Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories: Cultural heritage
Random House Studio The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot
Book SynopsisIntroduce kids to the planets and solar system in this fractured fairy tale retelling of the classic The Three Little Pigs. Parents and children alike will adore this out-of-this-world story, which is set in outer space!GREEP BOINK MEEP! The three little aliens are happily settling into their new homes when the Big Bad Robot flies in to crack and smack and whack their houses down! A chase across the solar system follows in this humorous and visually stunning book from Margaret McNamara (How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?) and Mark Fearing (The Book that Eats People). The endpapers even include a labeled diagram of all the planets.
£17.09
Random House Children's Books Hawksong
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Mitten Oversized Lap Board Book
Book SynopsisThe bestselling modern classic, in an oversized board book edition perfect for sharing, makes the coziest famliy gift.When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing. One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last. Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny climax. As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see Nicki in the borders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on.In her distinctive style, Jan Brett brings the animals to life with warmth and humor, and her illustrations are full of visual delights and details faithful to the Ukrainian tradition from which the story comes.Jan Brett is also the creator of such wintery classics as The Hat, The Snowy Nap, The Three Sno
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Mitten A Ukrainian Folktale
Book SynopsisIn this bestselling modern classic, a young boy’s lost mitten leads to a charming snowy adventure. Jan Brett’s beautiful retelling makes a perfect holiday gift.When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing.One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last. Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny climax.As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see Nicki in the borders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on.In her distinctive style, Jan Brett brings the animals to life with warmth and humor, and her illustrations are full of visual delights and details faithful to the Ukrainian tradition from which the story comes.Jan Brett is also the creator of such wintery Trade Review"The illustrations are exquisite . . . a charming lap book to be pored over again and again." —School Library Journal"Readers will sit back and suspend belief and welcome this tall tale from the Ukrainian tradition." —Publishers Weekly"Grandmother knits snow-white mittens that Nikki takes on an adventure. Readers will enjoy the charm and humor in the portrayal of the animals as they make room for each newcomer in the mitten and sprawl in the snow after the big sneeze." -The Horn Book
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Scholastic Inc. Stone Soup
Book SynopsisThree strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Suspicious, the people hide their food and close their windows. The clever strangers suggest making a soup from stones. Intrigued by the idea, everyone brings what they have, until they have a feast, showing the strength people have when they work together. Ages 5+.
£17.09
Penguin Random House LLC Wolfcry
Book SynopsisOliza Shardae Cobriana is heir to Wyvern''s Court, home of the avians and serpiente, whose war with each other ended just before Oliza was born. But hatred is slow to die, and not everyone likes the expressive way in which Urban, a serpiente dancer, is courting Oliza--especially not Marus, her reserved avian suitor. And when Urban is found beaten in avian land, Oliza is filled with despair. How can she be expected to lead a unified society if her people still cannot live peacefully together? Before Oliza can try to mend the rift in Wyvern''s Court, she is kidnapped by mercenaries, who take her deep into wolves'' territory. As Wyvern princess, all Oliza has ever wanted is to see a future where she can find love and take a mate without inciting another war. The time is now. She owes it to her people--and to herself.
£9.91
Random House USA Inc Door Before 100 Cupboards Prequel
Book SynopsisOpen the cupboard door to this action-packed fantasy that will take readers to the very beginning of the bestselling 100 Cupboards series! 100 Cupboards, 100 Worlds of Adventure!When Hyacinth finds an unusual door, two boys in search of vengeance, and a witch intent on destroying the world, the ultimate battle of good vs. evil begins! Hyacinth Smith can see things that others miss, stop attack dogs from attacking, and grow trees where no trees have grown before. But she’s never had a real home. When her father tells them they’ve inherited a house from their great-aunt, Hyacinth sees trouble brewing. Their great-aunt has been playing with forces beyond her control, using her lightning-tree forest to create doors to other worlds. When one door opens, two boys tumble through . . . bringing with them a battle with the undying witch-queen, Nimiane. Hyacinth, together with the boys, must use her newfound magic and all of
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Neverending Story
Book SynopsisBastian embarks on a wild adventure when he enters the magical world of Fantastica, a doomed land filled with dragons, giants, and monsters, and risks his life to save Fantastica by going on a very dangerous quest.
