Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage
Random House Children's Books Fox and Crow Are Not Friends Step Into Reading
Book SynopsisFox and Crow can agree on two things: their love of cheese and loathing of each other. These cagey animals will do whatever they can to outwit their sworn enemy and claim sole possession of the prized cheese they keep finding. But they are too caught up in their plotting and planning to realize they've picked the wrong house to steal from—since the mother of the house is one fed up Mama Bear who knows exactly how to contend with freeloaders.
£6.90
Quarto Publishing PLC A Natural History of Mermaids
Book SynopsisFeaturing a silver-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed silver edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with beautiful illustrations and precise notes detailing the secret life of mermaids. In 1872, intrepid (fictional) explorer Darcy Delamare disguised herself as a man to claim a place on board the (real life) scientific expedition of the HMS Challenger. She made a record of her findings on the trip, recounting the extraordinary sea creatures she witnessed: creatures that, until now, nobody had believed really existed... mermaids! Following on from the beautiful A Natural History of Fairies and A Natural History of Magick, this beautifully illustrated vintage album is filled with descriptions and illustrations of Delamare's findings, from tales of mermaids in ancient lore to more recent sightings as well as facts on the beliefs and superTrade Review“A detailed “field notebook” about the history of mermaids from around the world, written by fictional marine biologist Darcy Delamere, who disguises herself as a man to get a place board the real-life “HMS Challenger”. Published in a highly illustrated format.” * The Bookseller *"The fantastical facts and extraordinary tales are a sure-fire hit for young readers." * Woman and Home *
£16.00
Quarto Publishing PLC A World Full of Winter Stories
Book Synopsis Get ready for the coldest season with A World Full of Winter Stories, a beautifully illustrated anthology of magical winter stories from around the world.
£12.74
Quarto Publishing PLC Read to Your Baby Every Night
Book SynopsisA single volume of tried-and-tested lullabies and rhymes designed to share with your baby, illustrated with embroidery art.Trade Review"This collection of tried-and-tested lullabies and rhymes, a companion book to Read To Your Baby Every Day, is illustrated with tactile embroidery art.” * The Bookseller *
£11.69
Quarto Publishing PLC The Lucky Red Envelope A lifttheflap Lunar New
Book SynopsisGet 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, this is a book to return to year after year in the run up to the biggest festival in the Chinese calendar. Each of the 12 spreads will feature 12 lift flaps, 144 in total.Spreads include: - See the little girl decorate the house with lucky red decorations - Tidy the house to welcome in the new year - Watch a special firework display - Discover which animal year it will be - Make festive dumplings with Nainai (grandma) - Read a story about the zodiac with Yeye (grandpa) - Watch a lion and dragon dance in the town square - Make offerings to her ancestors - And on the very last spread, have a traditional family
£12.74
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Story of Heidi
Book SynopsisJohanna Spyri's Heidi is beautifully retold, following the exploits of the orphaned girl sent to live in the Alps with her grumpy grandfather. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence, with clear, engaging text and stunning original illustrations.Trade Review'Irresistible for children learning to read' - Child Education Plus; 'The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming' - The Irish Sunday Independent; 'Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme' - Julia Eccleshare
£6.93
Usborne Publishing Ltd Stories of Mermaids
Book SynopsisThree original mermaid tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. Meet a scheming mermaid lurking to sabotage the Great Seahorse Race, a mermaid on a journey to the spooky Pirates' Graveyard and a mermaid who just loves to dance! Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.Trade ReviewA collection of three stories, each of which gives a cheery insight into the lives of mermaids... These mermaids could be little girls anywhere the world over. * The Guardian *
£5.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Illustrated Grimms Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisRuth Brocklehurst (Author) When she wasn't riding her bike or making things out of loo rolls and scraps of fabric, Ruth spent her childhood reading about detectives and historical figures. She has written and edited countless books for Usborne - some about detectives and historical figures; some about dinosaurs, scientists and astronauts.Trade ReviewJust the right present for young children. * Shetland Times *Everyone knows the Grimm's stories, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty. Here, in this superbly illustrated version aimed at younger children, there are also less familiar tales: King Thrushbeard and The Goose Girl. Just the right present for young children. * Shetland Times *
£12.60
The History Press Ltd Forest Folk Tales for Children
Book SynopsisFolk tales from Britain’s many forests and woodlands selected for 7-11 year olds
£11.40
Tuttle Publishing Filipino Childrens Favorite Stories
Book SynopsisTrade Review"…Lively line-and-color paintings are rendered in a naive style (a particular art aesthetic) but are realistic. Cultural details (dress, architecture, flora and fauna) are set against flat backgrounds." -- School Library Journal "I know I always find reading the tales from a culture really give a sense of culture and what it is like to live there. This book provides that and more." --Crafty Moms Share blog"With 13 unique stories, this is a fantastic collection for children. Each story is funny and thoughtful offering insight into questions like Why do mosquitos buzz around our ears? Perfect for ages 6 to 10, this collection shares the best of the best Filipino fairytales." --Book Riot
£11.69
Floris Books Children of the Forest
Book SynopsisThe children of the forest live deep in the roots of an old pine tree. This book invites children to follow their adventures through each season. Mini edition.Trade Review'Sustainability at its best and an inspiration for all would-be down-shifters!-- Juno magazine
£6.99
Floris Books The Sun Egg
Book SynopsisA mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. The elf who finds it has one of the best adventures she has ever had. Mini gift edition.Trade Review'What a lovely magical little story. The illustrations are delightful and the story is just so very sweet. This book is produced as a gift book and I think it would make a lovely present for a young girl.'-- Totz2teens.co.uk member review
£6.99
Floris Books Woody Hazel and Little Pip
Book SynopsisThis delightful autumn story describes the woodland adventures of two acorn children who get carried away by the blustery autumn wind. Mini edition.
