Fairy Tales & Folklore

First Stories: Beauty and the Beast is the perfect introduction, for young children, to this classic fairy tale.Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and reveal favourite scenes, as Beauty joins the scary Beast in his mysterious castle...

The next in the explosively funny series . . . Perfect for fans of The DInosaur That Pooped series. Sir Wayne and his dragon are BACK and this time they're out to rescue a princess held captive by a Big Bad Beast. But WHO exactly will save her? Sir...

Six of Rudyard Kipling's famous 'Just So Stories', carefully selected and retold for younger children. Includes: How the Elephant got his Trunk, How the Crab got her Claws, How the Rhinoceros got his Skin, How the Whale got his Throat, How the Camel got...

Based on the well-loved classic fairy tale. Peter’s grandfather warns him about a wolf that lives in the dark forest, but Peter wants to play with his friends. What will happen when he leaves the garden? Peter and the Wolf is from Fluent Reader Level 4...

This is a completely original version of the "Arabian Nights Stories" by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean. In order to delay her inevitable execution, Queen Shaharazad tells her murdering husband, King Shahryar, a wonderfully exciting story...

A big sister is horrified when she can't fit into her swimming costume. Her BOTTOM IS SOO BIG! But her little sister has some good advice.There follows a wonderful romp through history and fairyland, as the little sister explains exactly why a big bottom...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611809305Author Laura BurgesFormat HardbackPage Count 76Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications Inc

A beautifully written and illustrated collection of Greek myths containing seventeen famous tales full of love, loss, greed, envy and bravery.Beautifully written by Ann Turnbull and illustrated by Sarah Young, this collection of seventeen Greek myths is...

Inspire the next generation to look after the world around them with The Secret Life of Bugs, a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts. Let Luna, a friendly ladybird, lead you through this beautiful first guide to bug life. Learn about bug...

With the wind in his hair, and blowing his hooter, Along came the prince on the back of a scooter. " Rapunzel, Rapunzel, please let down your hair!" Called the prince from down on the bottom stair... But Rapunzel just...

A Newbery Honor BookWinner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award An exciting and hilarious medieval adventure from the bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Hatem Aly! A New York Times Bestseller A New York...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782703105Author Suzy-Jane TannerPage Count 24Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams) 316gDimensions(mm) 244mm * 214mm...

The Three Billy Goats Gruff, with knitwear! Illustrated by Liz Pichon, creator of the bestselling Tom Gates series.When Mr. Troll threatens to eat the Three Billy Goats Fluff for trip-trapping over his bridge too loudly, Mother Goat comes up with a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903458990Author Brian PattenFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Hawthorn PressPublisher Hawthorn PressWeight(grams) 330gDimensions(mm) 215mm * 215mm *...

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...

This volume contains Carol Ann Duffy's adaptation plus the dramatization by Tim Supple and the Young Vic Company. The plays were produced by the Young Vic, London, in 1994 and 1997.'Great theatre is as fleeting as it is thrilling. It exists in the spaces...

A witty twist on a favourite fairy tale, Little Red was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book. The perfect gift for fairy tale fans of all ages, complete with tree-shaped cover flaps, and bright, bold colours that make this a sumptuous sight...

Ten captivating stories of adventure and resilience celebrating LGBTQ+ characters, published as an illustrated collection of queer classics for the first time.These are the fairy tales that history forgot - or concealed. Tales in which gender is fluid...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915439819Author Oliver PostgateFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Candy Jar BooksPublisher Candy Jar Books

"Nothing short of a triumph." Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson seriesThe Sunday Times Children's Book of the WeekFrom the superstar author of The Hate U Give comes a thrilling fantasy for readers aged 9+.It's not easy being...

Meet Gina Kaminski. She's here to tell you three facts. 1. The story of Jack and the Beanstalk is FULL of BIG mistakes. 2. She has a plan to fix them. 3. Her plan does NOT involve magic beans (but there will be cake).

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...

First Stories: Pinocchio is the perfect introduction for young children to this classic fairy tale.Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce the main characters. This well-loved fairy tale is beautifully imagined for a new...

The famous stage-designer Ivan Bilibin was a self-taught artist who was lucky enough to be offered the commission of a lifetime at the very start of his career. In 1899 the Department for the Production of State Documents asked this young Russian artist...

The Fir Tree grows in a forest far away from the bustle of the town. It is a beautiful place, but he dreams of the excitement of the outside world. His friend the Robin tells him stories of the places she has seen, and the forest animals dress him up...

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A fabulously funny take on a classic story from two giants of children’s books! Little Red Riding Hood – who is not-so-little anymore! – is riding her pony through the woods to visit Granny for a picnic and a surprise. Now that she is bigger, she feels...

Hercules the Hero tells the story of Hercules - born to battle beasts and mangle monsters. Can Hercules complete twelve impossible tasks set by the evil King? Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops...

Queen Maeve's army is marching north to steal the great brown bull, the pride of Ulster. But one man stands in their way. Cuchulainn, the Hound of Ulster, vowed in boyhood to protect his homeland - even if it means taking on an invading army himself. ...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593381779Author Michael ScottFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

A delightful version of Shakespeare's play specially retold for children to read themselves. The enchanting story of magic and mix-ups, fairies and fools is retold in a captivating style, with beautiful illustrations that bring the characters to life...

A witty twist on a favourite fairy tale, this bold and funny story removes the handsome prince altogether, making Rapunzel the mistress of her own destiny.Golden-haired princess Rapunzel is kept trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off...

A classic fairy tale gets a fresh twist in this vibrant Caribbean spin on the Little Mermaid!The Little Mermaid longs to know about the world above the ocean. When she's finally old enough to visit, she falls in love with a prince! A sea witch agrees to...

'The story goes that a sow who had delivered a whole litter of piglets loudly accosted a lioness. "How many children do you breed?" asked the sow. "I breed only one", said the lioness, "but it is very well bred!"' The fables of Aesop have become one...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780688064174Author Steven KelloggFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollinsWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 282mm * 216mm *...

Hooray! It's Pippa's birthday and she's enjoying some special gifts. The flowers bloom, the birds sing and the butterflies dance -- everyone wants to help her celebrate! Pelle has even baked a delicious birthday cake to share with their friends.The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781841353586Author Val BiroFormat HardbackPage Count 200Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams) 557gDimensions(mm) 260mm...

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The eleventh book in an action-packed, time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest. Travel through time with Tom as he battles the...

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Fairyland is in uproar! Jack Frost has stolen the Pet Fairies magical pets. Without them, the Pet Fairies can't ensure that pets in the human world find...