Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Penguin Random House Children's UK Grimms Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisSuitable for children, this title collects folk and fairy stories that include giants and dwarfs, witches and princesses, magical beasts and cunning children.Trade ReviewThe Puffin Classics series is a perfect marriage of the old and the new. Enjoy some of the best books from the past and find out why and how they inspired some of the best writers of the present -- Julia Eccleshare Lovereading4kids
£9.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Pinocchio
Book SynopsisThe old wood-carver Geppetto decides to make a wonderful puppet which can dance and turn somersaults, but by chance he chooses an unusual piece of wood - and the finished puppet can talk and misbehave like the liveliest child.
£9.79
Penguin Putnam Inc The TwentyOne Balloons Puffin Modern Classics
Book SynopsisA Newbery Medal WinnerProfessor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on Krakatoa, and discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inventions.Winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal, this classic fantasy-adventure is now available in a handsome new edition.William Pene du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell astory that has no age limit.—The Horn Book
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Penguin Putnam Inc Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
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Penguin Putnam Inc Homer Price Puffin Modern Classics
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£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Call of the Wild
Book SynopsisPart St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, Buck is a sturdy crossbreed canine accustomed to a comfortable life as a family dog -- until he''s seized from his pampered surroundings and shipped to Alaska to be a sled dog. There, the forbidding landscape is as harsh as life itself during the gold rush of the 1890s. Forced to function in a climate where every day is a savage struggle for survival, Buck adapts quickly. Traces of his earlier existence are obliterated and he reverts to his dormant primeval instincts, encountering danger and adventure as he becomes the leader of a wolf pack and undertakes a journey of nearly mythical proportions. Superb details, taken from Jack London''s firsthand knowledge of Alaskan frontier life, make this classic tale of endurance as gripping today as it was over a century ago. One of literature''s most popular and exciting adventure stories, The Call of the Wild will enrich the reading experience of youngsters, and rekindle fond memories of a favorite among
£10.44
Penguin Putnam Inc Adam of the Road Puffin Modern Classics
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Hundred Penny Box
Book SynopsisMichael loves his great-great-aunt Dew, even if she can''t always remember his name. He especially loves to spend time with her and her beloved hundred penny box, listening to stories about each of the hundred years of her life. Michael''s mother wants to throw out the battered old box that holds the pennies, but Michael understands that the box itself is as important to Aunt Dew as the memories it contains. Winner of a Newbery Honor, this beautiful story will be available in a collector''s edition featuring heavy interior stock embossing and silver ink on the cover, and a thread-sewn binding for added durability. A timeless story of the relationship between a boy and his elderly relative, this new edition is one that families young and old will treasure for years to come.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Fly High Fly Low 50th Anniversary ed.
Book SynopsisA Caldecott Honor book from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator of Corduroy!Sid the pigeon is very choosy about finding just the right home in the magnificent city of san Francisco. And find it he does, in the loop of a huge b in an electric sign high up on a skyscraper. Sid''s view of San Francisco is without equal. So Sid asks the lovely dove Midge to share his home. But one morning, while Midge is taking her turn sitting on two eggs, disaster strikes. A truck comes and workers take down the letters on the skyscraper one by one. Winner of a Caldecott Honor, Fly High, Fly Low is a heartwarming story of two birds making a home--and then making another one--in one of America''s great cities.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm
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£27.00
Cengage Learning, Inc Plain Girl
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Cengage Learning, Inc The Borrowers Avenged
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Cengage Learning, Inc Frog Went ACourtin
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Warne Frederick & Company Peter Rabbit Tales Three Little Bunnies A Peter
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£9.35
Warne Frederick & Company Peter Rabbit and Friends
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£14.40
Warne Frederick & Company The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt
Book SynopsisHelp Peter Rabbit find the missing Easter eggs in this fun lift-the-flap book!Peter is so excited for the Easter picnic—there will be carrots and radishes, fresh lemonade and, best of all, Easter eggs for everyone! But Peter accidentally knocks over everyone’s Easter eggs, and now he has to find them all before the picnic starts! This book is filled with fun flaps to lift as you help Peter look for all the missing Easter eggs.
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Warne Frederick & Company A Winters Tale
Book SynopsisThis seasonal story is perfect for a winter's night, in a beautifully-designed gift edition with a final pop-up spread.A wintry tale based on Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Mr. Tod. This fresh imagining takes some of the most-loved Beatrix Potter characters on a seasonal adventure through a snowy forest.In this tale of mischief and bravery, will Peter and Benjamin save the day - and manage to stay clear of the terrible Mr Tod?
