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'These stories make the wall between worlds thrillingly thin. Their enchantment calls to us ever from the other side of the door' Michael Sheen, from the forewordIf you think you've heard all the fairy tales out there, think again. Inside this book you...

Lift-the-Flap Fairy Tales: The Three Little Pigs is a fresh, modern and wonderfully witty take on the much-loved story, retold in a playful rhyme and accompanied by bright and funny illustrations. Flaps to lift on every page bring to life the classic...

When Amber, the littlest Viking, set out from Scandinavia to seek her fortune she must have got lost on her way! Now she's in Pegwell Bay with no one but her pet squirrel for company. When Katie, Gary and Joshua find her stranded on the beach, they...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781681370941Author Leonora CarringtonFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint The New York Review of Books, IncPublisher The New York Review of Books,...

A magnificent tale of adventure, emotion and a girl who defies an empire set in the backdrop of sublime landscape! 'A dazzling, confident debut about power and personal discovery' THE TIMES 'A wonderful,...

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...

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...

From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl Service Enthralling sequel to The Weirdstone of Brisingamen. ...

Meet Stillwater, a GIANT, and very zen, panda bear in this captivating picture book based on a Buddhist legend. Addy has moved to a new neighborhood with her beloved kitten, Trumpet. They are best friends, and...

Lift-the-Flap Fairy Tales: Goldilocks is a fresh, modern and wonderfully witty take on the much-loved story, retold in a playful rhyme and accompanied by bright and funny illustrations. Flaps to lift on every page bring to life the classic story of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782703303Author Joel Chandler HarrisFormat HardbackPage Count 80Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams)...

The classic Christmas verse in a gorgeous gift book from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator P.J. Lynch."'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse..."P.J. Lynch brings his rich and...

When the world is plagued with isolation and cursed to live without colour' it is up to a group of determined children to grow a seed of hope that will inspire everyone to come together and build a better future. We called it 'The Dulling'. It had been...

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

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593488003Author Brianna Caplan SayresPage Count 22Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368046251Author Ridley PearsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.

Born different, the ugly duckling is mocked by his siblings, rejected by other ducks, and even shunned by his own mother. The sad little bird leaves home, starting a journey where he is jeered at and hunted as he struggles to survive on his own--only to...

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)...

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...

Get ready for Lunar New Year, following a little girl and her family as they get ready for and celebrate the Lunar New Year festival. With non-fiction information about the significance of certain rituals, but told through the excited eyes of a child,...

Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own . . . The enchanting new series continues.Cassie has settled into life in Hedgely when, out of the blue, her troubled cousin, Sebastian, comes to stay for...

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Fairyland is in uproar! Jack Frost has stolen the Pet Fairies magical pets. Without them, the Pet Fairies can't ensure that pets in the human world find...

On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me... Here are all twelve days of Christmas, from the festive rhyme, wonderfully illustrated by Violeta Dabija and full of extra details for little ones to spot. With online audio.A gorgeous edition of...

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Fairyland is in uproar! Jack Frost has stolen the Pet Fairies magical pets. Without them, the Pet Fairies can't ensure that pets in the human...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316480840Author Chris ColferFormat PaperbackPage Count 2896Imprint Little, Brown & CompanyPublisher Little, Brown & CompanyWeight(grams)...

Frank L. Baum's classic has been specially adapted for this wonderful, fully illustrated edition at the highest level of the Reading Programme. Enjoy Dorothy's journey in Oz, as she travels along the yellow brick road with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and...

Explore the city of London in this delightful pop-up book with detailed 3-D scenes designed by Jenny Hilborne. Discover the skyline with the London Eye, the Shard, Big Ben and Nelson's Column, a gigantic skeleton in the Natural History Museum, a...

'Magical in every sense of the word' Eoin Colfer Step into the magical world of Hedgewitch, where the land of Faerie lies just beyond our own, in this enchanting new series for children age 9+ and readers of Nevermoor and Michelle Harrison.Cassie Morgan...

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...

A Guardian Children's Book of the Year An environmental fairytale made for our times, written to be read by adults and children, from the Booker Prize-winning author of The Famished Road. In the forest near Mangoshi's village in Africa there grows...

The romance of the story Beauty and the Beast - the triumph of love over looks - has fascinated readers for centuries and inspired numerous films and TV series. This anthology not only features the beloved tale, but 100 enchanting stories chosen from The...

Dorset is full of mythical creatures from Britain's most legendary folk tales, including demons, dragons, Jack-o'-lanterns, giants and mermaids. Read on to bring the landscape of the country's rolling hills and Jurassic coast alive, and let author Tim...

Hans Christian Andersen's classic tales of foolish emperors, lonely mermaids, icy queens and clever princesses have delighted children and adults alike for nearly two centuries. The stories' unique magic and wonder make them essential reading for any...

A new edition of the classic illustrated storybook, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. This exciting story about a procession of animals chasing a fly, is pacy and ideal for encouraging even 'non-reading' children to read...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780736444118Author Jason GrandtFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

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

A classic and magical retelling of St George and the Dragon from the author of The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame with the original and official artwork by E.H. Shepard, illustrator of Winnie the Pooh. The perfect gift for young...

A stunning illustrated edition of the magical bestseller: the perfect Christmas gift for readers of all ages. Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Winner of the British Book Awards Children's Book of the...

A sweet retelling of one of the most famous fairy tales in the world, specially adapted for toddlers. Cinderella's father isn't dead - only away - and her wicked stepmother has become an aunt, but the pumpkin coach and glass slippers are still ready to...