Fairy Tales & Folklore

When Jessica loses her first tooth, Granny tells her to watch out for a trainee tooth fairy. That shimmering little creature might look the part in her purple and silver outfit but she's not too sure of her job. As Granny knows, the trainee tooth fairy...

The Magical Unicorn Society is the official authority on the secrets and legends behind these elusive creatures. Now, they've opened their doors once again, and invite unicorn lovers to enjoy eight new enchanting tales featuring the magical unicorn...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781484724057Author Serena ValentinoFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 289gDimensions(mm) 185mm * 145mm * 21mm

Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2017.'A Skinful of Shadows confirms Hardinge's status as one of our finest storytellers. It's rare to find a book which is every bit as intelligent and stylish as it is riveting - I was enthralled' - Sarah...

The big bad wolf is no match for these rather clever three little misses! Little Miss Bad, Little Miss Trouble and Little Miss Naughty team up in this funny story. The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Virginia Readers Choice Award (Primary) 2011.Book InformationISBN 9780399250286Author Rachel IsadoraFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint G.P.Putnam's Sons...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781787246485Author Beatrix PotterFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint SovereignPublisher SovereignWeight(grams) 59gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 3mm

A charming alphabet book for everyone who loves the whimsical artwork of Swedish author and illustrator Elsa Beskow.Journey through the world of Elsa Beskow whilst exploring the alphabet -- from A for Accordian to Z for Zoom. Discover the rich details of...

Hannah knows there is something special about the wooden bear cub puppet from the moment she buys it at a Christmas market. So when the puppet gets broken, she cries herself to sleep. Woken by a growling noise, she finds herself in a stable wearing...

A funny and fantastical adventure story featuring a finger-eating troll and a very determined heroine, from one of the world's favourite children's authors.Dick King-Smith, the much-loved author of Babe, spins a hilarious cautionary tale perfect for...

This charming tale tells the story of little Nicky Claus, who wanted to make every child happy, if only just for one day. Nicky Claus works with his three uncles in the Claus Brothers Toy Emporium. Uncle Hanz makes the toys, Uncle Louis checks them and...

In this bestselling modern classic, a young boy's lost mitten leads to a charming snowy adventure. Jan Brett's beautiful retelling makes a perfect holiday gift.When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426313806Author Donna Jo NapoliFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

A Wall Street Journal Holiday Gift Books Recommendation 2023A mini edition of Elsa Beskow's classic picture book.A delightful collection of rhymes and verses which celebrate the special joys of each month of the year, from icy February to the green...

Join our brave young knight Sir Charlie Stinky Socks in his bestselling super duper picture book adventure series - oh my! Sir Charlie Stinky Socks' latest quest is to return a sack of stolen Egyptian gold back to its right owner, one Elfie...

Based on the classic fairy tale. The vain emperor has some beautiful new clothes made that only clever people can see - or can they? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young...

Hidden deep in the mountains, a kingdom of dragons once thrived. Dragon song echoed across the peaks and priceless treasures were guarded in lairs. But what happened to this kingdom? Dragonsightings are incredibly rare now, so how can we spot one of...

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents several Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich oral culture.Welcome to a fantastic world populated by magical teakettles, long-nosed goblins, brave...

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...

Have you ever seen a mermaid? Eliza has! And this is the bewitching tale of how she and a little mermaid became the most inseparable of friends . . . Eliza lives next to the sea, with her father, a fisherman. Eliza doesn't know why, but she's always felt...

This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage artwork decorated with African beads adorns these unforgettable tales of bravery, wisdom, wit and heroic deeds.About the AuthorGcina Mhlophe is an actress,...

A fantastic retelling of the story of Aladdin with some of your favourite Mr Men! Mr Funny has discovered a magic flying carpet which flies him to the desert! There he finds a magic lamp with a very sad Genie who...

A beautifully illustrated collection of stories from the Bible, charmingly retold for young readers. Includes well-known tales such as "Noah's Ark", "Jonah and the Whale", "The Birth of Jesus" and "The Easter Story". Includes stories from the Old and New...

The Legend of Gilgamesh is a retelling of the oldest recorded story in the world. The cruel King Gilgamesh forms an unlikely friendship with a wild man, Enkidu. Together they plan to battle fearsome monsters. Can they succeed and live to tell the tale? ...

The Legend of Robin Hood describes how Robin Hood became an outlaw, formed his band of Merry Men and met Maid Marion. Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and...

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...

Forgotten Fairy Tales of Kindness and Courage breathes new life into a collection of once much-loved, now forgotten tales, beautifully retold by Mary Sebag-Montefiore. A disabled prince fights for his kingdom, and learns the importance of understanding...

Do you believe in unicorns? Little Miss Stubborn certainly doesn't! But when her friends say that they have met one, she is determined to meet this strange horse. The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of...

Once upon a time, there was a rich merchant who had three daughters. The girls were just as clever as they were bella and none more so than the youngest, whose name was Beauty. Disappear to faraway lands of wicked witches, evil monsters and brave...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593121689Author Karah SuttonFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Peter and the Wolf was composed by the great Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev to introduce children to the instruments of the orchestra. This timeless tale is beautifully retold and illustrated with by award-winning Ian Beck, and remains a wonderful...

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...

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 9781368044844Author Disney BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 72Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm) 227mm *...

Introduce your baby to first numbers in this gorgeous pop-up book, illustrated by Nila Aye. Based on the popular tale of Cinderella, a simplified story runs through the book for a shared reading experience. Each spread features a central pop-up...

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Jack Frost has promised not to trouble the Rainbow Fairies again, but he didn't say anything about the Weather Fairies! Now he has stolen the...

Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, in this summer reading special story. One summer's evening, Rosa is about to dance at an outdoor show when she feels a familiar tingling...

A favourite joke inspires this charming tale, in which a little chicken's habit of interrupting bedtime stories is gleefully turned on its head.It's time for the little red chicken's bedtime story - and a reminder from Papa to try not to interrupt. But...

A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations. With a shrill whistle the Night Train is off, delivering its passengers to children's dreams. The yeti, the ballet dancer, the friendly monster and the princess all have...

Tiggy Thistle and the Lost Guardians is the second and final title in The Cloud Horse Chronicles duology, the exciting magical adventure from the Costa Award-winning creator of Goth Girl and 2015-2017 UK Children's Laureate Chris Riddell. With gorgeous...