Classics

"After a while, with the parrot's help, the Doctor got to learn the language of the animals so well that he could talk to them himself and understand everything they said." John Dolittle is a highly respected doctor in the village of...

A captivating retelling of Anna Sewell's classic novel beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks, perfect for encouraging independent reading. This title is part of Series Two of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, specially written for readers growing in...

The Railway Children Returns is coming to cinemas soon! A sequal to the much loved 1970 adaptation of The Railway Children, starring Jenny Agutter playing the adult version of herself from the original film.A tale of blissful independence and adventure,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553609417Author L. M. MontgomeryFormat PaperbackPage Count 1Imprint Bantam Books IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 1293gDimensions(mm) 179mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593182215Author Richard ScarryPage Count 20Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA Inc

The world already knows Meg and Charles Wallace Murry, Calvin O'Keefe, and the three Mrs-Who, Whatsit, and Which-the memorable and wonderful characters who fight off a dark force and save our universe in the Newbery Award - winning classic A Wrinkle in...

A retelling of this famous, dark fairytale from award-winning author-illustrator Anthony Browne.Hansel and Gretel is perhaps the darkest and greatest of the fairytales from the Brothers Grimm. This extraordinary book brings the classic childhood tale to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Benjamin Franklin Award (Children's Picture) 2013 and Benjamin Franklin Award (Interior Design-Ch-Y/A) 2013 and Benjamin Franklin Award (Cover Design-Child &...

Horton the elephant babysits an egg in this classic tale of kindness from Dr. Seuss. Everyone laughs when Horton the Elephant offers to sit on Mayzie bird's egg while she goes on holiday. Horton's kindness and faithfulness are sorely tested...

'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,...

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. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781423624806Author Jennifer AdamsPage Count 22Imprint Gibbs M. Smith IncPublisher Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Wet foot. Dry foot. Low foot. High foot! Early readers will enjoy marching in time to the beat of many, many feet with Dr. Seuss's fun exploration of opposites. Left foot, right foot, feet feet feet! How many, many, feet you meet... Take a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780061246487Author Beverly ClearyFormat PaperbackPage Count 880Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 621g

Little Miss Naughty really doesn't want to be on the naughty list this Christmas! Do you know how Father Christmas knows if you've been good? He has lots and lots of help. Lots and lots of little helpers. One of his...

A board book based on The Lorax for Dr. Seuss's youngest fans-perfect for encouraging a love of nature!The Lorax shares his love of animals and plants and need to "speak for the trees" in this simple, sturdy board book about caring for the environment...

One night Phileas Fogg bets his companions that he can travel across the world in just eighty days and the very next day sets out from the port of Dover with his servant Passeportout to achieve his aim. Passing through exotic lands and dangerous places,...

Lovely Bianca has a queue of admirers anxious to marry her. But her older sister, Katharina, must get married first. Katharina has such a fiery temper she is known as 'the shrew', and no man is brave enough to propose. Can Petruchio tame her with his...

Lovely Bianca has a queue of admirers anxious to marry her. But her older sister, Katharina, must get married first. Katharina has such a fiery temper she is known as 'the shrew', and no man is brave enough to propose. Can Petruchio tame her with his...

'A magical, fairy-filled read with a twisty plot and main character you'll adore' A.F. Steadman, author of the internationally bestselling Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefNobody knows what lies inside the Knoll nor what form the Fae have taken after all...

Why do the Mr Men and Little Miss need to save Christmas? Have you met Mr Grumpy yet?! Everyone loves Christmas. Well, almost everyone... Mr Grumpy is the grumpiest person in the world. He is so grumpy that he...

Grow your heart three sizes-and dazzle your eyes-with this FULL COLOR edition of the beloved holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!-the perfect gift for under the tree and for Dr. Seuss fans and collectors any time of year!This season of giving,...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Poor Mr Worry. Whatever happened, he worried about it. He'd worry because he didn't have anything to worry about. The Mr Men and Little Miss have...

A classic children's book from one of best-loved Bill's New Frock authors, former Children's Laureate Anne Fine. Perfect for readers aged between 7 and 9 and fans of Awful Auntie and Pamela Butchart's Wigglesbottom Primary series. Until the...

The Mr Men are all getting pets. Little Miss Chatterbox has a parrot and Mr Quiet has a goldfish, but what sort of pet would be just right for Mr Muddle? The Mr. Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves beloved characters on...

This features an introduction by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more . . . When Pollyanna's father dies, she is sent to live with her stern Aunt Polly. Despite her troubles, Pollyanna...

The perfect book for your daddy's birthday, Father's Day, a new father, or for giving and sharing any time you want to say I love you daddy. Join the PAW Patrol in this celebration of heroic daddies and see how kind,...

High above the city, on a tall column, stood the statue of the Happy Prince. He was gilded all over with thin leaves of fine gold, for eyes he had two bright sapphires, and a large red ruby glowed on his sword-hilt.The Happy Prince and Other Tales is a...

Celebrate the original eco warrior! After fifty years his message is more important than ever, so enjoy Dr. Seuss's trademark rhyme in this beautiful slipcased anniversary edition of the classic environmental fable. "Mister! He...

Buddy is a moving and totally convincing account of a boy's faltering relationship with his father, with an atmospheric 1980s setting. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first.Buddy has a hopeless father who is an ageing rocker,...

A Fabulous Find from the Moomin Archives A classic Moomin Book with COLOUR ILLUSTRATIONS And a beautiful FOLD-OUT PANORAMA In 1961, at the request of her Italian publishers, Tove Jansson created a unique new edition of Moominland Midwinter,...

'If we were in a book it would be an enchanted castle - certain to be'When Jerry, Jimmy and Kathleen are forced to spend their entire summer at school they don't imagine they will have a particularly interesting time. But that's before they stumble upon...

First published in 1842, Robert Browning's poetic version of the legend about the lost children of Hamelin is sub-titled 'A Child's Story' and was originally intended only for the private enjoyment of Willie Macready, young son of the famous actor. Once...

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...

Essential Modern Classics are relaunched in gorgeous new covers bringing these timeless story to a new generation. Robert is a boy who can do anything - or so old Edith Sorrel at the nursing home tells him. Robert doesn't think so, knowing as...

'The road to the City of Emeralds is paved with yellow brick' When a tornado crashes through Kansas City, Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked far away, over the rainbow, to a strange land called Oz. How will they ever get home? And what is at the end of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375855467Author Eve TitusFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Dragonfly BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 251mm * 179mm...

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...

This edition contains Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking Glass. It is illustrated throughout by Sir John Tenniel, whose drawings for the books add so much to the enjoyment of them. Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Mad...

Join the fun on the farm! A charming story from award-winning author Michael Morpurgo, hilariously illustrated throughout by Shoo Rayner, and perfect for readers of 5 and up. Two funny farmyard stories for younger readers. ...