Enchanting, wicked and often very funny, Poland's folk tales are one of thegreat treasures of Central Europe. Crowned by the story of The Mermaid ofWarsaw, the eight colourful tales in this collection include Skarbnik'sSecond Breakfast, set deep in the Wieliczka salt mines, The Turnip-Counterfrom Karkonosze and The Copper Coin of Wineta, alongside stories from,Poznan and the Polish lakes. Paul Hess's stylish illustrations make this acollection to delight children everywhere.