Legends, Myths, Fables

Snuggle up with little ones this Christmas season and read about the origin of St. Nicholas, the story of a man who spent his life secretly helping the poor all over the world, giving gifts on Christmas Eve to remind people of the greatest gift of all,...

Not everyone is lucky enough to have a Gran who used to be a pirate. But even though she has settled by the seaside, Gran still gets into mischief. So if you want to avoid trouble, don't make her mad. Don't criticise her cooking - and never EVER look...

Winner of a Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award, 2012The Newman twins have finally been divided. The end is near.In San Francisco, Josh has chosen a side - and he will not stand with his sister, Sophie, or the Alchemyst, Nicholas Flamel. He has chosen to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486447957Author Henry Wadsworth LongfellowFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

The two that are one must become the one that is all. One to save the world, one to destroy it. San Francisco:Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel have one day left to live, and one job left to do. They must defend San Francisco. The monsters gathered on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679425335Author AnonymousFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint Everyman's Library USAPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 567gDimensions(mm) 211mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781074200329Author Nicola StoneFormat PaperbackPage Count 34Imprint Kindle Direct PublishingPublisher Kindle Direct PublishingWeight(grams)...

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...

Based on the classic fairy tale. When thousands of rats appear in Hamelin, the mayor needs the Pied Piper’s help. He promises to pay the Pied Piper in return, but what will happen when the mayor does not keep to his word? The Pied Piper of Hamelin is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781841355450Author Rene ClokeFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams) 112gDimensions(mm)...

The King of Ireland's Son sets out to find the Enchanter of the Black Back-Lands and meets the Enchanter's daughter, Fedelma. His adventures lead him to the Land of the Mist, the Town of the Red Castle, and the worlds of Gilly of the Goatskin, the Hags...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9786170951717Author Rudyard Joseph KiplingFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Luda WerdinPublisher Luda WerdinWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 216mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486418629Author John GreenFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 176gDimensions(mm) 278mm *...

A middle grade Latine witch story with action-packed adventure, a coven of quirky Witchlings, humour and girl-power vibes. Every year, in the magical town of Ravenskill, Witchlings who participate in the Black Moon...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781665935487Author Susan CooperFormat HardbackPage Count 1328Imprint Margaret K. McElderry BooksPublisher Margaret K. McElderry BooksWeight(grams) 1955g

Part ghost story, part Nordic mystery - a creepy and chilling tale steeped in Norse myth, perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Michelle Paver's DARK MATTER.SEQUEL OUT NOW: The Crooked Mask Martha can tell things about a person just by touching their...

The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father's golden apples. A story of bravery, determination and magic that has captivated...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783739530Author AesopFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint North Parade PublishingPublisher North Parade Publishing

Gorgeous Collector's Edition. From the birth of Zeus, to Prometheus, Pandora and Helen of Troy, Odysseus and Jason and the Argonauts, the myths of the Greeks and, later, the Romans, are passionate and powerfully told. The Gods are jealous of each other's...

What would you do if you woke up one night to find the shadow of a giant chicken passing your bedroom door? Go and investigate of course! A hugely entertaining look at the fascinating masquerade culture of West Africa, told from the perspective of a...

A lyrical book about the adventure of life, The Forest is also a magnificent visual work, both painterly and a technical feat of paper engineering. Here, sensory experience and the textures of the material world are rendered through die-cuts, embossing,...

This enchantingly illustrated natural history of magick, compiled in the 1920s by the globetrotting naturalist Professor Conrad Gessner for his grandson, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker...

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is...

A collection of hugely entertaining stories, drawn from the rich folklore of many countries throughout Africa, and brought sparklingly to life with humour and rhyme by Ghanaian author, Nii Ayikwei Parkes, writing under the name used for his children's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534478909Author Jack Meggitt-PhillipsFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin PaperbacksWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm)...

A farmer and his wife long for a son, "even if he's no bigger than a thumb!" They certainly don't expect their wish to come true... A classic English folk tale specially retold for young children and illustrated with bright, stylish pictures. Ideal for...

Discover the magical myths and legendary heroes of Ancient Greece with award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams.Travel back in time with goat-footed Pan to explore the myths and legends of Ancient Greece. Meet the mighty gods and goddesses of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368055499Author J. C. CervantesFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Rick Riordan PresentsPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781845278854Author Jane BurnardFormat PaperbackPage Count 282Imprint Gwasg Carreg GwalchPublisher Gwasg Carreg GwalchDimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 12mm

In these charming volumes, Little Mei asks her grandfather about each of the four different Chinese celebrations represented.He tells her the stories of Nian and the monster Xi (Chinese New Year); Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet who loved his kingdom (Dragon...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780963252449Author Kristi BridgemanFormat PaperbackPage Count 38Imprint Best Fairy BooksPublisher Best Fairy BooksWeight(grams) 113g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781577681984Author Candice RansomFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Brighter ChildPublisher Brighter ChildWeight(grams) 93gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 203mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905297313Author Katie GerrardFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint AvaloniaPublisher AvaloniaWeight(grams) 275gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 10mm

Fans of fractured fairy tales will be delighted to discover the fantasy, mystery, adventure, and humor in the beloved New York Times bestselling Sisters Grimm series by Michael Buckley, now with new cover art. As featured on NBC's The Today Show, the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781423126102Author Mary Pope OsborneFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Hyperion Books for ChildrenPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 263gDimensions(mm)...

A beautiful hardback treasury, containing over forty myths and legends from around the world. The perfect gift for mythology lovers of all ages. This glorious collection contains incredible stories from Greek and Norse mythology, such as Theseus and the...

No witch is excited about gloomy magic-free November apart from young hag Clemmie who is relieved to finally be done with October’s magical mess. But if there’s no more magic, then where are all the armour-clad knights coming from? When even their enemy...

Exquisite new hardback editions of the classic Noggin the Nog books about a friendly Viking, based on the beloved BBC series created by Oliver Postgate and BAFTA-award winning Peter Firmin, creators of The Clangers, Bagpuss and Ivor the Engine. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781941136485Author Bat CollazoFormat PaperbackPage Count 226Imprint TrothPublisher TrothWeight(grams) 308gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 12mm

Katerina has a dream. It's her papa's dream, too. Her family came to America to buy their own farm. But a year later, Papa is still working in the dangerous coal mine. Each day, the farm seems farther away.Then Katerina is reminded of the carp that...