Great stories ignite a child's imagination and can fill a childhood with unforgettable characters, wondrous places and superb illustrations. They also allow young readers to explore, and to understand, their different feelings and experiences. In her second compilation for the British Library, children's author and commentator Anna James delves deep into the collections to present stories for comfort, inspiration and adventure as well as touching tales to make you laugh or sometimes cry. We will meet mischievous characters from across the globe, sample classic stories from the likes of E. Nesbit, J. M. Barrie and Louisa May Alcott, as well as more recent favourites from some of our best-loved and prize-winning authors. Superbly illustrated throughout with both beloved illustrations and new archive finds, this spectacular volume belongs on every family bookshelf.

About the Author
Anna James is a children's author and arts journalist. Her debut novel, Pages & Co: Tilly and the Bookwanderers, was published by HarperCollins Children's in 2018, followed by its sequel, Tilly and the Lost Fairy Tales, in 2019.


Book Information
ISBN 9780712353977
Author Anna James
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint British Library Publishing
Publisher British Library Publishing