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Scholastic US There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
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Scholastic Inc. Beauty Queen Whatever After 7
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Not Stated Genie in a Bottle Whatever After 9
Book SynopsisThe ninth installment of the New York Times bestselling series takes Abby and Jonah into the story of Aladdin, now in paperback!Be careful what you wish for...When my brother, Jonah, and I travel through our mirror into the story of Aladdin, we''re excited. There will be magic lamps and genies granting wishes. Right?Wrong.The genie we meet isn''t QUITE as helpful as we expected. And if Aladdin''s wishes don''t come true, he won''t get to marry the princess and live happily ever after!Now we have to:- Escape an enchanted cave- Find forty buckets of jewels- Plan a parade- Learn to fly a magic carpetOtherwise we''ll run out of wishes... and never get home!
£8.79
Clarion Books The Little Red Hen Paul Galdone Classics
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Random House USA Inc Black Ships Before Troy The Story Of The Iliad
Book SynopsisFor Greek myth fans, those who can’t get enough of the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, and readers who have aged out of Rick Riordan, this classroom staple and mythology classic is perfect for learning about the ancient myths! As the gods and goddesses of Olympus scheme, the ancient world is thrown into turmoil when Helen, the most beautiful woman in all of Greece, is stolen away by her Trojan love. Inflamed by jealousy, the Greek king seeks lethal vengeance and sends his black war ships to descend on the city of Troy. In the siege that follows, history’s greatest heroes, from Ajax to Achilles to Odysseus, are forged in combat, and the brutal costs of passion, pride, and revenge must be paid. In the end, the whims of the gods, the cunning of the warriors, and a great wooden horse will decide who emerges victorious. Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, is one of the greatest ad
£8.39
Random House USA Inc The Girl of Ink Stars
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Faber & Faber Blue
Book SynopsisOnce I had a secret that was big and monstery . . . I thought of it as Blue. But Blue the monster doesn't have to be scary. And he doesn't have to be a secret. After all, we all feel blue from time to time and talking about it helps.A friendly, gentle story to help young children navigate big emotions.
£12.34
Dcr Books Aurora Bearialis
£18.04
Rainbowme, Incorporated O is for Oshun An ABC Book of Folklore Characters From Around the World
£23.51
Copper and Brass Paper Goods Does Santa Look Like Me
£16.53
Random House USA Inc Fairy Mom and Me 4 Fairy Mermaid Magic
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Random House USA Inc The Moth Keeper
Book SynopsisBeing a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth Keeper decides to take a break from the moon and see the sun for the first time? From the author of the beloved Tea Dragon Society comes a must-read for fans of the rich fantasies of Hayao Miyazaki and the magical adventures of Witch Hat Atelier.Anya is finally a Moth Keeper, the protector of the lunar moths that allow the Night-Lily flower to bloom once a year. Her village needs the flower to continue thriving and Anya is excited to prove her worth and show her thanks to her friends with her actions, but what happens when being a Moth Keeper isn?t exactly what Anya thought it would be?Night after night, it is lonely in the desert, with only one lantern for light. Still, Anya is eager to prove her worth, to show her thanks to her friends and her village. But is it worth the cost? And yet something isn?t right. When Anya glimpses the one thing that could destroy what she?s meant to protect, her village and the lunarmoths are left to deal with the consequences.K. O?Neill brings to life a beautifully illustrated fantasy with lush, gorgeous art and intricate world-building.A story about coming of age and community, The Moth Keeper is filled with magic, hope, and friendship.?Expressing quiet resilience, this story lifts up nature?s symbiotic relationships and the power of community.? ?Kirkus Reviews, starred review
£18.69
Random House USA Inc The Dragons Promise
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Random House USA Inc Her Radiant Curse
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Random House Children's Books The Littlest Drop
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Penguin USA The Royal Ranger Arazans Wolves
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Random House USA Inc The Mirror of Beasts
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Random House USA Inc Song of Silver Flame Like Night
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation''s past?and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. An epic fantasy series inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China. ?Brims with pure magic. Zhao has woven together a story of self-discovery, slow-burning romance, and heart-pounding revelations.? ?Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals ?A magical tale set in a glittering, dangerous world featuring a dynamic heroine and an enigmatic hero.? ?Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What The River KnowsLan spends her nights as a songgirl in Haak?gong, a city transformedby the Elantian colonizers. Her days are consumed by the search for knowledge about the strange mark?an untranslatable Hin character?burned into her arm by her mother in her last act before she died.Zen is a practitioner?one of the fabled magicians of the Last Kingdom. He?s never seen anything like Lan?s mark, but he knows that if there are answers, they lie deep in the pine forests and misty mountains of the Last Kingdom, with an order of practitioning masters planning to overthrow the Elantian regime.Yet, both Lan and Zen are hiding secrets?secrets that are buried deep within them. Secrets that even they have still to unearth. Both hold the power to liberate their land, if they don''t destroy it first.Now the battle for the Last Kingdom begins.Inspired by ancient Chinese mythology and folklore, Song of Silver, Flame Like Night transports readers to a lush fantasy world filled with high-stakes adventure, glittering magic, and against-all-odds romance from beginning to end.
