Classics

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 four, Darrell is very pleased to be head girl, but Alicia and Betty are...

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The perfect gift for all ages, Pinocchio as you've never seen him before: telling his own story through the master storyteller and award-winning author of WAR HORSE. "Now - there's no point in pretending here - I was, and still am deep down, a...

The perfect gift for all ages, Pinocchio as you've never seen him before: telling his own story through the master storyteller and award-winning author of WAR HORSE. "Now - there's no point in pretending here - I was, and still am deep down, a...

One of the biggest heroes of Ancient Greece, Theseus, enters the Labyrinth to kill the Minotaur. Spark young children's interest in the timeless Greek mythology with this picturebook packed with legends, adventure and humour! Theseus, the son of the King...

A re-issue of a forgotten favourite, FIREWEED is an evocative and unflinching story of wartime survival for younger readersBill is a fifteen-year-old runaway evacuee, and he's finding that surviving on the streets of London is pretty easy, thank you very...

From the creator of Paddington Bear comes a tale of dastardly villains and unlikely tiny heroes...The Perk family live in a doll's house in a castle. The castle is their home - but when someone new with devious plans comes to rule the roost, will our...

When Robert of Locksley's lands are stolen, he is forced to take on a new identity as the fearless outlaw Robin Hood. Together with his band of loyal followers, Robin must win a battle of wits if he is to protect the poor from the scheming Sheriff of...

Just how wacky can a Wednesday get?! With shoes on the wall, tortoises in trees, pigs without legs and teachers on roller skates, children will have lots of fun counting all the wacky things they can find on each spread of this entertaining book. ...

Adapted and illustrated to introduce children and students to the works of Shakespeare! Hailed as one of the greatest romantic tragedies ever written, William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is the tragic love story of the star-crossed lovers, Romeo...

A King and Queen invite all the princesses in the land to their palace to find a proper suitor for their son, the prince. But when an unconventional princess stumbles through the castle gates, she's put to the ultimate test. By setting a pea under a...

Slowly, silently, now the moonWalks the night in her silver shoon;This way, and that, she peers, and seesSilver fruit upon silver trees; One spring evening, the fairies gather in the woods. Two sleepy children join in the parade to a wonderful,...

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 six, Uncle Quentin has locked himself away on Kirrin Island. What's he up to...

Einstein the penguin is back in this future-classic and fantastically funny story for all the family to enjoy. Get ready to welcome the most extraordinary penguin back into your own home. Imogen has been taking a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593432426Author Ann IngallsFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781590170472Author Esther AverillFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint NYRB Children'sPublisher The New York Review of Books, IncWeight(grams)...

An incredible, heart-wrenching sequel to E. Nesbit's Five Children and It, set on the eve of the First World War. The five children have grown up - war will change their lives for ever. Cyril is off to fight, Anthea is at art college, Robert is a...

The Jungle Book introduces Mowgli, the human foundling adopted by a family of wolves. It tells of the enmity between him and the tiger Shere Khan, who killed Mowgli's parents, and of the friendship between the man-cub and Bagheera, the black panther, and...

The Jungle Book introduces Mowgli, the human foundling adopted by a family of wolves. It tells of the enmity between him and the tiger Shere Khan, who killed Mowgli's parents, and of the friendship between the man-cub and Bagheera, the black panther, and...

Fearless heroes, feisty princesses, sly magicians, terrifying dragons, talking foxes and miniature dogs. They all feature in this enthralling compendium of Chinese fairy tales and legends, along with an array of equally colourful characters and...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Mean lived up to his name. He is so mean that all he gave his brother for Christmas was a lump of coal. Can the wizard help to make him just a little bit...

Now in picturebook format! This is an amazing tour of everything that moves in the magical world of Richard Scarry. This children's classic is bursting with all kinds of fun vehicles from the magical world of Richard Scarry. From...

A magical celebration of stories and the imagination from the multiple award-winning Anthony Browne. Where will Willy's imagination take him next?From one of the most celebrated author-illustrators working today, Anthony Browne, comes a fantastical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781402782831Author Kenneth GrahameFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint SterlingPublisher Union Square & Co.Weight(grams) 1157gDimensions(mm) 236mm * 203mm *...

Discover the fascinating stories of the bold and brave women in Shakespeare's plays.Stories of twelve of Shakespeare's courageous, strong-willed and determined characters are brought to life with Becca Stadtlander's rich and evocative illustrations...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375848223Author Miriam NortonFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

A classic children's story from one of our best-loved authors, former Children's Laureate Anne Fine. Chester Howard can see Joe's project 'How to Write Neatly' can only be a disaster. Joe makes a terrible mess of his work, jumbling letters and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307021106Author Golden BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

An adapted and illustrated edition of Jane Austen's romantic classic - at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Eight years ago, Anne was persuaded not to marry Captain Wentworth. Now he is back, rich, handsome and still unmarried. While everyone...

Ottoline is back! Ottoline and the Purple Fox is the fourth fantastical Ottoline adventure from 2015-2017 Children's Laureate and author of the Goth Girl books, Chris Riddell. Ottoline and Mr Munroe love puzzles, clues and mysteries. One day, they meet...

Travel worldwide in this illustrated chapter-book retelling of Around the World in Eighty Days, part of the bestselling Classic Starts (R) series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Whether it's by foot, camel, boat, or train, Phileas Fogg is...

Now a major new movie, starring Saoirse Ronan, Timothee Chalamet and Meryl Streep Come laugh and cry with the March family.Meg - the sweet-tempered one. Jo - the smart one. Beth - the shy one. Amy - the sassy one.Together they're the March sisters. Their...

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...

From his Baker Street apartment, Sherlock Holmes wields his powers of deduction in pursuit of justice and truth, venturing out into foggy Victorian London accompanied by his faithful sidekick Dr Watson. This classic collection of Holmes tales includes...

A beautiful adaptation of the classic novel. Renowned graphic novel artist, Edith, has created an enchanting version of the classic Tom's Midnight Garden. This is a new and special way to read and share one of the best-loved and most enduring children's...

The Island of Adventure is the first thrilling instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time.For Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki the parrot, the summer holidays in Cornwall are everything...

A full-colour short story taken from the world of the Magic Faraway Tree. Perfect for new readers. Discover the magic!In the Land of Enchantments, everything shines and shimmers and moves. But it's full of witches, enchanters and goblins, and some not...

A full-colour short story taken from the world of the Magic Faraway Tree. Perfect for new readers. Discover the magic!In the Land of Enchantments, everything shines and shimmers and moves. But it's full of witches, enchanters and goblins, and some not...

This Oxford Children's Classic features the complete unabridged text, an introduction by Nancy Springer, and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more . . . Master detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick...

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 parents, and...