Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage
Random House USA Inc Soccer Star Butterbeans Cafe Step Into Reading
Book SynopsisAn all-new Step 2 Step into Reading reader with stickers featuring the fairies from Nickelodeon's Butterbean's Café.Butterbean's sister Cricket loves soccer, but can she become her team's captain? Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 who love Nickelodeon's Butterbean's Cafe will thrill to this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
£6.96
Penguin Young Readers Group Los Monstruos Rooster and the Dancing Diablo
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£16.14
Penguin Putnam Inc The Haunting of Loch Ness Castle 2
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A delightful story full of cute cryptids and heart."—Kirkus Reviews
£11.69
Random House USA Inc Violet Made of Thorns
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£11.69
Random House USA Inc Barbie Cinderella Barbie
Book SynopsisA vintage Little Golden Book from 2002—starring Barbie!Filled with full-color retro-art, children ages 2 to 5 will love reading this Cinderella Little Golden Book reissue from 2002 starring the most famous doll of all time, Barbie! Since 1959, Barbie has shown girls that they can live their dreams. From an astronaut to a chef to a president, she knows that girls can do anything!
£7.08
Random House USA Inc Thing One Thing Two and the Leprechaun
Book SynopsisJoin Thing One and Thing Two from Dr. Seuss''s The Cat in the Hat as they try to catch a leprechaun in this sweet, sturdy board book perfect for St. Patrick''s Day!Written in super-simple rhyme, this bright, funny board book features Thing One and Thing Two as they chase a tricky leprechaun through a St. Patrick''s Day parade, where they encounter bag pipe and harp players, Irish stepdancers, four-lead clovers, a rainbow, and even a pot of gold! A perfect gift for babies and toddlers, this is an ideal way to celebrate St. Patrick''s Day and introduce the very youngest children to the magical world of Dr. Seuss!
£8.54
Random House USA Inc Dark Star Burning Ash Falls White
Book SynopsisThe epic sequel to the book Song of Silver, Flame Like Night, is a fast-paced, riveting YA fantasy inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China.The Demon Gods have risen. Skies’ End has fallen to the colonizers. And Lan and Zen have chosen sides.But they will not fight together.Though Lan inherited the power of the Silver Dragon, she understands the path she must take. She believes the Demon Gods to be the cause of war, conflict, and turmoil, and that the future of the Last Kingdom depends on their being eliminated forever. Worse, she knows that if the Elantians manage to bind one of the legendary beings, their army will be unstoppable. To save her kingdom and her people, Lan will need to find the only mythical weapon capable of destroying the Demon Gods: the Godslayer.Zen is sure that the only way to free the Last Kingdom is to use the power of the Demon Gods. When he bound the Black Tortoise, he paid the ultimate price: t
£999.99
Random House USA Inc My Grandfathers Song
Book SynopsisA stunning picture book about a family's connection to their land, their home, and each other--from the creators of My First Day.Long ago, Grandfather came to a new land. Fish swam in the water, birds chirped in the sky, monkeys played in the trees. And in this wilderness, with his own two hands, Grandfather built a house.It wasn't easy. But the land gave him what he needed. And it became his home. Decades later, his grandson will have all he needs: a head full of memories, two capable hands, and the heart to appreciate family, nature, and home. This picture book creates a warm symphony of conservation and the sacred bond between grandparent and child, perfect for baby showers, birthdays, and family celebrations.
£20.89
Penguin Putnam Inc The Gingerbread Man Class Pet on the Loose
Book SynopsisThis fan-favorite Gingerbread Man is loose in graphic novels for the earliest readers!The Gingerbread Man is as excited as his classmates about their new class pet. And today it’s his turn to feed Squeaks. But—uh-oh!—her cage door is open and she’s nowhere to be found. Where could she have gone?From the art table to the reading corner and beyond, this smart cookie will follow every clue to track Squeaks down and bring her home!This Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels is for the youngest readers, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.
