Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mufaros Beautiful Daughters
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£11.69
Pan Macmillan The Broken Mirror
Book SynopsisMelissa de la Cruz is the New York Times number one bestselling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for readers of all ages. Her novel The Isle of the Lost, the prequel to the Disney Channel movie, The Descendants, spent fifteen weeks on the NYT bestseller list at number 1 and has over 1 million copies in print. She has written two sequels and a novel for Marvel. She is also the author of The Never After series, which includes The Thirteenth Fairy, and The Stolen Slippers. Melissa grew up in Manila and now lives in Hollywood, USA.Trade ReviewEqual parts whimsical and adventure-packed, Filomena's journey will entrance readers and have them rooting for the young, witty heroine . . . A refreshing twist on well-known fairy tales. * Kirkus on The Stolen Slippers *The twist-filled plot moves along quickly with plenty of action and snappy banter * Booklist on The Stolen Slippers *
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Puss in Boots Band 12Copper Collins Big Cat
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelA fun, lively retelling of the traditional tale of Puss and how he helps the miller's son when he's given a bag and a pair of boots. Find out how he changes Sam's fortunes in a series of clever, cunning tricks.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.23
National Geographic Kids Treasury of Norse Mythology
Book SynopsisCoinciding with the new Rick Riordan Magnus Chase series and the Marvel Age of Ultron DVD, featuring Thor, comes a new look at Asgard and the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. This book is the third in the trilogy that includes the popular National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology and National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology.
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Serpent Dove 2Book Box Set
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Serpent & Dove: “Drips with intrigue and shadow.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “A brilliant debut, full of everything I love: a sparkling and fully-realized heroine, an intricate and deadly system of magic, and a searing romance that kept me reading long into the night. Serpent & Dove is an absolute gem of a book.” — Sarah J Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses series “Will cast a spell on romance fans.” — Kirkus Reviews “Mahurin has taken the witch and witch hunter trope and made it new again. The world-building will draw in readers and Lou’s strong but wistful nature will keep them turning pages.” — School Library Journal Praise for Blood & Honey: “In Lou’s world she not only finds her voice, but makes men take notice and change their views of women. With so many twists and turns, this book is a must for fans of the first.” — School Library Journal “Seductive, steamy, and satisfying. Mahurin has delivered a fearless and captivating sequel that has me hooked. This is officially one of my favorite series ever.” — Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth “Decadent and dangerous, Blood & Honey was exactly the book I needed at precisely the right time. The rich cast of characters captivated me, and I can’t wait to see what’s in store next for this merry band of miscreants.” — Reneé Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath & the Dawn series "Blood & Honey grabbed me by the throat. Shining with irreverent humor and brutal heartache, every magical word is rendered beautifully throughout the many twists and harrowing turns. Mahurin delivers a triumphant return to Belterra." — Isabel Ibañez, author of Woven In Moonlight “A breathless, breathtaking continuation of the magical world Mahurin has created pits the strength of love against the need to protect those one loves…at any cost. Would you lose your soul to save someone else’s? Blood & Honey doesn’t just address this question; it slams the reader into the story - and that existential question - in a brilliant, unending roller-coaster ride.” — Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things and A Spark of Light
£14.38
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Emperor's New Clothes
Book SynopsisWhen 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 retelling of the classic Hans Christian Anderson story, which comes with free online audio.
£6.23
Pan Macmillan The Genies Curse
Book SynopsisTom Percival grew up in a remote and beautiful part of South Shropshire. On reflection this seemed rather more remote than beautiful, owing to the fact that he lived in a small caravan without electricity, mains water or any sensible form of heating. He thinks that he's probably one of the few people in his peer group to have learned to read by gas lamp.Having established a career as a picture-book author and illustrator, Little Legends is Tom Percival's first foray into the world of writing chapter books for young readers.The idea for Little Legends was developed by Tom Percival and Made in Me, a digital creative studio exploring new ways for technology and storytelling to inspire the next generation.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Spook's Blood: Book 10
Book SynopsisThe Spook's Blood is the tenth book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over 3 million copies sold worldwide!'I am Siscoi, the Lord of Blood, the Drinker of Souls! Obey me now or you will suffer as few have suffered.'Thomas Ward's final battle with the Fiend is drawing near, but he has never felt more alone in his task. Isolated and afraid, Tom must risk his life against a ferocious vampire god, even as he learns that the final destruction of the Fiend may involve a sacrifice more terrible than he can imagine . . .
