Fairy Tales & Folklore

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...

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree . . . We all know this classic Christmas song, but what if someone really did send you all of those gifts? Where would you put all the geese a-laying? Not to mention the...

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...

Ten of Australia's ancient aboriginal legends, authentically and elegantly retold and illustrated by one of the most well-known artists working in the tradition. Discover how Great Mother Snake created and peopled the world with plants and creatures,...

Go on a broomstick ride with a colourful witch in My Magical Witch! With a sparkly foil cover and push, pull and turn mechanisms, little ones will have lots of fun taking part in the witch's spooky adventure! Yujin Shin's beautifully coloured...

Grab your basket and your coat. Put on some walking shoes. Turn the page and begin: Which story will you choose? Award-winning creators Laurel Snyder and Dan Santat transform a crowd of classic tales into an ever-changing, fascinating,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781788884921Author Samantha NewmanFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Arcturus Publishing LtdPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

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 9780448450902Author Tomie dePaolaPage Count 14Imprint Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 213gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 189mm *...

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 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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782705130Author Sophie GilesFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams) 143gDimensions(mm)...

Hold on to your lucky charms and delve into this bewitching collection of 30 fairy tales and magic stories, retold by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!Watch out for cats in boots, three bears who live in the woods...

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...

Take to the skies on a truly fantastical journey with a beautiful flying pony in My Magical Flying Pony!With a sparkly foil cover and push, pull and turn mechanisms, little ones will have lots of fun taking part in the flying pony's exciting adventure!...

"In the heart of the forest, a princess lived in her rose-covered castle. Every morning, shewoke and looked out of her window at the beautiful sunrise. She watched the dew children come dancing merrily through the trees." The kind dew children help 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 Little Red Riding Hood is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level A traditional German tale about the perils of greed, and what happens to those who always want more than they have. When a fisherman catches a magical fish, he has the...

AN IRISH TIMES BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF 2023An unforgettable adventure drawing on Irish folklore, from award-winning author Sinead O'Hart. The seandraiocht - the Old Magic - isn't remembered like it once was. Its power is fading... When Rose is entrusted...

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...

The old woman is happy living in her old vinegar bottle house by a loch, until one day she saves a charming fish prince who grants her wishes in return.At first the old woman's wishes are humble -- a hot dinner and a little cottage -- but as she asks for...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. 'But I am not like other boys! I always tell the truth.' The story of Pinocchio has remained one of the best-loved children's tales for over a...

Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps...

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...

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...

An old woman sets off through the forest to visit her granddaughter, when "Boo!" - one by one, out jump a hungry fox, a hungry bear and a hungry tiger. The old woman escapes by telling them she'll taste even better on the way back, once...

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...

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...

Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps...

The Moomin family and their friends are the delightful creation of Tove Jansson, and are full of a particular humour and magic that has enchanted generations of children and adults alike. Using the author's original characters and artwork, Moomin and the...

Step into the magical world of the ballet with this timeless collection of four stories, each one based on a beloved classical ballet, now beautifully reimagined by the award-winning Caryl Hart, with luminous illustrations throughout from Briony May...

Award-winning children's writer and former Children's Laureate Sir Michael Morpurgo has collected his greatest magical stories from all around the world and put them in one place. Here! From tiny heroes to talking frogs, and meddling fairies to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648148203Author Liz TayFormat PaperbackPage Count 26Imprint Liz TayPublisher Liz TayWeight(grams) 36gDimensions(mm) 165mm * 165mm * 1mm

Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps...

A new edition of the classic illustrated storybook, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. This exciting story about a procession of animals chasing a fly, is pacy and ideal for encouraging even 'non-reading' children to read...

Mexican folktales invite us into a magical world of enchantment and transformation, populated by cats and kings, priests and tricksters, ordinary people and supernatural beings, in this vibrant collection. Drawing from authentic sources, folklorist Neil...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645940166Author Rudyard KiplingFormat HardbackPage Count 184Imprint Suzeteo EnterprisesPublisher Suzeteo EnterprisesWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm)...

A lushly illustrated storybook about savouring the miracles of the everyday. There was once a fawn, who thought that the sun was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. But when the sun set, the little fawn was sad and afraid. "Mother, where does the...

Once upon a time, a rich merchant lived with his daughter. He loved the girl for her beautiful face and her sweet heart. But after his wife died, he decided to marry a second time, and his new wife was selfish and cruel. She had two daughters of her own...