Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Dutton Books for Young Readers When We Were Very Young Classic Gift Edition
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£14.45
Little Simon Strega Nona An Original Tale Classic Board Books
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£8.99
Pan Macmillan More MillyMollyMandy Macmillan Childrens Classics
Book SynopsisJoyce Lankester Brisley was born in 1896 and studied art at Lambeth Art School. 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.
£8.79
Pushkin Children's Books Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the
Book SynopsisAlice's adventures in the dreamlike worlds of Wonderland and the Looking Glass Kingdom are some of the most original and best-loved children's stories ever written. These joyous, thrilling and utterly nonsensical tales are filled with vivid, unforgettable images and characters. This new edition contains the texts of both Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking Glass in a beautiful, clothbound flipped book - illustrated throughout in glorious colour. Floor Rieder's gorgeous drawings are an original and fresh imagining of Alice's topsy-turvy world.
£16.99
A&U Children's Tashi
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£10.79
Arcturus Publishing The Railway Children
Book SynopsisEdith Nesbit was an English author and poet who was born in 1858. As well as writing for children, she wrote poems, plays and was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society. Her most famous works are The Railway Children and Five Children and It.
£7.99
mineditionUS Ugly Duckling, The
Book SynopsisBorn different, the ugly duckling is mocked by his siblings, rejected by other ducks, and even shunned by his own mother. The sad little bird leaves home, starting a journey where he is jeered at and hunted as he struggles to survive on his own--only to discover that the identity he longed for was within him all along.
£10.44
Thule Ediciones El Lago de Los Cisnes
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£999.99
Rowohlt Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH Tschick
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£14.36
Little Simon Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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£8.99
HarperCollins Focus The Peter Rabbit Plush Gift Set (The Revised
Book SynopsisCome along on an adventurous journey with the world's most beloved bunny, Peter Rabbit, in The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit. This beautiful plush gift set includes a stuff animal rabbit and the Classic board book edition featuring illustrations by award winning artist, Charles Santore.Valuable lessons can be learned from the mischievous and disobedient Peter Rabbit as he ignores his mother’s warning about Mr. McGregor and his vegetable garden. As Peter gets into trouble, he’ll have to ask for help to find a way home. These timeless children’s classics provide kids with tales about values, morals, and virtue.This plush gift set features: A beautifully designed Classic board book edition Abridged story for early readers Soft and cuddly plush rabbit toy Illustrations by renowned, New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit: Makes a great gift for baby showers, spring holidays such as Easter, or birthdays Is perfect for family reading, or preschool lessons A wonderful classic to add to family collections The critically-acclaimed illustrator, Charles Santore, has been celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Night Before Christmas, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Aesop's Fables, The Little Mermaid, Snow White, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Wizard of Oz, and more!
£32.30
Pan Macmillan Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Book SynopsisOnce upon a golden day, beside a silver brookAlice and her older sister sat and read a book...But when a talking rabbit runs past, Alice follows him down the rabbit hole to Wonderland, where she meet iconic characters of children's literature such as the grinning Cheshire Cat, the Hatter and the Queen of Hearts. From joining in with the Hatter's tea party to painting the white roses red, the familiar scenes from Lewis Carroll's beloved original story are reimagined in this charming introduction to Alice and her adventures in Wonderland suitable for younger readers.Jeanne Willis' re-telling of Carroll's beloved story in bouncy rhyming verse is a fresh venture into Wonderland, brought to life by Ross Collins' vibrant illustrations.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Little Miss Chatterbox
Book SynopsisThe bestselling children's books series for over 50 years!Oh dear, Little Miss Chatterbox just can''t stop talking! It gets her into lots of trouble, until she finds the perfect job!The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?Trade Review‘The colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.' The Independent 'The timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.' The Telegraph 'The Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.' The Telegraph Top 100 Children’s Book – Junior Magazine, 2019
£6.23
Faber & Faber Five Children on the Western Front
Book SynopsisAn epic, heart-wrenching follow-on from E. Nesbit's Five Children and It stories. The five children have grown up and World War I has begun in earnest. Cyril is off to fight, Anthea is at art college, Robert is a Cambridge scholar and Jane is at high school. The Lamb is the grown up age of 11, and he has a little sister, Edith, in tow. The sand fairy has become a creature of stories ... until, for the first time in 10 years, he suddenly reappears. The siblings are pleased to have something to take their minds off the war, but this time the Psammead is here for a reason, and his magic might have a more serious purpose. Before this last adventure ends, all will be changed, and the two younger children will have seen the Great War from every possible viewpoint - factory-workers, soldiers, nurses and ambulance drivers, and the people left at home, and the war's impact will be felt right at the heart of their family.