£7.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Mouses Wedding
Book SynopsisFather Mouse and Mother MOuse always want the best for their daughter, including the best possible husband... but Father Mouse has some rather grand and impractical ideas. Will Molly Mouse end up with the husband she really wants?With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: low A1. 300 headwords, 598 words.
£6.99
Simon & Schuster Once Upon a World Collection (Boxed Set): Snow
Book SynopsisTake a magical tour around the world with these four fairy tales from the Once Upon a World board book series—now available together in an enchanting collection!Read along as Snow White flees her castle in Japan and meets seven mysterious dwarves and Cinderella attends a ball in Mexico and loses her glass slipper. And delight as Rapunzel escapes her tower in India and a princess in Russia proves herself with one tiny pea. Once Upon a World offers a multicultural take on the fairy tales we all know and love. Because fairy tales are for everyone, everywhere! This delightful collection includes: Snow White Cinderella Rapunzel The Princess and the Pea
£17.00
Penguin Random House Children's UK Tales from India
Book SynopsisA collection of 20 stories from India''s rich folklore heritage. From wicked magicians to wise old priests, charming princes and beautiful princesses, to greedy tigers and wily jackals, these magical tales are full of adventure and trickery, and infused with deeper messages about morality, Life and the world around us. Founded on the work of folklorist, Joseph Jacob, and from tales from India''s Mughul period, award-winning author Bali Rai''s lively retellings are a delight for readers of all ages.The book includes endnotes with a glossary, additional information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories further.
£7.59
Sterling Juvenile Classic Starts R Greek Myths
Book SynopsisFrom Icarus's legendary flight to Orpheus's trip to the underworld, this stunning edition brings to life 15 classic Greek myths. Easy to read and beautifully illustrated, it includes Heracles' mighty tasks, Pandora's box, King Midas's golden touch, and more!
£999.99
The Mercier Press Ltd Irish Legends for the Very Young
Book SynopsisAimed at early readers and written to be read aloud to young children, Irish Legends for the Very Young contains a new retelling of three of the best-loved Irish legends: 'The Children of Lir', 'How Setanta Became Cúchulainn' and 'Oisín in Tír na nÓg'. Retold with the young reader in mind, these tales are charmingly illustrated by the author, Niamh Sharkey.Table of ContentsHow Setanta became Cúchulainn 9 The Childrenof Lir 36 Oisín in Tír na nÓg 68
£10.79
Usborne Publishing Ltd Danny the Dragon
Book SynopsisDanny the dragon gets on well with the local villagers. He lights their fires, cooks their food and is liked by all. But when a traveling salesman arrives at the market offering magic fire sticks, it looks like Danny could soon be out of a job.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Viking Saga
Book SynopsisInto this breathtaking trilogy is woven the true spirit of the Vikings, who great thirst for travelling the seas took them on incredible voyages in defiance of icy waters, terrible hardships and bloodthirsty resistance.It is AD 780. Viking''s Dawn sees a young Norse boy, Harald Sigurdson, set sail for the Hebrides in the longship ''Nameless''. The goal: to plunder the helpless coastal villages of Britain.Just five years later, undeterred by his first desperate journey, the dauntless warrior puts to sea once again, in The Road to Miklagard - this time lured by the news of a fabulous hoard of treasure. After a lifetime struggling with the bitter waves, Harald embarks on his last voyage in Viking''s Sunset, this time not for gain but to seek vengeance on a blood enemy.
£8.54
Usborne Publishing Ltd Forgotten Fairy Tales The Sleeping Prince
Book SynopsisA brave princess goes on an epic quest. Surviving the terrible dangers of a forest that no man is brave enough to enter she reaches an enchanted castle with a sleeping prince... Based on an old Spanish folktale, this is an entertaining and inspiring tale about how the stories you tell about yourself can change your life.
