Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
HarperCollins Publishers Mr. Men Little Miss Advent Calendar
Book SynopsisCount down to Christmas with the Mr Men and Little Miss!Join your favourite Mr Men and Little Miss this Christmas for some festive fun and fairytales with this fantastic advent calendar featuring 24 complete individual stories. Reveal a special storybook every day during the Christmas countdown, then pop it back into the pocket to read again next year! The perfect gift for you to enjoy during the festive season and beyond.With 24 individual pockets including mini editions of the following stories:Mr. ChristmasLittle Miss Sunshine and the Three BearsLittle Miss ChristmasMr Jelly and the PiratesWinter SportsLittle Miss Stubborn and the Unicorn12 Days of ChristmasMr Tickle and the DragonWinter WonderlandLittle Miss Princess and the PeaThe Christmas TreeMr Nosey and the BeanstalkA Christmas PantomimeLittle Miss Trouble and the MermaidMr Noisy and the Silent NightAll Aboard for ChristmasMr Bump and the KnightA Christmas CarolThe Three Little Misses and the Big Bad WolfA White ChristmasThe Christmas PartyMr Greedy and the Gingerbread ManMeet Father ChristmasThe Night before ChristmasThe perfect festive treat for all Mr Men and Little Miss fans!Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.The TelegraphTop 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019
£17.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Rupert Annual 2024
Book SynopsisIn this year's Annual, Rupert enjoys some marvellously magical adventures and encounters the Pied Piper, a Golden Goose and a host of other fantastic friends Enjoy a brand-new story by Stuart Trotter, where Rupert has a magical mishap with a mysterious magician!Plus activity pages including: origami and Rupert's Crossword.The stories included are:Rupert and the PiperRupert and the Water BottleRupert and the Magic ChalkRupert and the Goose ChaseRupert and Santa's Present
£8.24
Wordsworth Editions Ltd The Railway Children
Book SynopsisWhen Father goes away with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are shattered. They and their mother have to move from their comfortable London home to go and live in a simple country cottage, where Mother writes books to make ends meet. However, they soon come to love the railway that runs near their cottage, and they make a habit of waving to the Old Gentleman who rides on it. They befriend the porter, Perks, and through him learn railway lore and much else. They have many adventures, and when they save a train from disaster, they are helped by the Old Gentleman to solve the mystery of their father's disappearance, and the family is happily reunited.
£8.54
Usborne Publishing Ltd Illustrated Hans Christian Andersens Fairy Tales
Book SynopsisAnna Milbourne (Author) Growing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.Ruth Brocklehurst (Author) When she wasn't riding her bike or making things out of loo rolls and scraps of fabric, Ruth spent her childhood reading about detectives and historical figures. She has written and edited countless books for Usborne - some about detectives and historical figures; some about dinosaurs, scientists and astronauts.
£12.60
Bonnier Books Ltd Pinocchio (Disney Animated Classics): A deluxe
Book SynopsisA retelling of Disney Pinocchio, accompanied by art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding, a ribbon marker to match the cover, foil stamping and illustrated endpapers, making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of Pinocchio and a book to be treasured by all.A family favourite for eighty years, Disney Pinocchio is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive the magic through this retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, story sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Also featured is a foreword by Mike Gabriel, an art director at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.
