Superheroes have always been with us, from gods with mighty powers to human heroes who don disguises to save the day. Join six larger-than-life mythic and legendary heroes from around the world in this colourful, illustrated collection of Ladybird Tales. Meet tricksters, fighters, shape-shifters and even people who save the day with just the power of speech. Perfect for bedtime, to read aloud or enjoy alone, these thrilling tales breathe marvellous life into ancient tales. Includes a special introduction from award-winning author David Solom.
Formatted Contents Note: The legend of Hua Mulan : a tale from China / retold by Maisie Chan ; illustrated by Jia Liu -- Hanuman, demon fighter : a tale from India / retold by Sarwat Chadda ; illustrated by Poonam Mistry -- Inanna in the underworld : a tale from Ancient Sumer / retold by Yvonne Battle-Felton ; illustrated by Fotini Tikkou -- Shahrazad the storyteller : a tale from many places / retold by Sufiya Ahmed ; illustrated by Aviel Basil -- Loki and the magical hammer : a tale from Scandinavia / retold by Yvonne Battle-Felton ; illustrated by Victoria Sandøy -- Anansi the spider-man : a tale from Ghana / retold by Yvonne Battle-Felton ; illustrated by Louise Warwick.