Polly, sepupu Mary dan saudara tiri Sid. Ia adalah anak yang sangat nakal, dan Sid sering mengeluh tentang dia ke Bibi Polly. Dia akan bersembunyi ketika dipanggil untuk melakukan tugas untuk bibinya, mencuri permen dan barang lain dan umumnya nakal. Tante Polly, bagaimanapun, tidak pernah bisa memaksa dirinya untuk memukul bocah nakal karena dia adalah anak saudara perempuannya yang sudah meninggal dan dia sangat mencintainya. Suatu hari, dia mengetahui dari Sid bahwa Tom bolos sekolah untuk pergi berenang. Selain itu, dia bertengkar dengan anak laki-laki lain dan pulang tertutup debu, pakaiannya compang-camping. Bibi Polly sangat marah! Sebagai hukuman, disuruh mengapur pagar sepanjang tiga puluh meter pada hari Minggu sore yang cerah. Ini sangat merepotkan untuk orang nakal seperti itu anak laki-laki yang lebih suka bermain bola atau berenang pada hari seperti itu. Jadi, Tom berdiri dengan sikat dan cat sendirian di dekat pagar. Pagar itu tampak besar baginya dan itu akan mengambil sepanjang hari untuk memberikan hanya satu lapisan cat. Dia semakin sedih memikirkan semua kesenangan dia akan ketinggalan karena tugas ini, dan bagaimana teman-temannya akan menertawakannya. Dia mempunyai mainan, kelereng, dan sampah di sakunya dan berpikir dia mungkin bisa menyuap seseorang untuk lakukan untuknya. Tapi dia masih belum memiliki keseluruhan hari yang menyenangkan. Kemudian sebuah ide muncul darinya! Dia mulai perlahan mengecat pagar. Setelah beberapa waktu, Ben Rogers datang berjalan-jalan sambil memakan apel yang besar dan berair yang membuat mulut Tom berair. Tapi dia berpura-pura mengabaikan Ben saat dia mengecat pagar. Yuk simak keseruan ceritanya dalam buku Abridged Classic Series: Tom Sawyer yang bisa Anda dapatkan di Gramedia! Sinopsis Tom Sawyer dan teman nakalnya Huckleberry Finn menyukai petualangan. Bergabunglah dengan mereka saat mereka melarikan diri dari rumah, menjelajahi gua, dan mencari harta karun yang terkubur—semuanya sambil berusaha menghindari masalah! Kisah menarik ini telah diceritakan kembali dan diadaptasi dengan ilustrasi baru, sehingga sempurna untuk pembaca muda.

Buku “Abridged Classic Series: The Jungle Book” adalah buku cerita anak, yang menceritakan seorang anak laki-laki bernama Mowgli yang tumbuh di Hutan. Kisah diawali pada suatu malam yang hangat di hutan. Di sebuah gua yang tinggi di bukit, Ibu Serigala berbaring dengan keempat anaknya bermain dan berguling-guling di sekelilingnya. Pastor Wolf terbangun dari istirahat siangnya, menguap dan meregangkan kakinya yang kuat. Sudah waktunya untuk pergi memburu. Tiba-tiba raungan mengental darah memenuhi udara. Serigala mengenali suara itu. Itu dibuat oleh harimau, tapi bukan sembarang harimau. Ibu Serigala mengintip keluar dari gua. Ada gemerisik daun di dekatnya. Dia menatap dengan takjub ada seorang bayi coklat kecil datang merangkak keluar dari semak-semak! "Cepat, bawa anak kecil itu kepadaku," katanya kepada Pastor Wolf. Sekaligus, Pastor Wolf pergi ke bayi itu. Dia mengangkatnya dengan lembut seperti ia akan mengambil salah satu anaknya sendiri. Tajamnya giginya bahkan tidak tega melukai kulit halus anak tersebut. Dia meletakkan bayi itu di sisi Ibu Serigala. Bayi itu duduk dan tersenyum, dan kemudian dia mendorong di antara anak-anaknya untuk lebih dekat Ibu Serigala. ''Betapa lembutnya dia,'' desah Ibu Serigala. Dan ia tidak sedikit pun takut pada kami. Tiba-tiba gua menjadi gelap. Kepala hebat Shere Khan dan bahu memenuhi pintu masuk. Penasaran dengan kelanjutan kisahnya? Yuk segera dapatkan buku ini di Gramedia! Sinopsis Bergabunglah dengan anak laki-laki pemberani Mowgli saat ia tumbuh di hutan, berteman dengan karakter yang tak terlupakan seperti Bagheera si macan kumbang dan Ballo si beruang. Tapi hukum rimba itu kejam, apa yang dibutuhkan Mowgli untuk menjadi seorang pria? Kisah mempesona ini telah diceritakan kembali dan diadaptasi dengan ilustrasi baru, menjadikannya sempurna untuk pembaca muda.