£12.74
Hachette Children's Group Famous Five Colour Short Stories Five to the
Book SynopsisJoin the Famous Five on a brand-new adventure in this NEWLY CREATED story for children aged 5 and up! When the Famous Five are enjoying a picnic on Kirrin Island they spot a lamb in trouble. With no one else on hand to help, it''s up to the Five launch a rescue mission. Will they make it in time? Set in the world of Enid Blyton''s best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into six short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently. Also look out for: The Birthday Adventure, illustrated by Becka Moor. Enid Blyton''s eight original short stories about the Famous Five are also available as early readers illustrated by Jamie Littler. Collect them all! A Lazy AfternoonGeorge''s Hair Is Too LongWell Done, Famous Five Five and
£6.79
Penguin Random House Children's UK Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Colour Edition
Book SynopsisA BRAND-NEW EDITION IN GLORIOUS FULL-COLOUR!Our tour is about to begin. Please don''t wander off. Mr Wonka wouldn''t like to lose any of you at this stage of the proceedings . . .Mr Willy Wonka is the most extraordinary chocolate maker in the world. And do you know who Charlie is? Charlie Bucket is the hero.The other children in this book are nasty little beasts, called: Augustus Gloop - a great big greedy nincompoop Veruca Salt - a spoiled brat Violet Beauregarde - a repulsive little gum-chewer Mike Teavee - a boy who only watches television Clutching their Golden Tickets, they arrive at Wonka''s chocolate factory. But what mysterious secrets will they discover?Trade ReviewHe was our modern Pied Piper * The Times *Blake is beyond brilliant . . . his partnership with Roald Dahl was made in heaven * Daily Telegraph *The ultimate children's story, ever -- David Walliams
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Struwwelpeter
Book SynopsisA luxurioius gift edition of the classic book of iconic illustrated cautionary talesStruwwelpeter has been a favourite of children and parents all over the world since its first publication in 1845. Rediscover these wildly inventive cautionary tales, which have inspired popular culture for generations!Meet Shock-headed Peter, Conrad Suck-a-Thumb, Harriet and the Matches, Johnny Head-in-Air, Fidgety Philip, Augustus Who Would Not Eat His Soup and many more and discover the unfortunate and always imaginative fates that befall them!Widely acknowledged as one of the most popular and influential children's books ever written, Struwwelpeter has been translated into at least forty languages, and inspired countless contemporary interpretations, including Edward Scissorhands. Mark Twain produced a translation, and renown children's writer Maurice Sendak described it as one of the most beautiful books in the world.This new hardback gift edition includes the original artwork, as well as new co
£13.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Little Women
Book SynopsisDiscover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Little Women Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of Little Women.Christmas won''t be the same this year in the March household, with Father at war and Mother struggling to make ends meet. But even though times are tough, the March sisters'' spirits remain high!''Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.''Together, through love, heartache, and a ''misplaced'' manuscript, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy learn that growing up and into the ''little women'' society expects them to be is going to be much harder than they thought...Collect our Puffin Clothbound Classics: 9780241444313 The Little Prince 9780241663554 The Jungle Book 9780241568811 Charlotte''s Web 9780241688243 Little Women 9780241688250 Peter Pan 9780241688267 The Railway Children 9780241688236 Chinese Cinderella 9780241411216 Treasure Island 9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz 9780241655702 Watership Down 9780241663578 The Worst Witch 9780241663547 David Copperfield 9780241663561 The Neverending Story 9780241623909 Stig of the Dump 9780241623916 The Dark is Rising 9780241411162 The Secret Garden 9780241411148 Black Beauty 9780241411155 Dracula 9780241425121 Frankenstein 9780241425138 Wuthering Heights 9780241425114 Tales from Shakespeare 9780241425107 Tales of the Greek Heroes 9780241411193 A Christmas Carol 9780241621196 Grimms'' Fairy Tales 9780241425145 Hans Christian Andersen''s Fairy Tales
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Oneworld Publications Tales from Watership Down
Book SynopsisTales from Watership Down is the enchanting sequel to Richard Adams’s bestselling classic Watership Down, which won the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Award. Adams returns to the vivid and distinctive world he created in that enduring work, reacquainting readers with the characters we know and love, including Fiver, Hazel, Bigwig, Dandelion and the legendary rabbit hero El-ahrairah. These compelling tales include all-new adventures, with the younger generation of rabbits eager to find out about the heroic age that existed before they were born. Enchanting us once again with stories of courage and survival, the millions of readers who enjoyed Watership Down now have the chance to re-enter this unique and spell-binding world.Trade ReviewPraise for Watership Down ‘Stunning, compulsive reading.’ * Sunday Times *‘A whole world is created, perfectly real in itself, yet constituting a deep incidental comment on human affairs.’ * Guardian *
£11.24
Baker Street Press Nineteen Eighty-Four
Book SynopsisWinston Smith lives in a nightmare world where the Thought Police spy on everyone and children are taught to betray their parents. Even the smallest sign of disagreement with the Party results in torture, imprisonment, or death. Big Brother oversees everything – but who is he? Winston tries hard to keep his thoughts and fears to himself. But then he meets Julia, a strong-minded young woman who is willing to run the terrible risk of their being found together. Will kindly Mr Charrington keep their secret? Can Winston and Julia find happiness despite the dangers that threaten them?
