Legends, Myths, Fables

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...

Book 2 in the Hopeless Heroes series that takes readers on fun adventures back to Ancient Greece! Tim Baker thinks his adventures are over until he hitches a ride to Ancient Greece on a stolen vase. Soon Tim finds himself trapped with an army of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426313806Author Donna Jo NapoliFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

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

The latest series from international bestselling author, Rick Riordan He was once an immortal God. Now, he's a teenage boy called Lester. Apollo has angered his father Zeus for the last time. So, how do you punish an immortal?By making him human...

'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...

This gorgeous Ladybird treasury of eight classic, traditional tales is guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. Each favourite fairy tale or story has been sensitively retold for modern readers. An ideal gift, it also comes with a ribbon page...

For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds will whet readers' appetites for The Hammer of Thor.It is a 176-page, smaller format book with black-and-white illustrations throughout. Helgi - the hotel manager - created this book for each...

A book of beautiful, lively retellings of classic ballet storiesFrom Swan Lake to The Firebird, and The Nutcracker to Coppelia, Vivian French breathes new life into seven ballet favourites in her timeless, gloriously-immersive retellings. Her words are...

Erin loves to lie on the jetty, looking for the weirdest fish in the sea-the weirder, the better! And she knows the best ones must be further out, where her mum won't let her go... Out there in the deepest sea lies the Black Rock: a huge, dark and spiky...

A retelling of Disney Encanto featuring stunning development art from the original Disney Studio artists.Since its release, Encanto has become an instant classic thanks to its magical story, relatable characters and catchy songs from Tony (R), Grammy (R)...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Tales of the Greek Heroes. Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this striking edition of Tales of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486405537Author Hugh Vernon-JacksonFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Dive in to discover all there is to know about mermaids in this beautifully illustrated book. But wait - if you thought mermaids were fantasy creatures who existed only in myth and fairytale, think again! New research has uncovered what a rich and varied...

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 9781946057303Author KiazporaFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint KiazporaPublisher KiazporaWeight(grams) 322gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 6mm

A beautiful retelling of a classic Greek myth, perfect for fans of Geraldine McCaughrean. When the world was new and the gods ruled the whole of Earth, a large wooden chest was sent to a newly-married couple with a warning not to open it. The chest...

An inspiring story perfect for little stargazers.Luna loves the sky and finding out about all the wonders she can see above her. But the villagers can't stop worrying about the mythical Sky Dragon - a fearsome creature who is said to dwell in the sky.Can...

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 beautiful gift edition of Aesop's Fables featuring eight classic stories, charmingly retold in rhyming verse with stunning illustrations.Bringing together the incredible talents of award-winning illustrator and Booktrust Time to Read favourite, Marta...

Delightfully retold in humorous verse, with stunning illustrations throughout, this is a beautiful reworked edition of Rudyard Kipling's children's classic, Just So Stories. A gorgeous gift for imaginative young readers.In this highly illustrated...

A new set of stories from the world of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Now in paperback with a brand-new story: The Man who Bottled the Sun.In this collection of fairy tales, Ransom Riggs invites you to uncover hidden legends of the peculiar...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823449507Author Ying Chang CompestineFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 329gDimensions(mm)...

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Everyone in Fairyland is preparing for the Fairy Olympics, but Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen the magic sporty items so they can win...

52 Assignments: Exposure is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal and an inspirational guide to putting the creativity back into your craft. It is filled with a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for...

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...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of Aladdin is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+.The story is sensitively retold, following the a young boy's adventures with a wicked magician, a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734155235Author Ben GartnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 300Imprint Crescent Vista PressPublisher Crescent Vista PressWeight(grams) 327gDimensions(mm) 203mm...

The original Aesop Fables, introduced by award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick.Over two hundred familiar tales from 'Look Before You Leap' and 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' to much less familiar tales, each with its own sharply pointed moral.Puffin Classics...

The newest book in Black Dog's best-selling, award-winning series explores the fascinating world of Greek mythology from the myth of Narcissus to Odysseus versus the Cyclopes. Includes a Gods and Goddesses Family Tree Poster and Stickers!Packed with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852698188Author Dawn CaseyFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Mantra LinguaPublisher Mantra LinguaWeight(grams) 179gDimensions(mm) 270mm * 210mm * 3mm

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780547850863Author R L LafeversFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Cengage Learning, IncWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm) 196mm *...

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...

An enchanting, farm-fresh debut graphic novel starring an unusual heroine who is braver than she realizes, for middle grade readers looking for a cozy, adventuresome read in the vein of Witch Boy or Be Prepared.Garlic feels as though she's always doing...

This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to SilverIn the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named...

Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient...Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary...

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this epic edition of Myths of the Norsemen.The great Norse sagas...

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, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit...

'Enchanting, touching, full of lightness and wisdom' Carlo RovelliFrom the bestselling author of The Fox and the Star, a spellbinding clothbound fable about searching and hoping, and how the smallest moment can be beautifulDeep below the earth, Worm...