Fairy Tales & Folklore

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312498085Author Roger PriddyPage Count 28Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 789gDimensions(mm) 240mm * 244mm * 21mm

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level These wonderful atmospheric folktales from the Ukraine and China, capture two different cultures, united in the presence of a dragon, who has the power to change all...

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...

A brave young girl rows out to meet her destiny in a lavishly illustrated original tale steeped in fairy lore, from a traditional Irish storyteller.A daughter embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her father in this beautiful, eerie and timeless...

At the Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls, you will definitely learn your lesson. An atmospheric, heartfelt, and delightfully spooky novel for fans of Coraline, Splendors and Glooms, and The Mysterious Benedict Society.Victoria hates nonsense. There is no...

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...

An Irish storyteller revisits the little-known legend of the Mermaid Saint in a haunting, beautifully illustrated tale of kindness, music and longing.Long ago, on the eastern coast of Ireland, a monk from the Abbey of Bangor was collecting driftwood...

An Irish storyteller revisits the little-known legend of the Mermaid Saint in a haunting, beautifully illustrated tale of kindness, music and longing.Long ago, on the eastern coast of Ireland, a monk from the Abbey of Bangor was collecting driftwood...

_______________ 'A magical modern retelling of an old fairytale ... Exquisite' - Jacqueline Wilson 'These twelve fierce heroines will be a pleasure to return to again and again' - Madeline Miller 'A complete revelation' - Thandie Newton 'Wild,...

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...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368001090Author Disney BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 862gDimensions(mm) 274mm...

Twig Verginix has gained a formidable reputation as the young sky pirate captain who dared to sail over the Edge. But far out in open sky a storm is brewing. In its path lies Sanctaphrax - the great floating city tethered to the land by a massive chain...

A wonderful retelling of the Princess and the Pea with your favourite Mr Men and Little Miss! When poor Little Miss Princess gets caught in a storm and her coach is stuck in the mud, she is very pleased to see the...

Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Birthday Present Disaster is the third title in a fun and inclusive, young magical adventure series for readers of 6-8 from Lola Morayo. Inspired by fairies and magical creatures from world mythology it is gorgeously...

Regarded as a modern fairy tale, L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz is one of America's most cherished and enchanting children's stories. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled...

One amazing day, Jack catches a Magic Fish... "If you free me," says the fish, "I'll grant your dearest wish!" Jack and his wife Liz can't believe their luck when the Magic Fish gives them a pretty little cottage, but soon they are asking for more....

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780152163563Author Judy SierraFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Voyager Books,U.S.Publisher Voyager Books,U.S.

Another spellbinding tale in the Mr Men Magic series. When Mr. Happy finds a book of spells, he decides to use the spells to make people happier. But things don't work out quite as he planned. Find out what happens...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780736423120Author RH DisneyFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 168mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781585366026Author Trinka Hakes NobleFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Sleeping Bear PressPublisher Cengage Learning, IncWeight(grams) 454g

Illustrated by the beloved creator of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, The Little House, and Katy and the Big Snow, this is a delightful version of the tale that boys and girls have loved for centuries. The Emperor himself, his court, and his clothes...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level "Run, run as fast as you can! You can't catch me, I'm Chapatti Man!" But will Chapatti Man escape? White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481435185Author Evan TurkFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Atheneum Books for Young ReadersPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 576gDimensions(mm)...

Pip the gnome gets help decorating a Christmas tree from his friends robin, rabbit and mouse. Discover the beautiful, natural things they bring: a red apple, soft woollen thread, golden straw and a bright, shiny rosehip.Colourful illustrations and simple...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780142414507Author Rachel IsadoraFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 163g

Jack is struggling, so Puss promises to make his fortune in return for a pair of special, shiny red boots. The wily cat pulls off some clever tricks and Jack ends up with a castle of his very own. This story is a perfect introduction to the classic tale,...

Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was one of the leading illustrators from the golden age of British book illustration. Fairy-tale and fantasy were his forte and in later life he responded to the dark stimulus of Poe's gothic tales with gleeful appreciation of...

Times are tough for Santa. He's tightened his belt, made the reindeer redundant and now it's time to get a second job.But finding work is not easy at all, even if you're Santa - he tries being a waiter, a party entertainer, and even works in a call...

Book Band: Brown, ideal for ages 7+ A hilarious tale based on Irish mythology and the Giant's Causeway from award-winning author Sally Prue. If you go to Ireland and catch the bus to Ballycastle, there by the sea you'll find the Giant's Causeway...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780736439145Author VariousFormat HardbackPage Count 120Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

What starts as an adventure ends in disaster when Rapunzel, Anansi and Jack and his talking chicken, Betsy, are captured by a wicked witch and locked up in a tower! It's up to Red (the sustainable woodcutter's daughter) to save the day. With the help of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782705147Author Sophie GilesFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams) 143gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2013.Book InformationISBN 9780525420682Author Ying Chang CompestineFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint E P...

Storyteller is storiwr in Welsh. The old word is cyfarwydd. And this book is a sneaky peek into a storyteller's repertoire.Meet the rowdy mermaids and drowned lands of Cardigan Bay, an ancient tree with a door into the otherworld, and the wise old toad...

Hidden deep in the mountains, a kingdom of dragons once thrived. Dragon song echoed across the peaks and priceless treasures were guarded in lairs. But what happened to this kingdom? Dragonsightings are incredibly rare now, so how can we spot one of...

Miss Mallow has decided to put on a musical show to celebrate the opening of the new school hall. Poppy and her class are all very excited especially when they get to vote on which show to perform. But things start to go wrong during the auditions when...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780985985288Author Scott PetersFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Best Day Books for Young ReadersPublisher Best Day Books for Young ReadersWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards (Picture Book) 1980 and Irma S. & James H. Black Award 1980. Commended for Caldecott Medal 1980.Book InformationISBN...

Hans Christian Andersen's classic tales of foolish emperors, lonely mermaids, icy queens and clever princesses have delighted children and adults alike for nearly two centuries. The stories' unique magic and wonder make them essential reading for any...