£7.99
Scholastic The Lighthouse Keepers Catastrophe
Book SynopsisThere's a lighthouse emergency! Hamish the cat is locked inside thelighthouse!And not just that - if Mr and Mrs Grinling can't get the door open,then who will turn on the light to warn the ships in the bay?This calls for a clever rescue plan... but will they get there intime?
£6.99
Feiwel and Friends Most Ardently A Pride Prejudice Remix
Book SynopsisA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds reinterpret classic works through their own cultural lens to subvert the overwhelming cishet, white, and male canon. This bittersweet Pride & Prejudice remix follows a trans boy yearning for the freedom to live openly, centering queerness in a well-known story of longing and subverting society's patriarchal and cisheteronormative expectations.London, 1812. Oliver Bennet feels trapped. Not just by the endless corsets, petticoats and skirts he''s forced to wear on a daily basis, but also by society''s expectations. The worldand the vast majority of his family and friendsthink Oliver is a girl named Elizabeth. He is therefore expected to mingle at balls wearing a pretty dress, entertain suitors regardless of his interest in them, and ultimately become someone''s wife.But Oliver can''t bear the thought of such a fate. He finds solace in th
£15.29
Pan Macmillan Forever
Book SynopsisAfter decades in print, Forever remains a brave, honest account of first love, first sex and first heartbreak. From Judy Blume, author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.Katherine and Michael met at a party. The attraction was instant, and pretty soon they were seeing each other. This is love, and love is forever – right?When Katherine's parents make them spend the summer apart, forever begins to feel like an awfully long time . . .A book ahead of its time, Forever is a classic bestseller from an award-winning author.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers 20000 Leagues Under The Sea
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.''The sea is everything. It covers seven tenths of the terrestrial globe. Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense desert, where man is never lonely, for he feels life stirring on all sides.''Scientist Pierre Aronnax and his colleagues set out on an expedition to find a strange sea monster and are captured by the infamous and charismatic Captain Nemo and taken abroad the Nautilus submarine as his prisoners. As they travel the world''s oceans, they become embroiled in adventures and events beyond their wildest dreams. Visionary in its outlook, Vern''s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a legendary science fiction masterpiece.
£5.68
HarperCollins Publishers The Chronicles of Narnia
Book SynopsisThe Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted millions of readers over the last fifty years and the magical events described in C.S. Lewis''s immortal prose have left many a lasting memory for adults and children alike.All seven Chronicles are bound together in this new paperback edition.The Chronicles of Narnia have enchanted millions of readers over the last fifty years and the magical events described in C.S. Lewis''s immortal prose have left many a lasting memory. For here is a world where a witch decrees eternal winter; where there are more talking animals than people; and where battles are fought by Centaurs, Giants and Fauns.Trade Review"The magic of C. S. Lewis's parallel universe never fades." The Times
£16.99
Sort of Books Moominsummer Madness
Book SynopsisWhen a grumbling volcano causes Moominvalley to flood, the Moomins escape by boat, finding refuge on a floating theatre. Adventures abound when the theatre casts adrift leaving Moomin,The Snorkmaiden and Little My marooned. Will they all be reunited before the final curtain?Trade ReviewI love these editions - so beautifully produced, so solid and permanent, just as Tove Jansson deserved -- Philip PullmanTove Jansson is one of the greatest children's writers there has ever been -- Sir Terry Pratchett[These editions] are simply stunning, and an absolute must-read. The Moomin novels are timeless stories full of adventure and heartwarming values - perfect for Christmas. * The Bookseller *
£11.39
HarperCollins Publishers TREASURE ISLAND Robert Louis Stevenson Collins
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.
