Classics

The classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning. Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in the vast Sherwood Forest with his band of...

A stunning new edition of one of Anthony Browne's best-loved picture book stories.Mr Piggott and his two sons behave like pigs to poor Mrs Piggott - until, finally, she walks out. Left to fend for themselves, the male Piggotts undergo some curious...

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat... Mog is everyone's favourite family cat! Join her in this warm-hearted and funny escapade about what happens when Mog doesn't want to eat her supper... ...

Four classic stories perfect for sharing at bedtime, by Kate Greenaway winning author, Shirley Hughes.This charming collection of four classic stories by much-loved illustrator Shirley Hughes, is perfect for sharing at the end of a busy day. Chatting...

A powerful, disturbing thriller reissued in The Originals series of classic teenage fiction. Martha is twelve - and very different from other kids, because of her parents. Strict members of a religious group - the Brethren - their rules dominate Martha's...

Join Donald Duck and friends in this beautiful colouring book, which is filled with classic Disney characters to decorateBook InformationISBN 9781800220904Author Walt DisneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Autumn PublishingPublisher Bonnier Books...

Uncover the stories from one of the greatest-novelists of all time in this beautiful anthology of tales from Charles Dickens, rewritten and adapted in an accessible way for children. This book introduces children to eight of Dickens' greatest works,...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Peter Pan by Sir J. M. Barrie is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic Neverland story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing...

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 six, Darrell and her friends have reached their last term at Malory Towers. But...

A retelling of Disney Beauty and the Beast with stunning development art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!Disney Beauty and the Beast is one of the best-loved films of all time and has been a family...

A collection of short stories about some extremely mischievous children from the world's favourite storyteller Enid Blyton. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!Are you ready for some delightfully dreadful tales? From cheeky pixies and naughty imps to...

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat... An all-time classic Mog story refreshed with a new cover and format. Join Mog for a fantastical adventure with mousedogbird! Mog sat in the dark...

'It took me four days to read this book and I really enjoyed it' GUARDIAN 'One of my all-time favourite books. It's a very lively, funny story' JACQUELINE WILSON 'Katy speaks with a charm and directness that remains as fresh as when it was written'...

The perfect introduction to Shakespeare for younger readers, Tales From Shakespeare explores twenty of the bard's greatest plays. Named as one of The Guardian's best 100 non-fiction books, each play has been carefully adapted for children of all ages...

An epic, heart-wrenching follow-on from E. Nesbit's Five Children and It stories. The five children have grown up and World War I has begun in earnest. Cyril is off to fight, Anthea is at art college, Robert is a Cambridge scholar and Jane is...

Share the classic novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in an illustrated chapter storybook made for young readers! Perfectly thrilling, beginner readers will find the irresistible mystery of Kid Classics Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles just the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Massachusetts Children's Book Award 1987 and New Hampshire Great Stone Face Children's Book Award 1988 and North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award 1981...

Alfie and his best friend Bernard have a day out full of surprises when they go to meet a very great person indeed. What's more there are secret dens to explore, snowy skies, birthday fun and a very unexpected visitor on a special night-time trip! Join...

A beautiful, heartwarming picture book with all the universal appeal of Guess How Much I Love You.Hedgehog was feeling sad.As sad as a hedgehog can feel.So sad only one thing could help . . .Tortoise was feeling sad. As sad as a tortoise can feel. So sad...

A timeless children's classic about ice-skating, friendship and ambition, from the beloved author of Ballet Shoes. Perfect for all children who love skating, dancing and performing. Harriet's best friend Lalla dreams of being the best skater...

Fly away to magical lands with Peter and Mollie in the second adventure in Enid Blyton's best-loved series! Perfect for children aged 5 and up. Mollie and Peter are home for the summer holidays, and they long to see their pixie friend Binky and their...

A beautiful introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss - for babies, and babies-on-the-way! An artful adaptation of and introduction to Dr. Seuss's work, this beautiful hardback edition with matching slipcase is the perfect gift for babies, new...

The classic fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen retold with simple text to help beginner readers develop reading stamina. Thumbelina is pretty and kind - and as tiny as a thumb. Flowers tower above her and birds can carry her on their backs. When she's...

The world's strongest girl, Pippi Longstock--ing, is back with a fresh set of funny prob--lems and even funnier solutions. In Pippi Won't Grow Up, she takes on school quiz--zes, refuses to be evicted from her home, and brings Tommy and Annika to visit...

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!Mr Twit is a foul and smelly man with bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard. Mrs Twit is a horrible old hag with a glass eye.Together they make the nastiest couple you...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Quick doesn't like to take her time about things. She loves helping out, but will she end up being TOO quick? The Mr Men and Little...

"In that enchanted placed on the top of the Forest, a little boy and his Bear will always be playing." This is the second classic children's story collection by A.A.Milne about Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. In this...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Rush was the fastest thing on two legs. He used to rush hither and thither, and thither and hither, and back again, all the time. And because he was always...

Are you ready for the mischief and mayhem of a Mr Men Baking Contest?! It's time for the Summer Fete Baking Contest and the Mr Men and Little Miss are all getting ready to compete. Little Miss Neat has measured all...

A beautiful jacketed hardback with a new introduction and extra bonus material written by the author, Michelle Magorian, reissued to mark the 40th anniversary of first publication.Winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM is...

'this is all a fairy tale...and, therefore, you are not to believe a word of it, even if it is true' The Water-Babies (1863) is one of the strangest and most powerful children's stories ever written. In describing the underwater adventures of Tom,...

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 two, there is a thief about. Purses and jewellery are missing in the North Tower...

This is a rip-roaring collection of knuckle-whitening adventure stories retold for younger readers. It is full of colourful illustrations from the Usborne Young Reading Programme. It contains the stories from: "Don Quixote", "The 39...

Dear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781954839199Author Lewis CarrollFormat PaperbackPage Count 260Imprint Reader's Library ClassicsPublisher Reader's Library ClassicsWeight(grams)...

Enjoy the story that first introduced the Mr Men to the world in this special 50th anniversary edition! Mr Tickle is small and round and has arms that stretch and stretch. Extraordinarily long arms, perfect for...

Little Miss Inventor has the ideal inventions to help the Mr Men and Little Miss learn to reduce, reuse and recycle. Some of the Mr Men and Little Miss have a few things to learn about being environmentally friendly...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Nonsense had no sense at all. Not a scrap. He moved to a tree because he wanted to be nearer the ground. And he eats porridge on toast for breakfast. ...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Wuthering HeightsPuffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this bold edition of Wuthering Heights...

Set sail with Odysseus as he fights to find his way back home after the brutal Trojan War. On his ten year journey, he endures harrowing ordeals, battles monsters and learns what it means to be a hero. Award-winning professional storytellers Hugh Lupton...