Books by Jane Yolen

Portrait of Jane Yolen

Jane Yolen is a celebrated author whose storytelling weaves together myth, folklore, and the timeless wonder of imagination. With a career spanning decades, she has written across genres and ages, from lyrical picture books to acclaimed fantasy novels, earning her reputation as a modern master of narrative craft.

Her books often explore the strength of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, blending poetic language with emotional truth. Yolen's work invites readers to rediscover the magic within everyday life, making her stories enduring favourites for those who cherish the power of words and the depth of tradition.

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194 products


  • Girl in a Cage

    Cranachan Publishing Limited Girl in a Cage

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA true princess is a princess, whether in a castle or a cage... When her father, Robert the Bruce, is crowned King of Scotland, Marjorie Bruce becomes a princess. But Edward Longshanks, the ruthless King of England, captures Marjorie and keeps her prisoner in a wooden cage in the centre of a town square, exposed to wind, rain, and the bullying taunts of the townspeople. Marjorie knows that despite her suffering and pain, she must stay strong: the future of Scotland depends on her... Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris bring to life a breathless chapter from Scottish history in this thrilling novel with an unforgettable young heroine.

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night

    HarperCollins Publishers How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisA playful peek into the homes of dinosaur babies and their parents at bedtime.How does a dinosaur say good nightwhen Papa comes in to turn off the light?Does a dinosaur slam his tail and pout?Does he throw his teddy bear all about?'Most certainly not! Dinosaurs give their mums and dads big hugs and kisses, tuck their tails in and whisper, ''Good night!''Brimming with humour and familiar good-night antics, here is a playful peek into the homes of dinosaur children and their parents at bedtime. Mark Teague uses a variety of perspectives in his dramatic, full-page pictures of tyrannosaurus rexes, triceratopses, and pteranodonsTrade ReviewPraise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?’:‘The message is useful…while the illustrations have detail and characterisation to savour.’ Children’s Book of the Week, The Sunday Times Praise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?’:‘Children will find these poorly dinosaurs and their families really funny… The full-page illustrations are fantastic, too.’ BBC Parenting ‘This is an ingenious book that will get your little ones behaving perfectly when they’re ill.’ Baby & You ‘A perfect get-well book.’ Junior Praise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?’:‘This combines an enchanting rhyme with retro-looking illustrations.’ Father’s Quarterly

    Out of stock

    £9.09

  • How Do Dinosaurs Go To School

    HarperCollins Publishers How Do Dinosaurs Go To School

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisJane Yolen and Mark Teague's phenomenally best-selling dinosaurs are back, and this time they're going to school!What would you do if a very large ceratosaurus stomped into your classroom? And what if the student sitting next to you was a gigantic silvisaurus who decided to jump on top of his desk?Come along for a very unusual day where dinosaur show-and-tell, story time and playtime antics will make even the best-behaved dinosaurs laugh out loud.School has never been so much fun!Trade ReviewPraise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?’:‘The message is useful…while the illustrations have detail and characterisation to savour.’ Children’s Book of the Week, The Sunday Times Praise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?’:‘Children will find these poorly dinosaurs and their families really funny… The full-page illustrations are fantastic, too.’ BBC Parenting ‘This is an ingenious book that will get your little ones behaving perfectly when they’re ill.’ Baby & You ‘A perfect get-well book.’ Junior Praise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?’:‘This combines an enchanting rhyme with retro-looking illustrations.’ Father’s Quarterly

    Out of stock

    £6.64

  • howdodinosaursplaywiththeirfriends

    Scholastic Inc. howdodinosaursplaywiththeirfriends

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £8.00

  • The Devils Arithmetic

    Penguin Putnam Inc The Devils Arithmetic

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisA triumphantly moving book.  —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewHannah dreads going to her family''s Passover Seder—she''s tired of hearing her relatives talk about the past. But when she opens the front door to symbolically welcome the prophet Elijah, she''s transported to a Polish village in the year 1942. Why is she there, and who is this Chaya that everyone seems to think she is? Just as she begins to unravel the mystery, Nazi soldiers come to take everyone in the village away. And only Hannah knows the unspeakable horrors that await. A critically acclaimed novel from multi-award-winning author Jane Yolen. [Yolen] adds much to understanding the effects of the Holocaust, which will reverberate throughout history, today and tomorrow. —SLJ, starred reviewReaders will come away with a sense of tragic history that both disturbs and compels. —BooklistWinner of the National Jewish Book AwardAn American Bookseller Pick of the Lists

