Trick of the Tale
John and Caitlin Matthews, illustrated by Tomislav Tomic

How did Raven steal the sun and why is Leopard terrified of Hare? Animal tricksters from around the world lep off the page in this fantastic collection of tales, selected and retold by John and Caitlin Matthews, with stunningly rich and humorous illustrations by Tomislav Tomic.

Beowulf
Retold by Nicky Raven, illustrated by John Howe

Beowulf, the finest heroic poem in Old English, finds its natural partner in the dramatic glory of John Howe's masterly illustrations.

Artfully retold by Nicky Raven, this ancient tale has warrior heroes to fire the spirit and merciless monsters to make the blood run cold.

John Howe is best known for his work based on Tolkien's world. Howe and Alan Lee were the lead artists for Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.

The Snow Queen
Retold by Nicky Raven, illustrated by Vladyslav Yerko

The classic Hans Christian Andersen story, here illustrated by a stunning new Ukrainian artist.

Available as a picture book with jacket and also in a slipcased gift presentation.

"The Snow Queen (Templar £14.99) dextrously retold by Nicky Raven. Knitted stitches, fur and leaf veins appear with super-photographic realism; notes direct children to search the pictures for details in atmospheric scenes reminiscent of Breusghel and Flemish altarpieces."
Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times
December 2005