Super Great Kids' Stories

From storytellers around the world

Kim Normanton

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Bloomsbury
01 December 2025

Children's & Educational; Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Traditional stories (Children's&YA); Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's&YA)

Discover a wealth of expertly-curated sensational stories, in many cases told here for the very first time, from the award-winning podcast Super Great Kids' Stories!

Get ready for a worldwide adventure in this treasure trove of a book bursting with magic, mischief and merriment, with 30 enthralling tales from around the globe! In West Africa, you’ll meet Anansi as he takes on the King’s hot pepper soup; in Ireland, you’ll meet a girl who tries to outwit a leprechaun; in Australia, you’ll discover how the Lyrebird got its voice; and in North America, you’ll laugh out loud at the story of the ghost who needs a plaster!

Including both timeless classics and hidden gems, each tale in this collection is told by a skilled storyteller and includes notes on the culture and history of the story, painting a vivid picture as to why each tale has stood the test of time. And, with the help of Story Owl, you can even become a star storyteller yourself!

Curated by podcast hosts Kim Normanton and David Smith – who boast half a million downloads a month of their hit podcast – and illustrated by Sally Agar, Camila Carrossine, Tinuke Fagborun, Melissa Greenwood, Kaley McKean and Terri Po, this beautifully illustrated treasury will delight and inspire children everywhere.

By: Kim Normanton
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 192mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 761g
ISBN: 9781526679277
ISBN 10: 1526679272
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 01 December 2025
Recommended Age: From 5 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kim Normanton has been telling traditional stories in schools and museums around the world for 20 years. Kim uses rhymes and singing and has a wide repertoire, from African fables to Indian fairytales. She also produces social documentaries for BBC Radio.

Reviews for Super Great Kids' Stories: From storytellers around the world

Featuring folk tales and traditional stories from every continent of the world, this beautifully illustrated collection brings together a vast troupe of storytellers and artists. * The Bookseller *