Fairy Tales & Folklore

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...

A beautifully designed, deluxe edition of Poonam Mistry's CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal shortlisted title. This special Deluxe edition features a newly illustrated cover printed on a satin silk finish book cloth, with gold detailing and edges. Have you...

This book contains a collection of some of the best-known Greek myths, full of brave heroes, terrifying monsters, powerful gods and great adventures. The vibrant illustrations and careful retellings bring the myths to life for children of all ages.Book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735821460Author Hans Christian AndersenFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint North-South BooksPublisher North-South BooksWeight(grams) 187g

Long ago, the king of Denmark built a huge hall for feasts, and he called it Heorot. But the noise from the hall woke a sleeping monster in the nearby swamp - Grendel. Could the brave warrior Beowulf save Denmark's people and fight the monster? This...

Lucy Bluecrowne is beginning a new life ashore with her stepmother and half brother, though she's certain the only place she'll ever belong is with her father on a ship of war as part of the crew. She doesn't care that living in a house is safer and the...

What do you think happened when Jack refused to do his chores? Do you think you're clever enough to hide from Dundee's dragon? Watch out for Lefty the spider dying to tell you his story about life in the glen ... The stories in this book are of animals,...

On every street there is a story. Roll up, roll up for a circus adventure in Edwardian Yarmouth, merry-go-race through King's Lynn history with fabulous fairground animals, get swept back in time with the marvellous mice of Wymondham, meet the magical...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level At the dawn of time, the Maker is having problems with the animals he makes. His beaver and his ants are too big, his moose is the same size as a mouse and his...

When I was a fairy, I used to dance on daffodils. I'd bounce on blueberries more often than not. I scaled lofty heights, but my mountains were molehills. Back when I was a fairy . I'd almost forgot. This picture book is a heart-warming tale about...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Red Clover Award 2009 and Monarch Award 2010 and Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nonfiction) 2010.Book InformationISBN 9780805079531Author Paul FleischmanFormat...

A dazzling, fairy-filled adventure - with letters, flaps and a sprinkle of magic! It's Zizzi Moonbeam's first day as a party planner at Fairy HQ and she's fizzing with excitement! Watch her whizz to the rescue to ensure every party runs smoothly.....

When Hansel and Gretel get lost in the forest, they find an amazing little cottage. But who lives there?This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr ...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level An African folk tale about two brothers, who turn out to be the only ones to save their village from the terrifying ogre who lives in the mountains above them. Find...

This is a wonderful anthology of timeless children's stories, retold for a modern audience. All the most popular tales are here, including "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", "Rumpelstiltskin", "The Frog Prince", "Rapunzel", "The Brave Tin Soldier", "The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Book Sense Book of the Year Award (Children's) 1995.Book InformationISBN 9780399226229Author Jan BrettFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint G.P.Putnam's Sons...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Caldecott Medal Winner.Book InformationISBN 9780140549058Author Verna AardemaFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Penguin Putnam IncPublisher Penguin Putnam...

Jane Goodall retells a beloved story from her own childhood--a fable that illustrates how we depend on each other for help and support throughout our lives When the birds of the world squabble about who can fly the highest, the owl devises a contest to...

Yan is a big-hearted young man determined to perform Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah. But first, he must work hard on his farm and fill up his money bag for the journey. Despite the trials he faces on each unsuccessful trip to the Kaaba, Yan's helpful...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780763690809Author Edward LearFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 292mm...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Young Hercules is challenged by the King to carry out seven labours - no problem, although the King is less impressed when he brings back the evidence and stinks out...

"Kendi and Yangni collaborate to introduce young children to the African American folklore tradition and to Hurston's importance within that tradition." -The Horn BookA First Folktale from the creators of Magnolia Flower, Zora Neale Hurston and Ibram X...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781419748592Author Imogen GreenbergFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Harry N. AbramsPublisher Harry N. AbramsWeight(grams) 458gDimensions(mm) 230mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645037104Author Cavan MahonyFormat HardbackPage Count 62Imprint Cavandotcom LimitedPublisher Cavandotcom LimitedWeight(grams) 286gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789559484Author The Brothers GrimmFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Legend Press LtdPublisher Legend Press LtdWeight(grams) 500g

Between the pages of these delightfully illustrated books are the classic stories of magic, imagination, and inspiration that will delight children again and again. From the hard-working Red Hen to the foolish Gingerbread Man, these tales will capture...

How does a goddess become a witch? Why do the 9 o'clock horses roam the streets of Leicester? Where can you find a bleeding gravestone? And should you be afraid of the shag-dog? Everywhere has a story to tell. Every building, road, forest and field. Some...

A young girl falls asleep and travels in her dreams through the sky, down to the ocean's depths, and into a jungle. She is accompanied by a lion friend, who eases her fears, gives her confidence, and helps her explore the world around her. Along the way...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780874838817Author Bobby NorfolkFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint August House PublishersPublisher August House PublishersWeight(grams) 99gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781577683773Author Carol OttolenghiFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Brighter ChildPublisher Brighter ChildWeight(grams) 95gDimensions(mm) 205mm * 202mm...

In this standalone mystery set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Greenglass House by an Edgar Award-winning author, a group of strangers trapped in an otherworldly inn slowly reveal their secrets, proving that nothing is what it seems and...

"A MAGNIFICENTLY HILARIOUS MASTERPIECE OF MONSTER PROPORTIONS. I HOWLED WITH LAUGHTER!", JENNY PEARSON, THE SUPER MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF FREDDIE YATES A monstrously funny new adventure series. Readers of 8+ and fans of Mega...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781590172179Author Ingri And Edgar D'AulaireFormat PaperbackPage Count 76Imprint NYRB Children'sPublisher The New York Review of Books, IncWeight(grams)...

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,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780618152384Author Selby BeelerFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Houghton MifflinDimensions(mm) 254mm * 262mm * 3mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781423159124Author Serena ValentinoFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney PressWeight(grams) 312gDimensions(mm) 185mm * 145mm *...

Ages 9 to 12 yearsNOBODY HAS SEEN A WORLD LIKE EPICA!"Emily had always wanted a pet. She has longed for a dog. Would love a cat. Adore a stick insect. Or a slug. Or a nit. Anything would have done. But what arrived would change her life forever .....

"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...

This distinctive edition of the familiar tale of the princess and the frog makes brilliant use of laser die-cut paper and silhouette-like illustrations to enliven every page. Sybille Schenker's evocative and exquisite illustrations bring a unique beauty...

Faith, the little fairy, and her animal friends have been invited to Queen Wren's Meadow Party. But she needs a very special dress to dance in. Can she make a dress from berries and nuts, or flowers and mushrooms? Nothing seems right until she meets the...