£9.49
Random House USA Inc Pinocchio
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Random House USA Inc Frosty the Snowman Frosty the Snowman
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£8.01
Random House Children's Books 145th Street Short Stories
Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author of Monster, this collection of powerful and poignant stories about 145th Street—an unforgettable block in the heart of Harlem—celebrates African-American life in all of its glory.Myers is a master. —The New York Times Book ReviewOn Harlem's 145th Street, things happen that don't happen anywhere else in the world.Get to know Big Joe, who's throwing his own funeral while he's here to enjoy it, and everyone's invited. Meet Kitty and Mack, teens with a love story more real than anything they've ever known. Follow Monkeyman, the quietest kid on the block and the last person you'd expect the Tigros gang to target. And don't miss the block party of the year--the whole neighborhood will be there. From danger and despair to hilarity and joy, literary legend Walter Dean Myers captures every mood and every beat of life in this vibrant Harlem. This twentieth-anniversary
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Palgrave USA Puss In Boots
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£9.49
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Little Red Riding Hood
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Little, Brown & Company Mr Poppers Penguins
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£999.99
Little, Brown & Company The Enormous Egg
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Jimmy Patterson Laugh Out Loud
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£13.29
Little, Brown & Company Johnny Appleseed
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£10.82
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Moomins Little Book of Numbers
Book SynopsisCount along with Moomintroll all the way from one to ten, and beyond!Little ones can rely on the Moomins to make numbers fun. Moomintroll, Moominmamma, and the Snork Maiden help create a game out of learning to go from one to ten, and beyond, with everyday objects such as seashells and stars. This adorable board book introduces babies and preschoolers to beloved characters from Swedish author-illustrator Tove Jansson's beloved Moominworld. Every book celebrates curiosity and promotes Moomin's core values: imagination, tolerance, humor, friendliness, and independence.Look for these other Moomin board books! Moomin's Little Book of WordsMoomin's Lift-the-Flap Hide and SeekMoomin and the Birthday Button
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Moomins Little Book of Words Moomin Drawn
Book SynopsisDiscover Moomintroll''s favorite first words as you share his busy day all the way to bedtime.Moomintroll takes the youngest readers through a day in his life, building simple vocabulary along the way. From dancing to book-browsing, the scenes depicted echo favorite moments in a child''s own day, ending on a bedtime note. This adorable board book introduces babies and preschoolers to beloved characters from Swedish author-illustrator Tove Jansson's beloved Moominworld. Every book celebrates curiosity and promotes Moomin's core values: imagination, tolerance, humor, friendliness, and independence.Look for these other Moomin board books! Moomin's Little Book of NumbersMoomin's Lift-the-Flap Hide and SeekMoomin and the Birthday Button
£9.52
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Angus Lost
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Square Fish La Isla de Abel
Book SynopsisNaufrago en una isla inhabitada, Abel, un ratón muy civilizado, prueba su ingeniosidad y resistencia hasta el límite mientras él lucha por sobrevivir y regresar a su hogar. Escrito por William Steig y amado por sus lectores, La Isla de Abel es un Libro Notable de Niños del Año 1976 seleccionado por el New York Times Book Review y un Libro Destacado del Año 1976, y un Libro de Honor Newberry de 1977.
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Square Fish Tuck Para Siempre Spanish Paperback Edition of
Book SynopsisProblemente el mejor trabajo de nuestro mejor novelista para niños. Harper''sUn libro escribito bellamente y con respeto, que no se puede interrumpir ni olvidar. Jean Stafford, The New YorkerCondenada ao bendecida convida eterna después de beber el agua de un manantial encantado, la familia Tuck deambula tratando de vivir lo mas inadvertida y cómodamente posible. Cuando Winnie Foster, una niña de diez años, descubre su secreto, los Tucks la llevan a su casa y le explican por qué vivir eternamente sin envejecer no es en realidad una bendición. Las cosas se complican cuando un extraño que ha seguido a Winnie quiere poner a la venta el agua del manatial por una fortuna. School Library Journal, estrellaRaramente se encuentra un libro con prosa tan clara. Perfecto en estilo y estructura, es rico en imágenes y está salpicado con ligeros chasquidos de humor. The Horn BookUn libro en Español
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Random House USA Inc The Snow Queen
Book SynopsisReprinted here for the first time since the 19th century, these color illustrations by T. Pym make the classic Andersen fairy tale even more magical. One of Andersen's best-beloved tales, The Snow Queen is a story about the strength and endurance of childhood friendship. Gerda's search for her playmate Kay-who was abducted by the Snow Queen and taken to her frozen palace-is brought to life in delicate and evocative illustrations.
