6-year-old Abel desperately needs money to pay a doctor to care for his mum, so he agrees to a bet set by the rich Panya: spend a night up a freezing mountain with no shirt or fire. Can Abel survive with the help of his friend Hakim’s Distant Fire?

Great Hunter Woden, king of the sky gods, has decided to create a Potion of Poetry. It will give its drinker the power of great thought – so what will happen after it’s stolen by trolls?

Chip Colquhoun & Korky Paul’s Fables & Fairy Tales are inspiring stories from around the world, retold to inspire you.

These two short tales are great for reading aloud at bedtime with listeners aged 4+, and are also excellent for new independent readers aged 7+. Each features three beautifully detailed illustrations. Like all titles in the series, these stories have accompanying storytelling videos, audiobooks, ebooks, creative challenges, and additional resources for parents and teachers online – head to epictales.co.uk to find out more.