Once Upon An Island

Travel across oceans and through time with award-winning historian and storyteller Alice Albinia in her first childrens book, Once Upon an Island.
Discover 20 wondrous islands - from the rugged landscape of the Orkney islands that people of the Stone Age once called home, to the sunny coasts of the Isles of Scilly. This captivating journey reveals islands as places of wonder and warning, rich with histories that have shaped the world far beyond their shores.
Perfect for curious explorers, map lovers and anyone enchanted by the magic of faraway places, Once Upon an Island is an unforgettable voyage through geography, history and story.
Featuring first person narratives and read-aloud maps, all brought to life with beautiful illustrations by Helen Cann.
Islands include:
1. Chiloé
2. Waiheke
3. Madagascar
4. Lake Titicaca
5. Samoa
6. Tiwi
7. Seychelles
8. Amazon River Islands
9. Mumbai
10. Hawaii
11. Isla Mujeres
12. Yonaguni
13. Putuo
14. Sicily
15. Lesbos
16. Vis
17. Scilly
18. Texel
19. Orkney
20. Baffin
Praise for Once Upon An Island"Gorgeously illustrated and full of fascinating facts, this is a delightfully browsable reference picture book which holds your attention and gladdens your mind." -Zool, Blackwells Childrens Spotlight