Fairy Tales & Folklore

The Brothers Grimm collected some of Europe's most popular folk tales, immortalising stories whose origin goes way back in time. This book, with beautiful watercolours by the imaginative illustrator Francesca Rossi, gathers ten of their most famous and...

Travel to the snowy forests of Finland to meet the animals of the north in this charming and beautifully illustrated collection of traditional animal tales. Classic characters of Nordic folklore -- cunning Fox, gullible Wolf and great Bear -- star in...

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...

A beautifully illustrated, magical retelling of one of the most beloved children's fairy tales. Jealous of her beauty, Snow White's stepmother sends her to the forest, never to return. Alone and afraid, Snow White makes seven kind friends who...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368080408Author Eric GeronFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 663gDimensions(mm) 248mm *...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Wonderful storyteller Ursula Jones tells the story of the Nutcracker, and his noble attempt to defeat the evil Mouse King and his army. Marie will never forget the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781680524475Author Parragon BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint ParragonPublisher ParragonWeight(grams) 431gDimensions(mm) 290mm * 246mm * 15mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Caldecott Medal 1969.Book InformationISBN 9780374324421Author Arthur RansomeFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)Publisher Farrar,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Business Book Awards: Short Business Book Category 2022.Book InformationISBN 9781781336526Author Chet MorjariaFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint Rethink...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250246868Author Natalie PortmanFormat HardbackPage Count 64Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 297gDimensions(mm) 235mm *...

Jojo Locke's dad disappeared six years ago. And what's stranger still, none of his family can really remember him, there's a hole inside each of them where Dad should be. But then Aunt Pen arrives, a real faerie, with her tricks and wishes. She tests...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781484799406Author Disney BooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney PressWeight(grams) 561gDimensions(mm) 240mm * 155mm * 27mm

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of Puss in Boots 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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780698118713Author Tony JohnstonFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Putnam Publishing Group,U.S.Publisher Putnam Publishing Group,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Once upon a time, in a little village in India, there lived an old woman. Everyone in the village called her Grandma. One day, Grandma received a letter from her daughter, who lived on the other side of the jungle. 'Please come and visit me,' said the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781035834488Author Dorothy WebsterFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Austin Macauley PublishersPublisher Austin Macauley Publishers

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2022 (United States). Joint winner of Kids' Indie Next 2021 (United States) and Kids' Indie Next Pick 2021 (United States).Book...

An imaginative novel [with] a suspenseful challenge and a vivid backstage world of intrigue and romance... Original and rich' Sunday Times Book of the Week. From I, Coriander to Invisible in a Bright Light, Sally Gardner's first middle grade novel in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781946270214Author Idries ShahFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Hoopoe BooksPublisher Hoopoe BooksWeight(grams) 150gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 3mm

All Tom has in the world is his pet cat, but this cat can talk - and he has a stylish taste in boots. Thanks to Cat, Tom is soon meeting the king and defeating an ogre in Charles Perrault's fantastical fairy tale, specially retold for younger children...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525457589Author Michael EndeFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint E P Dutton & Co IncPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 566gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368081818Author Yoon Ha LeeFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm) 217mm * 147mm * 22mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780545235143Author Jim AylesworthPage Count 32Imprint Cartwheel BooksPublisher Cartwheel BooksWeight(grams) 277gDimensions(mm) 164mm * 134mm * 18mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781736122235Author Amma Sharon FletterFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint ISBN AgencyPublisher ISBN AgencyWeight(grams) 100gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781606600566Author Edward DetmoldFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 1020gDimensions(mm)...

Based on the well-loved classic fairy tale. Cinderella wants to go to the prince's ball, but she has no dress or shoes. Can a fairy godmother make all her dreams come true? Cinderella is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+...

Bill longs for someone to talk to. Then one day the door to his room opens and...a giant bottom comes in! Legs, arms, chest follow as bit by bit, Bill's new giant friend appears. When his friend's last bit finally arrives and he is in one piece, they...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Virginia Readers Choice Award (Primary) 1989 and Young Hoosier Book Award (Grades K-3) 1992 and Irma S. & James H. Black Award 1988.Book InformationISBN...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782705666Author Val BiroFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams) 114gDimensions(mm) 244mm...

Of course you know the Guardians of Childhood. You've known them since before you can remember and you'll know them 'til your memories are like twilight: Santa, The Tooth Fairy, The Sandman, The Easter Bunny and the others. But...where did they come...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Caldecott Honor Book.Book InformationISBN 9780525442653Author Paul O. ZelinskyFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint E P Dutton & Co IncPublisher Penguin Putnam...

Last published in 1998, this classic story, whimsically illustrated by Eric Carle, returns with a fresh new cover design. Children and adults alike will enjoy this jubilant tale of a tortoise on a journey of self-discovery. Ages 2+.Book InformationISBN...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781453810361Author Reg DownFormat PaperbackPage Count 110Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpaceWeight(grams) 159g

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...

This volume contains twenty-four of the best known fairy tales in the English language, presented here in the exact words of their first English publication or of the earliest surviving text. Including "Sleeping Beauty," "Bluebeard," "Cinderella,"...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781945780424Author Lena Mae HillFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Speak NowPublisher Speak NowWeight(grams) 322gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 17mm

The classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk humorously revisited. Clear, engaging text, accompanied by stunning original illustrations. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from the University of Surrey. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for...

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.

It's time to save Tale Town!Tale Town is on lockdown as Mayor Fitch prepares for an attack from the trolls. Desperate to gain the trolls' magical power, he is encouraging a war and gambling his town's safety on his quest for magical power.The children...

Odysseus has been away from home for many years, and he is finally making his way back to his family on the island of Ithaca.It will be a dangerous journey and on the way he'll face treacherous challenges of all kinds. If you're feeling brave enough,...