£17.00
Random House USA Inc The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
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Random House USA Inc Alices Adventures in Wonderland Through the
Book SynopsisIntroduction by A. S. ByattIllustrations by John TennielIncludes commissioned endnotes Conceived by a shy British don on a golden afternoon to entertain ten-year-old Alice Liddell and her sisters, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass have delighted generations of readers in more than eighty languages. “The clue to the enduring fascination and greatness of the Alice books,” writes A. S. Byatt in her Introduction, “lies in language. It is play, and word-play, and its endless intriguing puzzles continue to reveal themselves long after we have ceased to be children.”Includes a Modern Library Reading Group Guide
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Socks
Book SynopsisNewbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary charms readers with yet another lovable character—Socks, a jealous cat who must learn to share his owners with their new baby. Socks is one happy cat. He lives the good life with his affectionate owners, Mr. and Mrs. Bricker. Ever since the day they saved him from a life spent in a mailbox drop slot, Socks has been the center of their world. And he always has everything he needs—tasty kitty treats and all the lap room he could want!But when a new baby arrives, suddenly the Brickers have less and less time for Socks. Little Charles William is the one getting all the attention. Socks feels left out—and to show it, he starts getting into all sorts of trouble! What will it take to make Socks realize just how much the Brickers care about him?Both children and adults with roar with laughter. —School Library Journal
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Random House USA Inc Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories
Book SynopsisA follow-up to The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories by Dr. Seuss! A new Dr. Seuss book! This follow-up to The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories features familiar Seussian faces and places—including Horton the Elephant, Marco, Mulberry Street, and a Grinch—as well as an introduction by renowned Seuss scholar Charles D. Cohen. Seuss fans will learn more about Horton’s integrity, Marco’s amazing imagination, a narrowly avoided disaster on Mullbery Street, and a devious Grinch. With a color palette enhanced beyond that of the magazines in which the stories originally appeared, this new volume of “lost” tales is a perfect gift for young readers and a must-have for Seuss collectors of all ages!
£15.29
WW Norton & Co The Secret Garden
Book SynopsisFrances Hodgson Burnett was the highest paid and most widely read woman writer of her time, publishing more than fifty novels and thirteen plays.
£21.78
Random House USA Inc The Island Stallion
Book SynopsisWhen Steve Duncan is asked to go on an archeological search on a remote Caribbean island, he never imagines the stallion he will find there. But the giant horse is unapproachable, showing nothing but fear and fury towards people. When the stallion gets caught in quicksand, can Steve get close enough to save the wild horse?
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Random House USA Inc The Cat in the Hat Beginner Booksr
Book SynopsisHave a ball with Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat in this classic picture book...but don't forget to clean up your mess! A dreary day turns into a wild romp when this beloved story introduces readers to the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing 1 and Thing 2. A favorite among kids, parents and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic ryhme to encourage and delight beginning readers. Then he said That is that. And then he was gone With a tip of his hat.Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.
£999.99
Houghton Mifflin Island of the Blue Dolphins
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Houghton Mifflin The Biggest Bear
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Houghton Mifflin Lyle Lyle Crocodile Lyle the Crocodile
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Houghton Mifflin House on East 88th Street Lyle
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Houghton Mifflin Jorge El Curioso Curious George
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HarperCollins Strawberry Girl The Scenes Behind the Music
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£17.99
HarperCollins Mrs. PiggleWiggle
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£16.14
Penguin USA The Sword in the Stone
Book SynopsisLearn. That is the only thing that never fails.--Merlyn the WizardBefore there was a famous king named Arthur, there was a curious boy named Wart and a kind old wizard named Merlyn. Transformed by Merlyn into the forms of his fantasy, Wart learns the value of history from a snake, of education from a badger, and of courage from a hawk--the lessons that help turn a boy into a man. Together, Wart and Merlyn take the reader through this timeless story of childhood and adventure--The Sword in the Stone. T.H. White's classic tale of the young Arthur's questioning and discovery of his life is unparalleled for its wit and wisdom, and for its colorful characters, from the wise Merlyn to the heroic Robin Wood to the warmhearted King Pellinore.Golden Kite Honor artist Dennis Nolan has loved The Sword in the Stone since childhood, and he imbues White's tale with magic and mystery in his glowing illustrations. Readers who know Arthur or are meeting him fo
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Penguin Putnam Inc I Love You Sun I Love You Moon
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