Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage
Child's Play International Ltd The Ugly Duckling
Book SynopsisStep into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales… Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction and discussion, and well-known stories will give young readers confidence.
£6.99
Child's Play International Ltd The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Book SynopsisStep into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales… Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction and discussion, and well-known stories will give young readers confidence.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Little Red Riding Hood: Ladybird Tales
Book SynopsisFairy stories and traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust Ladybird to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small, hard-wearing format. This tale of Little Red Riding Hood is perfect for reading aloud, or for older, more confident readers to read by themselves. There are 24 Ladybird Tales to collect, so the only problem is which one to choose first!
£6.83
O'Brien Press Ltd The Táin: Ireland's Epic Adventure
Book SynopsisThe most famous Irish legend of all in an exciting and easily understood version. Read about the feats of the famous warrior Cuchulainn who singlehandedly defends Ulster against the army of Queen Maeve. War, peace, love, greed, fate are the stuff of an epic, and in The Táin they are present in full. Illustrated throughout by Donald Teskey.Trade Review'... has excelled in taking a relatively intricate narrative, with all its quarrels, petty squabbling, mad battles and rivalry and rewritten it for a modern audience ... brings home and makes fresh and new an ancient story ... storytelling that inspires' -- myfavouritebooks.blogspot.com'will grip the attention of young readers and provide them with a wonderful introduction to the world of Irish legends' -- ParentsInTouch.co.uk'strikingly dramatic drawings from Donald Teskey ... add greatly to the impact' -- English 4-11'beautifully retold by Liam Mac Uistin' -- English 4-11'one of the great Celtic epics' -- English 4-11
£7.99
Mantra Lingua Buri and the Marrow (English/French)
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£11.68
Mantra Lingua Dragon's Tears
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£11.68
Mantra Lingua The Pied Piper (English/German)
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£9.50
Archive Publishing The Birds Who Flew Beyond Time
Book SynopsisA retelling of the Sufi parable, "The Conference of the Birds", a poem written in the thirteenth century, in which the birds of the Earth face seven invisible monsters in order to save the world.
£21.34
Allen & Unwin Fairytales for Feisty Girls
Book SynopsisFeisty: typically describes one who is relatively small, lively, determined and courageous. Girls can rescue themselves - just watch Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and Thumbelina create their own happily ever afters in this beautiful and emboldening bedtime book. A glorious treasury for young girls - and boys - featuring artwork from four leading Australian illustrators: Beth Norling, Claire Robertson, Lucinda Gifford and Sher Rill Ng.
£11.69
Crumps Barn Studio Spooky Ambiguous: An intriguing collection of
Book SynopsisGhosts and vampires, zombies and werewolves. A mirror with danger at its heart. A child is delighted to discover she is a witch, and a village disappears under a fairy curse. Then a selkie finds her way back to the waves, before a blood moon rises, bringing its own secrets ... Full of the spooky and the gothic, fairy tales and poetry, this is a brilliant and intriguing collection where nothing and no one is as they seem. Bringing together authors from across the UK: featuring Penny Ayers, Michael Bartlett, Patrick Booth, Amaris Chase, Holly Anne Crawford, Ivor Daniel, Amanda Jane Davies, Daphne Denley, J. J. Drover, Harriet Hitchen, Rebecca McDowall, Jane Phillips, Angela Reddaway, Joe Robson, Margaret Royall, with illustrations by Lorna Gray
£8.54
Candy Jar Books Swish, The
Book SynopsisKat is broke, bullied by mean girls, and blanked by her crush. But she has one escape: sewing. From scraps and cast-offs she creates gorgeous clothes she models for her mates. But when her parents can''t afford heating bills, dare Kat sew her own gown for the Winter Wonderland Ball? Or will the haters rip her to shreds?
£7.99
Candy Jar Books Ivor the Engine
£14.25
Little, Brown & Company Maiden of the Needle, Vol. 2 (light novel)
Book SynopsisIn their quest to lift the curse on the Realm Weaveguardian, Yui and Argit move to Menesmetlo where Yui can train in the nearby labyrinth. They also need to locate someone who possesses either a weapon that’s effective against curses or a wind fairy—and fortunately, an adventurer friend of Argit’s named Schnell fits the bill. Schnell is still chasing his dream of becoming a dressmaker, and upon seeing Yui’s blessweaving skills, he makes her an offer: He’ll help undo the curse, but only if Yui takes him as her apprentice!
