Anthologies

Uniquely inventive and vivacious in style and with deep insight into children's points of view, Hans Christian Andersen established a new genre in literature.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized...

A new centenary gift edition of the much-loved collection of folk and fairy tales from Sweden, illustrated by acclaimed artist John Bauer. From good natured Scandinavian trolls through giants, tomtes, shepherd boys and princesses, the twenty-three...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

After his unexpected journey into the land of the fey, Ethan Chase just wants to get back to his normal life with his girlfriend Kenzie. But when your sister is one of the most powerful faeries in the Nevernever, 'normal' simply isn't an...

This abridged version of the world-famous, much-loved classic Pilgrim's Progress has been reissued for a new generation of readers. Oliver Hunkin has carefully selected words from John Bunyan's original timeless story to present a gripping narrative...

Encounter magical shamans, mighty eagles and terrifying beasts in this lavishly illustrated, adaptation of the classic Finnish epic.This superb prose retelling of Finland's national folk saga is brought to life with exquisitely detailed artwork of...

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...

Fairy Tale Land opens the gates to the magical land where all the fairy tale characters live. Get lost in this visually stunning, oversized gift book that features all the well-loved stories, and immerse yourself in their enchanting world! The tales are...

Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was one of the leading illustrators from the golden age of British book illustration. Fairy-tale and fantasy were his forte and in later life he responded to the dark stimulus of Poe's gothic tales with gleeful appreciation of...

An inventive, topsy-turvy, back-to-front story of fairytale characters and what they did ... previously.Do you know what Jack was doing before he climbed the beanstalk? Or what Jack and Jill were arguing about before they went up the hill? And what...

Selected Tales contains some of the most timeless and enchanting folk and fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, translated with an introduction by David Luke in Penguin Classics.These folktales collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm are among the...

From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk and fairy stories full of giants and dwarfs, witches and princesses, magical beasts and cunning children. From classics such as...

This title is from The Brothers Grimm & Hans Christian Andersen. Children and adults alike will delight in these enchanting tales, which are just as popular today as they were over a hundred years ago. These classic stories have withstood the test of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789559484Author The Brothers GrimmFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Legend Press LtdPublisher Legend Press LtdWeight(grams) 500g

Discover the magical world of The Magic Faraway Tree in this beautiful paperback gift edition of The Enchanted Wood. The first book in the series and where Enid Blyton's classic adventure begins! With stunning full-colour artwork from...

Poppy and Sam love fairy stories, and in this beautifully illustrated collection you can curl up with 17 of their favourite tales. With classic illustrations by Stephen Cartwright, these timeless stories are perfect for sharing with little children.A...

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales is an enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, and contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories including Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, The Emperor's New...

The bestselling, New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated title, Yummy!, now available as new stunning picture book editions."Where are you going, Little Red Riding Hood?" asked the wolf.The old man pulled and pulled the enormous turnip.....

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781606601198Author Walter JerroldFormat HardbackPage Count 432Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 1730gDimensions(mm)...

Puffin Classics bring the very best children's stories to a new generation. Roger Lancelyn Green's time-honoured collection of Norse myths and legends is introduced by bestselling author Michelle Paver, creator of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness...

The definitive collection of British and Irish folktales from master storyteller and poet Kevin Crossley-Holland.Rich and strange, these eerie and magical folktales from across Britain and Ireland have been passed down from generation to generation, and...

From the internationally best-selling storyteller, Vita Murrow, this illustrated treasury brings together a dozen original stories set in some of the last true wildernesses in the world, from the Arctic to the Amazon. Weaving established mythology with...

Looking for the very best advent calendar for all little book lovers? Well look no further! Introducing The Christmas Elf's Magical Bookshelf Advent Calendar - the PERFECT advent countdown to Christmas. Containing 24 mini picture books, one to take out...

Michael Rosen, Professor of Children's Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London, and bestselling author, poet and broadcaster, introduces these great myths and legends of Ancient Egypt.Travel back deep in time to Ancient Egypt and discover the...

In this book of tales from Africa there are stories about an evil-hearted shark, an extremely cunning hare, a very greedy spider, and the strongest man in the world. There are also answers to such questions as why the crab has no head, why the sun and...

A brave young girl rows out to meet her destiny in a lavishly illustrated original tale steeped in fairy lore, from a traditional Irish storyteller.A daughter embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her father in this beautiful, eerie and timeless...

Get ready for winter with this treasury of 50 frosty stories from around the globe. Curl up beside the fire and uncover stories from all over the world with this rich resource of wintery folk tales, myths and legends. Featuring stories of Norse gods;...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781841357270Author Charles PerraultFormat HardbackPage Count 200Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams)...

From classics like "Puss in Boots" and "Goldilocks" to obscure gems like "The Boy Who Drew Cats," Fairy Tale Comics has something to offer every reader. Seventeen fairy tales are wonderfully adapted and illustrated in comics format by seventeen different...

Three original high-seas stories for children just beginning to read. Find out if Charlie can get rid of his pesky parrot and Molly can escape the clutches of the sneaky Captain Spike in these swashbuckling stories. Usborne Young Reading has been...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913519902Author Robert IngpenFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Welbeck EditionsPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

Stories to spark your imagination in this beautiful collection of stories, poems and illustrations to celebrate Puffin's 80th birthday! A brand new anthology featuring extracts from classic family favourites AND brand new stories about BIG dreams from...

Practising Buddhist and master storyteller Dharmachari Nagaraja weaves a thrilling narrative spell while at the same time conveying basic life lessons that will help children to develop their personality, deal with their anxieties, and find peace and...

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

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 *...

Thirteen spine-tingling tales, atmospherically illustrated and beautifully presented in a padded hardback book. Ghosts, ghouls and other apparitions abound in a mix of original stories and retellings such as The Haunted Hill, The Phantom of the Black...