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Goldilocks and the three Bears
Book SynopsisThe story follows Goldilocks' journey through the bears' house as she samples their bowls of porridge and tries out their three differently-sized beds. When Goldilocks is discovered sleeping in Baby Bear's bed, however, the story takes a different twist and Goldilocks is invited to join them for breakfast.
£7.66
HarperCollins Publishers Sleeping Beauty Band 12Copper Collins Big Cat
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelA wonderful retelling of this favourite fairy tale, in verse by CLPE-award winner, Rachel Rooney.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: A retelling of a traditional taleCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legendsIdeas for reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.23
HarperCollins Publishers Pinocchio
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelRemind yourself of the enchanting story of Pinocchio, by Pinocchio, retold here by the multi-award winning author Michael Morpurgo and beautifully illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark. A truly beautiful edition that brings this classic tale back to life.Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legendsThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.46
HarperCollins Publishers The Fisherman and His Wife
Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelA traditional German tale about the perils of greed, and what happens to those who always want more than they have. When a fisherman catches a magical fish, he has the chance to change his fortune, but will his wife's dissatisfaction put everything at risk?Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: A traditional taleCurriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditionsThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.23
HarperCollins Publishers A Pin
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Oh no! The princess has pricked herself with a pin and fallen into a deep sleep. Who will wake her? Find out in this simple retelling of the classic fairy tale.
£7.66
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Pea And The Princess
Book SynopsisOnce upon a time there was an enchanting fairytale about a prince who was looking for a real princess to be his bride. The only way to tell whether the many princesses who applied for the post were really royal, legend had it, was to see if they would be able to feel a tiny little pea through dozens of luxurious mattresses as they slept. Only the princess who emerged the next morning complaining of the extreme discomfort in which she had passed the night, could possibly be good enough to be the prince''s bride . . . All well and enchanting, but has anyone stopped to think about how all this might have felt for the pea in question? No. So here, for the first time, straight from the pea, is the truth about this much-loved, oft-repeated fairytale.Trade ReviewThis zany retelling with Pea as hero and narrator - plus a clever twist at the end - is also captivatingly illustrated . . . A fresh, original picture book * The Bookseller *This wittily inventive book gives the fairy-tale a whole new perspective . . . Mini Grey is a young author-illustrator of impressive originality * Independent *Grey's idiosyncratic illustrations provide lots of mileage to play spot the pea as they turn the pages * Junior *Beautifully illustrated by the author, this is an original take on an old story and one which will delight young minds * South Wales Argus *
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisHans Christian Andersen was the profoundly imaginative writer and storyteller who revolutionized literature for children. He gave us the now standard versions of some traditional fairy taleswith an anarchic twistbut many of his most famous tales sprang directly from his imagination.The thirty stories here range from exuberant early works such as The Tinderbox and The Emperor''s New Clothes through poignant masterpieces such as The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling, to more subversive later tales such as The Ice maiden and The Wood Nymph.Table of ContentsFairy TalesAcknowledgmentsChronologyIntroductionFurther ReadingTranslator's NoteA Note on the IllustrationsFairy TalesThe TinderboxLittle Claus and Big ClausThe Princess on the PeaThumbelinaThe Traveling CompanionThe Little MermaidThe Emperor's New ClothesThe Steadfast Tin SoldierThe Wild SwansThe Flying TrunkThe NightingaleThe SweetheartsThe Ugly DucklingThe Fir TreeThe Snow QueenThe Red ShoesThe Shepherdess and the Chimney SweepThe ShadowThe Old HouseThe Little Match GirlThe Story of a MotherThe CollarThe BellThe Marsh King's DaughterThe Wind Tells of Valdemar Daae and His DaughtersThe SnowmanThe Ice MaidenThe Wood NymphThe Most Incredible ThingAuntie ToothacheNotes
£15.29
Penguin Random House Children's UK Alices Adventures In Wonderland