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company My Instant Death Ability Is So Overpowered, No
Book SynopsisAfter being summoned to another world and passed over for a power known as the Gift, Yogiri Takatou and Tomochika Dannoura set out on a journey to reunite with the classmates who abandoned them, and to find a way back to their own world. After a small detour to the Garula Canyon, where a Swordmaster set various trials before them, Yogiri accidentally used his power of Instant Death to put a stop to the revival of a Dark God who had been sealed away. Leaving chaos and carnage in their wake, the unlikely pair resume their trek to the capital, where they hope to find their estranged fellow students. However, while Yogiri's abilities have made it smooth sailing so far, his actions have inadvertently shifted the balance of power in the world around them, and now those who rule over their new world are beginning to take notice of him...
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company Hell Mode, Vol. 3
Book SynopsisHow is “No-life Gamers” as a party name?! The Academy City arc starts off with a bang! After leaving the service of House Granvelle, Allen enrolls in the Academy together with Cecil, as well as Krena and Dogora who have come all the way from Krena Village. As part of their new life together, they form a party to take on the many dungeons scattered throughout Academy City, keeping in mind their ultimate goal of defeating the Demon Lord. When Allen goes in search of a healer for their party, he encounters Keel, a boy his age with the Cleric Talent. However, Keel comes across as guarded and reticent. Just what secret is he hiding, and how is it related to House Granvelle? At the same time, why is Helmios, the Hero of Giamut, at the Academy, and what does he want from Allen? And what’s this about a martial arts tournament?!
£12.34
The Chinese University Press Monkey Borrows the Palmleaf Fan: My Favourite
Book SynopsisTripitaka and his three disciples, Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy, were chosen to undertake a pilgrimage to India, during which they came across all sorts of dangers and difficulties. This time, the Flaming Mountain blocked their way, and they needed a little help from the Princess Iron Fan and Bull Demon, well, parents of the Red Boy, who wanted to eat up Tripitaka and was just defeated by Monkey. Things never go smooth for them!My Favourite Chinese Stories is a collection of three Chinese stories specially selected and retold in English for young readers. The first story is from Chinese mythology, while the other two are from classical Chinese literature. They are widely known to the Chinese people, and reflect, in varying degrees, some of the essential characteristics of Chinese culture. Each story is accompanied by beautiful full-colour illustrations drawn by Lo King-man as well as audio narration by the author Pamela Youde.
£12.56
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ebonwilde
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£13.01
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 *
£17.00
Hachette Children's Group Reading Champion The Boy who Wanted More Cheese
Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)The Boy who Wanted More Cheese is a retelling of a Dutch tale about a boy who just cannot get enough cheese. But when the fairies lure him to the forest, he gets more cheese than he could possibily eat.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds or those reading book band white 10.
£8.59
Hachette Children's Group Reading Champion The Cat and the Cradle
Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)The Cat and the Cradle is a retelling of a Dutch tale, in which a baby is washed away in a storm and is rescued by a very brave cat.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds or those reading book band white 10.
£8.59
Workman Publishing Classic Bedtime Stories
Book SynopsisMoonbeam Award Winner Once upon a time, artist Scott Gustafson set out to illustrate classic stories, fairy tales, and nursery rhymes. Decades later, his immediately recognizable paintings have made bestsellers of Peter Pan,The Night Before Christmas, Classic Fairy Tales, and Favorite Nursery Rhymes from Mother Goose. Now he gives us Classic Bedtime Stories, a lavishly illustrated, oversized collection of some of his favorite tales. Stories such as “Sleeping Beauty,” “Jack and the Beanstalk,” and “Sambha and the Tigers” leap off the page thanks to Gustafson’s exquisite paintings and lively retelling of these classics. “The Lion and the Mouse” and “The Country Mouse and the City Mouse” demonstrate his talent at creating uncanny anthropomorphic characters who keep us smiling even as they teach us about tolerance, diversity, and the Golden Rule.A book that even adults will enjoy reading aloud again and again, Classic Bedtime Stories will keep youngsters of all ages engaged for hours. Gustafson’s unique style makes this a volume to be cherished by children, parents, and grandparents for generations to come.
£14.24
Islamic Foundation Rapunzel An Islamic Tale
Book SynopsisWhen a woodcutter and his wife's baby daughter is taken away by a hard-hearted old women in payment for a few rapunzel leaves, they are heartbroken. Although the old woman is not cruel to the little girl, she does not want her parents to ever find her and names her Rapunzel after the rapunzel greens for which she was taken. In time, Rapunzel grows into a young lady with an inquisitive mind and a kind and generous heart but will she ever be re-united with her parents?
