Entertaining tales told in a traditional fairytale style, with wisdom subtlety hidden amongst the words. There are narratives about Nature, Greed and Positivity woven around a changeling, a tree and a young weaver making extraordinary things.

In other stories, twins see the world in opposite ways, a selfish river wants revenge, and a puppet maker wants to rule a world he has made.

These are stories sprinkled with song and poems, portraying lives, loves and losses. There are stories within stories, capturing reader’s minds and imaginations, and opportunities for thought provoking discussions.

Tales of Curiosity is sumptuously produced in hardback, with full colour illustrations and quality paper – making this beautiful collection a superb gift.

Unique on New Zealand shelves, Tales of Curiosity is like the good old fashioned stories of old, but with a fresh voice and narrative style.

The author is offering young readers or listeners an opportunity to slow down and enjoy their surroundings, just as many of the characters do.

This book is really something special, and at varying lengths and topics, I enjoyed every story within.

Gorgeous.

Author – Sonya McArthur

Illustrator – Bevan Smith

Age – 8+

(2025, NZ, Aotearoa, New Zealand, Short Stories, Fairytales, Traditional Story Style, Storytelling, Story Collection, Fantasy, Magic, Journey, Love, Music, Poems, Poetry)