£17.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Threads That Bind
Book Synopsis“Dripping with atmosphere and edged with danger, Threads That Bind weaves together a gorgeous dark tapestry of mystery, fated romance, and modern myth. You won’t be able to put this one down.” —Alexandra Bracken, New York Times bestselling author of LoreIn a world where the children of the gods inherit their powers, a descendant of the Greek Fates must solve a series of impossible murders to save her sisters, her soulmate, and her city, for fans of Song of Achilles.Descendants of the Fates are always born in threes: one to weave, one to draw, and one to cut the threads that connect people to the things they love and to life itself. The Ora sisters are no exception. Io, the youngest, uses her Fate-born abilities as a private investigator in the half-sunken city of Alante.But her latest job leads her to a horrific discovery: somebody is abducting women, maiming their life-threads, and setting the resu
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Random House USA Inc The Power of Toph Avatar The Last Airbender
Book SynopsisAn action-packed retelling of when Toph Beifong first joined Team Avatar—with full-color scenes and dialogue from Nickelodeon’s hit animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender!Aang is worried he will not be able to master earthbending in time to stop the Fire Nation. Then, he meets Toph Beifong, a young girl living a secret life as a master Earthbender known as the Blind Bandit. She is not the teacher Aang expected, but she may be exactly who he needs. Follow Toph’s journey as she joins Team Avatar and trains Aang to help him defeat the Fire Nation in this 80-page full-color retelling featuring final frames and dialogue from the series, perfect for Avatar fans ages 8 to 12.
£7.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Godfather Death
Book SynopsisA soul-stirring reimagined Grimm tale by award-winning author Sally Nicholls and hauntingly illustrated by Júlia Sardà that will spellbind and thrill readers of all ages.When a poor fisherman chooses Death to be godfather to his son, he’s certain he’s made a good choice—for surely there’s no man more honest than Death? At the christening, Death gives the fisherman a gift that seems at first to be the key to the family’s fortune, but when greed overcomes the fisherman, he learns that nobody can truly cheat Death...
£13.78
iUniverse The Emerald Sceptre
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iUniverse Ambrose the Whale A Novel for Children and Adults
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iUniverse The Search
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iUniverse Tales from the Keeper of the Myths Cherokee Stories for Children
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iUniverse Our Fathers Godsaga Retold for the Young
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iUniverse The Prince of the Universe Book I of the Shadow of the Stars
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iUniverse Winter Dreams
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iUniverse ROBERT CRUM IN THE LAND OF WONDER AND ENCHANTMENT A Faerie Adventure
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iUniverse The Barrel in the Basement
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iUniverse Sarandipitous Slippers Trilogy 1
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iUniverse Raza Lord of Sand and Sea
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iUniverse Footsteps on the Stairs A NOVEL
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iUniverse A Toothless Tale
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iUniverse Behind the Blue
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iUniverse Times Shadow
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iUniverse And Still the Crows Laugh
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iUniverse THE ADVENTURES OF RUTHIE AND A LITTLE BOY NAMED GRANDPA
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iUniverse The Mouse The Curious Owl Wusel and Hoot
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iUniverse Shadowed Element
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