# A Bedtime Full of Stories: 50 Folktales and Legends from Around the World

A Bedtime Full of Stories brings together 50 illustrated folktales and legends from around the world, retold by Angela McAllister. Its short read-aloud tales span several regions and suit a varied bedtime routine for children.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 6.65 GBP
- Previous price: 14.99 GBP
- Discount: 56%
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- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 172

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## At a glance

- Contains 50 bedtime stories from regions including Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, North America, the Middle East and Latin America.
- The listing describes the stories as short enough for read-aloud bedtime sessions.
- Includes familiar classics and lesser-known tales, with illustrations by Anna Shepeta.
- Retold by Angela McAllister.

## Pros

- A broad range of cultural origins gives readers varied tales within one collection.
- The short-story format can work for a bedtime read or to take along on a trip.
- Illustrated, 128-page edition offers a compact collection rather than a series of separate books.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
- Publication date: 12 Oct. 2021
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 128 pages
- Reading age: 5 - 8 years
- Grade level: Reception - 3
- ISBN-13: 978-0711249530
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 28.1 x 1.8 x 24.6 cm
- Weight listed: 830 g

## A good fit for

- Families looking for illustrated folktales to read aloud at bedtime.
- Readers seeking children's stories drawn from different regions and traditions.
- A gift for children within the listed reading-age range.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the short stories, variety of countries and children's enjoyment. That reported response fits the collection's bedtime-read-aloud format and its stated range of folktales. Aggregate ratings are mostly in the top two star categories, but ratings alone cannot explain individual experiences.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the varied story selection and content.
- Positive themes: Feedback reports that children enjoy listening to the tales.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many stories are included?
The collection is described as containing 50 folktales and legends.
### What age is the book listed for?
The listed reading age is 5 - 8 years.
### Which regions do the stories represent?
The description names Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, North America, the Middle East and Latin America.
### Who retold and illustrated the stories?
The stories are credited as retold by Angela McAllister and illustrated by Anna Shepeta.

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## Images

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