Book SynopsisThe complete and unabridged text of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland accompanied by Anna Bond's signature, whimsical style illustrations in full colour throughout.Trade Review“This year, that curious, hallucinating heroine Alice, friend of Cheshire cats and untimely rabbits, is turning 150 years old…And what a perfect match, in tone and whimsy, found in Rifle Paper Co.’s Anna Bond.”—Vanity Fair “Publishers are having a creative field day with stunningly beautiful new covers—and lovely insides, too, in the case of Puffin’s whimsical Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, illustrated by Rifle Paper Co.’s Anna Bond.”—Entertainment Weekly “Chic…The pretty face of Anna Bond’s Alice looks continually astonished, and even in the scene where her neck grows freakishly serpentine, the heroine remains comely. Elegant and unthreatening, Ms. Bond’s pictures abound with so many flowers and curling vines that Wonderland seems a much nicer place than perhaps we remembered.”—Wall Street Journal “150 years after Alice in Wonderland was published, Anna Bond, the creative director of stationer Rifle Paper Co., draws a whole new tea party in this deluxe hardcover edition.”—New York Magazine’s The Cut “In this beautiful, oversized, hardcover anniversary edition—with the complete, unabridged text—readers will fall in love all over again with the classic tale of the girl who fell down the rabbit hole. Illustrator Anna Bond, of gift and stationery brand Rifle Paper Co., applies her stylish, whimsical touch and distinctive color palette to Alice and her friends, from the inviting jacket and the case-cover art beneath it to the original endpapers and the superb full-color interior illustrations, large and small.” —Shelf Awareness “This year marks the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Commemorate the occasion with a deluxe hardcover edition of the tale from Puffin Books, available Oct. 27. The new book is re-illustrated with vibrant, whimsical designs by Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co., for a one-of-a-kind look at Alice’s imaginative journey.”—American Profile
£17.00
Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Myths and Legends
Book SynopsisTales of the Underworld are stories about loss and longing. A princess uses her wit to rescue her husband from Death, a musician tries to free his wife from the Underworld, a god must be returned to life and animals at the dawn of time puzzle over death. TreeTops Myths and Legends are a fascinating selection of the best traditional stories.
£9.59
Oxford University Press Selected Tales
Book Synopsis''Once upon a time in mid-winter, when the snowflakes were falling from the sky like down, a queen was sitting and sewing at a window ...''The tales gathered by the Grimm brothers are at once familiar, fantastic, homely, and frightening. They seem to belong to no time, or to some distant feudal age of fairytale imagining. Grand palaces, humble cottages, and the forest full of menace are their settings; and they are peopled by kings and princesses, witches and robbers, millers and golden birds, stepmothers and talking frogs.Regarded from their inception both as uncosy nursery stories and as raw material for the folklorist the tales were in fact compositions, collected from literate tellers and shaped into a distinctive kind of literature. This new translation mirrors the apparent artlessness of the Grimms, and fully represents the range of less well-known fables, morality tales, and comic stories as well as the classic tales. It takes the stories back to their roots in German RomanticisTrade ReviewThe book that afforded me deepest pleasure is 'Selected Tales' by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm (trans Joyce Crick). What a joy to meet Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel and Ashypet again in these sparkling new versions. * Paul Bailey, The Independent *terrific new edition...forcefully translated and brilliantly analysed, by Joyce Crick. * The Independent *Joyce Crick, a fine scholar of German literature, has set out here to rescue Grimm's Tales both from children and folklorists and to help us see it as a major work of literature... she has done a magnificent job, and both she and OUP are to be congratulated. * TLS *
£10.79
Penguin Random House Children's UK Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs Read It Yourself
Book SynopsisBased on the popular West African folk tale. Anansi the trickster spider has a plan to get a free meal from each of his friends. If they pull on a thread tied to his legs when the food is ready, he''ll come and eat! But is his plan really so clever after all?Why Anasi Has Eight Thin Legs is from Confident Reader Level 3 and is perfect for more confident readers aged from 6+ who can read simple stories with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Akbar and Birbal The Khichri Read It Yourself
Book SynopsisBased on the popular Akbar and Birbal tales from India. One day, Emperor Akbar and his chief minister Birbal make a bet that a man cannot stay in freezing water all night long. When Akbar thinks the man has cheated, how can Birbal show Akbar that he might be wrong? Akbar and Birbal: The Khichri is from Confident Reader Level 3 and is perfect for more confident readers aged from 6+ who can read simple stories with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.???????