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group The Bone Spindle The Cursed Rose
Book SynopsisTwo fighting partners. One monstrous prince. A last battle. The finale of The Bone Spindle, a fractured fairy tale based on Sleeping Beauty, with a m/f and a f/f romance. Perfect for fans of CINDERELLA IS DEAD.With Prince Briar Rose''s life on the line as he slowly turns into a monster at the hands of the Spindle Witch, treasure hunter Fi must escape from a tower to rescue him.Meanwhile, her axe-wielding partner Shane is on the hunt for a mysterious weapon that holds the key to the Spindle Witch''s demise. But Shane must also protect her lover, the beautiful witch Red, from the Spindle Witch''s executioner.As tensions rise and partnerships crumble, Fi and Shane need to work together again, putting their treasure hunting skills to the test at the greatest lost ruin of them all - the tomb of the Witch Queen Aurora.Will they finally unravel the thread that ties them all together and defeat the Spindle Witch and her twisted creatures
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group Reading Champion Goldilocks Met Three Bears
Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.
£9.99
Annick Press Ltd The Paper Bag Princess Early Reader
Book SynopsisFavorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say “I read this myself!” When the fiercest dragon in the whole world smashes Princess Elizabeth’s castle, burns all her clothes, and captures her fiancé, Prince Ronald, Elizabeth takes matters into her own hands. With her wits alone and nothing but a paper bag to wear, the princess challenges the dragon to show his strength in the hopes of saving the prince. But is it worth all that trouble? Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch’s zany stories and Michael Martchenko’s illustrations will grab kids’ attention and keep them interested as they practice their reading skills. Tips for supporting emerging readers are in the back for parents.
£12.34
Inhabit Education Books Inc. The Story of the Lemming and the Owl: Bilingual
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£16.14
Orion Publishing Co The Fairytale Memory Game: Match 3 cards & tell a
Book SynopsisReunite characters and props from your favourite fairy tales in this fun new memory game. Simply match three objects to create a story: Cinderella + pumpkin carriage + glass slipper. Can you remember who's afraid of being eaten by the wolf? And which tale the three bears belong to? Young children will enjoy piecing the stories together and expert storytellers can play as a challenging memory game where you must remember the location of all three pieces.The delightful box contains 15 fairy tales illustrated by Yeji Yun and retold by Anna Claybourne.FAMILY FUN: A fun, simple game for families that will appeal to children aged 4-7 yearsBEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED: Find all 15 fairy-tales held within the charmingly illustrated box measuring 235 x 125 x 34mm - perfect for taking anywhere on the go!FUN & COLOURFUL: Each fairy-tale has been wonderfully illustrated by internationally recognised artist Yeji Yun. Each fairy-tale has been broken in to 3 recognisable drawings.HIGHEST QUALITY: Includes a full colour booklet with summarised stories of the characters.GIFTS: The perfect gift for children who love their fairy tale stories. Match up three items from your favourite fairy tales: snow white + apple + dwarves, for instance. Expert storytellers can play as a memory game with the cards face downYeji Yun is an illustrator based in Seoul, South Korea. Since graduating from Kingston University, UK, she has worked with international clients including Nike and Apple. Anna Claybourne is a children's author whose most recent titles include Match a Mummy and The Mermaid Atlas (both Laurence King 2020).Other Match It games available from Laurence King Publishing include: You Callin' Me a Cheetah?, Who Did This Poo?, Twins Memory Game, Pick a Flower, Match These Bones, Match a Mummy, Match a Leaf, Dogs & Puppies, Cats & Kittens, Do You Look Like Your Dog?, Do You Look Like Your Cat?
£15.29
O'Brien Press Ltd Finscéalta na hÉireann
Book SynopsisFINSCÉALTA AS ÉIRINNAn Bradán FeasaConas Mar a Fuair Cú Chulainn a AinmClann LirLabhraí LoingseachFionn agus an FathachAn Cú Faoil BánOisínIreland's favourite legends, beautifully illustrated and in Irish for the first time.
£11.39
Faros Books When Thor Lost his Hammer
Book SynopsisWhen Thor's beloved hammer goes missing, his first suspect is his mischievous brother Loki. But for once Loki is innocent! Maybe the fierce giants in Jottunheim know where it is? Find out what the god of thunder will do to get his hammer back, and just how many dinners he can eat at once!
