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 Snow White
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 Three Little Pigs
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.
£8.88
Child's Play International Ltd The Cockerel the Mouse and the Little Red Hen
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. Complete with Audio CD.
£8.09
Child's Play International Ltd The Talkative Tortoise
Book SynopsisA talkative tortoise lets his vanity win out over common sense in this tale of why the tortoise has a cracked shell. This traditional Himalayan 'Tale with a Twist' is retold by poet, author and storyteller, Andrew Fusek Peters. Tales from around the world provide an insight into cultures other than our own.
£10.36
Child's Play International Ltd Cinderella: My Secret Scrapbook Diary
Book SynopsisAn entertaining diary format based on this much-loved fairy tale, told from the perspective of Cinderella herself. Pop-ups bring the book to life, perfect for engaging early readers. Multi-media illustrations and handwritten text complete the illusion of a real scrapbook diary.
£7.59
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!
£6.93
Barefoot Books Ltd The Blue Bird's Palace
Book SynopsisInspired by the Russian storytelling tradition, this contemporary fairy tale about a relatable heroine's inner transformation from materialism to gratefulness will captivate readers of all ages. The relevant message, hardcover format and stunning full colour illustrations will make this a cherished gift during the holidays and throughout the year.
£14.11
Barefoot Books Barefoot Book of Earth Tales
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£15.29
Alma Books Ltd The Double Axe
Book SynopsisDark forces are at work in the House of the Double Axe. Stephan, the thirteen-year-old son of King Minos of Crete, stumbles across a terrifying conspiracy. Is the Minotaur, a half man half bull who eats human flesh, real? Or is something even more dangerous threatening to engulf both the palace and the world? Stephan must race to save his family from a terrible fate and find out what really lurks inside the labyrinth... You think you know the story? Think again. The Double Axe is the first instalment in Philip Womack’s Blood and Fire series, which reimagines classical myths from the point of view of teenage protagonists. It’s a thrilling tale of adventure, and an opportunity for young readers to engage with and learn more about classical mythology.Trade ReviewI loved it, it's such an imaginative re-telling of the Minotaur story, gripping and utterly believable. -- Cressida CowellHard to imagine a more brilliant reinterpretation of Greek myth than The Double Axe. -- Anthony McGowanThis remix is both learned and exciting. * The Financial Times *Instantly absorbing adventure. -- Amanda CraigA dark and action packed story based on a familiar myth but with its own unique twist. * Maia and a Little More *A thrilling adventure. * Scoop School *SO good: so fierce and pacy and sharp. If you love myth you will love, love this. -- Katherine RundellVery exciting... marvellous and refreshing. -- Lucy Coats, author of Atticus the StorytellerViolence in the labyrinthine darkness, and the pleasures of food, family loyalty and discovering your own powers as a young man, all reforge Greek myth for the new generation in vivid prose saturated with Homer * New Statesman, Best Children’s Books for Spring *Womack’s fifth novel, unsettling, original and absorbing, shows him at the height of his powers * Literary Review *A clever rummage through the myth that manages to turn it on its head and recast it in a new light * The Telegraph, Best Children's Books of 2016 *Womack’s retelling is packed full of action, mystery, and intrigue, as it weaves Stephan’s story into the backdrop of the legend we know today. -- Victoria Addis, A Hermit's ProgressA gripping adventure * Historical Novel Society *
£6.99
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
O'Brien Press Ltd Magical Celtic Tales
Book SynopsisStorytelling has always been at the heart of Celtic societies. From firesides to books, these tales have been passed from generation to generation. Some are well known, such as the Irish legend of Diarmaid and Gráinne, while those less frequently told, including The Magic Pail from Cornwall, deserve their place in this unique collection. Tales from all celtic lands, including Brittany, The Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales, meet here. Skillfully retold by author and poet Una Leavy and brought to life by Fergal O’Connor’s lively illustrations. Read of giants and dragons, of fairies and princesses: all beautifully illustrated and told for a new generation of children.Trade ReviewI’ve always loved folk tales, especially ones from our Celtic past. Una Leavy’s nine tales come from Brittany, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. They tell of the bravery of heroes; the woman’s world, which demands cunning as well as weaving skills; of dragons and selkies, giants and fairies. These stories have survived because they tap into something very deep within us: the importance of