Fairy Tales & Folklore

*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...

A sorcerer's apprentice, a flying horse and a magical firebird are just some of the characters in this collection of tales from all over the world, along with more familiar faces such as Dick Whittington and Pinocchio. Each beautifully illustrated story...

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...

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...

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...

In this stunning follow-up to the bestselling The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty, the New York City Ballet presents another timeless tale for a modern ballet lover with Swan Lake.This lavishly illustrated book follows the storyline, choreography,...

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...

'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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789589184Author Holly HallPage Count 20Imprint Imagine That Publishing LtdPublisher Imagine That Publishing LtdDimensions(mm) 236mm * 178mm * 13mm

Originally published in 1922, The Velveteen Rabbit has delighted young readers for nearly a century. The story follows a young boy who's given a stuffed rabbit as a Christmas gift. After the rabbit befriends other nursery toys, he comes to the...

A Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Butterbean's Cafe! You are invited to Butterbean's Cafe! Meet Butterbean and the rest of her fairy friends from Nickelodeon's delightful animated show. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1...

A House for Mouse tells the story of a little grey mouse who leaves his tiny hole in the forest to explore the wider world. On his search for a new home he unwittingly encounters some of the biggest stars in the fairytale genre. He discovers a house...

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...

Hercules the Hero tells the story of Hercules - born to battle beasts and mangle monsters. Can Hercules complete twelve impossible tasks set by the evil King? Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops...

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 9781577683681Author Catherine McCaffertyFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint McGraw Hill Children's PublishingPublisher McGraw Hill Children's Publishing

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...

Science tells us that young children develop best when they are read to. In this follow-up to Read to Your Baby Every Day, soothe your toddler with retellings of traditional folk tales, fairy tales and fables from around the world paired with images 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...

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new, funny and fantastical gingerbread man book for kids!Do you have what it takes to catch the Gingerbread Man? The famous storybook character has magically come to life and...

From New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a new book about a beloved character: Mother Goose. Mother Goose's diary entries over the last five hundred years take readers on a journey to learn buried secrets. A must-have for new and old...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307021403Author Golden BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Pip the gnome plays happily with his woodland friends, the mouse, robin, wren and spider. Follow them through spring, summer, into autumn and then winter. The colourful illustrations and simple words introduce very young children to the seasons, with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781949717099Author Connor HooverFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint Roots in MythPublisher Roots in MythWeight(grams) 159gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm *...

Based on the much-loved classic tale. Chicken Licken and his friends set off to warn the king that the sky is falling down. Little do they know, someone is following them . . . Will the feathered friends make it to the castle safe and sound?Chicken...

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 beautifully illustrated collection of stories from the Bible, charmingly retold for young readers. Includes well-known tales such as "Noah's Ark", "Jonah and the Whale", "The Birth of Jesus" and "The Easter Story". Includes stories from the Old and New...

Join Great British Bake Off sensation Nadiya Hussain for scrumptious stories and delicious bakes that the family can enjoy together at Christmas.Christmas is a time when families come together. This unique combination of storybook and cookbook, with all...

This is a classic tale of adventure and bravery charting the transformation of Robert of Locksley into Robin Hood, the outlaw of myth and legend. Join Robin and his band of Merry Men as they battle injustice and seek to defeat the villainous Sheriff of...

Four unlikely companions -- a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster -- set off on an adventure to become musicians in the town of Bremen. When night falls and they're cold and hungry, the friends find a cabin in the forest where they could rest and eat --...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735845121Author Alan DrummondFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint North-South BooksPublisher North-South Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781404870482Author Shaskan,,Trisha SpeedFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Picture Window BooksPublisher Capstone Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789390391592Author Shubha VilasFormat HardbackPage Count 232Imprint Wonder House BooksPublisher Prakash Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780736429061Author Andrea Posner-SanchezFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 113g

While all the wolves are getting ready for the Big Howling Ceremony, Little Wolf is afraid to show off his howl. But he soon learns that even the smallest voice can make the sweetest sound . . .An inspiring, heartfelt tale for little pups everywhere...

Every evening, when the sun sets and everyone else is going to bed, Jacob the Sandman wakes up and starts work. Then one night Jacob sleeps too deeply and wakes up late! He rushes to Dream Sand Hill but there, atop the pile of dream sand, is a scary...

Take your seat in the front row and watch in wonder as three cheeky little circus pigs make a wild wolf jump through hoops (literally), endure feats of astounding derring-do, and even withstand perilous games of dress-up. Safe in the thought that "Wolf...