£11.69
Faros Books How Ra Saved the World
Book SynopsisAncient Egypt had many gods, but the first and most famous god of them all was Ra. But what if a god becomes too old to rule? Ra has a plan, but will it work? Find out in this exciting tale of lion-headed gods, huge spears and lots and lots of watermelon juice!
£11.69
Blue Tang Ltd Timbo Limbo
Book SynopsisLydia is mistreated and unhappy at home until one day she goes to fetch water at the river and meets Timbo Limbo. Find out what happens next as Lydia and Timbo Limbo discover a rare happiness together in this lonely world. Read and enjoy this retelling of a traditional Jamaican story, admire the captivating illustrations, and learn more about one of history''s most enduring myths the origin of certain underwater life! This storybook is for early readers.
£8.99
Blue Tang Ltd Patoo the Sleepy Owl
Book SynopsisPatoo! Who''s that? You don''t know Patoo? Children will be happy to read about Patoo, a lovable Jamaican name for owl. Join Pearlie as she listens to her brother Peter''s legendary tale about an old sleepy owl called Patoo. Read and enjoy this moving story about living in harmony with each other, as well as with our environment, admire the beautiful illustrations, and learn why we like to think that owls are wise. This storybook is perfect for early readers.
£8.99
Blue Tang Ltd Anansi and Crocodile: The Bird Cherry Island
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£8.99
Blue Tang Ltd Pretty Rat Bat
Book SynopsisRat Bat! Do you know him? Children will be curious to read about Rat Bat, a Jamaican fruit-eating bat, who goes out to forage after dusk. Join Pearlie as she listens to her brother Peter''s retelling of a traditional Taino tale about how Rat Bat found many faults with his looks. Rat Bat thought he was ugly because he didn''t like his pointy ears, long nose, and warty lips. The poor mammal wanted to be pretty like a bird. So what did Rat Bat do to improve his looks? Read and enjoy this mythical story about learning how to be content with what you have, as well as admire the charming illustrations, and understand why stealing is never a good thing to do. This storybook is perfect for early readers.
£8.99
Guava Press Anansi and Tiger
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£8.99
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc The Fairy Tales of Hermann Hesse
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£13.49
Shanghai Press Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival
Book SynopsisIn these charming volumes, Little Mei asks her grandfather about each of the four different Chinese celebrations represented.He tells her the stories of Nian and the monster Xi (Chinese New Year); Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet who loved his kingdom (Dragon Boat Festival); the Jade Emperor of Heaven who ordered the earth to be destroyed by fire (Lantern Festival); and Hou Yi who shot down the suns (Mid-Autumn Festival). In Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival Little Mei wants to know why her family members have all come together this evening. Grandpa tells her the story of Hou Yi who shot down the suns and his wife, Chang'e, who floats to the moon. Includes a quick recipe for moon cakes.
£6.28
Oni Press,US Wrapped Up: The Complete Collection
Book Synopsis"Great fun!"—Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man ALL WRAPPED UP! Find every laugh-out-loud adventure of Milo Mummy and friends now collected in one book from creators Dave Scheidt (Mayor Good Boy) and Scoot McMahon (Sami the Samurai Squirrel). Milo is just your average twelve-year-old boy. His loving parents are mummies, his best friend is an old wizard, and his babysitters are witches. When Milo isn't busy at school or visiting the comic book store, he loves to hang out with cool teen vampires, play with magical kitties, feed a hungry kaiju, and avoid a love-crazed gorilla at all costs. You know, typical kid stuff. Wrapped Up: The Complete Collection includes all the original favorites from kid comic favorites Dave Scheidt (Mayor Good Boy, Agents of S.L.A.M.) and Scoot McMahon (Sami the Samurai Squirrel, Agents of S.L.A.M.)...all wrapped up in one hilarious book!
£16.19
Anness Publishing Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (floor Book): My
Book SynopsisThis book offers a fresh and lively retelling of a timeless fairy tale, featuring bright and imaginative drawings throughout. The delightful storyline with appropriate vocabulary is designed to appeal to young readers. Interactive pages encourage children to read, write and observe. This is an illustrated first reading book in a large, fun format. Snow White is driven into the woods by her cruel stepmother, who is jealous of her beauty. She is looked after by seven dwarves, but her stepmother tricks her into eating a poisoned apple. Who will save her now...? The classic children's story is retold in this enchanting book, which is illustrated throughout with engaging drawings. The simple vocabulary and familiar language mean that children can follow as you read or try for themselves. Interactive questions and writing exercises at the back of the book provide a valuable aid to learning.