£8.24
Houghton Mifflin Complete Tales of Uncle Remus
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£31.50
Penguin Putnam Inc Millions of Cats
Book SynopsisAn American classic with a refrain that millions of kids love to chant: Hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats. Wanda Gág''s enchanting tale of the very old man who went off in search of the prettiest cat in the world for his wife and returned instead with millions to choose from has become an American classic, widely recognized as the first modern picture book. First published in 1928, it was a recipient of the 1929 Newbery Honor Award and has gone on to sell over a million copies. With its charming illustrations and rhythmic, singsong refrain, Millions of Cats remains as beloved today as it was when it first appeared almost a century ago.
£15.29
Corimbo Arandanos para Sal
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£15.78
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sarah Plain and Tall
Book SynopsisThis beloved Newbery Medal-winning book is the first of five books in Patricia MacLachlan''s chapter book series about the Witting family.Set in the late nineteenth century and told from young Anna''s point of view, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells the story of how Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from Maine to the prairie to answer Papa''s advertisement for a wife and mother. Before Sarah arrives, Anna and her younger brother Caleb wait and wonder. Will Sarah be nice? Will she sing? Will she stay?This children''s literature classic is perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder''s Little House on the Prairie books, historical fiction, and timeless stories using rich and beautiful language. Sarah, Plain and Tall gently explores themes of abandonment, loss and love.This anniversary edition includes author Patricia MacLachlan''s Newbery speech, a discussion guide, and a reading list. This modern classic is a strong choice for independent re
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Princess and the Goblin Puffin Classics
Book SynopsisPrincess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth of unused passages with closed doors - and a further stairway. What lies at the top? Can the ring the princess is given protect her against the lurking menace of the boglins from under the mountain?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
£9.72
Simon & Schuster Were Going on a Bear Hunt A Celebratory PopUp
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£28.49
S&s/Saga Press The Tombs of Atuan 2 Earthsea Cycle
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Prince Caspian The Chronicles of Narnia Return to
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£999.99
Square Fish Spiderweb for Two
Book SynopsisRandy and Oliver Melendy awake one fall morning full of gloom. Their brother and sister are away, the house seems forlorn and empty, and even Cuffy, their adored housekeeper, can''t pick up their spirits. Will they have to face a long and lonely winter? But a surprise message in the mailbox starts a trail of excitement and adventure that takes them through the cold season. When summer finally comes around again, the children have found fourteen messages in all, and the end of the search brings them a rich reward.Full of unforgettable moments (like finding a secret note tucked under the dog''s collar) and delightful twists of language (the more challenging clues, the better), this fourth book in Elizabeth Enright''s Melendy Quartet makes for a grand finale to an equally grand collection of stories. Spiderweb for Two is the fourth and final installment of Enright''s Melendy Quartet, an engaging and warm series about the close-knit Melendy family and their surprising adv
£10.66
Random House USA Inc La oruga muy hambrienta
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£16.64
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mrs. PiggleWiggles Magic
Book SynopsisA classic story from one of the most beloved children''s book authors!Mary Poppins meets Nanny McPhee in Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle''s Magic, a hilarious and charming picture book about a magical problem solver that has been delighting readers for generations. Parents love Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle because she can cure children of any bad habit. Children love her because she’s tons of fun! When Mrs. Burbank is in despair because her children become Thought-You-Saiders, or Mrs. Rogers’ sanity and crockery are threatened as Sharon turns into a Heedless Breaker, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle produces a magical potion that takes care of the problem.Read the other books in the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle series: Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, and Happy Birthday, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle!
