Legends, Myths, Fables

The Robber with the Witch's Head presents almost fifty new stories about demons and clever maidens and princes. Bursting with life, this is a storyteller's dream, full of adventure and magic, translated by Jack Zipes.About the AuthorLaura Gonzenbach was...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781736170472Author Nathalie LaineFormat PaperbackPage Count 324Imprint Nathalie LainePublisher Nathalie LaineWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm...

Once upon a planetoid, amid her tools and sprockets,a girl named Cinderella dreamed of fixing fancy rockets.With a little help from her fairy godrobot, Cinderella is going to the ball. But when the prince's ship has mechanical trouble, someone will have...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780618737437Author Gerald MorrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Clarion BooksPublisher Clarion BooksWeight(grams) 159gDimensions(mm) 193mm * 130mm *...

Rook Barkwater lives in the network of sewer-chambers beneath Undertown, the bustling main city of the Edgeworld. He dreams of becoming a librarian knight - one of those sent out to explore the mysteries of their world. Somewhere out there lie the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781998277032Author Yeonsil YooFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Upfly BooksPublisher Upfly BooksWeight(grams) 127gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 4mm

Take up the quest in the hilariously epic finale of the How to be a Hero series, A Gathering of Giants, from Cat Weldon, illustrated by Katie Kear.Unlikely hero Whetstone and banished Valkyrie Lotta are in hiding. Their quest to find the magic harp...

'The Queen and the bat had been talking a good deal that afternoon...' The Victorian fascination with fairyland vivified the literature of the period, and led to some of the most imaginative fairy tales ever written. They offer the shortest path to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780769654171Author Carol OttolenghiFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Brighter ChildPublisher Brighter ChildWeight(grams) 94gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 203mm...

One day the Little Fairy's friend Mole shares a secret with her: he wishes that just once he could fly through the air, instead of always burrowing underground.Faith, the Little Fairy, wants to help her friend and she knows that sometimes a fairy can...

"Mila and Pixie's Magical Adventures" is a heart-warming children's book that follows the enchanting journey of two sisters, Mila and Pixie, as they discover the power of imagination and sisterly bond. Written by Daniel Lee and beautifully illustrated by...

Based on the well-loved classic tale. Three little pigs build themselves three cosy homes. But along comes the big, bad wolf . . . What will happen when he huffs and puffs and tries to blow their houses down?The Three Little Pigs is from Developing...

The mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars.About the AuthorRoger Lancelyn Green was born in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307155788Author Richard ScarryFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

. . . There is Balor of the evil eye, whose very glance meant death; the wicked queen Aoife who turned children into swans; and Oisin, who followed his love to her city beneath the waves . . .Featuring beautiful colour illustrations by Irish Children's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734201529Author J&p VoelkelFormat PaperbackPage Count 354Imprint Baile PressPublisher Baile PressWeight(grams) 472gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 19mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781998080045Author Joy ChesterFormat PaperbackPage Count 182Imprint Joy ChesterPublisher Joy ChesterWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 10mm

Fleeing from the ruins of New Undertown, young librarian knight Rook Barkwater and his colleagues - Felix Lodd and his banderbear friends - must lead the escaping population to a new life in the Free Glades.But perils aplenty are ahead for the crowd, and...

The second book in the fabulously funny - and hugely farty - A Very Fiery Fairy Tale series. Perfect for fans of The Dinosaur that Pooped. Sir Wayne and Dragon are back! And on yet another adventure to get Dragon's flame round the right way... Luckily...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789176376898Author James Matthew BarrieFormat PaperbackPage Count 162Imprint Wisehouse ClassicsPublisher Wisehouse ClassicsWeight(grams) 245g

Twig Verginix has gained a formidable reputation as the young sky pirate captain who dared to sail over the Edge. But far out in open sky a storm is brewing. In its path lies Sanctaphrax - the great floating city tethered to the land by a massive chain...

Welcome back to DC Super Hero High! In the newest original graphic novel from the DC Super Hero Girls line, catch up with the students of Superhero High School as they find out that fun, friendship and hard work are all parts of growing up! DC SUPER...

East Lothian's landscape has mysterious and intriguing stories sewn into it. This collection of tales has witches and wizards, magical creatures and eerie happenings. There are dragons, faeries, ghosts and selkies. You will be whispered secrets by an...

'A magical, fairy-filled read with a twisty plot and main character you'll adore' A.F. Steadman, author of the internationally bestselling Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefFairies are real, but their power is waning . . . Embark on the adventure of a...

Icarus and his father have been imprisoned in a maze. They dream of escape, but all they have are some sticks, feathers and wax ... Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters...

Celebrate the Spring Lantern Festival! This gentle picture book explores the special bond between children and their grandmothers, all against the backdrop of Chinese mythology and holiday celebration. A must-read for fans of Drawn Together or I Dream of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593689837Author L. J. TracosasFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Z KidsPublisher Random House USA Inc

From the author of the Pegasus series comes the third book in a spellbinding fantasy series for fans of Rick Riordan and Shannon Messenger, in which Riley must protect her family's new life in Atlantis.Life in Atlantis has always been unpredictable. But...

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...

A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.Inspired by a traditional African...

When the lighthouse no longer shines, what else has the power to guide you to shore? Deryn's father is the lighthouse keeper on Featherstone Island, keeping the lantern lit to protect passing boats from the treacherous rocky coastline. But when an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Bronze Moonbeam Award 2021 (United States).Book InformationISBN 9781514001806Author Ned BustardFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint IVP KidsPublisher InterVarsity...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426338960Author National Geographic KidsFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Under the StarsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

From #BookTok phenomenon and author of the highly anticipated YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, this fast-paced series starter is steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Curse of the Night Witch is filled with...

The fresh and funny story of a little princess who hates the stuffy palace, but loves the creatures she meets in the garden, from the award-winning duo Sir Michael Morpurgo (Children's Laureate 2003-4) and Emily Gravett.Clara is a small, strong-willed...

The ancient Greek myths as you've never read them before!The classic stories of Pandora's Box and Perseus and the Gorgon's Head are re-told here in master storyteller, Marcia Williams' inimitable comic style. These splendid adaptations have easy-to-read,...

Follow the yellow brick road into Oz, explore the Snow Queen's icy palace and join Alice in Wonderland in this collection of much-loved stories, including classic fairytales Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. Each beautifully illustrated tale in this...

There is a place where life's end can become a new beginning as someone, or something, entirely different. When a young boy's grandfather dies, he is overwhelmed with the confusion of knowing that they will never see each other again. In his...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780544668591Author Hilton PashleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Clarion BooksPublisher Clarion BooksWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 191mm * 127mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780736440950Author RH DisneyPage Count 26Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 278gDimensions(mm) 201mm *...