Synopsis

Bedtime Stories: Amazing Asian Tales from the Past brings together a rich collection of traditional stories drawn from across Asia, retold in a way that is engaging and accessible for young readers. Each tale introduces memorable characters, meaningful adventures, and timeless lessons rooted in history, culture, and folklore. Designed for bedtime reading and shared storytelling, the book blends imagination with gentle wisdom, offering stories that entertain while also passing down values such as kindness, courage, and respect. Warm in tone and easy to enjoy, it opens a window into Asia’s diverse storytelling heritage.

About the Author

Abeeha Tariq is a Pakistani-Irish freelance illustrator, currently based in the UK. She has been drawing since she could hold a crayon, and in 2020 she was shortlisted for the FAB Prize in illustration. A teacher by day, Abeeha loves glitter, biryani and all things pop culture.

Maisie Chan is children's author whose debut novel DANNY CHUNG DOES NOT DO MATHS (a.k.a. Danny Chung Sums It Up in the U.S. published by Abrams Kids) won the Jhalak Prize and the Branford Boase Award in 2022. It was also shortlisted for the BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS and DIVERSE BOOK AWARDS 2022.