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Going to the Sea Park My First I
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£6.91
Cengage Learning, Inc Little Prince
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£11.69
Clarion Books Three Little Kittens Folk Tale Classics
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£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Farmer Boy
Book SynopsisThe second book in the treasured Little House series, Farmer Boy is Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved story of how her husband, Almanzo, grew up as a farmer boy far from the little house where Laura lived. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America’s frontier history and as heartwarming, unforgettable stories. The Little House series has captivated millions of readers with its depiction of life on the American frontier.While Laura Ingalls grows up on the prairie, Almanzo Wilder is living on a big farm in New York State. Here Almanzo and his brother and sisters help with the summer planting and fall harvest. In winter there is wood to be chopped and great slabs of ice to be cut from the river and stored. Time for fun comes when the jolly tin peddler visits, or best of all, when the fai
£9.43
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Chanticleer and the Fox
Book SynopsisKing of the barnyard, Chanticleer struts about all day. When a fox bursts into his domain, dupes him into crowing, and then grabs him in a viselike grip, Chanticleer must do some quick thinking to save himself and his barnyard kingdom. Winner, 1959 Caldecott MedalNotable Children''s Books of 1940-1970 (ALA)Winner, 1992 Kerlan Award
£7.99
Houghton Mifflin The Hobbit
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£17.99
Random House USA Inc Swimmy
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£8.54
Random House USA Inc Fox in Socks
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£5.91
Grafton and Scratch Publishers Twas the Night Before Christmas
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£15.90
Square Fish Wind in the Door
Book SynopsisThe second book in Madeleine L''Engle''s A Wrinkle in Time Quintet. When Charles Wallace falls ill, Meg, Calvin, and their teacher, Mr. Jenkins, must travel inside C.W. to make him well, and save the universe from the evil Echthros.This is breathtaking entertainment. School Library Journal, starred reviewEvery time a star goes out, another Echthros has won a battle.It is November. When Meg comes home from school, Charles Wallace tells her he saw dragons in the twin''s vegetable garden. That night Meg, Calvin and C.W. go to the vegetable garden to meet the Teacher (Blajeny) who explains that what they are seeing isn''t a dragon at all, but a cherubim named Proginoskes. It turns out that C.W. is ill and that Blajeny and Proginoskes are there to make him well by making him well, they will keep the balance of the universe in check and save it from the evil Echthros. Meg, Calvin and Mr. Jenkins (grade school principa
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Sleepytime Stories
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£7.59
Cengage Learning, Inc Mary Poppins
Book SynopsisAn extraordinary English nanny blows in on the East Wind with her parrot-headed umbrella and magic carpetbag and introduces her charges, Jane and Michael, to some delightful people and experiences. Children''s BOMC.
£15.29
Cengage Learning, Inc The Borrowers
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£9.47
Penguin Young Readers Group Rapunzel Picture Puffin Books
Book SynopsisAward winning author/adapter/illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky's Caldecott Medal Winning book! Perfect for readers of all fairy tales.A breathtaking interpretation gives the fairy tale new art-historical roots, with illustrations that daringly-and effectively-mimic the masters of Italian Renaissance painting.--Publishers WeeklyTrapped in a tower with no door, Rapunzel is allowed to see no one but the sorceress who has imprisoned her-until the day a young prince hears her singing to the forest birds. . . . The timeless tale of Rapunzel is vividly and magnificently brought to life through Paul O. Zelinsky's powerful sense of narrative and his stunning oil paintings.Simply put, this is a gorgeous book; it demonstrates respect for the traditions of painting and the fairy tale while at the same time adhering to a singular, wholly original, artistic vision. (The Horn Book, starred review)
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Treasure Island. Deluxe Edition
Book SynopsisA beautiful hardback edition of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. This lovely edition is part of the highly collectible Puffin ''cloth'' Classics series - all the titles in the range have attractive ''cloth'' textured covers with a stunning repeat pattern design specific to each story. Treasure Island makes a perfect addition to the collection which includes some of the best-loved Puffin titles of all time.Following the demise of bloodthirsty buccaneer Captain Flint, young Jim Hawkins finds himself with the key to a fortune. For he has discovered a map that will lead him to the fabled Treasure Island. But a host of villains, wild beasts and deadly savages stand between him and the stash of gold. Not to mention the most infamous pirate ever to sail the high seas . . .This editions makes a perfect gift and is a must for every family bookshelf.