£6.99
August House Publishers The Drum
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Square Fish Heartless
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£11.48
Square Fish Cinder
Book SynopsisThe first book in the #1 New York Times- and USA Today-Bestselling Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer like you've never seen it before, now with new cover art! See where the futuristic YA fairytale saga all began, with the tale of a teenage cyborg who must fight for Earth''s survival against villains from outer space. An interesting mash up of fairy tales and science fiction . . . a cross between Cinderella, Terminator, and Star Wars. Entertainment Weekly Prince Charming among the cyborgs. The Wall Street JournalHumans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth''s fate hinges on one girl. . . . Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She''s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister''s i
£11.39
Palgrave USA Fairest
Book SynopsisPrepare to see the New York Times-bestselling series like you've never seen it before, now with new cover art! A standalone prequel to the #1 New York Times- and USA Today-Bestselling Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer! Find out what made the evil space queen from the beloved series so wicked. An interesting mash up of fairy tales and science fiction . . . a cross between Cinderella, Terminator, and Star Wars. Entertainment Weekly Prince Charming among the cyborgs. The Wall Street Journal Mirror, mirror, on the wall.Who is the Fairest of them all?Pure evil has a name, hides behind a mask of deceit, and uses her glamour to gain power. But who is Queen Levana? Long before she crossed paths with Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress in The Lunar Chronicles, Levana lived a very different storya story that has never been told . . . until now. New York Timesbestselling aut
£11.07
Flatiron Books A Curse for True Love
Book SynopsisBlood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A CURSE FOR TRUE LOVE, the breathtaking conclusion to Stephanie Garber's #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogyTwo villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after.Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she's paid for this fairytale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out. . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.Also by Stephanie Garber:The Caraval Series- Caraval- Legendary- Finale
£15.74
Square Fish Little Thieves
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£9.45
Hyperion The Trials of Apollo Camp Jupiter ClassifiedAn
Book SynopsisIn this companion book to Rick Riordan''s best-selling Trials of Apollo series, bizarre things are happening throughout Camp Jupiter. To find out why, readers can consult the pages of this camper''s journal, which reveals the secrets of the Roman demigods'' training ground. It''s the February after Gaea''s defeat, and mysterious incidents are wreaking havoc throughout Camp Jupiter. If the Romans don''t figure out who--or what--is behind the episodes soon, the Twelfth Legion could implode. Suspicion falls on Claudia, the Fourth Cohort''s newest probatio. After all, the mischief started shortly after she stumbled into camp. Plus, she''s a daughter of Mercury, the god of thieves and tricksters. To find out whether she''s guilty or innocent, readers can delve into the pages of Claudia''s personal journal. Through her eyewitness accounts, they will visit the crime scenes--a row of seats in the Coliseum, an underground aqueduct tunnel, the strange staircase at the back of the principia--and see the bizarre events unfold. They''ll be right alongside Claudia when she discovers a secret so ancient that not even the lares know about it . . . a secret that holds the key to Camp Jupiter''s safety.
£8.99
Hyperion Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book Four The
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Hyperion The Mark of Athena 3 The Heroes of Olympus 3
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£9.49
Hyperion Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book One The
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£8.54
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Conceal Dont Feel
Book SynopsisThis twist on the Frozen story asks: what if Anna and Elsa never knew each other?