    10 in stock

    £8.13

  • How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food

    HarperCollins Publishers How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisThe popular HOW DO DINOSAURS series continues with a hilarious look at dinosaurs at dinner time!When dinosaurs eat their food, what do they do?This book runs through the gamut of mealtime bad behaviour, satisfyingly concluding with impeccably behaved dinosaur dinner guests:''Eat up. Eat up, little dinosaur.''A sure-fire winner with parents of young children it will be an invaluable help with meal time manners.Trade Review‘How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?’ Children’s Book of the Week, The Sunday Times Praise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?’:Children will find these poorly dinosaurs and their families really funny… The full-page illustrations are fantastic, too.BBC Parenting ‘This is an ingenious book that will get your little ones behaving perfectly when they’re ill…’Baby & You ‘A perfect get-well book.’ Junior

    Out of stock

    £6.64

  • How do Dinosaurs Say I Love You

    HarperCollins Publishers How do Dinosaurs Say I Love You

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisCuddle up and share this feel-good book from the creators of How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?How do dinosaurs say I love you?Little dinosaurs sometimes misbehave or make a mess, but no matter what they do, their mums and dads always love them. With warmth and irresistible humour, award-winners Jane Yolen and Mark Teague present readers with a familiar range of naughty childhood antics followed by dinosaur-sized kisses, hugs and those three precious words that can never be said too often: I Love You!Trade ReviewPraise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?’:‘The message is useful…while the illustrations have detail and characterisation to savour.’ Children’s Book of the Week, The Sunday Times Praise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?’:‘Children will find these poorly dinosaurs and their families really funny… The full-page illustrations are fantastic, too.’ BBC Parenting ‘This is an ingenious book that will get your little ones behaving perfectly when they’re ill.’ Baby & You ‘A perfect get-well book.’ Junior Praise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?’:‘This combines an enchanting rhyme with retro-looking illustrations.’ Father’s Quarterly

    Out of stock

    £6.64

  • How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food

    HarperCollins Publishers How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisThe popular HOW DO DINOSAURS series continues with a hilarious look at dinosaurs at dinner time!When dinosaurs eat their food, what do they do?This book runs through the gamut of mealtime bad behaviour, satisfyingly concluding with impeccably behaved dinosaur dinner guests:''Eat up. Eat up, little dinosaur.''A sure-fire winner with parents of young children it will be an invaluable help with meal time manners.Trade Review‘How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?’ Children’s Book of the Week, The Sunday Times Praise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?’:Children will find these poorly dinosaurs and their families really funny… The full-page illustrations are fantastic, too.BBC Parenting ‘This is an ingenious book that will get your little ones behaving perfectly when they’re ill…’Baby & You ‘A perfect get-well book.’ Junior

    Out of stock

    £7.59

  • Owl Moon

    Penguin Putnam Inc Owl Moon

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebrating 30 years of the beloved classic Owl Moon from renowned children''s book author Jane Yolen and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator John Schoenherr!Late one winter night a little girl and her father go owling. The trees stand still as statues and the world is silent as a dream. Whoo-whoo-whoo, the father calls to the mysterious nighttime bird.But there is no answer.Wordlessly the two companions walk along, for when you go owling, you don''t need words. You don''t need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn''t an owl, but sometimes there is.Distinguished author Jane Yolen has created a gentle, poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a young child and her father as well as humankind''s close relationship to the natural world. Wonderfully complemented by John Schoenherr''s soft, exquisite watercolor illustrations, this is a verbal and visual treasure, perfect for reading aloud and sharing at bedtime.

