Fairy Tales & Folklore

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 UKLA BOOK AWARD After the fall, Humpty Dumpty is a broken egg. Life is tough: he's so afraid of heights, he can't even bear to climb onto his bed, or reach his favourite cereal on the top shelf at the supermarket. But one day,...

Celebrate friendship and loyalty and nurture global awareness with this boxed set of 4 illustrated chapter books. These folktales from Algonquian, Russian, Quechua and Bantu cultures feature simple, exciting plots and immersive, full-color illustrations...

This award-winning picture book tells with spare, elegant prose and poignant illustrations how Lila saves her Kenyan village by telling the sky the saddest thing she knows. For months the sun has burned down on Lila's village. It is too hot to gather...

'Magical in every sense of the word' Eoin Colfer Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own, in this enchanting new series for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison.Cassie Morgan...

Follow the step-by-step ideas to fill the spaces in the book with flutteringfairies and prancing unicorns. There's no need to buy paints or inks, just usethe seven bright colours on the inkpad attached to the back cover.Create magical fingerprinted...

It's early spring and the mushroom folk are emerging into the bright sunshine. Meet the mischievous Fly Agaric Toadstools, the playful Porcini Mushrooms, the sleepy Slippery Jacks and the regal Button Mushrooms in this delightful picture book full of...

"Cupping her hands together, Willow blew at George's boats. A few leaves floated gently off the tree. She blew again. This time a lively blast tugged at the sails and the boats were off, racing each other across the blue." George wants to play with his...

Here's the story of Sleeping Beauty, delightfully retold with cats, dogs, and other animals instead of people. Colourful, chunky, irresistible. Peter Lippman's bestselling Mini-House series is a hit with kids and adults alike. You pick one up. You hold...

Grump the Yule Tomte lives all alone, which is exactly how he likes it! He's waiting for Christmas to arrive when all of a sudden a gust of wind steals his mittens from the washing line and his hat from his head. That's the last straw -- he won't be the...

"Under the ground, deep in the earth among the roots of the trees, the little root children were fast asleep all winter long. . ."When spring comes, it's time for the root children -- snowdrop, forget-me-not, buttercup, daisy and poppy -- to wake up!...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780984042579Author Mw PennFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Mathword Press, LLCPublisher Mathword Press, LLCWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 211mm *...

Follow Ruby the Rainbow Fairy as she flutters around Fairyland in this enchanting sticker book.There are lots of magical scenes to decorate, from an orange grove and yellow meadow to painting rainbows in the sky. With over 200 stickers of outfits,...

In this spine-tickling traditional tale, an old woman finds a hairy toe - and soon the owner comes looking for it!While out picking beans an old woman finds a hairy toe - and soon wishes she hadn't - especially when its owner comes looking for it.....

Three original stories based on traditional myths surrounding the ever-alluring unicorn. Meet the unicorn who befriends a kitchen maid, the unicorn who outwits a greedy hunter and the unicorn who simply loves strawberries. Beautifully illustrated to...

The classic Christmas verse delightfully reimagined in a gorgeous picture book from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator P.J. Lynch."'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse..."P.J...

An old woman wants to bake an apple cake. She has everything she needs, except apples. So she sets off to market, taking a basket of plums to trade along the way, just in case...This is a classic story of sharing, trading and caring. Children will love...

The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice! Rendi has run away from home and is now working as a chore boy at the village inn. He can't help but notice the village's peculiar inhabitants and...

First Stories: Cinderella is the perfect introduction, for young children, to this classic fairy tale. "Cinderella, you shall go to the ball!"Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce all the main characters: Cinderella, her...

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...

"The deepest frost has the power to rekindle hope in anyone who's lost it..." In Bertie Crash-Wallop's noisy family, it can sometimes feel like there is no room for a quiet boy like him. But when Bertie meets a family of goblins on the night of the...

Dress the sticker dollies as they flutter their way through fairyland in this gorgeous new activity book in the Sticker Dolly Dressing series. There are lots of stickers with which to dress the dolls in gorgeous clothes and accessories, and decorations...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781478743309Author Heidi HermanFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Outskirts PressPublisher Outskirts Press

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)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735264892Author Phoebe WahlFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Prentice Hall PressPublisher Prentice Hall Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781958921555Author Victoria FriedmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint Light on Light PressPublisher Light on Light PressWeight(grams) 145gDimensions(mm)...

A beautiful retelling of the classic fairy tale, with fabulous illustrations by Lorena Alvarez and intricate, cut-out windows to peep through. Little children will love following Belle and the birds into the Beast's house, discovering the shy Beast...

"The master of animal adventures" Independent on SundayTwo funny adventures about a spoiled princess and a very clever royal pig, from the beloved author of Babe. Lollipop is no ordinary pig. According to her young owner Johnny Skinner, she's the...

The ultimate book of dragons, the Dracopedia Field Guide includes drawings and details about more than 85 dragons from around the world. Learn how to tell the difference between different types of dragons, where to find them, what to look for when...

Griswald is a little gnome who lives in the rain gutter. The one day, a storm washes him down the drainpipe into an old rain barrel. At first, Griswald is unsure about his new home, but soon he meets all the animals, birds and plants that live in the...

When poor orphan boy Oliver becomes a sorcerer's apprentice, he enters an incredible new world. He learns wonderful magic spells, the secrets of nature, and how to make healing potions and oils from his kindly new master. But one day the sorcerer goes on...

When Peter and Lotta spend their first Christmas with Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, Aunt Lavender and Uncle Blue, they are amazed by all the surprises, from decorating the Christmas tree and delicious gingerbread to presents delivered by the Christmas Goat!...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312384494Author William SteigFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Square FishPublisher Square FishWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 259mm * 208mm * 5mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368078146Author Kelsey RodkeyFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 142gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593113462Author John FlanaganFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Viking Books for Young ReadersPublisher Penguin USAWeight(grams) 221gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338729085Author ScholasticPage Count 12Imprint Scholastic Inc.Publisher Scholastic Inc.Weight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 239mm * 140mm * 15mm

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...

The first in a funny, deliciously dark, three-part series of twisted classics, written in verse by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho and illustrated by Freya Hartas."Such a fun story with excellent illustrations ... with enough familiarity to feel known...

An enchanting, farm-fresh debut graphic novel starring an unusual heroine who is braver than she realizes, for middle grade readers looking for a cozy, adventuresome read in the vein of Witch Boy or Be Prepared.Garlic feels as though she's always doing...

A dreamy collection of tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! From adventures with sleepy giants to bedtime stories about how Bobs the dog got a cold nose, drift into dreamland with these short stories by Enid...

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...