Before Ancient Rome, shepherds hid for their lives from a large wolf called Lupa. But when Lupa finds babies crying by the river, her life is changed forever – as is the shape of Europe…

Before Ancient Rome, shepherds hid for their lives from a large wolf called Lupa. But when Lupa finds babies crying by the river, her life is changed forever – as is the shape of Europe…

After over 100 years of fighting between the Vikings and the English, the Viking Knut has finally won and taken over the land. But will the English ever accept him as their king?

After over 100 years of fighting between the Vikings and the English, the Viking Knut has finally won and taken over the land. But will the English ever accept him as their king?

Tutumu is always hungry, because her mother has to cook most of the food on their farm to keep the giant happy. When Tutumu eats the giant’s share, though, she finds herself on the wrong side of him…

This is the tale of The Wrong Side of a Giant!

Tutumu is always hungry, because her mother has to cook most of the food on their farm to keep the giant happy. When Tutumu eats the giant’s share, though, she finds herself on the wrong side of him…

Based on a folk tale from Indonesia, adapted and written by Chip Colquhoun.

Cover art: Korky Paul.

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Tutumu is always hungry, because her mother has to cook most of the food on their farm to keep the giant happy. When Tutumu eats the giant’s share, though, she finds herself on the wrong side of him…

Tutumu is always hungry, because her mother has to cook most of the food on their farm to keep the giant happy. When Tutumu eats the giant’s share, though, she finds herself on the wrong side of him…

The farmer’s wife just can’t stop telling everyone everything. But if the king learns about the gold treasure they’ve found, he’ll snatch it from them. How can the farmer help his wife keep their secret?

The farmer’s wife just can’t stop telling everyone everything. But if the king learns about the gold treasure they’ve found, he’ll snatch it from them. How can the farmer help his wife keep their secret?