A Twist in the Tail
Animal Stories from Around the World

By Mary Hoffman Illustrated by Jan Ormerod


A Twist in the Tail
Online price: £7.99
Paperback, 72 pages
Published: 5th April 2001

Category: Anthologies / collections, Cultural Diversity, Picture story books
Interest age, years: From 4 To 7
Key Stage: ENG RDG KS 1&2

Mary Hoffman's vibrant retellings capture the fun, wisdom and rich character of the diverse cultures from which they spring. Every story involves a battle of strength or cunning, with a surprise outcome. The book is suitable for the Literacy Hour, Key Stage 1.

Many of these ten traditional animal tales point out the foolishness of being vain, greedy, or boastful.... Ormerod's pictures are aptly bold and bright - Good Book Guide



Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 72 pages
ISBN: 9780711218338
Format: 270mm x 214mm
colour illustrations

BIC Code: YBCS, YDC, YFP
BISAC Code:  JUV002000, JUV012000
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books


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