Once Upon An Island

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Authors: Alice Albinia & Helen CannPeople & places (Children's / Teenage) | Educational: Geography | Atlases & maps (Children’s/Teenage)Published on 5th March 2026 by Magic Cat Pub lishing in the United Kingdom.Hardback | 64 pages 316mm x 263mm x 13mm | 680g Travel across oceans and through time with award-winning historian and storyteller Alice Albinia in her first children's 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. Chiloé2. Waiheke3. Madagascar4. Lake Titicaca5. Samoa6. Tiwi7. Seychelles8. Amazon River Islands9. Mumbai10. Hawai'i11. Isla Mujeres12. Yonaguni13. Putuo14. Sicily15. Lesbos16. Vis17. Scilly18. Texel19. Orkney20. Baffin Show more