    5 in stock

    £16.14

  • Favorite Folktales from Around the World

    Random House USA Inc Favorite Folktales from Around the World

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £17.09

  • Yolen J How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon

    HarperCollins Publishers Yolen J How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA playful peek into the homes of poorly dinosaursWhat if a dinosaurcatches the flu?Does he whimper and whinein between each Atchoo?'Most certainly not! Dinosaurs get lots of juice and rest . They use hankies, take their medicine and are well-behaved at the doctor's!Brimming with humour and familiar antics, here is a playful peek into the homes of poorly dinosaur children and their parents. Mark Teague uses a variety of perspectives in his dramatic, full-page pictures of tyrannosaurus rexes, triceratopses, and pteranodons.Trade Review‘Children will find these poorly dinosaurs and their families really funny… The full-page illustrations are fantastic, too.’BBC Parenting ‘This is an ingenious book that will get your little ones behaving perfectly when they’re ill…’Baby & You ‘A perfect get-well book.’ Junior ‘How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?’ Children’s Book of the Week, The Sunday Times

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • The Devils Arithmetic Puffin Modern Classics

    Penguin Putnam Inc The Devils Arithmetic Puffin Modern Classics

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • How Do Dinosaurs Go To School

    HarperCollins Publishers How Do Dinosaurs Go To School

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisJane Yolen and Mark Teague's phenomenally best-selling dinosaurs are back, and this time they're going to school!What would you do if a very large ceratosaurus stomped into your classroom? And what if the student sitting next to you was a gigantic silvisaurus who decided to jump on top of his desk?Come along for a very unusual day where dinosaur show-and-tell, story time and playtime antics will make even the best-behaved dinosaurs laugh out loud.School has never been so much fun!Trade ReviewPraise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?’:‘The message is useful…while the illustrations have detail and characterisation to savour.’ Children’s Book of the Week, The Sunday Times Praise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?’:‘Children will find these poorly dinosaurs and their families really funny… The full-page illustrations are fantastic, too.’ BBC Parenting ‘This is an ingenious book that will get your little ones behaving perfectly when they’re ill.’ Baby & You ‘A perfect get-well book.’ Junior Praise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?’:‘This combines an enchanting rhyme with retro-looking illustrations.’ Father’s Quarterly

    Out of stock

    £6.99

  • How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night

    HarperCollins Publishers How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA playful peek into the homes of dinosaur babies and their parents at bedtime.How does a dinosaur say good nightwhen Papa comes in to turn off the light?Does a dinosaur slam his tail and pout?Does he throw his teddy bear all about?'Most certainly not! Dinosaurs give their mums and dads big hugs and kisses, tuck their tails in and whisper, ''Good night!''Brimming with humour and familiar good-night antics, here is a playful peek into the homes of dinosaur children and their parents at bedtime. Mark Teague uses a variety of perspectives in his dramatic, full-page pictures of tyrannosaurus rexes, triceratopses, and pteranodonsTrade ReviewPraise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?’:‘The message is useful…while the illustrations have detail and characterisation to savour.’ Children’s Book of the Week, The Sunday Times Praise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?’:‘Children will find these poorly dinosaurs and their families really funny… The full-page illustrations are fantastic, too.’ BBC Parenting ‘This is an ingenious book that will get your little ones behaving perfectly when they’re ill.’ Baby & You ‘A perfect get-well book.’ Junior Praise for ‘How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?’:‘This combines an enchanting rhyme with retro-looking illustrations.’ Father’s Quarterly

    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Johnny Appleseed

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Johnny Appleseed

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £14.44

  • Johnny Appleseed

    HarperCollins Johnny Appleseed

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisPlanting trees is quite an art.He plants the apples with his heart.Johnny, Johnny Appleseed.Everyone knows the legend of Johnny Appleseed, the man from Massachusetts who planted apple trees all the way to California. But the true story of Johnny Appleseed, or John Chapman, is even greater than the legend. In deft and lyrical prose, Jane Yolen tells the whole story of an individual who forever changed the landscape of America. Breathtaking paintings by award-winning artist Jim Burke illuminate the historical detail of this man''s life while capturing all the magic and mystery of his legend.

    10 in stock

    £7.99

  • Merlin And the Dragons Picture Puffin Books

    Penguin Random House Australia Merlin And the Dragons Picture Puffin Books

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisYoung King Arthur, troubled by nightmares, doubts he is the rightful king of England. One rainy night, the wizard Merlin tells Arthur the story of dueling dragons and a fateful clash between good and evil, which reveals the surprising secret of the boy king's true legacy. Li Ming's arresting oil paintings breathe fire into this magical offering from Jane Yolen.The legend comes alive on a grand scale, the dramatic narrative and well-wrought dialogue heightening the theatrical effect and inviting a fast-paced read-aloud. -- School Library Journal

    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Encounter

    Cengage Learning EMEA Encounter

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisA Taino Indian boy on the island of San Salvador recounts the landing of Columbus and his men in 1492.