£6.64
Usborne Publishing Ltd Around the World in Eighty Days
Book SynopsisThe classic tale of Phileas Fogg and his quest to travel around the world in just eighty days, specially retold as part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.Trade Review'Irresistible for children learning to read' - Child Education Plus; 'The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming' - The Irish Sunday Independent; 'Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme. Seven steps take beginners from simply written folk stories told in 150 words through to lovers of classic and original stories and histories, biographies and classics told in 5,000 words. Colour-coded for ease of use, and presented in a beautiful hardback, every story is well-written and attractively illustrated in full colour by leading artists' - Julia Eccleshare
£5.99
Wordsworth Editions Ltd Black Beauty
Book SynopsisBlack Beauty is a perennial children’s favourite, one which has never been out of print since its publication in 1877. It is a moralistic tale of the life of the horse related in the form of an autobiography, describing the world through the eyes of the creature. In taking this anthropomorphic approach, the author Anna Sewell broke new literary ground and her effective storytelling ability makes it very easy for the reader to accept the premise that a horse is recounting the exploits in the narrative. The gentle thoroughbred, Black Beauty, is raised with care and is treated well until a vicious groom injures him. The damaged horse is then sold to various masters at whose hands he experiences cruelty and neglect. After many unpleasant episodes, including one where he becomes a painfully overworked cab horse in London, Black Beauty finally canters towards a happy ending. Although Anna Sewell's classic is set firmly in the Victorian period, its message is universal and timeless: animals will serve humans well if they are treated with consideration and kindness. There have been many film and television adaptations of the story, but it is only the novel that captures the authentic voice of the central character.
£5.35
Wordsworth Editions Ltd Little Women
Book SynopsisLittle Women is one of the best-loved children's stories of all time, based on the author's own youthful experiences. It describes the family of the four March sisters living in a small New England community. Meg, the eldest, is pretty and wishes to be a lady; Jo, at fifteen is ungainly and unconventional with an ambition to be an author; Beth is a delicate child of thirteen with a taste for music and Amy is a blonde beauty of twelve. The story of their domestic adventures, their attempts to increase the family income, their friendship with the neighbouring Laurence family, and their later love affairs remains as fresh and beguiling as ever.
£8.54
Bonnier Books Ltd Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Disney Animated
Book SynopsisA retelling of Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, accompanied by art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series! This beautiful hardback features premium cloth binding, a ribbon marker to match the cover, gold foil stamping and illustrated endpapers, making this the perfect gift for all those who have been enchanted by the magic of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and a book to be treasured by all.A family favourite for over eighty years, Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is one of the best-loved films of all time. Relive the magic through this retelling of the classic animated film, accompanied by paintings, sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Also featured is a foreword by Eric Goldberg, a supervising animator and director at the Walt Disney Animation Studios. Turn to the back of the book to learn more about the artists who worked on this iconic animated film.Trade ReviewMost Disney fans would be able to tell you the stories of 'The Little Mermaid,' 'Sleeping Beauty,' and 'Snow White' according to the Walt Disney Animation Studios - they've become so ingrained in the public consciousness. These beautiful new hardback editions offer new insights into these animated classics.As well as retelling these beloved stories, the books contain a wealth of paintings, sketches and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists.It was fascinating to see how characters developed from the first sketches to finished articles and to learn about the artists who created them in a special section at the end of the book.I am sure that fans of the Disney films would be absolutely thrilled to have one of these special hardback editions for their book collections, and they would make a great gift for younger fans to keep and enjoy as they grow up. * Library Girl and Book Boy *
£13.49
Pan Macmillan On the Way Home
Book SynopsisFilled with a little girl's inventive stories, On the Way Home is by Jill Murphy, the author and illustrator of the bestselling Peace at Last and Whatever Next!Claire has hurt her knee so she sets off home to tell her mum all about it. On the way she meets her friends and tells them how the fall happened. But just how did it happen . . .? Was she dropped by a wolf, a slithering snake, an enormous dragon or a hairy gorilla?!On the Way Home is a fantastic journey of the imagination that every small child who tells the occasional tall tale will relate to! A bestselling classic that has been delighting readers for forty years.
