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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...

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 sumptuous treasury of original fairytales from the brothers Grimm, introduced by award-winning author Cornelia Funke and with full colour illustrations by artists Quentin Blake, Raymond Briggs, Axel Scheffler, Oliver Jeffers, Helen Oxenbury and Emma...

A treasury of fairy tales with a difference - feminist, sparky and set in non-traditional periods, with funky clothes and recognisable settings. All beautifully illustrated by the brilliant David Roberts. A treasury of fairy tales with a...

Grump the Yule Tomte lives all alone, which is exactly how he likes it! He's waiting for Christmas to arrive when all of a sudden a gust of wind steals his mittens from the washing line and his hat from his head. That's the last straw -- he won't be the...

Callum Hunt's summer break isn't like other kids'. His closest companion is a Chaos-ridden wolf, Havoc. His father suspects him of being secretly evil. And, of course, most kids aren't heading back to school in the magical world of the Magisterium . . ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838579852Author Mx Khoa LeFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Arcturus Publishing LtdPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

When two con-men breeze into a new town, they decide to take their tricks all the way to the top, to fool the Emperor himself... but how many people can they fool before they are found out? There are lessons to be learned by readers of all ages from this...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481487245Author Tomie dePaolaPage Count 36Imprint Little SimonPublisher Little SimonWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 183mm * 140mm * 20mm

The epic conclusion in The Wind Child duology. Who would you become to save someone you love? Mara, the granddaughter of the God of Winter Winds, had her human soul ripped out for defying the laws of gods and men... A year on, she and her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780448432526Author Natasha WingFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 86gDimensions(mm)...

Callum Hunt's life has fallen apart.His friend is gone. The spy has escaped. His secret is out.He is facing an existence behind bars, banished from the rest of the magical community for what he is - for what he might become.But a shocking revelation has...

Merlin has the power to shape the future - if the King doesn't kill him first. Action packed first instalment of a series plotting Merlin's journey from his youth to his mastery of magic. With a reading age of 8, it is particularly suitable for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789502473Author Stewart RossFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint ArcturusPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

A collection of hugely entertaining stories, drawn from the rich folklore of many countries throughout Africa, and brought sparklingly to life with humour and rhyme by Ghanaian author, Nii Ayikwei Parkes, writing under the name used for his children's...

A story about how the elephant got his trunk, that is adapted from an original African folklore tale. This paperback book comes complete with stickers for interactive storytelling which your little one can get involved in the story.About the AuthorAndrea...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Buckeye Children's Book Award (Grades 6-8) 2012.Book InformationISBN 9781423140597Author Rick RiordanFormat HardbackPage Count 544Imprint Hyperion Books for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780439405621Author Kathryn LaskyFormat PaperbackPage Count 210Imprint Titles Supplied/Distributed by Scholastic AustraliPublisher Scholastic Australia

A brilliant, inclusive collection of traditional tales from around the world featuring amazing women and girls. Once upon a time, there was a handsome prince who - no, that's not right! Once upon a time, there were strong, fierce women who plotted,...

Join one fast hare and one slow tortoise, along with a whole host of other animals, to discover who will be the winner of a most unusual race. Award-winning illustrator and author Helen Ward's gorgeous artwork breathes new life into the classic fable,...

These ten wonderful stories whisk you to magical worlds where gingerbread men come to life, dragons lurk in caves, and giants live at the top of beanstalks. Each adventure is delightfully illustrated and the perfect length for snuggling up and enjoying...

Meet the new protectors of magic! Ava is settling into her new home - not only has she made friends but they've discovered that magic is real! And together Ava, Sarah and Lily (and Ava's Tibetan terrier, Pepper) are going to learn EVERYTHING they can...

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...

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

This is the story of Ayna and Ceri, who both had Gifts, and of Gair, who thought he was ordinary. Gair spent his time gazing out onto the Moor and brooding. Ayna could answer questions about the future, Ceri could find things which were lost...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780142415252Author John FlanaganFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 289gDimensions(mm) 195mm * 129mm...

Drawing on the rich vein of the African Ananse tradition, Ghanaian author Adwoa Badoe and Malian illustrator Baba Wague Diakite bring us a marvelously lively, witty and entertaining collection of ten tales about this spider trickster. These Ananse...

Ten little bottles of orangeade are sitting on the wall. One by one, the woodland animals try to reach the contents, without success. Soon just one bottle is left. But can clever little mouse solve everyone's problems?Ten little bottles on a wall- but...

For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. Chinese Folktales collects nineteen of these fantastic tales, some of them dating back to the...

This beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book tells a story about China's most famous archeological site-the terracotta soldiers of Xi'an.When a special exhibition of terracotta warriors comes to town, Ming and his mother go to see them at...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781604333770Author Hans Christian AndersonFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Applesauce PressPublisher Sterling Publishing Co IncWeight(grams) 594g

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781844442164Author L. R. HenFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Mantra LinguaPublisher Mantra LinguaWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 280mm * 3mm

The first in a magical new middle grade series from a rising star author, perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Michelle Harrison. Inspired by The Arabian Nights. The Sahar Peninsula lies just...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781845278373Author Angharad TomosFormat PaperbackPage Count 282Imprint Gwasg Carreg GwalchPublisher Gwasg Carreg GwalchDimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 20mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368070836Author Rick RiordanFormat HardbackPage Count 496Imprint Rick Riordan PresentsPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) (Recommended) 2006. Commended for Book Sense Book of the Year Award (Children's Illustrated) 2007.Book InformationISBN...

Hidden deep in the mountains, a kingdom of dragons once thrived. Dragon song echoed across the peaks and priceless treasures were guarded in lairs. But what happened to this kingdom? Dragonsightings are incredibly rare now, so how can we spot one of...

Explore the fascinating world of cryptozoology with this fun guide, filled with eyewitness accounts of 50 cryptids found throughout the world, some of which have been proven real. Cryptozoology is the study of mysterious creatures that fall between the...

A delightfully playful, strikingly illustrated fairy tale that flips gender and sexual norms on their head, while highlighting the power of humility and perseverance. When knight after knight tries to rescue the princess and fails, who will succeed in...