doing the right thing … These stories, evocatively illustrated by Fergal O’Connor, are both about everyday Bronze Age life, and about the problems of being human. Recommended for all ages -- Historical Novel Society Reviewunique and captivating -- Ireland of the Welcomesskilfully retold by author and poet Una Leavy and brought to life by Fergal O’Connor’s lively illustrations -- Primary Timeswarm, humourous and entertaining … suitable for reading aloud in the classroom or for the class library -- InTouch Magazinethese tales from the Celtic lands did not all originate as children’s stories, but they have been engagingly reimagined for a new generation of younger readers in this attractive book -- Books Irelandthe lyrical retellings are brought to life by Fergal O’Connor’s detailed and atmospheric illustrations. Read of giants and dragons, of fairies and princesses: all beautifully illustrated and told for a new generation of children. A beautiful book -- Parents in Touchrichly coloured -- Evening Echo
£13.29
O'Brien Press Ltd Irish Legends: Newgrange, Tara & the Boyne Valley
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£11.87
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
Quarto Publishing PLC Stories from the Billabong
Book SynopsisTen of Australia's ancient aboriginal legends, authentically and elegantly retold and illustrated by one of the most well-known artists working in the tradition. Discover how Great Mother Snake created and peopled the world with plants and creatures, what makes Frogs croak, why Kangaroo has a pouch, and just what it is that makes Platypus so special in this impressive collection of illustrated aboriginal legends. With stunning vibrant artwork from aboriginal artist and storyteller Francis Firebrace, whose distinctive, colourful work is known throughout Australia and beyond.Trade ReviewA book that will be enjoyed for its educational value and for the delightful re-telling of its age-old tales. || A book to respect and treasure which offers fascinating insight into the most ancient of cultures. It can be enjoyed on a variety of levels from its wonderful storytelling to an appreciation of the symbolic illustrations and thus used in various ways too. A rich resource indeed.Table of ContentsThe Rainbow Serpent and the Story of Creation 8 How the Kangaroo got her Pouch 12 Why Frogs can only Croak 17 Why Brolgas Dance 22 Why the Platypus is such a Special Creature 26 The Mountain Rose 31 The Two Moths and the Flowers of the Mountain 36 How the Crocodile got its Scales 41 The Lizard-Man and the Creation of Uluru 45 The Butterflies and the Mystery of Death 50 About Aboriginal Australians 56 Glossary 57 Aboriginal Symbols and their meanings 60
£9.89
Quarto Publishing PLC The Fire Children: A West African Folk Tale
Book SynopsisThe first man and woman are lonely. What to do? They decide to fashion children out of clay. As they are baking the little figures in their fire, they're constantly interrupted by visits from the sky-god, Nyame. As a result, some of the children are pale and underdone, some are left in so long that they come out very dark, and the rest are every shade between. Frané Lessac's gorgeous gouache paintings, inspired by West African masks and pottery, and Eric Maddern's vivid text make this one of the most compelling of creation myths for young readers.Trade Review‘An uplifting lightness of touch in the story-telling and a luminous intensity of colour in the illustrations.’ ‘An uplifting lightness of touch in the story-telling and a luminous intensity of colour in the illustrations.’
£8.54
Quarto Publishing PLC A Year Full of Stories: 52 Classic Stories from
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£18.23
Bonnier Books Ltd A Most Magical Girl
Book SynopsisMagical machines, wizards, witches, mysterious underworlds, a race against time - and two most magical girls.Annabel Grey has been brought up to be a very proper Victorian young lady. But being 'proper' isn't always easy - especially when you can sometimes see marvellous (as well as terrifying) things in puddles. But parlour tricks such as these are nothing compared to the world that Annabel is about to enter . . . After the rather sudden departure of her mother, Annabel is sent to live with her aunts. They claim to be Shoreditch witches, and from a very old family line of them too. They're keen to introduce Annabel to their world of transformation, potions and flying broomsticks (which seem to have strong personalities of their own) but are horrified when Annabel announces not only does she not know any magic, young ladies shouldn't believe in such things. But before Annabel has time to decide whether she does or not, she is swept into an urgent quest. The trees of Highgate have been whispering to Kitty - an extraordinary urchin of a girl, who Annabel's aunts seem very fond of - and so have the fairies. They talk of a terrible, dark magic that wants to devour all of London. And of a most magical girl who might be able to stop it . . . This sparkling and enchanting story is sure to bewitch you, so curl up in front of the fire, and prepare to be swept away . . .