£16.40
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Beauty and the Beast Lost in a Book
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£8.99
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Owl House Witches Before Wizards
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£9.38
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Serena Valentinos Villains 3 PBK Box Set
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£24.74
HarperCollins Publishers The Reluctant Dragon
Book SynopsisA 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 children. Now, dragon,' said the Boy imploringly. You've got to fight him some time of other you know, 'cos he's St George and you're the dragon. Better get it over, and then we can go on with the sonnets.'Everyone knows St George has to do battle with the dragon, but what happens when the dragon simply won't fight St George?The Reluctant Dragon is a funny story of bravery, friendship and derring-do. This children's classic is made even more collectable thanks to the beautiful illustrations by E.H. Shepard, the artist behind the original illustrations for The Wind in the Willows and the man who drew Winnie-the-Pooh.The perfect gift for young readers of 7+
£6.99
Walker Books Ltd Greek Myths
Book SynopsisEight favourite Greek myths illustrated in colourful, cartoon-strip style!The Greek myths are among the greatest, most exciting stories ever told and feature some of the world''s best loved heroes and heroines. In this book, you''ll find the stories of Theseus, conqueror of the dreaded Minotaur; the mighty Heracles and his twelve tasks; the tragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; Perseus, the Gorgon-slayer; the musician Arion and his rescue by the dolphins; Pandora and her little box of horrors; the feather-clad fliers Daedalus and Icarus; and the weaving contest between Arachne and the goddess Athene. Each of these tales has been retold with lively text and dramatic cartoon style, making them accessible and fun for young children.Trade ReviewWilliams is one of our very best retellers of the classics. * The Independent on Sunday *Crammed with hilarious, minutely detailed strip drawing. Smashing. * The Guardian *Terrific ... irresistibly entertaining. * The Daily Telegraph *I defy anybody not to laugh out loud ... It's also uncannily accurate. * Books for Your Children *Eight legends retold with pith and punch ... The strip-cartoon style makes the stories feel new. * The Independent on Sunday *Featured/recommended in Greece article * Travel for Kids *
£8.54
Walker Books Ltd The Iliad and the Odyssey
Book SynopsisThrilling comic-strip action, with monsters, mighty heroes and even mightier gods and goddesses.The Iliad tells the story of the war between Greeks and Trojans; the love between Helena and Paris; Achilles and Hector''s deadly combat; the Trojan Horse... The Odyssey depicts the perilous voyage home of the Greek warrior Odysseus; his struggles against the one-eyed Cyclops; the terrible Sirens; the dreadful, six-headed Scylla... These classic Greek stories have been retold with lively text and a dramatic cartoon style, making them accessible and fun for young children.Trade ReviewLikely to amuse and even absorb children for a good while... Has a kind of Where's Wally?-ish delight in visual minutiae. * The Times Educational Supplement *Elegant, intelligent, funny, dramatic and totally absorbing; the perfect start to an early familiarity with Homer. * The Guardian *Brings clarity and humour to these ancient myths... Surely the most entertaining way to explore ancient history. * Junior Education *Gareth Hinds brings The Odyssey to life in a masterful blend of art and storytelling. Vivid and exciting, this graphic novel is a worthy new interpretation of Homer's epic. * Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians series *“[…] this gutsy, electrifying retelling of both epics… will please both the finicky Homeric scholars and children encountering the full stories for the first time.” * TLS *
£8.54
Usborne Publishing Ltd Illustrated Stories for Bedtime
Book SynopsisEight delightful tales of heart-warming fun and adventure. Stories include King Donkey Ears, The Enormous Turnip, Danny the Dragon, The Inch Prince, Androcles and the Lion, Stone Soup, The Clumsy Crocodile and The Sorcerer's Apprentice. Each story is brilliantly illustrated by artists from the Usborne Young Reading Programme.Table of Contents1 King Donkey Ears2 The Enormous Turnip3 Danny the Dragon4 The Inch Prince5 Androcles and the Lion6 Stone Soup7 The Clumsy Crocodile8 The Sorcerer's Apprentice
£12.60
Usborne Publishing Ltd Illustrated Arabian Nights
Book SynopsisRichly illustrated throughout, with bold, bright vignettes and full-page plates, this collection of tales from the Arabian Nights is retold for younger readers. It includes Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, and the Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor, as well as a short history about the origins of the Arabian Nights.
£12.60
Usborne Publishing Ltd Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Book SynopsisA lively re-telling of the classic fairytale, perfect for introducing young children to Goldilocks. Goldilocks was always told, Don't go into the forest. It's full of big scary bears. But Goldilocks went into the forest anyway...The simple and engaging text is accompanied by the colourful illustrations of Mike and Carl Gordon.
£5.99
Disney Hyperion Heroes of Olympus The Book Five Blood of Olympus
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£15.22
Disney Hyperion Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Book 1 the
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£16.99
National Geographic Kids Treasury of Egyptian Mythology
Book SynopsisThe new National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology is a stunning tableau of Egyptian myths, including those of pharaohs, queens, the boisterous Sun God Ra, and legendary creatures like the Sphinx. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Egypt in the year when Angelina Jolie will make Cleopatra a multimedia star. And just like the popular National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology, the stories in this book will be beautifully illustrated to bring ancient characters vividly to life. The stories are embellished with sidebars that provide historical, cultural, and geographic context and a mapping feature that adds to the fun and fascination. Resource notes and ample back matter direct readers to discover more about ancient Egypt. With its attractive design and beautiful narrative, this accessible treasury stands out from all other mythology titles in the marketplace.
