Legends, Myths, Fables

This is a children's book. But it is for real children. It is a book of buried treasure, people-eating giants, sleeping kings and a monster fish. There's fire, wee, milk and missing body parts. It's a book that's got the bits adults don't like left 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...

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...

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...

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree . . . We all know this classic Christmas song, but what if someone really did send you all of those gifts? Where would you put all the geese a-laying? Not to mention the...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

The perfect introduction to Greek mythology and archaeology for children aged 6-10!Coinciding with the highly anticipated British Museum exhibition 'Troy: Myth and Reality', this is the fascinating story of the destruction of an ancient city and the many...

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...

Based on the well-loved classic fairy tale. Peter’s grandfather warns him about a wolf that lives in the dark forest, but Peter wants to play with his friends. What will happen when he leaves the garden? Peter and the Wolf is from Fluent Reader Level 4...

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...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. 'But I am not like other boys! I always tell the truth.' The story of Pinocchio has remained one of the best-loved children's tales for over a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593178096Author Amy Krouse RosenthalFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

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...

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...

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...

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

A Newbery Honor BookWinner of the Sydney Taylor Book Award An exciting and hilarious medieval adventure from the bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Hatem Aly! A New York Times Bestseller A New York...

"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...

Feeling lost and alone in a strange new city, Leelu wishes she could fly away back home - her real home where her dad is, thousands of miles away.London is cold and grey and the neighbours are noisy and there's concrete everywhere.But Leelu is not alone;...

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

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903458990Author Brian PattenFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Hawthorn PressPublisher Hawthorn PressWeight(grams) 330gDimensions(mm) 215mm * 215mm *...

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 9781915439819Author Oliver PostgateFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Candy Jar BooksPublisher Candy Jar Books

When Little Star's mother bakes a delicious-looking mooncake, she leaves it in the night sky to cool. But it looks so tasty that Little Star can't wait, and every night she must take a little nibble of the perfectly round confection until instead of a...

Award-winning children's writer and former Children's Laureate Sir Michael Morpurgo has collected his greatest magical stories from all around the world and put them in one place. Here! From tiny heroes to talking frogs, and meddling fairies to...

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 9781611807998Author Maya Van Der MeerFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications Inc

The famous stage-designer Ivan Bilibin was a self-taught artist who was lucky enough to be offered the commission of a lifetime at the very start of his career. In 1899 the Department for the Production of State Documents asked this young Russian artist...

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...

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...

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 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...

A lyrical and dreamlike story of two brothers in conflict amidst the devastation of WWII London.Harry Black wakes in hospital to learn that his brother Ellis has almost certainly been killed by a V2 rocket falling during a German air raid on London. In a...

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

Master storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden bring three of the most famous myths of the ancient Greek world to life. Vividly illustrated by award-winning French illustrator Carole Henaff, Greek Myths is a captivating introduction to the stories of...