£5.62
Alma Books Ltd Tales from Shakespeare: Deluxe Edition with
Book SynopsisIn 1807, Charles Lamb and his sister Mary wrote a collection of stories retelling twenty of Shakespeare’s plays for children. While making sure that the pieces were accessible for a younger audience, they took care to stay faithful to the language and vocabulary of the Bard as much as possible. Ranging from the high drama of Romeo and Juliet to the delightful fancy of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the humour of As You Like it, this collection of vivid adaptations – here presented in a lavish new edition – has been a much loved children’s classic for more than two hundred years, offering budding readers an accessible route to Shakespeare’s works.
£9.49
Anness Publishing Stories to Share: Beauty and the Beast (giant
Book SynopsisBound by a promise made by her father, Beauty is sent away to live in the lonely castle of the mysterious Beast. His palace is a magical place, where roses bloom even in the middle of winter and food is always plentiful. However, the Beast himself - a hairy creature with pointed fangs in his mouth and fearsome claws on his hands - is horrifying to behold. But curiously he shows kindness to Beauty, and eventually she learns that ugliness is only skin deep. Courage, love and loyalty overcome fear, anger and envy in this timeless story, which is retold for a new generation of children, with delightful illustrations throughout. They will be enchanted by this very big adventure! Perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves, the giant-sized format is ideal for group storytelling and show and tell.
£6.23
Jennifer Estep Spartan Destiny: A Mythos Academy Novel
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£11.99
Morgan James Publishing llc The Winter Elf
Book SynopsisThe Winter Elf speaks to familiar feelings from childhood, especially those of fear and grief, but also of love and security. It’s Christmas time, and Clara Rose is grieving the absence of her mother who is hospitalized. The resulting family stress leaves the child feeling lost and alone. In response, she keeps her worries and tears silent, trying hard to be a 'good little girl' and not call attention to herself. When an odd but proper English elf shows up in her yard one snowy night, the little girl sees her sacrifice of self in a new light as she learns the importance of embracing her pain and opening up with those who love her. Clara discovers that it is only through sharing her hurts and hopes that her heart can find healing. The Winter Elf revisits the nostalgic enchantment of wintertime and fairytales. Reading the tale aloud, families connect and bond in the cozy evening hours before bed and learn with Clara Rose the importance of sharing one’s heart, hurt, and hope.
£8.99
Sourcebooks, Inc How to Catch Santa Claus
Book SynopsisIt's time to deck the halls and set your traps in this new Christmas adventure from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series!Do you have what it takes to catch jolly old St. Nicholas himself? Santa Claus is getting ready to deliver presents to children around the world, but the wily Catch Club Kids have set traps galore! With the help of his trusty Reindeer and Elf, Santa will have to use all his festive magic to avoid being caught.Poised to become a new holiday tradition, this merry picture book is filled with silly rhymes and illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The perfect Christmas gift or holiday stocking stuffer for children ages 4-10!It's Christmas Eve! I am almost there! I know you've hatched a plan.So when you hear my HO-HO-HO, try to catch me if YOU can!Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch an ElfHow to Catch a ReindeerHow to Catch a SnowmanHow to Catch a Gingerbread ManHow to Catch a Unicornand more!