£15.29
Penguin Young Readers Group The Encantos Daughter
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£16.99
Houghton Mifflin The Legend of the Lady Slipper Ojibwe Tale
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£9.49
Clarion Books The Gingerbread Boy
Book Synopsis“The classic tale of the old couple, with no children of their own, who bake a gingerbread boy to keep them company. Just as the little old woman is about to take him from the oven, he slips away and runs out the door past a cow, a horse, a group of threshers, mowers, etc. All follow in hot pursuit until the gingerbread boy meets up with a wily fox, and ‘at last and at last he went the way of every single gingerbread boy that ever came out of an oven . . . He was all gone!’ A wonderfully frenetic cross-country chase is depicted in Galdone’s broadly humorous color wash drawings. Of the eight editions of this well-known story now in print, this hilarious version is the most delectable.” —School Library Journal, starred“Galdone has already proven many times over that he is perfectly at home with those traditional nursery tales that are still preschoolers’ favorites, and his expressive, unassuming style just right for their very young
£6.49
Clarion Books Three Little Kittens
Book SynopsisThe favorite Mother Goose rhyme about the three careless kittens who lost their mittens is given added appeal with Galdone''s bold and colorful illustrations.
£6.48
Random House USA Inc Fairy Tales
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£18.00
Random House USA Inc Peter Pan
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£16.20
Random House USA Inc Aladdin and Other Tales from the Arabian Nights
Book SynopsisNo children’s library is complete without this beautiful hardcover edition of selected tales from One Thousand and One Nights.For the past two hundred years, readers young and old alike have been transported and amazed by these remarkable classic stories, in which the everyday mingles on an equal footing with the uncanny and the miraculous. Accompanying the text are illustrations by W. Heath Robinson, which are themselves miracles of vision and imagination.Everyman's Library pursues the highest production standards, printing on acid-free cream-colored paper, with full-cloth cases with two-color foil stamping, decorative endpapers, silk ribbon markers, and European-style half-round spines.
£18.00
Random House USA Inc Russian Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisNotable for their magnificent, jewel-like color illustrations by Bilibin, these traditional tales include 'The Frog Princess,' 'Vassilissa the Beautiful,' and 'The White Duck.' Though Russian Fairy Tales in the Pantheon Folklore Library is a book for adults, it has sold over 30,000 copies.
£18.00
Random House USA Inc Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories
Book Synopsis'Puss in Boots,' 'Blue Beard,' 'Tom Thumb,' and other beloved fairy tale classics, as set down by the man who first rescued them from the oral tradition in the 17th century. Contains six color plates and 30 black-and-white illustrations.
£17.00
HarperCollins Pecos Bill
Book SynopsisThe anecdotes associated with Texas''s fabled cowboy hero burst from the pages in rapid succession, Kellogg''s robust illustrations enlarging and enriching the energetic text.--School Library Journal. A read-aloud treat....One of Kellogg''s best.--Booklist.
£16.19
HarperCollins Johnny Appleseed
Book SynopsisThe larger-than-life story of a true American hero—John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.This fun picture book has been a favorite for generations. Bursting with energy and perfect for reading aloud at home or in the classroom, Johnny Appleseed is an excellent choice for storytime.The brief text combining legend with fact, coupled with the picture book format, makes this life of Johnny Appleseed the most accessible and entertaining one available for young children, according to School Library Journal. Steven Kellogg is ideal as interpreter of this fascinating man. An affectionate portrayal, enthusiastically accomplished, praised BooklistA good supplement for units on tall tales, folktales, American history, apples, and seasons! And just a fun read-aloud for sharing.
£17.09
HarperCollins The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Book SynopsisFor generations, children have loved the enchanting story of the twelve beautiful princesses and the handsome young lad who solves the mystery of their tattered shoes.Now Marianna Mayer brings to life all the splendor and romance of this beloved classic, from the dazzling forests Of silver, gold, and diamonds to a twilight palace where the bewitched princesses dance to hypnotic music. And award-winning artist Kinuko Craft add, her own magic: a visual feast of exquisite, jewel-like paintings that sweep across the pages.Together, Mayer and Craft have created an unforgettable world that readers of all ages will want to return to again and again.
