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Sally Pomme Clayton

Sally Pomme Clayton

  • 5 stars across 7 books
Sally Pomme Clayton is a pioneering storyteller and writer. As a storyteller she loves to bring fairytales, fragments of forgotten myths, folktales and epics to new life. She has published more than ten children's books, most recently The King with Dirty feet (Otter- Barry Books 2018). Find out more at: www.sallypommeclayton.com

Amin Hassanzadeh Sharif was born in Tehran in 1979 and is an award-winning illustrator whose work has been published worldwide. To illustrate The Phoenix of Persia , Amin has used his distinctive sgraffito technique (from the Italian word sgraffire which means `to scratch'), which involves scratching through a layer of still-wet paint to reveal what's underneath.

19th March 2009

Persephone: A Journey from Winter to Spring

No flowers. No plants. No sunshine. When Hades carries Persephone down to the Underworld, her mother curses the Earth an... MorePersephone: A Journey from Winter to Spring

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2nd May 2019

The Phoenix of Persia

In a bustling marketplace in Iran, a traditional storyteller regales her audience with the tale of Prince Zal and the Si... MoreThe Phoenix of Persia

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5th June 2014

Greek Myths: Stories of Sun, Stone and Sea

Atalanta, Medusa, Perseus, Pandora, Pegasus - the very names conjure up intriguing stories. These 10 amazing and enterta... MoreGreek Myths: Stories of Sun, Stone and Sea

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9th October 2008

Amazons!: Women Warriors of the World

Are you an AMAZON? Have you got what it takes? Dare to dream! Listen to your heart! Get physical! The world needs more h... MoreAmazons!: Women Warriors of the World

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4th October 2012

Greek Myths: Stories of Sun, Stone and Sea

Atalanta is the fastest runner in the world but will only marry the man who can beat her in a race; Perseus must destroy... MoreGreek Myths: Stories of Sun, Stone and Sea

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1st August 2006

Tales Told in Tents

Why are some carpets magic? What is a wish-tree? And where can the fountain of eternal life be found? The answers to the... MoreTales Told in Tents

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8th March 2018

The King with Dirty Feet

There once was a king who hated bath time so much that he never washed. He was a very smelly king! The king ... MoreThe King with Dirty Feet

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  • The Phoenix of Persia

    The Phoenix of Persia

    by MrsP512

    A beautifully illustrated traditional tale with some amazing vocabulary to boost my class’s learning. Such a rich source of discussion for my class to...

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    Persephone: A Journey from Winter to Spring

    by ronja.r

    Persephone is a joyful character and is wistful when Hades hauls her into the underworld. This book is exceptional because of the beautiful pictures....

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