£7.59
Walker Books Ltd The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale
Book SynopsisCaldecott Medalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans.In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away, and when she finds herself lost in the dark forest, the lonely house beckons. Her host, the skull, is afraid of something too, something that comes every night. Can brave Otilla save them both? Steeped in shadows and threaded with subtle wit – with rich, monochromatic artwork and an illuminating author’s note – The Skull is as empowering as it is mysterious and foreboding.Trade ReviewA dark, delectable adventure. -- Emily Bearn * The Daily Telegraph *A mysterious, exquisitely presented gothic tale about a runaway girl and a talking skull, who befriend each other, and a threatening headless skeleton. Klassen’s images make astonishing use of light and dark, especially in his rosy-fingered dawn. -- Nicollette Jones * The Sunday Times *Beautiful, heartwarming, funny, and only very mildly spooky. If anyone can turn an obscure Middle-European folk fable into a bestseller, it’s Klassen. -- Tristram Saunders * Daily Telegraph *Klassen’s deadpan humour and shadowy illustration combine to darkly chilling effect as he harnesses the power of traditional storytelling. Brilliant. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *“This is a delicious little horror, inspired by a Tyrolean folk tale, about a lonely, abandoned skull who plays host to a very brave little girl. It has surprises, a clever wit and some knockout illustrations.” * Big Issue *
£13.49
HarperCollins Focus The Secret Garden Painted Editions
Book SynopsisBeloved by fans across the globe, The Secret Garden explores the coming-of-age story of a little girl determined to bring a mysterious garden--and her uncle''s broken heart--back to life. This time-honored classic is now available as an exclusive collector''s edition featuring: A beautiful, high-end hardcover with Laci Fowler''s distinctive hand-painted art and embossing/debossing treatments to bring the art to life Story details are incorporated into the cover art as surprise finds for the consummate fan Decorative interior pages containing quotes throughout Matching ribbon marker and gold page edges When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle''s great house with nearly one hundred rooms, she finds it full of secrets. Her uncle keeps himself locked up, and at night Mary hears the sound of crying echoing down one of the long corridors. The gardens surrounding the large property are her only escape. Then one day Mary di
£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers The Penultimate Peril
Book SynopsisDear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution…Trade Review‘Perhaps A Series of Unfortunate Events is so special simply because Handler saw children as people. He took his readers seriously' – Guardian ‘Lemony Snicket is the new Harry Potter’ – Entertainment Weekly ‘Deliciously wicked and wonderful’ – The Times ‘Lemony Snicket is a publishing phenomenon’ – Independent ‘Harry Potter’s worst nightmare’ – Evening Standard
£7.19
Pan Macmillan MillyMollyMandy Stories
Book SynopsisJoyce Lankester Brisley was born in 1896 and studied at the Lambeth School of Art. The first Milly-Molly-Mandy stories were published in 1925 in The Christian Science Monitor, and a first collection of these stories was published in book form in 1928. An accomplished artist as well as a writer, Joyce Lankester Brisley designed posters and book jackets and also illustrated the work of other authors. She died in 1978, but Milly-Molly-Mandy's popularity lives on.
£7.59
Flame Tree Publishing Just So & Other Stories
Book SynopsisLittle treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Among Rudyard Kipling’s best known works, Just So Stories is a collection of stories for children that began as bedtime stories that Kipling told to his daughter. Each one is an imaginative and joyful explanation of an origin – for example, one story is ‘How the Camel Got His Hump’ and another is ‘How the Leopard Got His Spots’. There are also stories explaining how the alphabet came to be, why the tides ebb and flow and how man domesticated wild animals. It was published to high praise and has since become a children’s classic, loved by many.
£8.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Book SynopsisMark Twain's classic tale of escape and adventure rivetingly retold for today's readers. To get away from his violent, drunken father, Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death and lives wild in the woods. He soon meets Jim, a runaway slave, and the two outcasts set off on a dangerous journey down the mighty Mississippi river, in search of freedom.
£6.93
Wordsworth Editions Ltd Black Beauty
Book SynopsisBlack Beauty is a perennial children's favourite, one which has never been out of print since its publication in 1877. It is a moralistic tale of the life of the horse related in the form of an autobiography, describing the world through the eyes of the creature. In taking this anthropomorphic approach, the author Anna Sewell broke new literary ground and her effective storytelling ability makes it very easy for the reader to accept the premise that a horse is recounting the exploits in the narrative. The gentle thoroughbred, Black Beauty, is raised with care and is treated well until a vicious groom injures him. The damaged horse is then sold to various masters at whose hands he experiences cruelty and neglect. After many unpleasant episodes, including one where he becomes a painfully overworked cab horse in London, Black Beauty finally canters towards a happy ending. Although Anna Sewell's classic is set firmly in the Victorian period, its message is universal and timeless: animals will serve humans well if they are treated with consideration and kindness. There have been many film and television adaptations of the story, but it is only the novel that captures the authentic voice of the central character.
