Children's Fiction

A book of beautiful, lively retellings of classic ballet storiesFrom Swan Lake to The Firebird, and The Nutcracker to Coppelia, Vivian French breathes new life into seven ballet favourites in her timeless, gloriously-immersive retellings. Her words are...

Celebrate your year from New Year's Day to Christmas Eve with this treasury of 52 best-loved stories from around the world! Turn the pages and get lost in a year full of stories as you journey around the world reading tale after tale to keep story time...

A picture book from award-winning illustrator Shaun Tan, Tales from Outer Suburbia is a unique collection of original stories and illustrations. Shaun Tan, creator of The Arrival, The Lost Thing and The Red Tree, reveals the quiet mysteries of everyday...

A glorious sequel to Good Dog McTavish, this endearing story is brimming with Meg Rosoff's stylish prose, quirky humour, astute eye for the details of canine-human dynamics, and the oddities of family life. It's summer and the Peachey family...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781484773406Author Matthew CordellFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 320gDimensions(mm) 214mm * 220mm * 16mm

A dazzling selection of 30 short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller - the perfect Christmas gift for children aged 6 and up! Snuggle down with this heartwarming collection of classic tales, celebrating the magic and excitement of winter...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910265789Author Vanessa HornFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Tiny TreePublisher Andrews UK LimitedWeight(grams) 162gDimensions(mm) 220mm * 220mm * 4mm

I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you're in - of being brown, of being amazing, of being you!'A note-perfect hymn about acceptance,...

Life in the forest canopy changes drastically for Orangutan and her family when the tree-cutters move in and their home is destroyed. Where can they live? But for this little family - and hopefully, others - on the tropical island of Sumatra, there are...

Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of magic, sparkle and rainbows... and one naughty little unicorn! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this enchanting story. But...

The phenomenal bestseller, The Wonky Donkey, is now a board book with a super fun "Hee haw!" sound that children will love! Who ever heard of a spunky hanky-panky cranky stinky-dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey?...

Caring for Orphans introduces to children the importance of caring for those less fortunate than themselves. When Saaliha and her younger brother Ali go and visit the orphans, they are so happy to meet such nice children. Now Saaliha and Ali now have...

One of a series of four books without text, which lead the young child through the seasons of the year. Full of fun, active illustrations, this chunky board book shows the joys of playing with lambs, sowing seeds, painting Easter eggs and watching baby...

A fast-paced historical mystery adventure for readers aged 9+ years, with gorgeous Edwardian period detail. Perfect for fans of Chris Riddell's Goth Girl series, Enid Blyton and Robin Stevens's Murder Most Unladylike series. When a priceless...

There are some situations and feelings that we cannot change and there are some that we can. Knowing the difference between the two (and some ways to make ourselves feel happy) is a great trick to have up our sleeves! Suitable for 4- to 7-year-olds...

Spacedog's lonely mission is nearly over, and it's nearly time for him to go home. But one perilous rescue attempt later, and he finds himself with an Astrocat aboard his ship. But everyone knows Spacedogs and Astrocats are sworn enemies... aren't they?...

Little Bear, Little Cat, and their friends do not like to share, whether it's Mommy's lap, a toy, or cookies. But as they find out, sharing with friends and siblings can be twice as much fun! * Features interactive pull-tabs that control the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781503761995Author P I KidsFormat HardbackPage Count 10Imprint Phoenix International Publications, IncorporatedPublisher Phoenix International Publications,...

The Zumbies are on the rampage - members of the Cherry Tree Lane zumba class are apparently dying and then mysteriously coming back to life! Alex, Jess and Dave have to put a stop to it before Alex's mum and nan join the living Zumba dead or there'll be...

From the creator of Ella's Night Lights comes a new tiny heroine - Lily, the pond mermaid, in a story about friendship, community and dealing with childhood worries and anxieties. Ponds are lush green places, full of busy life. And some ponds, if you...

