Fairy Tales & Folklore

The second book in the fabulously funny - and hugely farty - A Very Fiery Fairy Tale series. Perfect for fans of The Dinosaur that Pooped. Sir Wayne and Dragon are back! And on yet another adventure to get Dragon's flame round the right way... Luckily...

Uniquely inventive and vivacious in style and with deep insight into children's points of view, Hans Christian Andersen established a new genre in literature.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level A hilarious traditional Norwegian tale, which will have the whole class in stitches. Find out how Prince Magnus gets on when he leaves home thinking he knows best,...

Little Red Riding Hood is on her way to visit Granny. But when she arrives at Granny's a big, hairy, toothy surprise awaits her! What's happened to Granny and how will Little Red Riding Hood escape? This wordless traditional tale is brought to life by...

All About Hanukkah: Things to Make and Do is the perfect gift! This beautiful activity book is bursting with crafts and recipes, fun activities and facts about the Hanukkah celebrations observed by over FIFTEEN MILLION Jewish ...

A fun and festive Christmas fairy-tale adventure.It's Christmas Eve and Father Christmas has fallen asleep at the Three Bears' cottage but NOTHING will wake him. It's up to Baby Bear and the Fairy-Tale Rescue Rangers to deliver the last presents so EVERY...

The Little Red Hen has found some grains of wheat! Who will help her grow and harvest them? A faithful retelling of the popular European tale, showing the stages from wheat to flour to freshly-baked bread. With free online audio.A much-loved folk tale...

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 *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933390024Author R a MontgomeryFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Chooseco LLCPublisher Chooseco LLCWeight(grams) 91gDimensions(mm) 183mm * 117mm * 13mm

The next book in the beautifully illustrated and magical UNICORN SEEKERS series by BBC disability ambassador, Cerrie Burnell! Elodie Lightfoot and her friends are Unicorn Seekers. They can see unicorns, feel their...

Robert Sabuda has created a resplendent pop-up version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original publication. This glorious edition is told in a shorter version of L. Frank Baum's original text, with artwork in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781484716410Author Disney BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney PressWeight(grams) 839gDimensions(mm) 274mm * 206mm * 25mm

A heart-warming and timeless retelling of a traditional Russian folk tale filled with beautiful illustrations from an award-winning artist. Babushka is busy tidying her house when three unexpected guests arrive telling her they are looking for a baby,...

Award-winning team Mahlon and Kinuko Craft bring us a gorgeous and vivid retelling of the classic story of Beauty and the Beast in this stunningly illustrated picture book. The tale is as old as time: A man steals a rose from the garden of a beast. His...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781617205392Author Rudyard KiplingFormat PaperbackPage Count 20Imprint SMK BooksPublisher SMK BooksWeight(grams) 45gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 1mm

A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up? This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955618321Author Jan ArriensFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Peter Daniels Publisher ServicesPublisher Peter Daniels Publisher ServicesWeight(grams)...

A fox was having a nap when a tiger leapt out at him, ready to attack. Could the fox use his cunning to save his own life? This traditional story has been beautifully illustrated by Tomislav Zlatic. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers...

This most beloved of all fairy tales is told in many versions and found in many different cultures - from the Italian CENERANTOLA to the Russian CHERNUSHKA For this edition, first published in 1919, Charles Sedon Evans, a schoolmaster turned publisher,...

The anticipated second book in 2019's breakout magical fantasy series, Starfell, starring misfit witch Willow Moss. Perfect for readers of 8+ and beautifully illustrated throughout by Sarah Warburton. Willow Moss, the...

A funny and fantastical adventure story featuring a finger-eating troll and a very determined heroine, from one of the world's favourite children's authors.Dick King-Smith, the much-loved author of Babe, spins a hilarious cautionary tale perfect for...

First Stories: Jack and the Beanstalk is the perfect introduction, for young children, to this classic fairy tale.Push, pull and slide mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce all the main characters, including brave young Jack and of course the...

A fantastic retelling of the story of Aladdin with some of your favourite Mr Men! Mr Funny has discovered a magic flying carpet which flies him to the desert! There he finds a magic lamp with a very sad Genie who...

Originally written by French author Reuben Saillens and later retold by Leo Tolstoy, this endearing and timeless story has now acquired the status of a folk-tale and is great to read out loud with children. The heartening story of a lonely shoemaker...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781484724057Author Serena ValentinoFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 289gDimensions(mm) 185mm * 145mm * 21mm

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Follow Odysseus on his remarkable journey home, and find out whether he and his crew will survive the perils of the cyclops, Poseidon's revenge, the bewitching sirens,...

When Poppy and Sam spot smoke coming from the barn, they rush to call the fire fighters. Can they save the barn? An exciting story from the popular Farmyard Tales series, written especially for beginner readers. Includes traditional illustrations by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307979513Author Hans Christian AndersenFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA...

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...

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a vibrant literary culture.For 60 years, generations of English-speaking children around the world have been enchanted...

A beautiful and sensitive exploration of grief, loss and hope from Karl James Mountford, in his much-awaited author-illustrator debut.One day, Fox is drawn to something in the forest - it's something small, something silent, perhaps forgotten. It's a...

Perpetually unimpressed Gilbert the Goblin explains why goblins are superior to other, overrated magical creatures in this wildly funny and imaginative picture book series-the first four books now available together in a hardcover boxed set! Gilbert the...

Enjoy 7 thrilling adventures featuring a collection of Disney and Pixar heroesBook InformationISBN 9781837713097Author Walt DisneyFormat HardbackPage Count 142Imprint Autumn PublishingPublisher Bonnier Books LtdWeight(grams) 740gDimensions(mm) 242mm *...

The Magical Unicorn Society is the official authority on the secrets and legends behind these elusive creatures. Now, they've opened their doors once again, and invite unicorn lovers to enjoy eight new enchanting tales featuring the magical unicorn...

Another exciting tale in the Mr Men Magic series! Little Miss Lucky is the luckiest person in the world, until strange things happen to her. Can she discover what is behind her sudden bad luck? The Mr Men...

One of the great nineteenth-century folklorists, Joseph Jacobs collected stories from oral sources and made scholarly notes on their origin, but he deliberately recorded them in a plain and direct style which he thought suitable for children and which...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781680524093Author Cottage Door PressFormat HardbackPage Count 384Imprint Cottage Door PressPublisher Cottage Door PressWeight(grams) 907gDimensions(mm)...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781787246485Author Beatrix PotterFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint SovereignPublisher SovereignWeight(grams) 59gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 3mm

The third book in the magical Starfell series, starring misfit witch Willow Moss. Perfect for readers of 8+ and beautifully illustrated throughout by Sarah Warburton. Willow Moss and the Lost Day was selected as Waterstones Book of the...