Legends, Myths, Fables

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...

Perfect for storytime, this collection of ten traditional and much-loved stories includes The Princess and the Pea, Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Little Red Riding Hood. Beautifully designed pages with Richard Johnson's...

SOME LEGACIES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN. "I love the feeling of a magical world existing just beneath the surface of our own and this story gave me everything I wanted: incredible characters, ancient lore and secret societies - all grounded in our very...

Everyone knows the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast, but what if it was Belle's mother who had cursed the prince?About the AuthorLiz Braswell spent her childhood reading fairy tales, dreaming, and going on adven tures in the woods with her cat. After...

The unicorns of Rainbow Valley are off on another adventure. This time, Blossom, Leaf, Ruby and friends are looking for a distant, lost land, called Unicopolis, where an ancient civilization of unicorns used to live. It's believed to be home to countless...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789353365202Author Alexander ChodskoFormat PaperbackPage Count 180Imprint Lector HousePublisher Lector HouseWeight(grams) 286gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm *...

A beautiful collection of illustrated Norse myths and legends retold for a new generation.Action-packed tales of extraordinary creatures and compelling gods, goddesses, and heroes come to life in this compendium of Norse myths. Explore the ancient...

The legends of King Arthur - the most revered hero of British Mythology - have been retold many times, but Roger Lancelyn Green's version has become a classic since its first publication in 1953. Using as his sources not only Malory's MORTE D'ARTHUR but...

Now available in paperback, kids will love this exciting excavation of ancient Egyptian myths as they follow along with the clever Marcy on a quest to save her dad from the belly of the sphinx! Many years have passed since the tale of Arthur and the...

The world-renowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes.Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths...

The latest book in the hugely-popular Twisted Tales series explores what might have happened if Wendy first travelled to Never Land with Captain HookAbout the AuthorLiz Braswell spent her childhood reading fairy tales, dreaming, and going on adven tures...

A Whole New World explores the life of Aladdin if he'd never found the genie in the lamp and how events would unfold differentlyAbout the AuthorLiz Braswell spent her childhood reading fairy tales, dreaming, and going on adven tures in the woods with her...

Snuggle up with Poppy and Sam, and enjoy these ten gentle tales of their adventures on Apple Tree Farm. Stories include a runaway tractor, a journey on an old steam train, a camping trip and lots more. Each story features charming illustrations by...

Jump-start your young child's education with vocabulary and early language concepts using this beautiful board book set created by a speech therapist to help build your child's language skills and encourage them to explore nature.Created by licensed...

"An amusing and engaging illustrated time slip adventure story" - Books for Keeps "Very funny" - Booktrust Great Books Guide 2021 A peril-packed, crocodile-crammed, fun-filled adventure through ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781896580814Author Michael RosenFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Tradewind BooksPublisher Tradewind BooksWeight(grams) 432g

'I am sure to win, but we will race if you like.' So laughs the hare when a slow tortoise challenges him to run all the way to the old cart. His speed is never in doubt but perhaps it is the hare's boastfulness that should make us question the likely...

Stories from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland. FAVOURITE LEGENDS FROM ANCIENT IRELAND The Salmon of KnowledgeHow Cu...

It's official - Demon is stableboy to the creatures of the gods!Demon is sick. He ate too many honey cakes at the party celebrating his new job as beast keeper to the gods. But the animals still need to be cared for and there is a visitor coming to the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780690048223Author Shirley ClimoFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollinsWeight(grams) 336gDimensions(mm) 260mm * 211mm * 9mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781590171257Author Ingri D'AulaireFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint NYRB Children'sPublisher The New York Review of Books, IncWeight(grams)...

"Allow me to introduce myself."But he needed no introduction. "Anansi the spider!" said Anansi the boy. "The tales were true!""Traditional tales are always true," the spider answered, laughing. "Nothing lasts so long as truth, nor travels quite so far...

A humorous re-telling of the legendary tale, specially written for children who are starting to read on their own. Easy-to-read text and colourful illustrations bring the story of a fire-breathing dragon, a princess in peril and a bold knight to life...

Winters in the World is a beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England, exploring the festivals, customs and traditions linked to the different seasons. Drawing on a wide variety of source material, including poetry,...

A darkly twisted detective ghost tale, from the winner of the Guardian Children's Book Prize.Davie travels his small town in search of a supposed murderer. But the landscape soon starts to blur into something dark and twisted. He must make sense of the...

This Ladybird Classic is an abridged retelling of one of the traditional tales of King Arthur. A perfect introduction to the legend of how Arthur became King, it is ideal for sharing with younger children, or for newly confident readers to tackle alone...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780805003116Author G. McDermotFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Henry Holt & Company IncPublisher Henry Holt & Company IncWeight(grams) 136g

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.Heracles hauling the triple-headed dog Cerberus from the underworld. Jason voyaging across oceans to seize the golden fleece. Odysseus and the Trojan wars. Tales of the Greek...

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF NETFLIX HIT THE SANDMAN 'With the deftest of touches, the characters are once again brought to life' JOANNE HARRIS 'The halls of Valhalla have been crying out for Gaiman to tell...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Maine Student Book Master List 1997.Book InformationISBN 9780553494822Author Rosemary SutcliffFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Laurel (imprint of Dell...

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...

This title features eleven of the best-loved ancient myths in one beautiful abridged collection. This high interest/low vocabulary volume features stories such as Romulus and Remus, Escape from Troy and more. It is suitable for ages 7-9. Roman Myths...

Shimmering poetry and stunning cut-paper art portray epic concepts - the evolving biography of the universe and the symbiotic relationship between science and story.Birds sing. Bees dance. Wolves howl. But we are the ones who tell stories.Since the...

Harry Potter meets Robin Stevens in this thrilling magical murder mystery, perfect for Halloween! 'This mystery is a worthy prizewinner ... a jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES 'Thornton, like [Agatha]...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781681377889Author Ingri d'AulaireFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint The New York Review of Books, IncPublisher The New York Review of Books, Inc

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and many more! ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782705260Author Sophie GilesFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm)...

A timeless collection of over twenty of Aesop's best-loved fables, including favourites such as The Hare and the Tortoise, Town Mouse and Country Mouse, Dog in the Manger and The Lion and the Mouse. The tales are retold with warmth and humour by former...

Have you ever woken up suddenly, in the middle of the night, without knowing why? Best-selling and award-winning author of Hamnet, Maggie O'Farrell weaves an extraordinary and compelling modern fairy tale about the bravery of a little girl and the...