Classics

The classic ghost story from Penelope Lively, one of the modern greats of British fiction for adults and children alike. James is fed up. His family has moved to a new cottage - with grounds that are great for...

Princess Arnica is so sweet and gentle that when she smiles even wolves and bears forget their fierceness. Everyone loves her, but she loves only Poor Johnny. Luckily, he loves her too, and even more luckily she has a very sensible king for a father, who...

A lively retelling of Shakespeare's famous work about the foolish ways people behave when they're in love. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Love and Lies in Much Ado About Nothing. The tales have been retold using accessible language...

A lively retelling of Shakespeare's famous work about the foolish ways people behave when they're in love. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Love and Lies in Much Ado About Nothing. The tales have been retold using accessible language...

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...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593569696Author Richard ScarryFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

Soon to be MOOMINVALLEY, a MAJOR ANIMATED SERIES on SKY ONE starring Taron Egerton and Rosamund Pike!'They seem to grow in wisdom and delight every time I read them' - Philip PullmanPoor little chap! He had been turned into a very strange animal indeed ...

'Once upon a time...'Once upon a time there was a book, and inside the book were princes who had been turned into frogs or ferocious beasts, princesses so beautiful they astonished the sun, faithful sweethearts and evil stepmothers, giants taller than...

'Once upon a time...'Once upon a time there was a book, and inside the book were princes who had been turned into frogs or ferocious beasts, princesses so beautiful they astonished the sun, faithful sweethearts and evil stepmothers, giants taller than...

In this first book in Enid Blyton's hugely popular series, Elizabeth Allen is sent away to boarding school and makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there's ever been. Follow Elizabeth Allen as she arrives for her first year at boarding school...

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Brambly Hedge with this exquisite slipcased volume containing all eight well-loved, classic picture books. The mice of Brambly Hedge made their first appearance in 1980 when the four seasonal stories were...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593426432Author Watty PiperFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. After the Five see a boy being kidnapped at the beach, they set out to find him. But where have the kidnappers hidden the...

"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...

"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,...

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...

A complete collection of Scottish fairy tales, myths and legends, bound in a beautiful new edition. From the mysterious cat-faced lady whose magic allows a servant girl to attend a prince's ball, to the princess ...

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...

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 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 &...

This is a completely original version of the "Arabian Nights Stories" by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean. In order to delay her inevitable execution, Queen Shaharazad tells her murdering husband, King Shahryar, a wonderfully exciting story...

A heart-warming rhyming book for children. Love From Peter Rabbit is a beautiful bedtime book for sleepy bunnies everywhere. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This lovely book...

Have the best Christmas ever with the one and only Grinch from the iconic Dr. Seuss! This exclusive and very collectible slipcase edition comes with a special introduction all about your favourite Christmas character! You've seen the movie and...

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

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780061246470Author Beverly ClearyFormat PaperbackPage Count 848Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 608g

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...

Be enchanted by this magical Christmas story from the world of Mr Men! It's the night before Christmas and all through the Mr Men houses not a creature is stirring, but in the sky overhead there are some very special visitors on their way. ...

'Why shouldn't we be detectives too?'When Dick and Dorothea arrive in the Norfolk Broads all set for a blissful summer on the river, they find their friends the Death and Glories in a very bad situation. Accused of setting boats adrift, sabotage and...

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 special treat for Nancy Drew fans, and any reader who's new to the series! We're releasing a stunning new edition of an old favorite: The Hidden Staircase, the second book in the incredibly popular, long-running series. It's the same exciting mystery...

Antoine de Saint-Exupery's tender and magical classic fable, adapted for picture book readers for the very first time! A beautiful gift edition of this touching and wise classic children's book. The...

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 story of Annie - everyone's favourite orphan - with an introduction by writer, actor and comedian Miranda Hart.It's 1933 and for as long as she can remember, 11 year old Annie has believed that her mother and father would come back to her New York...

The story of Annie - everyone's favourite orphan - with an introduction by writer, actor and comedian Miranda Hart.It's 1933 and for as long as she can remember, 11 year old Annie has believed that her mother and father would come back to her New York...