Growing up, Tashi was an absolute favourite, not only for my sister and me, but also for our parents. We even named our dog Tashi! What a joy it was to return to the world of Tashi for his 30th birthday. And I’m happy to say I was just as enthralled by the adventures of Tashi as I was as a child.

Jack has made a new friend at school named Tashi, an elfin boy who’s come from a land far away. Tashi tells Jack the most incredible stories of his adventures back home: how he was sold to a warlord and escaped on the back of a giant swan; how he tricked the very last dragon; and how he escaped a burning home and saved an orchard from thieves. Although Tashi’s stories are often dark and a little scary, there are also many humorous moments. In Tashi, good always triumphs over evil. Tashi is about being courageous and standing up against injustice, but it’s also about friendship, love and opening yourself up to people who are different from you.

Including the original Tashi story and two bonus short stories, alongside Kim Gamble’s gorgeous illustrations, this hardcover edition of an enchanting classic is a beautiful keepsake to pass down through generations. For ages 6+.