Classics

Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly old skinflint. He hates everyone, especially children. But at Christmas three ghosts come to visit him, scare him into mending his ways, and he finds, as he celebrates with Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and their family, that...

Following Sterlings spectacularly successful launch of its childrens classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the worlds beloved...

Following Sterlings spectacularly successful launch of its childrens classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the worlds beloved...

The paperback of Walker's magnificent edition of Homer's epic story, illustrated with lavish full colour pictures and exquisite black and white silhouettes.Homer's great story is retold with simplicity and style by award-winning children's writer Gillian...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788854418295Author Francesca RossiFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint White StarPublisher White StarWeight(grams) 156g

Moominpappa yearns to make a fresh start, to find a rocky island and lighthouse where he'll feel alert and important again. And so the Moomins set sail for a new home. Moominpappa's longed-for-island proves as mysterious and wild and he'd hoped. It even...

Elsa Beskow's charming illustrations bring to life this classic Hans Christian Andersen tale of a thumb-sized girl who has big adventures. Thumbelina is so small she sleeps in a walnut shell bed with a rose petal sheet. One day, a toad steals her away...

One of the most iconic characters in children's literature Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original...

One of the most iconic characters in children's literature Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original...

Exam board: AQA, Edexcel; EdexcelLevel & Subject: GCSE English Literature; A Level English LiteratureFirst teaching: September 2015Next exam: June 2024 This edition of Frankenstein is perfect for GCSE-level students: it comes...

The last four gnomes in Britain live on the banks of the bubbling Folly brook. They are perfectly happy with their quiet life, except, that is, for one . . . Cloudberry. Restless and longing for adventure, Cloudberry sets off to follow his dream. But...

Seven classic Shakespeare plays presented in an accessible comic strip format.Take your place in the Globe Theatre of Shakespeare's day to see seven of his best-loved plays in performance. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth,...

One of the launch titles in the amazing new Essential Picture Book Classics list from HarperCollins, this book contains five engaging, warm and very funny stories about Frog and Toad. A collectable classic picture book that every child should...

A sweet and uplifting Mr Men Little Miss story about coping with change and trying something new Some people are excited about new experiences, while others are nervous about change. The Little Miss Twins may look alike, but when a new restaurant is...

A new edition of the classic illustrated storybook, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. Two birds face many decisions and dangers before finding the Best Nest. Beginners Books are designed to encourage even...

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Only the right name gives beings and things their reality. A wrong name makes everything unreal. That's what lies do. Bastian is nobody's idea of a hero, least of all...

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch. This foul fiend - the greediest croc in the whole river - wants to eat something juicy and delicious. His...

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch. This foul fiend - the greediest croc in the whole river - wants to eat something juicy and delicious. His...

A joyful anniversary edition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first publication of Richmal Crompton's bestselling, much-loved classic Just William - updated for a new generation of readers. Featuring the original text illustrations by Thomas...

A lively, humorous retelling for children of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.About the AuthorGeoffrey Chaucer was born in London in about 1342, and is known as 'the father of English Literature'. He rose...

When a grumbling volcano causes Moominvalley to flood, the Moomins escape by boat, finding refuge on a floating theatre. Adventures abound when the theatre casts adrift leaving Moomin,The Snorkmaiden and Little My marooned. Will they all be reunited...

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry...

Mary Lennox was horrid. Selfish and spoilt, she was sent to stay with her hunchback uncle in Yorkshire. She hated it. But when she finds the way into a secret garden and begins to tend it, a change comes over her and her life. She meets and befriends a...

Mary Lennox was horrid. Selfish and spoilt, she was sent to stay with her hunchback uncle in Yorkshire. She hated it. But when she finds the way into a secret garden and begins to tend it, a change comes over her and her life. She meets and befriends a...

There are 12 favourite Thomas & Friends characters to meet in this large tabbed board book PLUS early learning concepts too! This fun book with rhyming text will appeal to all Thomas & Friends and train fans. A perfect gift for all train and...

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction.* Beautifully illustrated books, carefully...

Roald Dahl's much-loved Matilda, now in a stunning large paperback format with Quentin Blake's original illustrations in full colour. Matilda Wormwood's father thinks she's a little scab. Matilda's mother spends all afternoon playing bingo. And Matilda's...

A complete collection of much loved Irish fairy tales, myths and legends, bound into a beautiful new edition. Enjoy the rich mythical history of Ireland from the arrival of the Tuatha De Danann on the island and their...

The fourth title in a new series of board book stories for the very young set in Peter Rabbit's world. Peter can't sleep. He's too big for his bedroom with his sisters, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail. But is he big enough for his own room? The simple...

Join Thomas the Tank Engine on a royal adventure as he attends the Queen's birthday celebrations. The Fat Controller has been invited to the Queen's birthday party, far from the Island of Sodor, in the biggest city in the land, London. And...

This 15-book collection includes all the stories in The Wizard of Oz series by L. Frank Baum. These beloved children's classics have fresh new covers that bring these timeless classics to a whole new generation.Classic stories in new beautiful...

More classic fun and adventure with the Ruggles family from One End Street!Three of the Ruggles children have measles - but it turns out to be a blessing in disguise as they are sent to Dew Drop Inn, a wonderful house in the country, while they recover...

A brand-new book from the bestselling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events - a cautionary tale about his own demise. For curious children and adults alike. 'Reading this little book feels like opening a window to let in air and light. It's...

By the author of Black Narcissus and The River WITH A FOREWORD BY JACQUELINE WILSON'A masterpiece of construction and utterly realistically convincing' JACQUELINE WILSON 'Author Godden here tries her deft writing hand at landscaping a child's heart'...

A Christmas Carol is the most famous, heart-warming and chilling festive story of them all. In these pages we meet Ebenezer Scrooge, whose name is synonymous with greed and parsimony: 'Every idiot who goes about with "Merry Christmas" on his lips, should...

This traditional fairy tale has been loved around the world for more than a century, and remains a firm favourite with parents looking for children's classics to read with their little one. When the three little pigs leave home, they build houses made of...

'Philippa Pearce's books are outstanding' - GuardianSid, Peggy and Amy adore the two gerbils, Bubble and Squeak, but their mother detests them. A major family battle results, and it's clear life is never going to be quite the same again. But after a near...

From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl Service The Weirdstone of Brisingamen is one of the greatest fantasy...

When Mr Tickle decides to learn to swim, the Mr Men try to help. But his extraordinarily long arms do not make it easy and he can't resist a tickle or two! How is he going to learn to swim? The Mr Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes...

For new girl Darrell Rivers, there are friends to be made, pranks to be played and fun to be had at Malory Towers in Enid Blyton's best-loved boarding school series. In book one, new girl Darrell is two terms behind her classmates and feels out of...