Folklore & Mythology

Every building has a story, and Yvette Fielding is on a quest to uncover the ghostly histories of theatres. Each of the nine theatres in this book has its own history and hauntings, brought to life by Yvette and the Most Haunted team’s investigations of...

The ultimate book of dragons, the Dracopedia Field Guide includes drawings and details about more than 85 dragons from around the world. Learn how to tell the difference between different types of dragons, where to find them, what to look for when...

Enter a magical world where unicorns with rainbow manes gallop across the sky, meet a woodland fairy princess, gaze at the Northern lights and rest in a crystal cave. Use the stickers to adorn the unicorns with headdresses and garlands, and choose...

A beautifully illustrated guide to the fairy folk of the world, with magical stories, maps revealing their locations and amazing tales of close encounters.Do you think of fairies as small, winged creatures? Well, they can be, but did you know that they...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND KIRKUS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF 2023"This book is, in a word, immaculate." Kirkus (Starred Review)A beautifully illustrated, interactive guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs. Through themed meditations,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of California Reading Association Eureka! Silver Honor Book 2011 and School Library Journal Best Book of the Year 2011.Book InformationISBN 9781426308444Author Donna...

Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019 is an illustrated encyclopedia of Greek mythology like no other. Mythologica features startlingly beautiful and exquisitely otherworldly portraits of mythological characters in eye-popping...

A beautifully illustrated collection of profiles of more than 80 goddesses and other powerful women retold for children aged 7-9.Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines. With...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781515768401Author A J SautterFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Capstone Press, IncorporatedPublisher Capstone Press, Incorporated

A beautifully illustrated collection of 20 ancient Egyptian myths retold for children aged 7-9.Delve into a world of monstrous creatures, magical spells, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths. With 20 exciting tales...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426375965Author Kenny CurtisFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

A Gorgeous Collector's Edition of folk and fairy tales from the continent of Africa, with stories from regions now marked as modern nations such as Libya, Algeria, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, who inherit the folk and...

In this gorgeous gift book, create your own beautiful 3D butterflies before discovering fascinating facts about each species!Press out the pieces and slot them together to create 20 different irresistible flying friends. After finishing your 3D flutter,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593427392Author John SazaklisFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

The Mermaid Atlas will be your ultimate companion in discovering all your merfolk facts!All over the world, wherever there's water, there are stories, legends and eyewitness accounts of mermaids. These magical, mesmerizing people of the deep have been...

Join the unicorns as they visit their friends at mermaid cove, play hide and seek with forest fairies, and race each other through the clouds and over rainbows. Little children will love adding over 180 stickers to these enchanting scenes, and the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647393205Author Zachary HambyFormat PaperbackPage Count 98Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 150mm...

Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum, developed in consultation with some of the world's leading experts on Viking history.A kid's life as a Viking might sound like fun, what with all those cool battles and...

Find your favourite Land of Nod characters in this soothing search and find book!Search across the Land of Nod for Twinkle the Unicorn and all your favourite Ten Minutes to Bed characters.Based on the bestselling bedtime series from Rhiannon Fielding and...

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2018 - Best Book with Facts. Have you ever wondered what exactly does go bump in the night? From mysteries like Shackleton's ghostly companion to the Loch Ness Monster and friends, read the amazing evidence about these...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426320989Author Donna Jo NapoliFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

From the West African fable of Anansi the Spider, to Michabo, the magical hare who rebuilt the world and Tanuki, the sweet but troublesome racoon-dog of Japanese folklore, Mythopedia is an encyclopedia of mythical creatures that covers legends, tales and...

Take in the knowledge and wisdom of a wise old oak tree as he shares with beautiful illustrations, science facts and folk tales what he has learned in his 500 years on earth.My arms stretch out all day long.I can be climbed, but I'm not a mountain. What...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781423121718Author Rick RiordanFormat HardbackPage Count 156Imprint Hyperion Books for ChildrenPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 403gDimensions(mm) 184mm *...

Take the ultimate personality test to reveal hidden truths about your unique self - it's written in the stars! Discover key facts about each astrological sign, including constellations, birth stones, elements, ruling planets, as well as more in-depth...

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The perfect book for adults and children to share, MONSTERS is set to become a bone-chilling classic that will lurk under every bed!Ever wondered what terrorised the Scape Ore swamp in 1980s South Carolina? Or who visits the naughty children in Northern...

Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths.Discover 23 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world in this book that introduces children to ancient...

Legends of Norse Mythology is an illustrated anthology of Norse gods, giants, monsters and heroes retold anew. Featuring beautiful and otherworldly portraits of mythological characters from Isabella Mazzanti and enchanting text from Old English scholar...

OF COURSE you think Cinderella was the sweetest belle of the ball. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...About the AuthorBorn in 1974 in Nantes, France, Gerald grew up in nine different cities around the land of cheese. He...

OF COURSE you think Cinderella was the sweetest belle of the ball. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...About the AuthorBorn in 1974 in Nantes, France, Gerald grew up in nine different cities around the land of cheese. He...

"Enchanting, breathtaking and beautiful... If you need me, I'll be in Storyland" - Ben Miller IMMERSE YOURSELF IN MIST AND MAGIC AND DISCOVER HEROES AND MONSTERS RIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEP . . .You will have heard of Thor, Medusa and Hercules. But what about...

Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made? These and other questions are answered with short, informative text, vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page.Book InformationISBN...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783124961Author Sara StanfordFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Welbeck Publishing GroupPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783124930Author Sara StanfordFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Welbeck Publishing GroupPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

The newest book in the best-selling, award-winning A Child's Introduction series explores the popular and captivating world of Norse mythology. Organized into two parts, part one introduces characters like Odin, the leader of the Norse gods; Thor and his...

Look up at the skies in wonder with this mystically illustrated treasury of folklore from above and beyond. Did you know that people used to read the future in the flight of birds? That the constellations were thought to be mythological beings set in the...

Are you ready to be the best monster hunter? The Monster Hunter's Handbook is perfect for courageous and curious minds! From werewolves and Bunyips to zombies and fairies, this handbook is packed full of monster ...

Discover the hidden meaning of stars in this first introduction to astrology for children.Secrets of Astrology tells you all you want to know about astrology, from the meaning of zodiac signs, to how to read a birth chart. Simple, readable text clearly...

Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologiesThis book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilisations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colourful illustrations. Through the...