Classics

'Suppose you got stuck in here, and Clare there in your time. Just suppose you did?'Charlotte Makepeace's first day at boarding school is a bewildering blur of unfamiliar faces, timetables, rules and lists. All the other girls know the routine - and each...

A collection of short stories perfect for children aged six from the world's best loved storyteller!Enjoy these short stories from Enid Blyton, the world's favourite storyteller. From fairies hiding in flowers to toy trains having a secret meeting, this...

Has Mr Mischief met his match in this mischievous Irish elf? Mr Mischief plays tricks on everyone, but one morning when some strange things begin to happen in his house, he wonders who is responsible. Until he meets a...

When fifteen-year-old orphan John Trenchard is banished by his Aunt Jane, he goes to live at the local inn with the mysterious Elzevir Block, whose son has been killed by Customs Officers. Unofficially adopted by Block, John comes to learn the reasons...

Adapted from the classic lullaby, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star captures the gentle magic of bedtime. With a brand new ending, the song encourages children to fall asleep peacefully beneath the stars. Florence Weiser's soft, soothing illustrations depict...

Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this special edition of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase.It's 19th Century England, Good King James III is on the throne, and the whole country is ravaged...

A wonderful slipcase collection of 20 classic Dr. Seuss titles. A classic collection of twenty of Dr. Seuss's best-loved stories - in one wonderful case! Includes:The Cat in the HatThe Cat in the Hat Comes BackGreen Eggs and HamThe...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Tall was very very tall. Quite the tallest person you have ever met. In fact, quite the tallest person you've never met, because you've never met anybody...

'Don't you know a sand-fairy when you see one?'I dare say you have often thought about what you would do if you were granted three wishes. The five children - Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and their baby brother - had often talked about it but when they...

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. ...

A gentle retelling of C. S. Lewis's classic bestseller, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, perfect for storytime with the youngest readers! Now available for the first time ever as a board book, a whole new...

WONKA tells the wondrous story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker becomes the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. Based on the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures movie WONKA, created by Paul King and written for film by Simon...

The Tale of Tom Kitten is set in the cottage garden Beatrix created herself at Hill Top, the farm she owned near the village of Sawrey. Tom and his sisters look so smart in their new clothes. When their mother sends them outside while she waits for her...

Kipper the dog has found a soggy blue balloon in the garden. At first, it seems like an ordinary balloon, but it's not. It's full of fun, magic and endless possibilities... 30 years after it was first published, The Blue Balloon is a celebrated picture...

The bestselling Mother's Day story, My Mummy, now in a brand new board book format! The Little Miss will help you show your mummy just how special she is to you. From making you smile, even when things are...

AFTER THE FIRST DEATH is a brilliantly tense hostage drama, by Robert Cormier, the acclaimed author of THE CHOCOLATE WAR. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. On the outskirts of a small American town, a bus-load of young...

This charming book introduces young children to words that rhyme, with classic Dr. Seuss fun! House, Mouse!Hop, Pop!Cup, Pup!Learning about words that rhyme has never been more fun - simply change the first letter and the whole word changes! ...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Rude is rude. He is very rude. He is extraordinarily rude. Can Mr Happy help change his ways? The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting...

Including an introduction from writer and feminist activist Scarlett Curtis, curator of Sunday Times Bestseller Feminists Don't Wear Pink. When waiting for an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are in for a big...

"Well either a tail is there or it isn't there. You can't make a mistake about it, and yours isn't there!" The perfect introduction to Winnie-the-Pooh! Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story Eeyore Loses a Tail - With The...

A classic story of friendship between man and beast.Saved from the jaws of the evil tiger Shere Khan, young Mowgli is adopted by a wolf pack and taught the law of the jungle by lovable old Baloo the bear and Bhageera the panther. The adventures of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of New York State Three Apples Award and TimeOutNewYorkKids.com 50 Best Books for Kids 2012.Book InformationISBN 9780394800011Author Dr. SeussFormat HardbackPage...

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...

A beautiful 50th Anniversary edition of The Iron Man, the bestselling classic by Ted Hughes, with the stunning original wood engravings from Andrew Davidson and an introduction by Michael Morpurgo.The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff.Where had he...

My First Peter Rabbit Collection is a gentle selection of stories for bedtime.The perfect gift to introduce the classic tales of Peter Rabbit. This wonderful collection brings together four of Beatrix Potter stories, each featuring a mischievous little...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781420968255Author Deceased Gene Stratton-PorterFormat PaperbackPage Count 166Imprint Digireads.comPublisher Digireads.comWeight(grams) 218gDimensions(mm)...

Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they go to work at a police station! Life is very happy in Happyland, but there are a few naughty and mischievous characters who keep PC Sunshine and the other police officers on...

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 Enthralling sequel to The Weirdstone of Brisingamen. ...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Poor Jack Robinson is ill in bed and feeling very sorry for himself and then suddenly along comes Mr Cool to cheer him up. The Mr Men and Little...

There's more to life than lessons at Malory Towers, Enid Blyton's best-loved boarding school series. This fantastic bumper collection contains Malory Towers books 10-12, with a brand-new cover illustrated by Pippa Curnick. Fun and GamesIt's competition...

A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.When she was just nineteen, Anne Elliot followed the wishes of her father and turned down the proposal of the man she loved - a...

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...

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Where, you tend a rose, my lad, a thistle cannot grow.' After the sudden death of her wealthy parents, spoilt Mary Lennox is sent from India to live...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375857157Author Norton JusterFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Knopf Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY EMMA CARROLL'A touching, utterly convincing book' JACQUELINE WILSON 'What a deep, dark, deceptively simple, brilliant novel it is' EMMA CARROLL 'Poignant and realistic . . . Carrie's War captures the true reality of war for a...

THE PEARL is Steinbeck's flawless parable about wealth and the evil it can bring. When Kino, an Indian pearl-diver, finds 'the Pearl of the world' he believes that his life will be magically transformed. He will marry Juana in church and their little...

A retelling of Disney Alice in Wonderland, accompanied by art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!A family favourite for seventy years, Disney Alice in Wonderland is one of the best-loved films of all time...

A retelling of Disney Alice in Wonderland, accompanied by art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!A family favourite for seventy years, Disney Alice in Wonderland is one of the best-loved films of all time...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534400856Author Clement C. MooreFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Little SimonPublisher Little SimonWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm) 310mm * 236mm *...

At the age of five, little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps. Everyone in the village is afraid of him, but Heidi is fascinated by his long beard and bushy grey eyebrows. She loves her life in the mountains, playing in the...