£17.99
Union Square & Co. Beauty and the Beast and Other Classic Fairy
Book SynopsisThis anthology not only features the beloved tale, but 100 enchanting stories chosen from The Blue Fain/Book and other collections by Andrew Lang: 50 devoted to beauties and another 50 from the perspective of the beast.
£28.00
Simon & Schuster Fablehaven Complete Set Boxed Set
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£37.50
Pan Macmillan The Dragon and the Nibblesome Knight
Book SynopsisCan knights and dragons ever be friends?
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Little Red
Book SynopsisBethan Woollvin won The Macmillan Prize for Illustration in 2014 for her classy, bold interpretation of Little Red Riding Hood, Little Red. It was a startlingly confident debut which caught the imagination of everyone who saw it. The eldest in a family of ten children, Bethan understands what appeals to a variety of age groups, and all her work exudes a natural dry wit and charm. She graduated from Anglia Ruskin University with a First Class Degree in Illustration in 2015 and now lives in Brighton.Trade ReviewBethan Woollvin's version [of Little Red Riding Hood] has a far darker ending - and I loved it. The talented illustrator and writer has taken a childhood niggle as her premise for this bold feminist version of the story: would our caped heroine really have been taken in by a wolf in a bad grandma disguise? . . . I won't spoil the ending but let's just say Little Red wraps it up nicely (and warmly) and it has my three year old son thrilled at every read, begging for more. * The Times *A talent to watch * Daily Mail *This is my book of the year so far . . . Woollvin is a striking new talent with strong retro style illustrations and a simple, witty text. * Angels & Urchins *A unique interpretation of the classic fairytale, shot through with dark humour and a stunning, bold graphic style. This brave girl not only defeats her foe, she wears the wolfskin home too. * The Bookseller *A joy to read . . . An impressive debut picture book from an exciting new talent. * BookTrust *Its strong lines and bold colours are excitingly modern * New Statesman *A bold (both graphically and narratively) reimagining of the classic fairy tale, Little Red is truly subversive in that it subverts the concept of victimhood with a deliciously dark twist. * Huffington Post *ingeniously minimalist * The New York Times *Her words share this lack of obfuscatory prettiness, a deadpan, terse narrative voice complementing her sharp illustrative style. * Guardian *
£7.99
Chronicle Books Endlessly Ever After
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£12.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Fairytales
Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.
£6.93
Usborne Publishing Ltd Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant
Book SynopsisOnce known, now largely forgotten, these empowering fairy tales have been brought together to inspire a new generation of readers. Discover heroines who outwit giants, fight evil, awaken sleeping princes and, of course, live happily ever after. With a foreword by Kate Pankhurst, author of Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World.Trade ReviewThis book, telling us stories almost lost to history, is so exciting and so very different to the versions of the fairy tales available when I was young. * Kate Pankhurst *Children from 4 upwards will lap up these female-focussed tales of derring do, cunning and magic, with no a Prince Charming in sight. * The Green Parent *Inspirational, intriguing, and starring the feisty girls that time forgot. * Lancashire Post *A fabulously illustrated collection of eight forgotten fairy tales featuring girl who step outside their traditional roles, make their own decisions and empower themselves. * Carousel *
£11.69
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Lion and the Mouse
Book SynopsisLion thinks Little Mouse is too small to do anything... but will Little Mouse surprise him? A wonderful retelling of a much-loved fable by Aesop, with charming illustrations by John Joven.
£6.30
Disney Hyperion Percy Jacksons Greek Gods
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Pan Macmillan Wolf Won't Bite!
Book SynopsisTake your seat in the front row and watch in wonder as three cheeky little circus pigs make a wild wolf jump through hoops (literally), endure feats of astounding derring-do, and even withstand perilous games of dress-up. Safe in the thought that "Wolf Won't Bite!" they even put their heads between his jaws . . . but can you push a wolf too far? Sure to strike a chord with anyone who has both a pet and a young child, Wolf Won't Bite! by Emily Gravett is a very funny and playful story with a snappy ending!Trade ReviewEverything that Emily Gravett turns her pen to is gold . . . another outstanding work of elegance, suspense and insight into a child's inner feelings. * The Times *Children will roar with pleasure * Observer *Full of vitality and movement from beginning to end * Scotsman *
£6.99
Random House USA Inc The Royal Ranger: The Red Fox Clan
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Random House USA Inc The Royal Ranger: Duel at Araluen
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