    3 in stock

    £8.50

  • Sword of the Rightful King

    Cengage Learning, Inc Sword of the Rightful King

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • Twelve Impossible Things Before Breakfast

    Clarion Books Twelve Impossible Things Before Breakfast

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £6.64

  • Ruby Maps Her World

    Little Brown and Company Ruby Maps Her World

    5 in stock

    5 in stock

    £13.49

  • Letting Swift River Go

    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Letting Swift River Go

    Out of stock

    Book Synopsis

    Out of stock

    £8.54

  • Mapping the Bones

    Penguin Putnam Inc Mapping the Bones

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisJane Yolen, the bestselling and award-winning author of The Devil's Arithmetic, returns to World War II and the Holocaust with this timely and necessary novel.It's 1942 in Poland, and the world is coming to pieces. At least that's how it seems to Chaim and Gittel, twins whose lives feel like a fairy tale torn apart, with evil witches, forbidden forests, and dangerous ovens looming on the horizon. But in all darkness there is light, and the twins find it through Chaim's poetry and the love they have for each other. Like the bright flame of a Yahrzeit candle, his words become a beacon of memory so that the children and grandchildren of survivors will never forget the atrocities that happened during the Holocaust.Filled with brutality and despair, this is also a story of poetry and strength, in which a brother and sister lose everything but each other. Nearly thirty years after the publication of her award-winning and bestselling The Devil's Arithmetic

    10 in stock

    £11.69

  • How Do Dinosaurs Go to School How Do Dinosaurs

    Scholastic Inc. How Do Dinosaurs Go to School How Do Dinosaurs

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £14.60

  • How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon

    Blue Sky Press How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £17.09

  • How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food

    Scholastic US How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food

    Out of stock

    Book Synopsis

    Out of stock

    £17.09

  • How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe

    Scholastic US How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe

    Out of stock

    Book Synopsis

    Out of stock

    £17.09

  • How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten

    Scholastic Inc. How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten

    2 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms

    Scholastic US How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms

    Out of stock

    Book Synopsis

    Out of stock

    £8.29

  • cmo Comen Los Dinosaurios How Do Dinosaurs Eat

    Scholastic en Espanol cmo Comen Los Dinosaurios How Do Dinosaurs Eat

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £6.99

  • How Do Dinosaurs Learn Their Colors

    Scholastic Inc. How Do Dinosaurs Learn Their Colors

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • Como Aprenden Los Dinosaurios Los Colores  How Do

    Scholastic Inc. Como Aprenden Los Dinosaurios Los Colores How Do

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £6.99

  • Cómo Van a la Escuela Los Dinosaurios How Do

    Scholastic en Espanol Cómo Van a la Escuela Los Dinosaurios How Do

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £8.21

  • How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You

    Blue Sky Press (AZ) How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £16.19

  • How Do Dinosaurs Say IM MAD

    Scholastic Inc. How Do Dinosaurs Say IM MAD

    10 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Dogs

    Scholastic US How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Dogs

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £7.59

  • How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Birthday

    Scholastic Inc. How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Birthday

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £8.04

  • How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Cats

    Scholastic Inc. How Do Dinosaurs Love Their Cats

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • How Do Dinosaurs Go to School

    Scholastic Inc. How Do Dinosaurs Go to School

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £9.89

  • How Do Dinosaurs Laugh Out Loud

    Scholastic US How Do Dinosaurs Laugh Out Loud

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £8.99

  • How Do Dinosaurs Eat Cookies

    Scholastic Inc. How Do Dinosaurs Eat Cookies

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £7.99

  • How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah

    Blue Sky Press (AZ) How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £16.19

  • How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas

    Blue Sky Press (AZ) How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £17.09

  • cmo Dicen Estoy Enojado Los Dinosaurios How Do

    Scholastic en Espanol cmo Dicen Estoy Enojado Los Dinosaurios How Do

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £6.99

  • How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends

    Scholastic US How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £17.09

  • How Do Dinosaurs Go to Sleep

    Scholastic Inc. How Do Dinosaurs Go to Sleep

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night

    Scholastic Inc. How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £17.09

  • In and Out the Window

    Penguin Putnam Inc In and Out the Window

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisThe largest single anthology of Jane Yolen's poetry, containing more than one hundred poems for all occasions - with fun black-and-white art throughout.

    Out of stock

    £15.19

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