Fairy Tales & Folklore

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level A traditional tale originating from Denmark about a vain king, who'll do anything to dress to impress, even if it ends up making him look rather silly! ...

Bursting with magic and mischief, adventures abound with this new collection of classic fairytales authored by bestselling author Margaret Mayo. Join favourite characters as they scale beanstalks, ride in carriages made of pumpkins, and eat poisoned...

Pip the gnome gathers food for a feast with his friends: crunchy seeds for mouse, fresh dandelion leaves for rabbit, shiny acorns and hazelnuts for squirrel. But what will Pip eat?The colourful illustrations and simple words introduce very young children...

"Andrew Lang and his associates managed to break the stranglehold of the pious sentimentality handed out to children by collecting-from all over the world-fairy tales of all people, and bringing out the volumes we all know and love."-Kirkus Reviews The...

Return to the magical world of Enchantia in the captivating second series of Magic Ballerina by Darcey Bussell! King Neptune, ruler of the underwater kingdom, has accused King Tristan of taking his special sceptre and as a punishment he's cast...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781530760183Author Charles PerraultFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

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...

This feast of Middle Eastern folklore from an award-winning Iraqi storyteller is paired with vibrant cut-paper art.The twenty fables and folktales in this illustrated storybook have taken a long journey. Many have roots that stretch across Europe, Asia,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781770460171Author Tove JanssonFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Drawn & QuarterlyPublisher Drawn & QuarterlyWeight(grams) 277gDimensions(mm) 286mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368077262Author Ashley FranklinFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 459gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399247729Author Rachel IsadoraFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780930012625Author Sasha NewbornFormat PaperbackPage Count 42Imprint Mudborn PressPublisher Mudborn PressWeight(grams) 54gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 3mm

The definitive collection of British and Irish folktales from master storyteller and poet Kevin Crossley-Holland.Rich and strange, these eerie and magical folktales from across Britain and Ireland have been passed down from generation to generation, and...

A beautiful gift edition of Grimms' Fairy Tales featuring five classic stories, charmingly retold in rhyming verse with stunning illustrations.Follow Little Red through the woods, where she encounters a wolf! Find out what happens when Hansel and Gretel...

"Fantasy at its best." The Daily Telegraph"With echoes of Susan Cooper, this has all the feel of a classic." Sarah Baker"A masterfully written story surging with powerful energy." Sinead O'HartAn enchanting magical adventure set in the wild moors of...

The Welsh Marches have for centuries been witness to a mighty struggle between elves and goblins. Now, the elfish kingdom is facing defeat, or worse, extinction. Their only hope lies in the heir to the ancient elfish kingdom of Gwydden. Only he can turn...

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that...

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Philippine fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich storytelling culture.Filipino Children's Favorite Stories presents thirteen well-loved myths and tales from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780794445164Author Editors of Studio Fun InternationalFormat HardbackPage Count 74Imprint Studio Fun InternationalPublisher Studio Fun...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781453809099Author Reg DownFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpaceWeight(grams) 154gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 6mm

A hilarious cautionary tale about greed, gold and the grasping of power - in time for the US election in November.Meet Trumplestiltskin, a vain and gold-obsessed little man with tiny hands who will stop at nothing to become richer and more powerful...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781848869035Author Kate PoelsFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Maverick Arts PublishingPublisher Maverick Arts PublishingWeight(grams) 94gDimensions(mm)...

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! ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910862520Author Nicola DaviesFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Graffeg LimitedPublisher Graffeg LimitedDimensions(mm) 200mm * 150mm * 5mm

It's spring and Pippa and Pelle are getting their garden ready for the new year. They dig the earth and plant some little seeds.In the spring sunshine the seeds soon begin to grow, bringing friendly ladybirds, caterpillars and butterflies to the garden...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375831171Author Mallory LoehrFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House USA Children's BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

The start of an exciting series filled with Caribbean folklore and daring adventure. Corinne La Mer claims she isn't afraid of anything. Not scorpions, not the boys who tease her, and certainly not jumbies. They're just tricksters made up by parents to...

Magical Stories for 5 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 Joan Aiken,...

A whimsical and charming fairytale. Newly-qualified fairy Cobweb is on a mission - she has lost a wish and must get it back! From beloved author/illustrator Ian Beck. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780671882686Author Jane KurtzFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersPublisher Simon & Schuster Books for Young...

A sparklingly original reimagining of this classic fairytale from two of the most respected talents in children's books. Now reissued with a brand new cover, discover the tale of Puss in Boots as you've never seen it before . . . Imagine how Jacques...

With its shocking-pink jacket and swirls of brilliant designs, McDermott's retelling of this rain forest tale is visually arresting but narratively a bit colorless. The reputed trickster Jabuti gets his comeuppance when a jealous Vulture offers to fly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593568750Author J.C. PhillippsFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

Jack and Lilly are no strangers to heroics. They've befriended dragons, battled giants, and even earned the loyalty of a goblin army. So when they meet Zita the Spacegirl, fresh from her interplanetary travels and seeking their help to face a new threat,...

Hilarious sequel to The Caravan at the Edge of Doom, perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, David Walliams and Roald Dahl! Twelve-year old Harley is happy to be back home after her adventures in the Land of the Dead...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789888341320Author Brothers GrimmFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Michael Neugebauer (Publishing) LtdPublisher Michael Neugebauer (Publishing) Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506082578Author Terry TarboxFormat PaperbackPage Count 238Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent Publishing...

The story of a little girl so tiny that she fits into a handbag - by award-winning author Sally Gardner, part of her MAGICAL CHILDREN series.Everyone expects Ruby Genie to have the same fantastic magical powers as her famous parents did, but Ruby can't...

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,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781680528572Author Parragon BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Cottage Door PressPublisher Cottage Door PressWeight(grams) 522gDimensions(mm) 259mm *...