£8.54
Sweet Cherry Publishing The American Classics Childrens Collection Easy
Book SynopsisA 10-book box set of great American classics - adapted and illustrated editions at an easy-to-read level for young readers!
£55.92
Swift Press Three Tales of My Father's Dragon
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£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Mary Poppins
Book SynopsisDiscover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic adventures!The original and classic story available now in all-new luxurious livery.When the East Wind blows Mary Poppins into the home of the banks children, their lives go topsy-turvy and are changed forever.More than eighty years since we first met Mary Poppins, this original, classic story is still charming readers and transporting new fans into the mysterious world of everyone's favourite magical nanny.
£7.59
Pan Macmillan The Moomins The World of Moominvalley
Book SynopsisTove Jansson (1914 - 2001) was born in Helsinki to artist parents. She was to become a celebrated artist, political cartoonist and author, but she is best known as the creator of the Moomins, one of the most successful and beloved children's book series ever written. Inspired by summers spent on the islands off Finland and Sweden, Tove created the unique world of Moominvalley and all its inhabitants. The Moomins and The Great Flood, her first book to feature the Moomins, published in 1945. Tove went on to publish twelve Moomin books between 1945 and 1977, which have sold in their millions and been translated into over forty languages. In the 1950s the Moomins became a successful cartoon strip, which was to feature in newspapers all over the world. As the Moomins' fame grew, they began to appear in television series, plays, films and a varied merchandise program soon followed. Tove also painted throughout her life and wrote novels and short stories, including the acclaimed
£32.00
Templar Publishing The Princess and the Frog (Disney Modern
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£12.74
National Geographic Kids Explorer Academy Codebreaking Adventure 1
Book SynopsisUnlock ancient puzzles and secrets introduced via supercool codes and ciphers in this companion book to the new Explorer Academy series.In the first activity book based on the Explorer Academy, kids test their knowledge of ancient codes and ciphers in a series of head-scratching puzzles designed to outwit even the most clever cryptographers. When kids successfully navigate the codes, they are rewarded with a first-class tour of the Academy. Kids will have a blast, teaming up with the characters from the series and learning firsthand from the world''s most renowned scientists, explorers, conservationists, photographers, and journalists. It''s a far-flung adventure, too, traveling to historic and majestic locations around the globe.
£8.54
Chronicle Books Ivy and Bean Boxed Set Books 79
Book SynopsisA Netflix Original Film SeriesA New York Times Bestselling SeriesOver 8 Million Copies SoldThe third set of three books in the bestselling series, Ivy and Bean Boxed Set: Books 7-9 continues the story of Ivy and Bean, two spunky friends who never meant to like each other. Ivy and Bean are very different. Bean is loud and wild and goofy. She loves to be involved in games and poke her nose in other people's business. Ivy is quiet and full of ideas. She spends most of her time learning how to be a witch. Each girl thinks the other one is weird. Each girl thinks she could never be friends with the other. Especially because their parents keep nagging them about it. But sometimes opposites can become the best of friends because they're opposites.Ivy and Bean Boxed Set: Books 7-9 includes: Book 7: Ivy + Bean: What's the Big Idea?
£12.34
Penguin Random House Children's UK The BFG
Book SynopsisHuman beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist.One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant!Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children.But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat.Can Sophie and the BFG stop them?The text in this edition of The BFG was updated in 2022 for young independent readers.
£7.59
Wordsworth Editions Ltd The Jungle Book
Book SynopsisThe Jungle Book introduces Mowgli, the human foundling adopted by a family of wolves. It tells of the enmity between him and the tiger Shere Khan, who killed Mowgli's parents, and of the friendship between the man-cub and Bagheera, the black panther, and Baloo, the sleepy brown bear, who instructs Mowgli in the Laws of the Jungle.
