Adaptations

From Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of the Claude series and How Winston Delivered Christmas, comes a fantastically festive Christmas adventure about a gorgeous grumpy character. Inspired by The Krampus and with a hint of The Grinch, The Grumpus is a...

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...

'A modern day classic. Full of heart and hope' - Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear'As unforgettable as Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen" . . . a whirlingly imaginative storyline full of wonder and hope as well as warning.' - The...

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...

Kittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all of Fairyland. . . A brave, stylish heroine for whom no tangle is too troublesome and no frizz too fearsome! ________It's Christmastime, and everyone is very excited for the Christmas Day Party! But Kittie has...

Join Danny and Dino as they search for Easter eggs in this EGGcellent lift-the-flap story! With rip-roaring rhyme and laugh-out-loud silliness, the Dinosaur that Pooped series has sold over 1.5 million copies around the world!Danny and Dino's big Easter...

"The Snow Girl is spectacular. A truly special book of snow and winter magic with the warmest and most cheering beating heart. I can't stop thinking about it." Sibeal Pounder"Mesmerizing." Hilary McKayFrom award-winning and critically acclaimed Sophie...

A heartfelt retelling of an ancient Irish tale by a master storyteller, paired with the extraordinary style of an award-winning illustrator.When young Kevin is sent to a monastery to be cared for, he yearns for the freedom of the woods and fields and...

School kid by day, hero by night . . . Stand up and be counted in an adventure inspired by Robin Hood, where you can be the hero. A magical adventure from bestselling author, actor and comedian, Ben Miller. *Pre-order now! * Lonely at school, Charlie...

Discover the spellbinding magic of Swan Lake in this musical retelling of the ballet - push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's score.This tale of a prince, a beautiful swan princess and...

Join the Jolly Postman as he delivers letters in fairy-tale land in this fun, interactive story book!The Jolly Postman is off on another adventure as he delivers letters around fairy-tale land! Children will love opening the envelopes to read a letter...

From the award-winning Bethan Woollvin, creator of the iconic Little Red and Rapunzel comes Hansel and Gretel, a very funny twist on the classic fairy tale printed in vibrant pantone inks. 'A witty picture book for clever, fearless children' - The Sunday...

** Winner of the Children's Book Award - Gold **** Runner-up for the Smarties Prize ** 'Simple but ingenious' Sunday TelegraphShhh! You are about to enter a giant's castle. Be very quiet. Can you get through the book without waking up the enormous scary...

The latest addition to the popular Twisted Tales series, Fate Be Changed asks the question: What if the witch gave Merida a different spell?About the AuthorFarrah Rochon is the USA Today best-selling author of The Boyfriend Project and over thirty other...

Discover the sorcery of The Magic Flute in this musical retelling of the opera - push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing, and singers singing, from Mozart's score. This classic opera, reworked for the...

A shortcut through the forest to Grandma's house produces some eerie moments - and some oddly familiar characters - in a strikingly illustrated tale about facing fears.One night a boy is woken by a terrible sound. A storm is breaking, lightning flashing...

A wonderfully illustrated and sumptuous collection of nursery rhymes for all ages, including many favourite rhymes as well as some that will be a delightful discovery. Originally published as The Cat and the Fiddle in 2011, this edition includes a new...

Discover the enchanting world of The Sleeping Beauty in this musical retelling of the ballet - push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's score.Guardian: 'a lively retelling, enriched by...

Introduce little ones to the magic of classical music with this reimagining of one of legendary composer Prokofiev's most famous suites.Peter and the Wolf is a story about a young boy called Peter who lives with his grandfather. His grandfather warns him...

A magical Arabian Nights tale from the captivating creator of fantasy, Diana Wynne Jones. The dazzling sequel to Howl's Moving Castle. Far to the south in the Land of Ingary, lives a young carpet merchant called...

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...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level A brand new Alice for children today to enjoy, beautifully retold and illustrated by multi-award-winning author Emma Chichester Clark, which captures the original tale...

A retelling of Disney Beauty and the Beast with stunning development art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!Disney Beauty and the Beast is one of the best-loved films of all time and has been a family...

Join Mr Jelly on a swashbuckling adventure! Mr Jelly is scared of everything, then one day, he plucks up the courage to go into the sea. But how will he react when he meets a gang of pirates?! The Mr Men...

On the Night Before Christmas, Scout Elf has everything perfectly prepared for Santa's arrival ... or has he? The children are nestled, the stockings hung. Elf is ready to say goodbye to his family for the year, when...

A hundred and one dalmatians and more! This bumper Modern Classic edition includes the original Hundred and One Dalmatians and Dodie Smith's sequel, Starlight Barking. Cruella de Vil is enough to frighten the spots off a Dalmatian puppy. So...

In a dark, dark room, in a soft, soft voice, tell a scary story! Newly reillustrated, this classic I Can Read full of spooky stories is perfect for beginning readers who love a bit of a scare. Victor Rivas's silly and spooky art will introduce a new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781484726853Author Disney BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney PressWeight(grams) 488gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 161mm * 23mm

Twelve exciting search and find scenes featuring the twelve official Disney Princesses!From Agrabah and Atlantica to New Orleans and the island of Motunui, the world of the Disney Princesses is filled with charming characters and delightful details.Each...

Caldecott Medalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans.In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible...

Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and selected especially for four-year-olds by literacy experts. Meet a host of colourful characters and join them on their adventures in this fantastic...

The bestselling novel and major film about love, loss and hope from the twice Carnegie Medal-winning Patrick Ness.Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, ever since she started the treatments that don't quite seem to...

A fee-fi-fo-festive treat for Supertato fans this Christmas - an unmissable adventure in this super bestselling series! As seen on TV! It's showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put on their very own production of Jack and the...

A brand-new fairy-tale-themed story from the world of the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series.Socks the little wolf cub loves to explore his woodland home... when it's still bright outside.But when Socks spies a mysterious figure in a red cloak,...

A Netflix animated series - Autumn 2021! Reader: beware. Warlocks with dark spells, hunters with deadly aim, and bakers with ovens retrofitted for cooking children lurk within these pages. But if you dare, turn the page and learn the true story of...

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,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062682826Author Alvin SchwartzFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Join Mr Wolf in the kitchen as he gets into lots of trouble making pancakes in this funny, illustrated picture book from Jan Fearnley, perfect for pancake day or as a bedtime story all year round. Mr Wolf fancies some...

A subversive and hilarious spin on the well-loved fairy tale. The three little wolves erect first a solid brick house. The big bad pig comes along and when huffing and puffing fails to work, he uses a sledgehammer to...

Enjoy this exciting new chapter in Serena Valentino's best-selling Villain Tales series, featuring a striking new cover design and Hades, the menace of the underworldAbout the AuthorSerena Valentino has been weaving tales that combine mythos and guile...