Legends, Myths, Fables

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.

The children of the forest live in the roots of an old pine tree. Each season brings new adventures for the children -- swimming and berry picking in summer; playing with fairies and harvesting mushrooms in autumn; sledging and feeding animal friends in...

"Norse Myths [...] will delight both the newcomer and the Norse aficionado." - The Guardian"A book to be treasured for generations" - Daily MailThe gods of the Vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by Carnegie...

From the acclaimed author of The Forest of Moon and Sword comes a high-seas adventure for readers 9+. Join Nico on her quest to change the world...Nico Cloud desperately wants to be an explorer, but her parents think adventures aren't for girls. Fate...

One dark night, the music and singing wake a monster from a swamp ... Warrior after warrior comes to slay the monster, but no one can outwit Grendel. Only the great hero Beowulf stands a chance - but even he is not prepared for the horror that lies in...

A funny, touching and original mystery-adventure about a young girl living on a tropical island - the first in a new series. From multi award-winning author Nicola Davies comes a new adventure series, starring a young girl living on a tropical island in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781772266924Author Dayna MartinFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Engage BooksPublisher Engage BooksWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm * 3mm

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...

Read the first book in a thrilling new fantasy series for readers aged 9+ - perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Dragon Mountain and Mia and the Lightcasters!Momo Arashima just wants an ordinary life. But she's about to become legendary . ...

A beautifully written and illustrated collection of Greek myths containing seventeen famous tales full of love, loss, greed, envy and bravery.Beautifully written by Ann Turnbull and illustrated by Sarah Young, this collection of seventeen Greek myths is...

Meet monsters from around the world in this stunning pop-up book. From Owen Davey, the award-winning illustrator of My First Pop-Up Dinosaurs, comes a second striking pop-up treasury. Discover a world of extraordinary beasts, where Cyclops storm in...

A beautiful hardback treasury featuring an array of incredible stories, this is the ultimate collection of Greek Myths and the perfect gift for mythology lovers of all ages. Orpheus and Eurydice, Persephone, Theseus and the Minotaur, The Golden Fleece,...

Inspire the next generation to look after the world around them with The Secret Life of Bugs, a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts. Let Luna, a friendly ladybird, lead you through this beautiful first guide to bug life. Learn about bug...

After centuries of mystery, the mythical Magical Unicorn Society has published its official handbook. These learned lovers of unicorns have created a treasure chest of unicorn lore - the facts, the fiction, the where, why and what of these elusive beasts...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780862438975Author Gwyn ThomasFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y LolfaDimensions(mm) 296mm * 211mm * 8mm

The Magical Unicorn Society is opening its doors once again to reveal eight brand-new stories about the world’s most magical and elusive creatures. This time, the stories reveal the little-known facts about young unicorns, which are notoriously secretive...

Ten captivating stories of adventure and resilience celebrating LGBTQ+ characters, published as an illustrated collection of queer classics for the first time.These are the fairy tales that history forgot - or concealed. Tales in which gender is fluid...

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...

Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race! Discover who will come first to win the ultimate prize, and find out why Cat will never forgive his friend Rat in this ancient...

The dream team of David Almond and Dave McKean bring us a complete story set in an incomplete world.The gods have created a world - they've built mountains, a sea and a sky - and now their days are filled with long naps in the clouds (and tea and cake)...

Gorgeous Collector's Edition. Many medieval writers, especially from France and Wales, wrote stories about the great British leader, King Arthur. Legends, folklore and myths from this period come together to paint a picture of who he was with some...

'Thought-provoking and charmingly rendered.' GuardianImagine a world where seductive male sirens lure brave heroines to their death, where Icara and her mother fly too close to the sun, and where beautiful men are forced to wed underworld queens...For...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781859025888Author Brenda Wyn JonesFormat PaperbackPage Count 60Imprint Gomer PressPublisher Gomer Press

An epic race for survival that follows four children and their dog through treacherous waterways, dense forests and the deep, dark wilderness of Wales. From author Jess Butterworth comes a beautifully written adventure story in a vibrantly described...

Award-winning children's writer and former Children's Laureate Sir Michael Morpurgo has collected classic tales of heroism and adventure and put them all in one place. Here! From brave heroes and battling beasts to mighty gods and magic spells, these are...

Queen Maeve's army is marching north to steal the great brown bull, the pride of Ulster. But one man stands in their way. Cuchulainn, the Hound of Ulster, vowed in boyhood to protect his homeland - even if it means taking on an invading army himself. ...

A thrilling mix of Sherlock Holmes and ancient Greece from bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, with stunning illustrations from up-and-coming illustrator Freya Hartas. This exciting adventure will have readers gripped from start to finish. When scribe...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781590172520Author Ingri D'Aulaire Edgar D'AFormat PaperbackPage Count 52Imprint NYRB Children'sPublisher The New York Review of Books, IncWeight(grams)...

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.Book InformationISBN 9780593381779Author Michael ScottFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

The legends of King Arthur are among the richest and most mysterious in British folklore, and they remain popular throughout the world. There almost certainly was a real leader named Arthur, who was probably a clan chieftain from Cornwall, Wales or...

Robin and Marion are taking on the authorities again in the third action-packed adventure from international bestseller Robert Muchamore.'Strikes the bullseye.' - The Times Children's Book of the Week (Robin Hood: Hacking Heists & Flaming Arrows)There's...

Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vaults, lie a humble collection of books. Filled with legendary stories from his ancestors, they tell of fearless fighters and unlikely heroes. Venturing into Greek mythology, this is the fourth...

Join Robin and Marion fighting for the desperate and destitute again in the fourth action-packed adventure from international bestseller Robert Muchamore.'Strikes the bullseye.' - The Times Children's Book of the Week (Robin Hood: Hacking Heists &...

When brave warrior Theseus meets King Minos, he decides to teach him a lesson. This is because King Minos is the biggest bully in Ancient Greece, and Theseus hates bullies. But how will Theseus find his way through King Minos fiendish maze, and what sort...

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

An aviation legend designed in the mid-1940s, the Canberra entered service in 1951 with RAF Bomber Command. It served in the conventional, interdictor and nuclear bomber role with the RAF, in the UK, Germany, the Middle East and Far East. Its performance...

You might have heard of the unicorn and the griffin, but what about the unifin? This fantastical flipbook collects together magical and mythical creatures from all over the world, then lets you mix and match their fronts and backs to create even more...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648148203Author Liz TayFormat PaperbackPage Count 26Imprint Liz TayPublisher Liz TayWeight(grams) 36gDimensions(mm) 165mm * 165mm * 1mm