£8.54
Wordsworth Editions Ltd The Secret Garden
Book SynopsisFrances Burnett Hodgson’s novel The Secret Garden is both intriguing and uplifting. It is regarded as one of the best children’s books written in the twentieth century. Mary Lennox, a sickly ten year old girl, adrift in the world after both her mother and father die is sent to Yorkshire to live with an uncle whom she has never met, at his isolated house, Misselthwaite Manor. Initially Mary is seen as a rude, aggressive and selfish child. She dislikes her new home and the people living in it. But now the scene is set for her transformation and the introduction of the author’s engaging theme of rejuvenation and renewal. In exploring the grounds Mary finds the key to the locked garden which is neglected and overrun with weeds. She sets her mind to bringing it back to life. In doing so, Mary finds a purpose and an excitement in her lonely existence. However, apart from the garden, there are other secrets to be revealed at Misselthwaite Manor such as the strange cries in the night and the identity of Colin, a disabled boy, whom she discovers in the hidden bedroom. The popularity of this novel bears witness to its universal appeal and its timeless hold on the imagination.
£5.62
HarperCollins Publishers Paddington Bear Collect all 15 Book
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£33.39
Faber & Faber The Children of Green Knowe Collection
Book SynopsisThe Children of Green Knowe Collection brings the Lucy Boston classics The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe together in one beautifully packaged edition.These enchanting, haunting stories from Carnegie winner Lucy M. Boston have become modern classics, beautifully evoking all the magic and wonder of childhood. Now The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe are available in one edition.Children of Green KnoweTolly''s great grandmother isn''t a witch, but both she and her old house, Green Knowe, are full of a very special kind of magic. There are other children in the house - children who were happy there centuries before. Running around Green Knowe''s moat, gardens and mysterious rooms, Tolly slowly discovers them, their toys and animals, and their wonderful stories . . .River at Green Knowe''What a lot of islands the river makes,'' said Ida. ''We must go exploring and sail around them all.''And so begins a wonderful, magical summer. Ida, Oscar and Ping are staying with Ida''s great-aunt at the ancient, river-encircled house of Green Knowe. They set out to chart the river in the canoe, and soon discover that it has some surprising and mysterious secrets.''An award-winning classic story of a friendship.'' LoveReading4Kids''Magic, mystery and fun will bring listeners along for an entertaining ride.'' Publishers Weekly
£9.49
Everyman The Wind In The Willows
Book SynopsisThis classic of the English countryside, . first published in 1908, is a favourite with readers of all ages. As the late Margery Fisher wrote, 'Adults are sadly aware of the figure of Grahame himself, languishing in a city office and longing for the river: children respond to the fun, the anarchy of Toad and the entrancing detail as Grahame's son Alastair must have done when he listened to the bedside stories that became a book. ' The author invited Arthur Rackham to illustrate his book, but Rackham said he was too busy - a decision he was happily able to reconsider in 1936 when he was approached by the American publisher of the Limited Editions Club. The project, which he carried out with love and great care for the authenticity of detail, was his last: the drawings appeared first in the USA in 1939 and in Britian in 1950.
£12.34
Tate Publishing Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Book SynopsisThere's nothing quite like "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". Described by "The Times" on its first publication in 1865 as 'an excellent piece of nonsense', this inspired tale of a young girl's adventures in a strange and magical world has gone on to become one of the most popular books ever written, translated into over 125 languages and said to be the most frequently quoted book after the Bible, Koran and Shakespeare. In Tove Jansson, the story of Alice finds an illustrator worthy of its enchantment and surreal beauty. Jansson is renowned worldwide for her hugely successful Moomin books. What is less well known is that in 1966 she devoted her unique gifts as an illustrator to recreating the remarkable world of this most famous of children's characters. Over forty years after she presented Lewis Carroll's masterpiece to a Scandinavian audience, Tove Jansson's beautifully illustrated edition of the original text of this classic work is finally made available to an English-speaking audience.