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Puss in Boots Read It Yourself Level 3 Confident
Book SynopsisBased on the classic fairy tale. When a miller''s son is left a cat by his father, he is shocked to find that Puss in Boots can talk - and not only that, Puss has a plan for helping the miller''s son find happiness.Puss in Boots is from Confident Reader Level 3 and is perfect for more confident readers aged from 6+ who can read simple stories with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Enormous Turnip Read It Yourself Level 1
Book SynopsisBased on the well-loved classic tale. An old man plants some turnip seeds, and his turnips grow and grow. One of them grows into an ENORMOUS turnip! Who will be able to help him harvest it? The Enormous Turnip is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Sleeping Beauty Read It Yourself Level 2
Book SynopsisBased on the much-loved classic fairy tale. When a bad fairy casts a spell on a princess, it has shocking consequences for the whole kingdom. Can anyone find the enchanted castle and rescue Sleeping Beauty and her family?Sleeping Beauty is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
£5.99
Hachette Children's Group Oscar Wilde Stories for Children
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£10.44
Dover Publications Inc. The Prose Edda Tales from Norse Mythology Dover
Book SynopsisThe wellspring of modern knowledge of Norse mythology, these ancient legends of gods and heroes were created to preserve the narrative style of the Viking sagas from European influence.
£14.39
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Necromancer
Book SynopsisAn authority on mythology and folklore, Michael Scott is one of Ireland's most successful authors. A master of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and folklore, he has been hailed by the Irish Times as "the King of Fantasy in these isles."Trade ReviewTreachery, not trust, propels this dizzying whirl of subplots with an obligatory threat to the universe and a cliffhanging, surprising ending -- Mary Shine Thompson * Irish Times *An excellent addition to the series and moves the story on to a completely different level. By the end of the book everything has changed again and the cliffhanger ending hooks you again and keeps you hanging on desperately for the next book -- Andrea Chettle * Fantasy Book Review *
£7.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Magisterium The Bronze Key
Book SynopsisHolly Black (Author) Holly Black is the bestselling author of contemporary fantasy novels for teens and children, including Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale and the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick series. She has been a finalist for the Mythopoeic Award and the Eisner Award, and the recipient of the Andre Norton Award. Holly lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Theo, in a house with a secret library. Her website is www.blackholly.com.Cassandra Clare (Author) Cassandra Clare is the author of the #1 New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Mortal Instruments series, The Infernal Devices trilogy, and The Bane Chronicles. Her books have more than 30 million copies in print worldwide and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Cassandra lives in western Massachusetts. Visit her at CassandraClare.com. Learn more about the world of the Shadowhunters at Shadowhunters.com.Trade Review"This tightly plotted story shines with imaginative twists and settings, sparks of humor, and a rich portrayal of friendship in the face of doubt. The co-authors successfully probe the themes of good and evileven as they craft an entertainingly fast-paced read. Both a successful addition to the middle-grade magic school genre and a satisfying sequel." Kirkus US
£8.65
Faber & Faber The Twelve Days of Christmas Magnificent
Book SynopsisAnna Wright has rapidly developed a following across the UK for her print, collage work and paintings, following in the footsteps of Emma Bridgewater, Tricia Guild and Liberty as she takes her designs across stationery and homeware. She is now embarking on her third picture book for children. Anna brings humour, beauty and sophistication to this perennially popular Christmas hymn, with her signature style. Exquisitely rendered in pen, ink, watercolour and collage, The twelve days of Christmas are beautifully and playfully reimagined for today's readership and have never looked so sumptuous.
£9.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Emperors New Clothes Read It Yourself with
Book SynopsisBased on the classic fairy tale. The vain emperor has some beautiful new clothes made that only clever people can see - or can they? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird''s best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills.Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.The Emperor''s New Clothes is a Level 1 Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Tales Classic Stories to Share
Book SynopsisLadybird has published fairy tales for over forty-fiveyears, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation ofchildren. These classic stories are based on the originalLadybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful new illustrations of thekind children like best - full of richness and detail.An essential part of any child''s bookshelf, Ladybird Tales are perfect for sharing together and creating memories to treasureforever.This beautiful treasury brings together five ofeveryone''s favourite fairy tales: Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, Aladdin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Puss in Boots.
