Amanda Hall

Amanda Hall

  • 5 stars across 17 books
Margaret McAllister is an experienced author for children, first published in 1997. She has written a number of books for leading publishers, and has been shortlisted for the Ottakar's Children's Book Prize. She specializes in historical fiction. Amanda Hall is an award-winning international illustrator, noted for her stylish illustrations of folk tales and legends. With a lush and decorative style which demonstrates a love of colour, her children's books are often mythical and timeless. Amanda studied Graphic Art at what is now the Anglia Polytechnic University in Cambridge. Having travelled Amanda finds herself drawn to illustrating ethnic tales and legends in a style that uses watercolours and crayon to build layers of colour and texture.
5th May 2008

Animal Tales

Three fantastic animal stories in one volume from Britain's best-loved children's author, Michael Morpurgo. Jo-Jo the Me... MoreAnimal Tales

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1st September 2005

Babushka

Babies and small children will adore this beautiful new collection of over twenty lullabies. Including well-known favour... MoreBabushka

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3rd August 2015

Brother Giovanni's Little Reward: How the Pretzel Was Born

Brother Giovanni is a happy man, content to do what he knows best: baking. But all is not well at his monastery, where t... MoreBrother Giovanni's Little Reward: How the Pretzel Was Born

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13th July 2006

Prayer And Worship: Jewish

This title explores the world's great religions through their prayers and the part they play in worship. The prayers are... MorePrayer And Worship: Jewish

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30th August 2002

Lion's Precious Gift

Lion is very proud of his magnificent crown. But when Lioness tells him that the world is full of more precious things, ... MoreLion's Precious Gift

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11th June 2012

Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau

Henri Rousseau wanted to be an artist. But he had no formal training. Instead, he taught himself to paint. He painted un... MoreFantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau

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23rd September 2011

The Lion Classic Aesop's Fables

Aesop's Fables have much to teach, and have provided inspiration for children's books through the centuries and around t... MoreThe Lion Classic Aesop's Fables

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1st September 2006

The Barefoot Book of Animal Tales: From Around the World

This is a collection of nine animal stories from around the world, with each story coming from a different culture and f... MoreThe Barefoot Book of Animal Tales: From Around the World

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    Animal Tales

    by BBear07

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