Fairy Tales & Folklore

After a terrible storm, the Kingdom of Birds is looking for a leader. Will it be the bird with the loveliest song, or the brightest plumage? The fastest in the air, or underwater? The bird who flies highest, or those who stick together and work as a...

It's Franklin's birthday! Luna and all the villagers are planning a surprise party, and Franklin's family are visiting from the moon. While the party is being set up, Luna takes Franklin book shopping. They find a padlocked book of fairy tales, which the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781336991Author Rachel E TurnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint Rethink PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 203gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

A delightful collection of six stories, with lively retellings and colourful artwork by Columbian illustrator, John Joven. A perfect first introduction to Aesop for little children. Stories include well-known classics The Lion and the Mouse, The Town...

"In moving, lyrical prose, the book celebrates the beauty and sounds of each name alongside their culture of origin. The author builds a strong case that everyone should embrace their names and honor and learn those with which they may not be familiar."...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780762486052Author Sarah Glenn MarshFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Running Press KidsPublisher Running Press KidsDimensions(mm) 222mm * 159mm * 15mm

Discover a world of magical storytelling from a twice Costa-shortlisted author"One of our finest children's writers." Phil Earle"A master storyteller." Aisling Fowler"A true master of storytelling." Jenny PearsonStep into a world of faerie tricks and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781952328343Author Jack LewisFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Starry Dreamer Publishing, LLCPublisher Starry Dreamer Publishing, LLCWeight(grams)...

The classic picture book about a magical cat from the beloved and iconic Judith Kerr. This magical new book from the one and only Judith Kerr is brimming with her trademark warm humour and exquisitely imaginative artwork. Come on a wondrous...

Merlin and the Lost King of England is a humorous retelling of the legend of King Arthur and the magical test of the sword in the stone. Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are...

When Hansel and Gretel find themselves lost in the forest, their discovery of a cottage made of sweet treats is a welcome surprise. But the owner is not so sweet! How will they escape? Part of the beloved Fairytale Classics series.About the...

Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race! Discover who will come first to win the ultimate prize, and find out why Cat will never forgive his friend Rat in this ancient...

Six-year-old Ollie is given his first pair of real skis. As soon as the snow begins to fall he heads off into the woods and meets sparkling Jack Frost, who shoos away damp Mrs Thaw.Jack Frost takes him on an adventure to the palace of King Winter. Ollie...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368002516Author Disney BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 635gDimensions(mm) 283mm * 214mm * 15mm

When a Traveller family experiences a run of bad luck, an imaginative boy called Yokki lifts their spirits with tales of a magical white horse. A traditional Traveller-family folk tale which inspires hope and celebrates creativity. Told by a Romani...

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. When Rachel and Kirsty meet on the ferry to Rainspell Island one summer holiday, they have no idea that such magical adventures with the fairies await...

A beautiful edition of this classic retelling by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, with glorious illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark.No child ever forgets the story of the witch, the breadcrumb trail and the gingerbread house in the forest. Former...

Introduce your baby to first fairy tales with this large touch-and-feel playbook.Say hello to your favourite fairy tale characters from Cinderella to Little Red Riding Hood! With textured patches to touch, feel and explore, this bright and sturdy board...

Fast-paced and exciting, beautifully illustrated and full of unicorn magic, children will love Unicorn Seekers a thrilling new series from BBC disability ambassador, Cerrie Burnell. Growing up in a bustling city,...

In captivating text and illustrations, this beautiful multicultural children's book presents a collection of cherished fables, myths, legends and fairy tales from Thailand that have been passed down through generations of Thai families. The nine charming...

In the first book of a multibook series, find out how a round, jolly baby became the great white hope of the Milky Way-and ringleader of the Guardians of Childhood.Up there in the sky. Don't you see him? No, not the moon. The Man in the Moon. He wasn't...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782705819Author Sophie GilesFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams) 114gDimensions(mm)...

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3 -11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven...

First Stories: Rapunzel is the perfect introduction for young children to this classic fairy tale"Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your golden hair!"Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce all the main characters: Rapunzel, the...

Disney fans of all ages will enjoy this peek into the minds of the villains from their favourite films - featuring a unique insight from their evil perspectives through individual profiles and detailed illustrations.Book InformationISBN...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739524227Author Lindsay DuncanFormat HardbackPage Count 34Imprint Highland Words PublishingPublisher Highland Words PublishingWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781398811003Author Stewart RossFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Arcturus Publishing LtdPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Take a first BITE out of gothic classics with this "charming, age-appropriate" (Foreword) board book edition of Bram Stoker's Dracula-perfect for little hands! When a mysterious client invites Jonathan Harker to Transylvania, the young realtor doesn't...

"Cupping her hands together, Willow blew at George's boats. A few leaves floated gently off the tree. She blew again. This time a lively blast tugged at the sails and the boats were off, racing each other across the blue." George wants to play with his...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level A traditional German tale about the perils of greed, and what happens to those who always want more than they have. When a fisherman catches a magical fish, he has the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780142413937Author Rachel IsadoraFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 156g

When a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a dragon who behaves like a princess, who knows what will happen! This is suitable for discussion of preconceptions and gender roles.ReviewsThe Princess and the Dragon is beautifully illustrated with big,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781841355054Author Val BiroFormat HardbackPage Count 200Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams) 899gDimensions(mm) 260mm...

Poppy is gazing out of the window at the snow when suddenly she sees that the snowflakes are really snow children, dancing and whirling in the garden. Excitedly Poppy joins them for an adventure in the Snow Queen's wintry kingdom where she visits a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307960306Author J. P. MillerFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

A gorgeous and evocative story of how the animals got their colours, from Carnegie Medal winner Tanya Landman and V&A Illustration Award winner Laura Carlin.The earth was young and full of colour. But the animals were dull and drab. The painter decided:...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781949717129Author Connor HooverFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Roots in MythPublisher Roots in MythWeight(grams) 168gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm *...

First Stories: Aladdin is the perfect introduction for young children to this classic fairy tale.Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story of Aladdin, his lamp and the magical genie to life. This well-loved fairy tale is beautifully imagined for a...

From acclaimed picture book maker Barry Falls, a pitch-perfect story about being GIANT . . . even when you're tiny! Tiny the giant lives in a shoe, and as the smallest giant in the land, he is always overlooked. But,...

Having the ability to see fairies means that Tanya Fairchild's life has never been easy. After all, real fairies are nothing like the ones in books; ones that grant wishes or leave money for teeth. Real fairies don't like to be talked about, and they...