Fairy Tales & Folklore

Two hundred years ago, the Brothers Grimm published their famous collection of folk tales, including these thirty much-loved stories of helpful elves; giants who can see into the next land; foolish but good-hearted lads; princesses with golden hair;...

"The Snow Girl is spectacular. A truly special book of snow and winter magic with the warmest and most cheering beating heart. I can't stop thinking about it." Sibeal Pounder"Mesmerizing." Hilary McKayFrom award-winning and critically acclaimed Sophie...

This Ladybird Classic is an abridged retelling of a classic Robin Hood tale. A perfect introduction to the legend of Robin Hood, it is ideal for sharing with younger children, or for newly confident readers to tackle alone.Beautiful new illustrations and...

This book provides a highly accessible, skills focused entry point to the interventions, techniques, strategies, and core knowledge you need to work with children and young people. Divided into four parts, it covers: - Core Knowledge:...

A wonderfully illustrated and sumptuous collection of nursery rhymes for all ages, including many favourite rhymes as well as some that will be a delightful discovery. Originally published as The Cat and the Fiddle in 2011, this edition includes a new...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of Rapunzel is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, retaining all the key parts of the story beginning with Rapunzel's...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of Rumpelstiltskin is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful...

This award-winning picture book tells with spare, elegant prose and poignant illustrations how Lila saves her Kenyan village by telling the sky the saddest thing she knows. For months the sun has burned down on Lila's village. It is too hot to gather...

First Stories: Little Red Riding Hood is the perfect introduction, for young children, to this classic fairy tale.Push, pull and slide mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce all the main characters: Little Red Riding Hood, Grandma and of course...

The real story of Little Red Riding Hood - told by the Wolf himself!Recounted in the confidential, conversational voice of a New York wheeler-dealer, this funny version of the Grimm Brothers' Little Red Riding Hood is retold from a fresh perspective -...

First Stories: The Ugly Duckling is the perfect introduction for young children to this classic fairy tale.Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story of the lonely duckling to life. This well-loved fairy tale is beautifully imagined for a new...

A shortcut through the forest to Grandma's house produces some eerie moments - and some oddly familiar characters - in a strikingly illustrated tale about facing fears.One night a boy is woken by a terrible sound. A storm is breaking, lightning flashing...

Mysterious selkies, bad-tempered giants, devious fairies and even Loch Ness's most famous resident -- these are the mythical beasts of Scottish folklore. In the highly anticipated companion volume to the much-loved An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish...

With her magic paintbrush, Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish and oysters to feed the hungry people in her village, but when the evil emperor hears of her gift he commands Shen to paint gold for him instead. She is determined to keep her promise...

When Hansel and Gretel find themselves lost in the forest, their discovery of a cottage made of sweet treats is a welcome surprise. But the owner is not so sweet! How will they escape? Part of the beloved Fairytale Classics series.About the...

THE NO 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER'This beautifully written, darkly funny coming-of-age story will enchant and entertain' Daily MailEvery year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780142413937Author Rachel IsadoraFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 156g

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide...

Once upon a time there was an enchanting fairytale about a prince who was looking for a real princess to be his bride. The only way to tell whether the many princesses who applied for the post were really royal, legend had it, was to see if they would be...

A delightful collection of six stories, with lively retellings and colourful artwork by Columbian illustrator, John Joven. A perfect first introduction to Aesop for little children. Stories include well-known classics The Lion and the Mouse, The Town...

A delightful twist on a classic fairy tale about daring to be yourself. Illustrated by Liz Pichon, creator of the bestselling Tom Gates series.Little Wolf doesn't want to be a Big Bad Wolf - she's more interested in reading fairy tales and being kind.But...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426320989Author Donna Jo NapoliFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

From Alice Hemming, the bestselling author of The Midnight Unicorn, comes an exciting unicorn fairytale in the Dark Unicorns series. If you thought you'd heard every fairy tale, then think again... Long ago, a...

From bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a new book about a beloved character: Queen Red Riding Hood.The young queen gives us her take on politics, government, health, love, and of course, what it means to be royalty.A must-have for new and old fans...

Jack and the Beanstalk, with a delicious twist! Illustrated by Liz Pichon, creator of the bestselling Tom Gates series.Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, I smell ... jelly beans! When Jack sells his cow for jelly beans, his mum is furious. But (of course) these are magic...

Touch the pictures with the wand in this unique novelty book to hear the magic spells that bring fairyland to life! Children will be amazed to discover their own magic powers as they use the wand to help the forest fairies solve their problems and get...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781580896528Author Natasha YimFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Seven beautifully illustrated traditional stories that immerse the reader in the ancient culture of India as well as impart important life lessons * Shares classic tales from India, including stories drawn from the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and the...

The sequel to THE PRINCESS RULES sees rebel princess, Princess Florizella, going on even more adventures, but this time, she also has a little brother in tow... Once upon a time, there was a princess who broke all the...

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 Jack and the Beanstalk is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with...

Lift-the-Flap Fairy Tales: Jack and the Beanstalk is a fresh, modern and wonderfully witty take on the much-loved story, retold in a playful rhyme and accompanied by bright and funny illustrations. Flaps to lift on every page bring to life the classic...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate,...

This traditional fairy tale has been loved around the world for more than a century, and remains a firm favourite with parents looking for children's classics to read with their little one. When the three little pigs leave home, they build houses made of...

Once Upon a Wild Wood is a richly imagined story packed full of familiar fairy tale characters as you've never seen them before. A fabulously funny adventure, full of warmth, wit and delightful details to discover - this is Chris Riddell at his picture...

A mer-tastic tale in the Mr Men Magic series! When Little Miss Trouble catches a mermaid with her fishing rod she finds herself at the beginning of a watery adventure that will teach her an important lesson. ...

Cinderboy needs some magical help from the TV Godmother. How else will he get to the big Cup Final?Brain-ticklingly brilliant!About the AuthorLaurence and Catherine Anholt live and work in a house and studios on top of a hill above the sea in Devon. They...

Poor Cinderella is made to sweep, cook and clean, and yet she always shows kindness to her mean stepsisters. This storybook boasts sparkles and spells, heroes and villains, and a triumphant happy ending.It's never too early to introduce children to the...

Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Best Illustrated Book Category in 2021.Deep in the darkest forests, under rustling leaves, live the fairies. You probably think that fairies are good, kind and sweet. Well, a lot of them are. These helpful...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of Sleeping Beauty is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, retaining all the key parts of the story beginning with Sleeping...

Princess Arnica is so sweet and gentle that when she smiles even wolves and bears forget their fierceness. Everyone loves her, but she loves only Poor Johnny. Luckily, he loves her too, and even more luckily she has a very sensible king for a father, who...