Fairy Tales & Folklore

The thrilling next story in the The Talon Saga, the incredible new YA fantasy series from New York Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa. When forced to choose between the sinister Talon organisation and being hunted by her own kind,...

What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very late?About the AuthorLiz Braswell spent her childhood reading fairy tales, dreaming, and going on adven tures in the woods with her cat. After majoring in Egyptology at Brown University (and yes, she can...

From Icarus's legendary flight to Orpheus's trip to the underworld, this stunning edition brings to life 15 classic Greek myths. Easy to read and beautifully illustrated, it includes Heracles' mighty tasks, Pandora's box, King Midas's golden touch, and...

While all the wolves in the valley are busy preparing for the for the big Howling Ceremony, Little Wolf is afraid to use his voice. Little Wolf thinks he'll never find his howl - but then some wise words from Big Wolf remind him that even the smallest...

Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps...

Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Writing Cassie's older brother Byron has fallen in with the wrong crowd - it's soon clear these boys are wild, reckless and not human at all. They are tylwyth teg - Fair Folk, who tempt humans down into the dark...

AN IRISH TIMES BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF 2023An unforgettable adventure drawing on Irish folklore, from award-winning author Sinead O'Hart. The seandraiocht - the Old Magic - isn't remembered like it once was. Its power is fading... When Rose is entrusted...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780769638157Author Candice RansomFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint LandollPublisher Landoll

A delightful retelling of the classic tale of the fussy princess, with lively text and speech bubbles and carefully written text for children just starting to read alone. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music...

Grab your basket and your coat. Put on some walking shoes. Turn the page and begin: Which story will you choose? Award-winning creators Laurel Snyder and Dan Santat transform a crowd of classic tales into an ever-changing, fascinating,...

Experience the beauty and the magic of Cicely Mary Barker's famous Flower Fairies, with a new edition of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies of the Summer.The magic and loveliness of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies is being reissued with an updated,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789888240999Author Oscar WildeFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint MineditionPublisher MineditionWeight(grams) 148g

Get ready for winter with this treasury of 50 frosty stories from around the globe. Curl up beside the fire and uncover stories from all over the world with this rich resource of wintery folk tales, myths and legends. Featuring stories of Norse gods;...

Take to the skies on a truly fantastical journey with a beautiful flying pony in My Magical Flying Pony!With a sparkly foil cover and push, pull and turn mechanisms, little ones will have lots of fun taking part in the flying pony's exciting adventure!...

This is a bumper book packed with black-line colouring and drawing activities. A sheet of colourful foil stickers is included to provide shiny decorations for finished pictures.About the AuthorCicely Mary Barker was born in Croydon, South London in 1895...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911405955Author Jacob & Wilhelm GrimmFormat PaperbackPage Count 506Imprint Aziloth BooksPublisher Aziloth Books

Book Band: Grey - Ideal for ages 8+ A magical retelling of the story of the legendary Welsh bard Taliesin, perfect for fans of The Wizards of Once and The Firework Maker's Daughter. On the most magical day of the year, the unluckiest man in the...

*Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Best Illustrated Book Category 2021*On the sleepiest of nights, when the air is still and the moon is full, the conditions are just right... for WITCHES TO TAKE FLIGHT! And among all these terribly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781848513129Author Cerys MatthewsFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Pont BooksPublisher Gomer PressDimensions(mm) 250mm * 200mm * 10mm

Daisy longs to marry the king, but he wants her to prove herself first. Daisy asks for help from an unlikely friend, but finds herself making promises she can't keep. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and...

From the Magical Unicorn Society's Department of Unicorns, Myths and Monsters comes this all-new collection of stories dedicated to the amazing mythical creatures - good and bad - that exist alongside unicorns.Introduced by department head and intrepid...

On small silent feet, the Tomten tiptoes through the snow, keeping watch over the farm on chilly winter nights.One night, a cunning fox comes by. How will the Tomten guard the chickens, and help the hungry fox?These classic stories are a delight for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781478743309Author Heidi HermanFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Outskirts PressPublisher Outskirts Press

Emily wants to help her mama by watching Daisy the cow so she doesn't escape out the hole in her fence. On the way to the meadow, Emily meets a big dog, a boastful boy and an old man. But who will help Emily when she needs it? This is a delightful...

Magical Stories for 6 Year Olds is a bright and varied selection of marvellously magical stories by some of the very best writers for children. Perfect for reading alone or aloud - and for dipping into time and time again. With stories from The Brothers...

Once upon a time, there was a rich merchant who had three daughters. The girls were just as clever as they were bella and none more so than the youngest, whose name was Beauty. Disappear to faraway lands of wicked witches, evil monsters and brave...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780769638164Author Carol OttolenghiFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Brighter ChildPublisher Brighter ChildWeight(grams) 95g

'The book is grand, beautiful, exciting and poignant ... It is full of poetical phrasing ... yet allows for the naughty spirit of childhood to remain true' Guardian'Never before had Nils travelled around at such good speed, and he had always liked...

This new alternative guidebook is a personal ode to the me lange of cultures called Brooklyn. It takes you to the most fascinating corners of the borough and will help you discover places most tourists won't go. The aim is to inspire you to start...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781680524062Author Cottage Door PressFormat HardbackPage Count 384Imprint Cottage Door PressPublisher Cottage Door PressWeight(grams) 907gDimensions(mm)...

First published in 1842, Robert Browning's poetic version of the legend about the lost children of Hamelin is sub-titled 'A Child's Story' and was originally intended only for the private enjoyment of Willie Macready, young son of the famous actor. Once...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368076692Author Eric GeronFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 850gDimensions(mm) 249mm *...

In the third sensational and side-splitting Cinders & Sparks adventure, Cinders and her companions continue their quest to find Fairyland - but the scary Hunstman is close on their tail . . . Perfect for readers of 7-9 and fans of Shrek and Frozen. ...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level A wonderful collection of creation stories from Australia, telling how the koala lost his tail, the kangaroo got her pouch, as well as how the birds got their colours...

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 The Gingerbread Man is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with...

Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The sixth of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance! ...

"London and Zelinsky have created something unendingly fun but also deeply meaningful: Art takes on a life of its own, no matter how much the artist thinks the work can be controlled!" -Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medal-winning author of The Invention of...

A curse involving a spindle goes terribly wrong for poor old Grimbleshanks. The Queen decides it's time for silly, soppy Snow White to go. Lardine and Angula aren't at all happy about having Ella for a stepsister. Old Maggit just wants to win the...

Magical interlinked stories about what one girl learns from talking to trees throughout Time and from around the world in a sumptuous gift book presentation. From the team who brought you Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror, Costa Book Award winning...