Table of Contents

How the Seasons Came to Be The Hunter and the Swan The Saint and the Blackbird The Tale of the Lion Grey-eye and the Whale A Fishy Tale The Panda's Tale Maha and the Elephant The Shepherd and the Stone The Story of the Tower

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A talented author retells a collection of world stories that each reflect humanity's need to take care of the world that sustains them

About the Author

Kenneth Steven is a poet and children's book author. He grew up in Highland Perthshire in the heart of Scotland, and now lives in Argyll on the country’s west coast. He is the author of Blessings for Your Baptism, The Biggest Thing in the World, Imagining Things, and Stories for a Fragile Planet.

Born in London, Jane studied art and design at Middlesex University. Her main study was ceramics and she didn't start to illustrate until she left college. Her first published work was a series of greetings cards for Roger la Borde, followed by book jackets, and eventually black and white illustrations for a poetry anthology. Her first full colour picture book was in 1989. Since then Jane has illustrated numerous children's books, including for Lion Children's Books, The Lion Classic Christmas Stories, and Stories for a Fragile Planet. Jane regularly exhibits her work at Primavera, Cambridge, and at The Illustration Cupboard, London.

Reviews

For a more reflective tone and a close look at some special places in the world, Kenneth Steven’s Stories for a Fragile Planet, a collection of stories from around the world the past and present, is thought-provoking and informative. Jane Ray’s illustrations bring each special place and those who live in it magically alive.
*Guardian Children’s Books*