Fairy Tales & Folklore

Conner Bailey thinks his fairy-tale adventures are behind him - until he discovers a mysterious clue left by the famous Brothers Grimm. With help from his classmate Bree and the outlandish Mother Goose, Conner sets off on a mission across Europe to crack...

Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own . . . The enchanting new series continues.Cassie has settled into life in Hedgely when, out of the blue, her troubled cousin, Sebastian, comes to stay for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781958921555Author Victoria FriedmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint Light on Light PressPublisher Light on Light PressWeight(grams) 145gDimensions(mm)...

Turn the page, share the adventure in the bestselling and enchanting family fairytale from actor, comedian and author, Ben Miller. 'A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small' Ruth Jones 'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . ...

A dreamy collection of tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! From adventures with sleepy giants to bedtime stories about how Bobs the dog got a cold nose, drift into dreamland with these short stories by Enid...

Based on the traditional fairy tale The Little Red Hen, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. The little red hen decides to plant some wheat, but the lazy cat, dog and rat won't help her! Part of the Ladybird...

Follow Ruby the Rainbow Fairy as she flutters around Fairyland in this enchanting sticker book.There are lots of magical scenes to decorate, from an orange grove and yellow meadow to painting rainbows in the sky. With over 200 stickers of outfits,...

The Elves and the Shoemaker is part of the enduringly popular Well-loved Tales fairy tales series from Ladybird. Even today, Well-loved Tales are still beloved by adults and children alike.First published in 1965, this beautiful book has been specially...

A retelling of The Gingerbread Man for early readers from Ladybird.Based on the traditional fairy tale The Gingerbread Man, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Follow the gingerbread man as he tries to escape all...

Join Danny and Dino as they search for Easter eggs in this EGGcellent lift-the-flap story! With rip-roaring rhyme and laugh-out-loud silliness, the Dinosaur that Pooped series has sold over 1.5 million copies around the world!Danny and Dino's big Easter...

A retelling of The Three Little Pigs for early readers from Ladybird.A perfect introduction to the traditional fairy tale The Three Little Pigs. Join the three little pigs as they set off to see the world, build their houses and encounter the big, bad...

Rapunzel is part of the enduringly popular vintage Well-loved Tales fairy tales series from Ladybird. Even today, Ladybird's Well-loved Tales are still beloved by adults and children alike.First published in 1968, this beautiful book has been specially...

Based on the traditional fairy tale The Enormous Turnip, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when a very, very large turnip doesn't want to be pulled out of the ground! Part of the Ladybird...

Rumpelstiltskin is part of the enduringly popular Well-Loved Tales fairy tales series from Ladybird, first published in 1964. Even today, Well-Loved Tales are still beloved by adults and children alike.First released in 1968, this beautiful book has been...

Delve into the magical world of Flower Fairies with this intricately illustrated colouring book!With 45 beautiful intricate illustrations to colour, this is the perfect way to while away the hours and practise mindfulness and relaxation.With stunning...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781619491670Author Helen BannermanFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Empire BooksPublisher Empire BooksWeight(grams) 54gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 2mm

In this spine-tickling traditional tale, an old woman finds a hairy toe - and soon the owner comes looking for it!While out picking beans an old woman finds a hairy toe - and soon wishes she hadn't - especially when its owner comes looking for it.....

Meet fairies, witches and giants in this selection of 30 magical short stories by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! From to goblin games to never-ending wishes, there's mischief afoot in these fun-filled short...

Meet Bella and George.They're a happy couple who spend their days dusting, eating strawberry ice cream and making model aeroplanes. Until a brown-paper parcel arrives at their door and disrupts EVERYTHING. It's a human baby, named ZagazooGeorge and Bella...

The classic fairy tale - Hansel and Gretel - from Ladybird!A perfect introduction to the classic story Hansel and Gretel. Find out what happens when the brother and sister get lost in the woods! Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a...

Get ready for Lunar New Year, following a little girl and her family as they get ready for and celebrate the Lunar New Year festival. With non-fiction information about the significance of certain rituals, but told through the excited eyes of a child,...

What would happen if we lost the happy endings to stories - imagine the tears at bedtime! A fantastic and magical tale about what happens when, one night, a wicked witch steals the happy endings to bedtime stories. It is up to Jub, the keeper of the...

How will the red hen transform a seed into bread? Follow her step-by-step process from the farm to the table and learn about the value of teamwork. Includes a recipe for baking your own loaf of bread. Praised by Publishers Weekly for its "striking"...

Get ready for Halloween with this child-friendly collection of spooky stories from all over the world. Feel your pulse race and your skin tingle as you turn the pages of this spine-chilling anthology of spooky stories from around the world. Read all...

First Stories: Cinderella is the perfect introduction, for young children, to this classic fairy tale. "Cinderella, you shall go to the ball!"Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce all the main characters: Cinderella, her...

Based on the traditional fairy tale The Magic Porridge Pot, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when a magic pot won't stop cooking porridge! Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales...

A Traveller girl creates her own musical instrument from a willow branch and lots of recycled objects. She plays it enthusiastically, but it sounds terrible! Ignoring warnings not to awaken the ogre in the hills, Ossiri goes there to practise playing her...

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. This classic version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera...

Dress the fairy dolls in beautiful outfits as they flutter their way through fairyland, go to a tea party, make magical fairy wishes and lots more. With over 400 stickers of gorgeous flowery outfits, friendly creatures and accessories, including some...

Based on the traditional fairy tale Chicken Licken, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Chicken Licken thinks the sky is falling down, so he sets off to tell the king. What will happen to him and his friends...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368078146Author Kelsey RodkeyFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 142gDimensions(mm)...

The ultimate book of dragons, the Dracopedia Field Guide includes drawings and details about more than 85 dragons from around the world. Learn how to tell the difference between different types of dragons, where to find them, what to look for when...

Beneath this glitter-tastic cover is a page-turning hide-and-seek adventure full of favourite fairytale characters from princesses to unicorns to knights, with a magically funny and reassuring twist at the end. Fairytale Frankie is a fearless tomboy who...

THE NO 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER'This beautifully written, darkly funny coming-of-age story will enchant and entertain' Daily MailEvery year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in...

A wonderfully illustrated and sumptuous collection of nursery rhymes for all ages, including many favourite rhymes as well as some that will be a delightful discovery. Originally published as The Cat and the Fiddle in 2011, this edition includes a new...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of Rumpelstiltskin is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful...

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. This classic version of Cinderella is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with beautiful...

The classic fairy tale - Cinderella - from Ladybird!A perfect introduction to the classic story Cinderella. Find out what happens when Cinderella meets a handsome prince at the ball. Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a perfect...

Peter and the Wolf was composed by the great Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev to introduce children to the instruments of the orchestra. This timeless tale is beautifully retold and illustrated with by award-winning Ian Beck, and remains a wonderful...

The classic fairy tale - The Ugly Duckling - from Ladybird!A perfect introduction to the classic story of The Ugly Duckling. Find out what happens to the Ugly Duckling. Will he ever find someone who loves him? Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales...