Classics

The day the Melkerson family arrive on Seacrow Island, it's a bit of a shock to their system. It's so quiet there-none of the shops and bustle they're used to. And the cottage they've rented for the summer is a little bit well ... basic. But what...

'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...

Join the little girl in the candy-striped dress as Milly-Molly-Mandy does the gardening, gives a party, and goes to a fete - whatever she and her friends are up to, you're sure to have fun when they're around!The much-loved stories of Milly-Molly-Mandy...

This, along with The Tale of The Fierce Bad Rabbit, was intended for very young children. It recounts the tale of a pussy cat, Miss Moppet, chasing a mouse. It turns out to be a bit of a battle of wits, and who do you think will win?The Story of Miss...

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. ...

An unforgettable friend gets into trouble in this warm and fantastically funny sequel to the bestselling debut Einstein the Penguin. Imogen and Arthur have been missing their friend, the penguin, Einstein, since he...

A girl sits in a dusty room, crammed to the rafters with books. Sunlight dances on the covers, between which are stories of magical worlds and faraway places, lands of princesses, kings, giants, and real children too. Eleanor Farjeon was that girl,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783739530Author AesopFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint North Parade PublishingPublisher North Parade Publishing

'But...but...who are you?' Little Billy asked.'We are the Minpins,' the tiny man said, 'and we own this wood'.Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, that's exactly what he does!...

Mrs Pepperpot is as busy as always, and mindful that she is likely to shrink to the size of a Pepperpot at any time. She doesn't know when or where it might happen but she can be sure she'll have an incredible adventure. A compilation of twelve stories...

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan in Enid Blyton's much-loved boarding school series.Claudine at St Clare'sEileen's mother is the new Matron and Mam'zelle's niece, Claudine, joins St Clare's and causes havoc...

It's never too soon to share your favourite classics with the next generation... This edition of Alice in Wonderland has been adapted for younger readers and features:* Simplified text* A child-friendly layout, designed for young readers* Full-colour...

Beanotown - for the first time in Dennis's life - has become boring. All Dennis's pranks are backfiring and he seems to have lost his awesomeness. Even his faithful hound, Gnasher, seems fed up with him these days. If only there was some way to bring the...

Beanotown - for the first time in Dennis's life - has become boring. All Dennis's pranks are backfiring and he seems to have lost his awesomeness. Even his faithful hound, Gnasher, seems fed up with him these days. If only there was some way to bring the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307021342Author Janette Sebring LowreyFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307021342Author Janette Sebring LowreyFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA...

Rediscover the classic magical adventure of the Little Wooden Horse, brought to life with the original inside illustrations from the author of Milly-Molly-Mandy, Joyce Lankester Brisley.When Uncle Peder the toymaker falls on hard times, his little wooden...

A funny festive story about everyone's favourite bear, Paddington - now a major movie star! When the Browns take Paddington to the Christmas grotto at the local department store, their journey through the Winter Wonderland is full of...

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...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material...

Half wolf, half dog, White Fang fully understands the cruelty of both nature and humans. After nearly starving to death during the frigid Arctic winter, he's taken in first by a man who "trains" him through constant whippings, and then by another who...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307021526Author Marian PotterFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

This powerful and dignified story about a Cuban fisherman's struggle with a great fish has the universal appeal of a struggle between man and the elements, the hunter with the hunted. It earned Hemingway the Nobel prize and has been made into an...

'Barbecued billygoats!'Can you imagine finding gold? That's just what the Swallows and Amazons and Dick and Dorothea decide to hunt for in the hills high above the lake. But it's a hot and dry summer and water is in scarce supply. Worse still for the...

Nothing's more magical than going down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass with Alice. There, in worlds unlike any other ever created, conventional logic is turned upside down and wrong-way round to enchanting effect. Children will love reading...

Nothing's more magical than going down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass with Alice. There, in worlds unlike any other ever created, conventional logic is turned upside down and wrong-way round to enchanting effect. Children will love reading...

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 thirteen, the Famous Five find out about something dangerous out in Mystery...

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. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593177457Author Richard ScarryPage Count 18Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA Inc

Go on an adventure with Katherine Rundell ... _______________ NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP GREENAWAY MEDAL From the winner of the Costa Children's Book Award _______________ 'A writer with an utterly...

In this edition of the Newbery Honor Book Ramona Quimby, Age 8, the timeless classic features a special foreword written by actress, producer, and author Amy Poehler, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself.Ramona likes that she's...

The much-loved classic story by L.M. Montgomery, specially retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. From the day red-headed 'Anne-with-an-e' unexpectedly arrives at Green Gables, life is never the same again... Includes a...

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!When the Famous Five discover a mysterious trunk during a camping trip to Kirrin...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307021410Author Margaret Wise BrownFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780394823379Author Dr. SeussFormat HardbackPage Count 72Imprint Wings Books,USPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 420gDimensions(mm) 286mm * 210mm *...

One of the most iconic characters in children's books Join the world's most famous travelling reporter in three exciting adventures as he visits the highlands of Scotland in The Black Island, solves a mysterious theft...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers.It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers.It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with...

Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. Measure for Measure is a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060598242Author C. S. LewisFormat HardbackPage Count 784Imprint ZonderKidzPublisher ZondervanWeight(grams) 1216gDimensions(mm) 239mm * 162mm * 55mm