This curated storybook basket is a great gift for any occasion and all throughout the year, with a treasury of tales that will delight the whole family for generations to come. With beautifully detailed illustrations from cover to cover, journey to the ice mountains of Norway in the tale of "The White Bear King" about a young girl who once dreamed of a flame-bright crown; meet a magical creature famed in legends of old Japan in "Tanuki's Gold"; and enjoy other stories from all around the world including Ukraine, Poland, Mexico, Scotland, France, Russia, Germany, and China. To complement the stories and encourage imaginative play, this basket includes a magic music wand, and a selection of heirloom quality wooden figures hand-crafted and hand-painted in Germany by highly trained artisans. The wood used comes from sustainable domestic forestry, and is painted with non-toxic, plant-based watercolors, providing toys of the highest quality and safety standards. The music wand is a unique hand-crafted, sculptured metal chime that gives a lovely ringing tone when tapped. All items in this gift are newly purchased, and the recommended age of the wand and wooden figures is 3+. (contents: cotton blend rope basket, hardcover book - 96 pages, metal wand, 5 wooden figures: polar bear, apple tree, shepherd, badger, and robin redbreast)

"I offer warm and gentle tales for young listeners and epic adventures for older readers - a book to enjoy with the whole family" - author, Dawn Casey

Book and figures used in the sample story scenes are from our own home, and all other accessories featured are not included. All items in the gift basket are newly purchased, and never opened or played with.