£11.69
Usborne Publishing Ltd Hansel and Gretel
Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.
£999.99
Usborne Publishing The Chilly Little Penguin
Book SynopsisRussell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.
£5.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Giant Stories
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£9.49
Floris Books The King of Irelands Son An Irish Folk Tale
Book SynopsisA true Irish wonder tale: a coming of age story of the youngest son of the king of Ireland, who sets off on an impossible quest. Generations of children have loved the humour, poetry, action and adventure of Padraic Colum's unmatched storytelling.Trade Review"The stories twine and return like knotwork, coming finally to an amazing, satisfying conclusion."Five-star Amazon.co.uk review"My husband never used to like to read to our child at bedtime but now has taken over this role - because he loves reading The King of Ireland's Son. He says nightly after finishing a chapter, 'this is such a great story!'"Five-star Amazon.com review
£9.99
Paw Prints Publishing Bunso Meets a Mumu
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£18.04
Capstone Global Library Ltd Hiiaka and Panaewa
Book SynopsisHiiaka wants to make the forests of Hawaii safe for travellers. But she'll have to battle an evil lizard named Panaewa and his army to do it. With a little help from her sister and some special powers, she's ready for a great battle. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, books in the Discover Graphics: Global Folktales series are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
£9.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Magic History Book and the GradeA Genius
Book SynopsisThe Magic History Book brings Albert Einstein back to life to tutor a struggling student in this humorous graphic novel for kids. Landon is an extraordinary student... except when it comes to maths. Luckily, this young boy is about to receive the ultimate study guide: the Magic History Book! This mysterious, enchanted tome brings Albert Einstein back to life, and this legend is ready to give Landon the formula for mathematics success. Unfortunately, this out-of-this-world genius is a bit out of touch in the modern world. Can Einstein help Landon overcome his learning issues, or is this problem too big for his old-timey brain to solve? Find out in this exciting, full-colour graphic novel! Complete with action-packed illustrations, laugh-out-loud text and beyond-the-book back matter, the Magic History series is perfect for comic book fans and history lovers alike.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Somersaults and Dreams Going for Gold
Book SynopsisFor fans of Cathy Cassidy and Holly Willoughby''sSchool for Stars- tumble into the world of competitive gymnastics friendships, dreams, tears, and tumbles!Ellie has reached the national gymnastics squad training camp. Now it feels like she is just a somersault away from her dream of competing in the Euros!But with training harder than ever, rivalries even fiercer and a new coach who seems determined to make sure she fails, Ellie feels as though she has to do whatever it takes including hiding a potentially-career ruining injury. How far is Ellie really willing to go for gold?Trade Review'[Somersaults and Dreams] really captures a dream that so many young girls have and it reminds me of the early stages of my career. It's inspiring ...and I will definitely be telling the girls at my gym to go and read it!' -- Lynne Hutchinson, GB Rhythmic Olympic and Commonwealth Gymnast
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Who Will Marry Prince Harry
Book SynopsisA funny fairytale with a twist, perfect for children learning to read. From the author of Dilly the Dinosaur.Prince Harry loves lists. He makes one every day and it's always full of his favourite things to do. But then the King and Queen decide it is time for a change. Now there's only one thing on Harry's list. He must find the perfect princess and get married!A modern Cinderella story from the prince's point of view!The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging stories independently.Varied sentencesDetailed illustrations to enjoyChaptersInteresting characters and themesA rich range of vocabularyMore complex storylines to stretch confident
£6.23
Scholastic Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp HBNE
Book SynopsisPhilip Pullman's wry wit and award-winning talent brings much tothis rich, dark and uplifting rendition of the classic tale ALADDINAND THE ENCHANTED LAMP. With magic and mischief in equal measure, and with brand new illustrationsfrom master printmaker Chris Wormell, it will captivatereaders of all ages.
£11.69
