Fairy Tales & Folklore

Once upon a time a wonderful rainbow shone brightly over the Kingdom of Beautiful Colours, telling the King and his children that all was well. The yellow cornfields were full of grain to feed the people, the lush green meadows nourished the animals and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399169816Author Jan BrettPage Count 32Imprint G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 950gDimensions(mm)...

"This is fantasy at its best." Daily Telegraph"A tale that sparkles with frosty magic." Thomas Taylor A gorgeous, snowy adventure, set in the wilds of Siberia, full of magic and wonder, for junior readers.A world of magic is only a whisper away... Born...

Set in the decaying neighbourhood of the Scar, this dark and edgy YA novel explores the re-imagined origins of Maleficent, Ursula, Captain Hook and other infamous Disney VillainsAbout the AuthorEstelle Laure is the author of critically acclaimed books...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739489502Author Diana TownsendFormat PaperbackPage Count 242Imprint UssonsPublisher Ussons

'Readers will be laughing and crying all at once. This book is an astonishing, unique feat of the imagination' i News From critically acclaimed...

Little Red Riding Hood is off to visit her Grandma. But waiting in the woods is a very hungry wolf with a very cunning plan... This delightfully illustrated version of the classic fairy tale is specially written for children who are just beginning to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781785915093Author Jill AtkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 16Imprint Ransom PublishingPublisher Ransom PublishingWeight(grams) 70g

A delightfully playful, strikingly illustrated fairy tale that flips gender and sexual norms on their head, while highlighting the power of humility and perseverance. When knight after knight tries to rescue the princess and fails, who will succeed in...

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 9781913382032Author Linda LiebrandFormat PaperbackPage Count 34Imprint Treetop Media LtdPublisher Treetop Media LtdWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781925729047Author Andrew LangFormat PaperbackPage Count 418Imprint Living Book PressPublisher Living Book PressWeight(grams) 526gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781738518708Author Charli Ella-RoseFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Charlie Ella-RosePublisher Charlie Ella-RoseWeight(grams) 86gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Kid's Indie Next List "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers" 2011.Book InformationISBN 9780385752640Author John BoyneFormat PaperbackPage...

A book of fables like no other! Learn why the raven is black or how a little boy was transformed into a bird. Find out why a walrus used to have antlers and how an earth spirit pulled the first caribou from the ground. These fascinating stories will...

When Dad loses his car keys, toddler Mary has a suggestion: why not see what's hiding down the back of the chair? But when they look, they get more than a few surprises... This lively, eccentric poem is a visual explosion of fun and imagination,...

Inspire the next generation to look after the world around them with The Secret Life of Bugs, a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts. Let Luna, a friendly ladybird, lead you through this beautiful first guide to bug life. Learn about bug...

On a day when everything goes wrong for him, Alexander is consoled by the thought that other people have bad days too.AwardsWinner of Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 1977.Book InformationISBN 9780689711732Author Judith ViorstFormat...

Meet a proud lion, a hungry hyena and a greedy lizard in Fables from Africa. These animals learn very important lessons in these stories from Africa which will make you both laugh and think. Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends...

Have you ever wondered what a snap dragon, a mammoth and mustard all have in common? The answer is Norfolk! Inspired by seven unique objects at Norfolk Collections Centre, this book tells seven stories, all from different periods in time, which combine...

A Newbery Honor BookWinner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award An exciting and hilarious medieval adventure from the bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Hatem Aly! A New York Times Bestseller A New York...

Book Band: Turquoise (Ideal for ages 6+) A charming alternative fairy tale, ideal for practising reading with children at home or in school. Little Wolf doesn't want to be like the bad wolves in his storybooks. So off he trots into the woods where...

A simple, humorous retelling of the classic fairy tale with fun and fresh illustrations by Ed Bryan.Cinderella works hard to clean the house and look after her nasty stepsisters, but when the rest of the family go to a Royal Ball, Cinderella is left...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933390048Author Choose Your Own AdventureFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Chooseco LLCPublisher Chooseco LLC

Do you think that legends are all about princes and princesses, knights and heroes, giants and monsters? Well, they aren't always. The stories in this book are about girls like you and girls you might know: clever, strong, brave and resourceful. Here you...

Step into a magical world of beautiful princesses and handsome princes, wicked witches and good fairies. Here are ten of the best-loved fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, retold in a friendly, accessible way that's perfect for young children, and now...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level A lively retelling of the classic Greek legend, which tells Pandora's tale of temptation. As she embarks life on Earth, she needs to follow just one last rule. She...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780736440974Author RH DisneyPage Count 96Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 556gDimensions(mm) 149mm * 117mm * 60mm

Magic and mischief abound in this captivating collection. Meet the cheeky kappa from Japan, a clever duende from the Philippines and the loyal foletto of Florence, all fairy creatures who can help or hinder humans as they please.A magical collection of...

Traditional rhymes and stories have been collected under the wing of Mother Goose for centuries and this collection of favourite nursery rhymes has been put together by the famous illustrator Arthur Rackham. It is a wonderful collection of old...

Elin's family have an important responsibility: caring for the fearsome water serpents that form the core of their kingdom's army. So when some of the beasts mysteriously die, Elin's mother is sentenced to death as punishment. With her last breath she...

Drawn from the Irish Traveller storytelling tradition, DeBhairduin's tale is a gentle allegory about identity, self-acceptance and different ways of seeing the world. Two slugs travel happily together until they meet a crow who asks them where...

Perfect for readers of 7-9, Cinders & Sparks is a fresh, funny and fabulous take on Cinderella, for everyone who loved Frozen and Shrek. A magic girl.A talking dog.Let's get this party started . . . Cinders...

The inclusive LGBTQ+ fairytale collection that has grabbed headlines across the world! Powerful princesses that slay giants,and beautiful princes that find true love.Heroes come in all shapes and sizes in these tales of old and new. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780736431200Author Melissa LagonegroFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House DisneyPublisher Random House DisneyWeight(grams) 85gDimensions(mm)...

This is the story of a sleepy town called Suds. A place where stories fill the air of children turning grey and disappearing without a trace... Poppy and Erasmus are certain there's something peculiar going on in Suds, and they're determined to unravel...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915963031Author Ann HamiltonFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Mooli PrintPublisher Mooli PrintWeight(grams) 109gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 2mm

From caverns deep underground to sky-high mountains, the rocks and stones all around us are ancient. Greedy oni lurk in a cave in Japan; a stonecutter becomes a mountain; and a story of romance, revenge and tragedy plays out on the face of a plate...

From the imaginations of bestselling authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare comes a heart-stopping plunge into the magical unknown.Think you know magic? Think again.The Magisterium awaits . . .Most people would do anything to get into the Magisterium...

Introduce your baby to fairy tales and first words with sturdy Ladybird Little Pop-Ups.Based on the popular tale of Hansel and Gretel, this simplified story with sturdy, integrated pop-ups is perfect for parents and toddlers to explore the magic of...