£17.99
HarperCollins Pecos Bill
Book SynopsisThe anecdotes associated with Texas''s fabled cowboy hero burst from the pages in rapid succession, Kellogg''s robust illustrations enlarging and enriching the energetic text.--School Library Journal. A read-aloud treat....One of Kellogg''s best.--Booklist.
£9.46
Greenwillow Books Princess Furball
Book SynopsisOnce upon a time a cruel King decided to betroth his motherless daughter to an Ogre in exchange for fifty wagons filled with silver. When the Princess learns what her father has done, she is horrified. But she is as clever as she is beautiful. Quickly, the Princess devises a plan to escape and, relying on her own spunk and good sense, ultimately marries the man she chooses for herself.
£9.45
HarperCollins Johnny Appleseed
Book SynopsisThe larger-than-life story of a true American hero—John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.This fun picture book has been a favorite for generations. Bursting with energy and perfect for reading aloud at home or in the classroom, Johnny Appleseed is an excellent choice for storytime.The brief text combining legend with fact, coupled with the picture book format, makes this life of Johnny Appleseed the most accessible and entertaining one available for young children, according to School Library Journal. Steven Kellogg is ideal as interpreter of this fascinating man. An affectionate portrayal, enthusiastically accomplished, praised BooklistA good supplement for units on tall tales, folktales, American history, apples, and seasons! And just a fun read-aloud for sharing.
£999.99
HarperCollins Little Gold Star
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£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Rainbabies
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£9.25
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Jack and the Beanstalk
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£9.45
HarperCollins Espanol Las bellas hijas de Mufaro
Book SynopsisThis high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.Mufaro tiene dos bellas hijas. Nyasha es arnable y considerada, pero Manyara es egoísta y consentida. Cuando el rey decide buscar esposa entre Las hijas más dignas y bellas del reino, Manyara decide que ella será la elegida. Esta fábula clásica es tambián un viaje fantástico a Zimbabwe, con todo el esplendor y belleza que nos brinda esta antigua tierra.
£9.14
HarperCollins The Egyptian Cinderella
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Little Red Hen Board Book
Book SynopsisA little red hen grows grain, threshes wheat, bakes bread, and feeds her chicks—all by herself, without any help from her lazy friends.
£9.48
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
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£8.54
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Tonys Bread
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£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Hansel and Gretel
Book SynopsisArtfully understated retelling and magnificent paintings result in an unsurpassable presentation of the ancient fairytale. This is a triumph of children's literature, for all ages. --Publisher's WeeklyA Caldecott Medal Honor Book
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Sleeping Ugly
Book SynopsisA clever twist on Sleeping Beauty for emergent readers.Princess Miserella is very beautiful outside, but inside she's the meanest, wickedest princess around. Plain Jane, on the other hand, has a face to match her name but a sweet and loving nature that earns her three wishes from a fairy. Miserella's horrible manners make the fairy so angry that her magic throws them all into a deep sleep. Will the handsome prince kiss the right girl?
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Jim and the Beanstalk
Book SynopsisWhat if Jack wasn''t the only one to climb the beanstalk? Raymond Briggs brings a new generation to an old tale with humor, math, and imagination.After discovering a beanstalk growing outside of his window one morning, Jim decides to do what any person in a similar situation would do—he climbs it. At the top he finds the unexpected: a castle and a giant in need of a friend. Children and adults alike will enjoy this fresh take on a classic story. “In what could be called a sure read to success, Raymond Briggs projects a proven favorite into the new generation . . . It is a gigantic delight.”—The New York Times “A look at what might have happened if there had been a second trip up the beanstalk . . . Magical.”—Publishers Weekly “A sprightly sequel . . . Silly and engaging with humorous illustrations.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s
£7.99
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. The RoughFace Girl
Book SynopsisFrom Algonquin Indian folklore comes a powerful, haunting rendition of Cinderella. In a village by the shores of Lake Ontario lived an invisible being. All the young women wanted to marry him because he was rich, powerful, and supposedly very handsome. But to marry the invisible being the women had to prove to his sister that they had seen him. And none had been able to get past the sister's stern, all-knowing gaze.Then came the Rough-Face girl, scarred from working by the fire. Could she succeed where her beautiful, cruel sisters had failed?