£13.49
Houghton Mifflin Black and White By Macaulay David October 2005
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£8.54
Brighter Child Little Red Riding HoodCaperucita Roja
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£6.09
Square Fish The High King
Book SynopsisThe High King by Lloyd AlexanderWhen the most powerful weapon in the land of Prydain falls into the hands of Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, Taran and Prince Gwydion rally an army to stand up to the dark forces.The companions'' last and greatest quest is also their most perilous. The biting cold of winter is upon them, adding to the danger they already face. Their journey, fraught with battle and bloodshed, ends at the very portal of Arawn''s stronghold. There, Taran is faced with the most crucial decision of his life.In this breathtaking Newbery Medal-winning conclusion to The Chronicles of Prydain, the faithful friends face the ultimate war between good and evil.
£7.99
Random House USA Inc Rainbow Valley Childrens continuous series
Book SynopsisAnne Shirley is grown up, has married her beloved Gilbert and now is the mother of six mischievous children. These boys and girls discover a special place all their own, but they never dream of what will happen when the strangest family moves into an old nearby mansion. The Meredith clan is two boys and two girls, with minister father but no mother -- and a runaway girl named Mary Vance. Soon the Meredith kids join Anne's children in their private hideout to carry out their plans to save Mary from the orphanage, to help the lonely minister find happiness, and to keep a pet rooster from the soup pot. There's always an adventure brewing in the sun-dappled world of Rainbow Valley.
£7.59
Atheneum Books for Young Readers Watership Down Scribner Classics
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£26.99
Penguin USA The Outsiders
Book SynopsisFirst published by Viking in 1967, The Outsiders immediately resonated with young adults. This groundbreaking novel was like nothing else out there—it was honest and gritty, and was a deeply sympathetic portrayal of Ponyboy, a young man who finds himself on the outside of regular society. Forty years later, with over thirteen million copies sold, the story is as fresh and powerful to teenagers today as it ever was.Celebrate the fortieth anniversary of a classic with this stunning edition, featuring the original cover.
£16.14
Tor Publishing Group A Christmas Carol
Book Synopsis This edition of Charles Dickens''s A Christmas Carol includes a Foreword and Biographical Note by Jane Yolen. Scrooge was a foul old man who wrapped his cold, uncaring heart in chains. Chains of greed. Bigotry. Contempt. Apathy. Selfishness. He detested the world, and was alone. Until the night his long-dead partner Marley appeared.A hideous spectre forced to walk the earth forever, Marley was damned. As Scrooge would be...unless he agrees to face three ghosts. One would take Scrooge back to the memories he''d buried. One would show Scrooge the world of joy and friendship he''d rejected. One would force Scrooge into the dreadful shadow of the future he''d forged.Three ghosts of Christmas. Of Christmas Past. Of Christmas Present. Of Christmas Yet to Come. All offering Scrooge a single gift--a chance.A last chance to give love.A last chance to join life. Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the
£6.99
Sterling Juvenile Classic Starts White Fang
Book SynopsisHalf wolf, half dog, White Fang fully understands the cruelty of nature and humans, taken in by a man who trains him through constant whippings and then by another who forces him to participate in vicious dogfights. He finally overcomes these obstacles and meets someone who offers him kindness. But can White Fang leave his wild ways behind?
£10.00