£6.64
Bonnier Books Ltd Fearless Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisA hilarious and anarchic collection of classic bedtime stories for young readers, all utterly updated for a new generation. Meet Trumplestiltskin, a vain and gold-obsessed little man who will stop at nothing to become richer and richer. There's Sleeping Brainy, the princess whose only dream is to become Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the Gingerbread Kid, who escapes persecution in his home country but struggles to fit in in his new one. You won't forget the lingering stench of Mouldysocks - a boy obsessed with staring at his iPad but rather less obsessed with personal hygiene - and you'll be rooting for Rap-Unzel when she gets the chance of fame by appearing on Kingdom's Got Talent . . . but at what cost?Packed with stories about boys who aren't afraid to cry and rhymes about girls who refuse to kiss frogs, FEARLESS FAIRY TALES shakes up dusty, old-fashioned (and, to be honest, rather sexist) bedtime stories and totally reinvents them for the twenty-first century. From fake news to female footballers, environmental pollution to equal pay, nothing is off limits in this anthology of laugh-out-loud fairy tales with thoroughly modern morals.Told in the fresh, vibrant and unique voice of Blue Peter favourite Konnie Huq, writing with James Kay, and packed full of irresistible illustrations by Rikin Parekh, FEARLESS FAIRY TALES is the perfect hardback gift for young readers (and older readers fed up with serving their kids the same old boring bedtime stories).Trade ReviewA sumptuous, hardback gift book packed with strikingly witty and original illustrations -- The Booktrust * The Booktrust *
£14.39
Bonnier Books Ltd Fearless Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisA hilarious and anarchic collection of classic bedtime stories for young readers, all utterly updated for a new generation - now in paperback format. Meet Trumplestiltskin, a vain and gold-obsessed little man who will stop at nothing to become richer and richer. There's Sleeping Brainy, the princess whose only dream is to become Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the Gingerbread Kid, who escapes persecution in his home country but struggles to fit in in his new one. You won't forget the lingering stench of Mouldysocks - a boy obsessed with staring at his iPad but rather less obsessed with personal hygiene - and you'll be rooting for Rap-Unzel when she gets the chance of fame by appearing on Kingdom's Got Talent . . . but at what cost?Packed with stories about boys who aren't afraid to cry and rhymes about girls who refuse to kiss frogs, FEARLESS FAIRY TALES shakes up dusty, old-fashioned (and, to be honest, rather sexist) bedtime stories and totally reinvents them for the twenty-first century. From fake news to female footballers, environmental pollution to equal pay, nothing is off limits in this anthology of laugh-out-loud fairy tales with thoroughly modern morals.Told in the fresh, vibrant and unique voice of Blue Peter favourite Konnie Huq, writing with James Kay, and packed full of irresistible illustrations by Rikin Parekh, FEARLESS FAIRY TALES is the perfect gift for young readers (and older readers fed up with serving their kids the same old boring bedtime stories).
£8.99
Bonnier Books Ltd Fearless Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisA hilarious and anarchic collection of classic bedtime stories for young readers, all utterly updated for a new generation. Meet Trumplestiltskin, a vain and gold-obsessed little man who will stop at nothing to become richer and richer. There's Sleeping Brainy, the princess whose only dream is to become Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the Gingerbread Kid, who escapes persecution in his home country but struggles to fit in in his new one. You won't forget the lingering stench of Mouldysocks - a boy obsessed with staring at his iPad but rather less obsessed with personal hygiene - and you'll be rooting for Rap-Unzel when she gets the chance of fame by appearing on Kingdom's Got Talent . . . but at what cost?Packed with stories about boys who aren't afraid to cry and rhymes about girls who refuse to kiss frogs, FEARLESS FAIRY TALES shakes up dusty, old-fashioned (and, to be honest, rather sexist) bedtime stories and totally reinvents them for the twenty-first century. From fake news to female footballers, environmental pollution to equal pay, nothing is off limits in this anthology of laugh-out-loud fairy tales with thoroughly modern morals.Told in the fresh, vibrant and unique voice of Blue Peter favourite Konnie Huq, writing with James Kay, FEARLESS FAIRY TALES is the perfect gift for young readers (and older readers fed up with serving their kids the same old boring bedtime stories).This audiobook is an mp3-CD edition.
£9.34
Quarto Publishing PLC Storytime Classics: Goldilocks and the Three
Book SynopsisDiscover some of the most loved stories of all time in this collection of classic tales. Each story has enchanted children around the world for many generations, and will continue to do so for years to come.
£8.54
Grimms Fairy Tales
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£7.59
Little Tiger Press Group The Elves and the Shoemaker
Book SynopsisStan and Jan are shoemakers by day, dancers by night! But when they run out of money, it seems their dancing days are over. Then one morning, they find the most magnificent pair of shoes. But who has made them. . . and why? My First Fairy Tales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect read for young and old alike!
£6.99
Benediction Classics The Adventures of Sajo and Her Beaver People
£19.99
Benediction Classics Aesop's Fables: a New Translation by V. S. Vernon Jones Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
£10.90
Benediction Classics The Aesop for Children: Illustrated by Milo
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£19.60
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Spook's Revenge: Book 13
Book Synopsis‘He’s the seventh son of a seventh son. His name is Thomas J. Ward and he’s my gift to the County. When he’s old enough we’ll send you word. Train him well. He’ll be the best apprentice you’ve ever had and he’ll also be your last.’These were the words of Tom's Mam to the county Spook some years ago. As Tom, the Spook and their allies prepare to battle with the Fiend on a huge scale, to finally enact their revenge, it now remains to be seen whether Mam's declaration will come true.
