This wonderful anthology features an eclectic mix of genres, themes and styles. In the opening story a lonely dragon searches for a friend; in another, a covert mission is undertaken. There is a band of fearless children embarking upon adventures, and a tree looking for a purpose in life.

This book is full of magic, talking animals, adventure, and trickery. There are morals to be learnt, like in Aesop's fables, and the tales could make an excellent series of bedtime stories, or otherwise be devoured in one sitting.

This outstanding collection, which effectively showcases the work of a talented author and doting grandfather, is utterly captivating and cannot be recommended highly enough.