Classics

"If you love elephants, you will love Babar and Celeste,... writes A. A. Milne, author of Winnie-the-Pooh, in his preface to The Story of Babar. "And if you have never loved elephants, you will love them now.... After his mother is killed by a...

An utterly enchanting, eerie novel that sits alongside The Children of Green Knowe and Moondial, and has been described as the very best time-travel novel for children.Illustrated by John Broadley - shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year.When...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307168030Author Richard ScarryFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Now available in this beautiful hardback gift edition. Packed with things to spot on every page, this picture book classic is beautiful, fun and a favourite with children of all ages. Everyone is busy in Busytown - from train drivers to...

Meet Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timothy. Together they are THE FAMOUS FIVE - Enid Blyton's most popular adventure series. All 21 titles also available as audiobooks!In book seven, the Famous Five investigate spook trains in the dead of night. The...

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'O, beware, my lord, of jealousy!It is the green-eyed monster which doth mockThe meat it feeds on.' Dramatic and powerful in its scope, Othello...

This title features eleven of the best-loved ancient myths in one beautiful abridged collection. This high interest/low vocabulary volume features stories such as Romulus and Remus, Escape from Troy and more. It is suitable for ages 7-9. Roman Myths...

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...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of A Christmas Carol Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - get into the Christmas spirit and celebrate the 180th...

Chris Riddell's brilliant full-colour illustrated Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in a sumptuous hardback and jacketed edition. A perfect gift for families, children and all fans of this much-loved favourite classic. First published by Macmillan more...

A very special, spooky story from Dr. Seuss - with glow-in-the-dark cover! Then I was deep within the woodsWhen, suddenly, I spied them.I saw a pair of pale green pantsWith nobody inside them! Turn out the lights and say hello to Dr...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062988775Author C S LewisPage Count 32Imprint HarperFestivalPublisher HarperFestivalWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 178mm * 178mm * 15mm

Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful gift edition of this touching and wise classic children's book, with the original translation by Katherine...

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,...

Dickens' timeless novel transports young readers to a colorful Victorian England filled with mistreated orphans, grim workhouses and gangs of thieving children. The hero finds himself in dire circumstances but escapes to London, where he becomes involved...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307119421Author Mercer MayerFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! This fantastic bumper collection contains Secret Seven books 4-6, with illustrations by Tony Ross.Book 4: Secret Seven on the Trail (first published in 1952)Something...

A splendiferous new hardback of George's Marvellous Medicine, part of a collection of truly delumptious classic Roald Dahl titles with stylish jackets over surprise printed colour cases, and exquisite endpaper designs.'A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is...

A gripping children's story from War Horse author and former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. "We all knew what was going to happen. We'd seen it before. A ship about to founder staggers before she falls. A huge wave broke over her stern...

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 9781984850300Author Frank BerriosFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House USA Children's BooksPublisher Random House USA Inc

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat... Mog is everyone's favourite family cat! Join her in this delightful collection of three favourite adventures, full of her warm-hearted and funny escapades... ...

A beautifully illustrated retelling of Victor Hugo's masterpiece.A wonderful introduction to Victor Hugo's epic tale of injustice, love and heroism in 19th century France. Marcia Williams retells one of the greatest novels of all time in her trademark...

"Go down the crater of the volcano Snaefells. Follow the shadow just before the month of July. You will find your way to the center of the Earth. I did it." That mysterious message propels a young man and his uncle on the adventure of a lifetime: to a...

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. ...

An 8-book box set of the Bronte sisters classic novels - at an easy-to-read level for age 7+! From the haunted Yorkshire moors to the towering battlements of Thornfield Hall, experience the Bronte sisters' famous stories of love, self-discovery and...

First published by HarperCollinsUS in 1964, this classic children's novel has sold over 4 million copies and was awarded the New York Times Outstanding Book Award. Sixth-grader Harriet attends school on the New York's Upper East Side along...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399256059Author Eric CarlePage Count 24Imprint Philomel Books,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 198gDimensions(mm) 127mm * 183mm * 16mm

'Oh, it seems so wonderful that I'm going to live with you and belong to you. I've never belonged to anybody - not really' When a scrawny, freckled girl with bright red hair arrives on Prince Edward Island, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are taken by...

"All for one, one for all!"Paris, 1626. Young D'Artagnan is looking forward to a life of adventure with the king's guards.Sure enough, he soon finds himself caught up in a world of duels, double-dealing and danger, alongside Porthos, Athos and Aramis -...

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. 'There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.' One spring day in the idyllic English countryside,...

CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF BLOOMING CHRISTMASIt's December 24th and, despite his dreams of a summer holiday, Father Christmas is preparing for the longest night of the year.Join him on a magical journey as he travels the world, delivering gifts to every child...

Lift-the-Flap Fairy Tales: Goldilocks is a fresh, modern and wonderfully witty take on the much-loved story, retold in a playful rhyme and accompanied by bright and funny illustrations. Flaps to lift on every page bring to life the classic story of...

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook! I shall now reveal the truth of the legend behind the hound of...

'I was wrong,' said Captain Flint. 'He's not mad but bad. It isn't only eggs he wants. He wants to take the credit for it. You're quite right. It's up to us, it's up to the ship, to see he doesn't.'Dick's birdwatching discovery turns the cruise of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780736421867Author RH DisneyFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 205mm * 168mm...

An ancient twist on the award-winning story of The Gruffalo, in which a clever little mouse outwits the creatures of the deep dark wood, is the perfect picture book, loved by children and adults the world over. This Latin edition of Julia Donaldson and...

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...

Alice's second adventure takes her through the looking-glass to a place even curiouser than Wonderland. She finds herself caught up in the great looking-glass chess game and sets off to become a queen. It isn't as easy as she expects: at every step she...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Curious is a very curious person! She wants to know the how? why? and what? of everything. The Mr Men and Little Miss have been...