£7.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Beowulf: Dragonslayer
Book SynopsisGrendel prowled in, hating all men and all joy and hungry for human life. So swift was his attack that no man heard an outcry; but when the dawn came, thirty of Hothgar's best and noblest thanes were missing.Only Beowulf, foremost among warriors, has the strength and courage to battle with Grendel the Night-stalker. In this thrilling re-telling of the Anglo-Saxon legend, Rosemary Sutcliff recounts Beowulf's most terrifying quests: against Grendel the man-wolf, against the hideous sea-hag and, most courageous of all - his fight to the death with the monstrous fire-drake.Trade ReviewThe author retells this classic Anglo-Saxon tale of adventure, monsters and heroes faithfully but with great panache * The Good Book Guide *Adults and children will enjoy this simple retelling * S (supp. to Sunday Express) *
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Spook's Apprentice - Play Edition
Book SynopsisJoseph Delaney's popular book, The Spook's Apprentice, told the story of Thomas Ward, apprenticed to the local spook to help keep the county safe from the Dark. The novel is the inspiration for the movie Seventh Son, starring Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes and Julianne Moore, but has now been adapted for the stage by Joseph and his son Stephen.Suitable for casts large and small, this script is ideal for use in drama groups, english lessons and school plays.
£9.49
Tate Publishing Two Kings
Book SynopsisWhen the old king dies, a Duke and Earl find themselves in competition for the Kingdom. Their vanity and greed sees them locked in a futile battle, which impacts the lives of the people who live in the Kingdom. But what do the people want? And will anyone listen? A moralistic tale about the dangers of vanity and power hungry leaders. Inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, Emma Lewis' distinctive collage style lends a unique approach to this contemporary folktale.
£11.39
Tate Publishing Tourmaline: A Queer Fairytale
Book SynopsisA delightfully playful, strikingly illustrated fairy tale that flips gender and sexual norms on their head, while highlighting the power of humility and perseverance. When knight after knight tries to rescue the princess and fails, who will succeed in saving her? Somewhere far away, a beautiful princess called Tourmaline is imprisoned in a tall tower. Only the bravest knight of all can free her. Knight after knight is sure that he’s the bravest, but they all fail in their quest. They get tangled up in the forest, lose their way in a cornfield, don’t want to get their cloak dirty, become distracted or their horse lets them down. Luckily there’s one fearless knight who doesn’t let anything daunt them.
£11.69
M P Publishing Limited Key to Kashdune
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£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Tender Morsels
Book SynopsisLiga endures unspeakable cruelties at the hands of her father, before being magically granted her own personal heaven, a safe haven from the real world. She raises her two daughters in this alternate reality, and they grow up protected from the violence that once harmed their mother. But the real world cannot be denied forever . . . Magicked men and wild bears break down the borders of Liga's refuge. Now, having known Heaven, how will these three women survive in a world where beauty and brutality lie side by side?Trade ReviewFunny, tragic, wise, tender and beautifully written. It also left me gasping with shock . . . It is with a mixture of respect and delight that I greet any book capable of blasting an entire genre out of the water with its audacity and grace. Tender Morsels is such a book -- Meg Rosoff * Guardian *A striking retelling of the Grimms' Snow White and Rose Red, told in a rich yet remote prose style, it is, like Lanagan's awardwinning collection of short stories, Red Spikes, likely to appeal to teenage girls with a taste for the original and the sinister -- Amanda Craig * The Times *A work of genius -- Dinah Hall * Sunday Telegraph *It's a rewardingly complex and emotional story told in highly imaginative prose. The worlds Lanagan creates are so rich and multi-layered it's easy to get lost in the book's 500 pages, never wanting to leave * Scotsman *Ambitious and difficult with multi-layered prose that will work its way into your very soul -- Jill Murphy * The Bookbag *
£9.49
Home Town Publishing Santa is Coming to Cambridge
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£4.99
Darf Publishers Ltd The Thief of Bagdad
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£8.54
Mantra Lingua Buri and the Marrow in Chinese and English
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£9.50
Mantra Lingua Buri and the Marrow (English/French)
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£9.50
Mantra Lingua Buri and the Marrow in Urdu and English
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£9.50
Mantra Lingua The Dragon's Tears
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£9.50
Mantra Lingua The Dragon's Tears
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£9.50
Mantra Lingua Dragon's Tears
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£9.50
Mantra Lingua The Dragon's Tears
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£9.50
Mantra Lingua The Children of Lir in German and English
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£9.50
Mantra Lingua The children of Lir (English/Italian)
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£9.50
Mantra Lingua The Pied Piper (English/German)
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£9.50