After a terrible misunderstanding, poor Timmy Tiptoes ends up deep inside the trunk of a dead tree, with no means of getting out. Luckily, the chipmunk who lived there was very friendly and kind to Timmy. Before long, a strong wind blows the top off the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Bookseller's Choice (Middle Readers) 1999 and Nevada Young Readers' Award (Young Readers) 2000 and Colorado Blue Spruce Award 2001 and Sasquatch Award 2000 and...

Matt can see dinosaurs. No, he's not dreaming and he's not just imagining things! He has a super-cool life travelling the world with his dad discovering new fossils. But when dad's old rival, Frank Hellman, threatens to steal the limelight, what can they...

Explore the different parts of storytelling with Peppa and her friends!Use the colourful stickers to complete the activities and develop children’s understanding of storytelling. Children will learn how to think of characters and settings, and begin and...

Oh no! Speed Meister has made.a mess of the racetrack in Builder Cove. Can Rubble and his construction crew family work together to create a new car wash and clean up the track in time for the Builder Cove Vroom-Vroom Road Race? Let’s Bow-Wow Build! ...

The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spooky Crater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine's Goosebumps and Stranger Things. It's Colette's birthday and the friends are spending an...

Now a Netflix series! Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of THE BABYSITTERS CLUB. Whatever comes up - cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbours, prank calls - you can...

With an introduction by Dame Judi Dench.TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE is a perfect introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays. Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, and the fun of As You Like It. They never lose the feel...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!This is the story of Roberto Firmino, star of both Liverpool F.C and the Brazilian national team. Follow his exciting journey from his early days at Figueirense and Hoffenheim all the way to the...

Children's literature legend Michael Morpurgo teams up with illustration star Sam Usher for a rollicking countryside adventure story, now in a Little Gems edition for more parents and children to share together. The frogs always beat the toads...

The Egg was young. It didn't know much. We tried to tell it,but of course it didn't listen. If only it had waited ...The Egg loved the sky. It saw all the birds, insects, aeroplanes, balloons, helicopters, bats and clouds. It dreamed of being up there,...

Beautiful hardback edition of the classic Thomas & Friends story: Thomas the Tank Engine In Thomas the Tank Engine, Thomas runs up and down the track all day, but all he really wants is a branch line of his own ... ...

After searching so long for a place to call home, the daring teddies-clever Buddy, shrewd Sunny, fearless Nothing, and wise Reginald-find few answers at the place where they were created, Furrington Industries. But with a new friend-a teddy of...

Every day is a new adventure down on the Dino Ranch! Come along with Min, Miguel, Jon and their dino partners for pre-westoric fun! There is never a dull day down on the Dino Ranch! When the Tinhorns trick the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780064400404Author Laura Ingalls WilderFormat PaperbackImprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 2177g

Ella's mum is in a deep coma, having just had a new baby. That means Ella has to live with Jack, her hopeless stepfather, and cope with her tiny newborn brother, as well as worrying about Mum. The only thing that's going right is her school project. It's...

This omnibus of Belloc's stories is a feast of delightful tales told in rhyme - all with a dramatic moral twist in the tail. Are you prone to pulling faces, telling tales or bouts of extravagance? Yes? Then ignore these stories at your peril. If not, you...

The children always played in the Giant's garden, but when he returned after years away, he said, 'What are you doing here?' and the children fled.'My own garden is my own garden,' said the Giant; 'anyone can understand that, and I will allow nobody to...

The fifth book in the fast-paced Football Academy series.James has been a junior player at United for a long time. Everyone expects him to follow in his dad's footsteps and play for England one day. But James isn't so sure. He has something he wants to...

It's all paws on deck for the PAW Patrol. Join the PAWsome Pups for a fun-filled Halloween rescue aboard Cap'n Turbot's boat in this 32 page picture book The PAW Patrol pups are dressed up in their spooky costumes...