Fairy Tales & Folklore

"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."...

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...

This charming tale tells the story of little Nicky Claus, who wanted to make every child happy, if only just for one day. Nicky Claus works with his three uncles in the Claus Brothers Toy Emporium. Uncle Hanz makes the toys, Uncle Louis checks them and...

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...

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The tenth book in an action-packed, time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest. Join Tom and Aztec girl, Zuma, as they travel through...

"Once upon a time there was a village child who was so pretty - so pretty as never was seen . . ."So begins Beatrix Potter's retelling of Red Riding Hood. A darkly delicious adaptation of the classic tale, filled with trademark Potter wit and flourishes,...

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...

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...

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...

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 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)...

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...

Turtle wanted to go to the party in the clouds, but how would she get there without wings? She had an idea, but, unfortunately, things didn't go quite according to plan. Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action...

This bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover to celebrate 10 years of The Fairytale Hairdresser!The little mermaid is all in a lather - the Sea Witch has stolen her beautiful singing voice! Will Kittie Lacey be able to fix this terrible...

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...

The Moomin family and their friends are the delightful creation of Tove Jansson, and are full of a particular humour and magic that has enchanted generations of children and adults alike. Using the author's original characters and artwork, Moomin and the...

RETURN TO A WORLD OF DRAGONS, SONG-SPELLS, PIPERS AND BATTLES...Patch Brightwater and his friend Barver, the dracogriff, are trapped on a mysterious island full of monstrous beasts. Their shapeshifting friend, Wren, is being held prisoner by the Piper of...

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 *...

In this book of tales from Africa there are stories about an evil-hearted shark, an extremely cunning hare, a very greedy spider, and the strongest man in the world. There are also answers to such questions as why the crab has no head, why the sun and...

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...

The lonely old woman and the lonely old man decide to bake a girl this time, but when they open the oven, she runs off like her brother did. Never fear, this smart cookie has a plan to outfox the fox. Will it work? Let's just say that the ending is sweet...

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...

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...

'It had been so long since Victoria Stitch had done anything dangerous . . . And she would need dangerous and forbidden magic for an adventure like this . . .' Victoria Stitch is finally Queen of Wiskling Wood, along with her sister Celestine. She is...

Take a magical tour around the world with these four fairy tales from the Once Upon a World board book series-now available together in an enchanting collection!Read along as Snow White flees her castle in Japan and meets seven mysterious dwarves and...

Puffin Classics bring the very best children's stories to a new generation. Roger Lancelyn Green's time-honoured collection of Norse myths and legends is introduced by bestselling author Michelle Paver, creator of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486418629Author John GreenFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 176gDimensions(mm) 278mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385376198Author Nancy NolteFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Fairyland is in uproar! Jack Frost has stolen the Pet Fairies magical pets. Without them, the Pet Fairies can't ensure that pets in the human world find...

Using well known and loved fairy stories this is a gentle and fun way of introducing children to the world of meditation and relaxation. It is designed to counteract some of the tensions with which we are all familiar at the end of a busy day, and offer...

Fairy tales are just the beginning.The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey to stop him . . . except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and no one will believe they're in danger.With only the...

This clever and funny inversion on a classic fairytale from award-winning author Bethan Stevens tells the laugh-out-loud story of a damsel who does not need saving!Once upon a time, hidden deep in a valley in a magical land far away, there was a very...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Rediscover the wonderful story of Dorothy's adventures in Oz, with new friends the Scarecrow, Lion and Tinman, as they come up against good witches and wicked witches...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780736434355Author RH DisneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Random House DisneyPublisher Random House DisneyWeight(grams) 312gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

The sequel to THE PRINCESS RULES sees rebel princess, Princess Florizella, going on even more adventures, but this time, she also has a little brother in tow... Once upon a time, there was a princess who broke all the...

Osebo the leopard has a fine drum, a huge drum, a "magnificent" drum. All the animals covet Osebo's drum, but he won't let anyone else have it, not even Nyame, the Sky-God. So, Nyame offers a big reward to the animal that brings him the drum. All try -...

Hold on to your lucky charms and delve into this bewitching collection of 30 fairy tales and magic stories, retold by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!Watch out for cats in boots, three bears who live in the woods...