£999.99
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Adventure Stories for Daring Girls
Book SynopsisMeet the heroines who don''t wait at home while boys have all the adventures ... This beautifully illustrated collection brings together a selection of classic children''s stories, retold by Samantha Newman. These narratives from around the world showcase strong, charismatic, independent female protagonists who know their own minds, and make their own decisions. Inside you will meet Dorothy Gale, who freed faraway Oz from a terrible tyrant; Hua Mulan, who became a mighty warrior, legendary throughout ancient China; clever and powerful goddess Athena of Greek myth, who went toe-to-toe with Poseidon; and many more. These women strike out on their own with self-confidence, imagination, wit, and courage. They live without restraint or narrowly defined roles. Inspire the world-changing women of the future to dream big, by fueling their imaginations with relatable and aspirational role models. Featuring magical full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, this book belongs on every girl''s bookshelf; ideal for children aged 8+. Stories include: • Gerda and the Snow Queen (Denmark) • Hua Mulan, the Noble Warrior (China) • Heidi''s New Adventures (Switzerland) • Alice in Wonderland (UK) • Dorothy''s Adventure in Oz (USA) • The Tale of Athena''s Great Contest (Greece) • Hinemoa''s Great Swim (Maori, NZ) • Chimidyue and the Butterfly (Colombia/Venezuela) • The Tale of Kind Elena and Lazy Anca (Romania) • The Tale of Odette the Swan Maiden (Germany) • Lykke, the Little Mermaid (Denmark) • Guimara, the Giant Princess (Brazil) • The Maiden and the Falcon (Russia) • Celine''s Best Cake (France) • Princess Kaguya''s Great Adventure (Japan) ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Publishing''s Inspiring Heroines series retells classic children''s stories, showcasing strong female protagonists who strike out against adversity and smash stereotypes. Featuring enchanting full-colour illustrations by Khoa Le, these empowering tales will inspire young readers to dream big.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Storyteller of Ketu
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.The people of Ketu are master artisans. They see the beauty of nature and make it come alive in their work. They draw patterns of art by copying the constellations of stars, and write poetry about the moon and its travels. The art of Ketu is unique because of the most important ingredient they use: their imagination. But when their village storyteller leaves, something has been lost. Will the people of Ketu ever regain their talents? Will the storyteller return? This inspiring story is written by Chitra Soundar.Lime Plus/Band 11+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading
£10.46
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Cece Rios and the King of Fears
Book SynopsisIn this thrilling sequel to the “spellbinding” (Booklist starred review) and “mesmerizing” (Publishers Weekly starred review) middle grade fantasy adventure Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls, Cece and her sister Juana must journey into the stronghold of Devil’s Alley to challenge the criatura king El Cucuy.Trade Review"Heartfelt, fast-paced, and entertaining." — Kirkus Reviews Praise for Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls: "Rivera’s spellbinding debut feels incredibly fresh. Enchanted readers will hope for more from Cece and her extraordinary, magical world." — Booklist (starred review) "With strong ties to Mesoamerican lore and culture, the story hits the sweet spot between dark and light. Lively, endearing, and full of character." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Mesmerizing... With excellent pacing and rich world-building, debut author Rivera flawlessly immerses readers in the landscape of Tierra del Sol and Cece’s journey." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Intertwined with rich Mexican folklore and culturally infused language, this is a brilliantly unveiled coming-of-age story not for the faint of heart.... Courage, determination, and unwavering love are the foundation of this debut." — School Library Journal "...Packed with magic, adventure, friendship, and Latinx-inspired mythology... [Readers] will delight in exploring Cece’s world." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "Rich world-building and enticing characterization strike hope for a sequel about the dauntless Cece." — Horn Book Magazine "With distinct voices for the human and supernatural characters, Guerra’s narration enhances the magical realism of the mythological fantasy. Listeners will be cheering for the endearing heroine to prove herself and rescue her sister." — Booklist "An astonishing and moving tale infused with spirit and unforgettable magic." — J.C. Cervantes, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Storm Runner series "Flush with incredible worldbuilding, mucho español throughout, and an unforgettable cast, this book reminds us that our greatest strengths can sometimes be found in the unlikeliest of places." — Pablo Cartaya, award-winning author of The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora "Pokemon meets Coco in a spirited and moving adventure, at once familiar and tantalizingly strange, peopled by beautifully crafted and vivid characters." — David Bowles, award-winning author of They Call Me Güero “A new Narnia full of desert heat and danger, Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls mixes familiar myth, inventive magic, and vivid characters to capture readers.” — Anna Meriano, author of the Love Sugar Magic series “A beautifully written fantasy story with tons of heart!” — Ryan Calejo, author of the Charlie Hernández series
£7.59
Quarto Publishing PLC The Little Mermaid
Book SynopsisJourney into the world of the Little Mermaid in this exquisite board book, which introduces the classic story to the youngest children with beautiful illustrations and innovative peek-through layered pages. The Little Mermaid combines a simple narrative with die-cut holes and high-contrast illustrations to create a captivating storytelling experience that encourages tactile interaction. Turn each page to delight in the increasingly expansive spreads as the Little Mermaid's journey is brought to life, from the magical underwater seascapes of her home to her dramatic encounter with the evil sea witch to her time on land with the handsome prince. Keep the magic of The Little Mermaid alive for the next generation with this gorgeous interactive retelling, which kids will love to read again and again. The Layer-by-Layer series of interactiv
£9.49