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc The Emperor and the Kite
Book SynopsisLargely ignored by her own family, Princess Djeow Seow spends her days playing with a kite made from paper and sticks. But when the Emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, only the Princess can save the day, flying her kite high up into the sky to rescue her father.?A familiar jewel polished to unaccustomed brilliance.? ? Booklist?It is rare to find a book where the beauty of the language and image are so finely meshed as in this tale of loyalty and love.? ? United Press InternationalJane Yolen lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts and Scotland. Ed Young lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
£8.54
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Cut from the Same Cloth American Women of Myth
Book SynopsisMeet the fascinating women of American Folklore and Legend in this award-winning collection!Have you heard of the Star Maiden, Old Sally Cato, or Sweet Betsey from Pike?Everyone knows about Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, and Davy Crockett, But have you heard of these larger-than-life women? From Bess Call, who wrestles any and all challengers, to Molly Cottontail, who can outwit any critter iin the woods, to Hekeke, who slays a giant singlehandedly, here are fifteen funny, stormy, and always entertaining tall tales of legendary American women. They're as difference as can be, but still cut from the same cloth.An impressive and gratifying collection that's a cut above other such compilations.--School Library JournalWinner of the Aesop Prize
£9.99
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. I Can Hear the Sun A Modern Myth Picture Puffins
Book SynopsisFrom the beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Thank You, Mr. Falker and Pink and Say.Fondo's life is sad and lonely until he meets Stephanie Michele. She takes care of the geese who live on the shore of Lake Merritt, and when Fondo shows up there one day, she lets him help. But now the geese are preparing to fly south for the winter, and Fondo says that they've invited him to join them. Is hope enough to accomplish a miracle? Patricia Polacco masterfully intertwines themes of friendship, homelessness, and faith to create a beautiful modern myth.
£7.99
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella Picture Puffin Books
Book SynopsisIn the old growth forest, a dashing Bigfoot prince searches for his Bigfoot princess. Rrrrrella, who also lives in the forest, would be a perfect match. But can she get past her ugly stepsisters to win the prince's heart? Full-color illustrations.
£7.99
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Erandis Braids Picture Puffin Books
Book SynopsisThe yellow dress Erandi wants for her birthday will look beautiful with her long, thick braids. But Mama's fishing net is full of holes, and there isn't enough money to buy both a new net and a birthday dress. The only solution lies with the hair buyers from the city. But Mama's hair isn't nearly as beautiful as Erandi's. Will Erandi have to choose between her birthday present and her braids? This touching tale of love and sacrifice is sprinkled throughout with Spanish words and expressions.
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Spindles End
Book SynopsisThe evil fairy Pernicia has set a curse on Princess Briar-Rose: she is fated to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and fall into an endless, poisoned sleep. Katriona, a young fairy, kidnaps the princess in order to save her; she and her aunt raise the child in their small village, where no one knows her true identity. But Pernicia is looking for her, intent on revenge for a defeat four hundred years old. Robin McKinley's masterful version of Sleeping Beauty is, like all of her work, a remarkable literary feat.
£999.99
Quarto Publishing PLC A Bedtime Full of Stories
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£21.11
Quarto Publishing PLC A World Full of Nature Stories
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£19.04
Frances Lincoln Ltd A Damsel Not in Distress
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£17.09
Frances Lincoln Ltd The NotSoWicked Witch
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£14.41
Quarto Publishing PLC Once Upon a Witchs Broom
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£14.69
Quarto Publishing PLC The Great Race
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£11.69