£11.69
Pan Macmillan Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories
Book SynopsisJoin the little girl in the candy-striped dress as Milly-Molly-Mandy does the gardening, gives a party, and goes to a fete – whatever she and her friends are up to, you're sure to have fun when they're around!The much-loved stories of Milly-Molly-Mandy and her everyday adventures in the countryside have charmed generations of children since their first publication in 1928. Perfect for reading aloud, these thirteen stories will bring back happy memories for parents and grandparents, and introduce younger readers to an enduringly popular heroine and her friends little-friend-Susan, Billy Blunt and Toby the dog. Gloriously illustrated with Joyce Lankester Brisley's original line drawings, Milly-Molly-Mandy Stories is a truly special gift to treasure.Enjoy more of Milly-Molly-Mandy's fun adventures with More of Milly-Molly-Mandy and Further Doings of Milly-Molly-Mandy. Trade Revieweach story is a miniature masterpiece, as clear, warm and precise as the illustrations by the author that accompanied them, crafted by a mind that understood the importance of comfort reading -- Lucy Mangan * Guardian *The nostalgic charm, gentleness and simplicity of the Milly-Molly-Mandy stories have stood the test of time and a new generation cannot help but fall in love with the spirit of adventure and the warm evocation of family life that are so central to this ordinary little girl’s life. Perfect for reading aloud, these thirteen stories will bring back happy memories for parents and grandparents, and introduce younger readers to a very ordinary but very special little girl! -- Pam Norfolk * The Lancashire Post *The Milly-Molly-Mandy books are gorgeous, gentle things, and in a world where that sort of thing seems somewhat hard to find, they shine. They really, really do. -- Daisy Johnson * didyoueverstoptothink.com *Table of ContentsChapter - 1: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes Errands Chapter - 2: Milly-Molly-Mandy Spends a Penny Chapter - 3: Milly-Molly-Mandy Meets her Great-Aunt Section - 4: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes Blackberrying Chapter - 5: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes to a Party Chapter - 6: Milly-Molly-Mandy Enjoys a Visit Chapter - 7: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes Gardening Section - 8: Milly-Molly-Mandy Makes a Cosy Chapter - 9: Milly-Molly-Mandy Keeps Shop Chapter - 10: Milly-Molly-Mandy Gives a Party Chapter - 11: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes Visiting Chapter - 12: Milly-Molly-Mandy Gets to Know Teacher Chapter - 13: Milly-Molly-Mandy Goes to a Fête Section - i: About the Author
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Stanley and the Magic Lamp
Book SynopsisThe magical and brilliantly funny adventures of everyone's favourite flat boy Flat Stanley. With wonderful new illustrations by the award-winning author/illustrator Rob Biddulph.Magical things always happen to Stanley Lambchop Stanley can't believe it when he finds a genie inside a teapot. He can have anything he wants!But everyone else wants a turn and the wishes are causing chaos! Can he put things right before he runs out of wishes?Jeff Brown's world-famous character Flat Stanley continues to charm half a century after he first found his way into print.Jeff Brown was a story editor and assistant film producer in Hollywood. He worked on the at The New Yorker and the Saturday Evening Post, and his stories appeared in these magazines and many others. Jeff created the classic character Flat Stanley, whose adventures have been beloved by children around the world for more than 50 years. He died in Manhattan in 2003.Rob Biddulph is a bestselling and award-winning children's book author
£6.99
Wordsworth Editions Ltd Tales from Shakespeare
Book SynopsisTales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb was written to be an 'introduction to the study of Shakespeare', but are much more entertaining than that. All of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, comic and tragic, are retold in a clear and robust style, and their literary quality has made them popular and sought-after ever since their first publication in 1807. This edition contains the delightful pen-and-ink drawings of Arthur Rackham.
£5.35
HarperCollins Publishers Alices Adventures in Wonderland
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, and what is the use of a book, thought Alice, without pictures or conversations?'So begins the tale of Alice, who follows a curious White Rabbit down a hole and falls into Wonderland, a fantastical place where nothing is quite as it seems: animals talk, nonsensical characters confuse, Mad Hatters throw tea parties and the Queen plays croquet. Alice's attempts to find her way home become increasingly bizarre, infuriating and amazing in turn.A beloved classic, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has continued to delight readers, young and old, for over 150 years.
£5.62
