Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction
Oxford University Press Pippi Longstocking Small Gift Edition
Book SynopsisPippi Longstocking is nine years old. She has just moved into Villa Villekulla where she lives all by herself with a horse, a monkey, and a big suitcase full of gold coins. The grown-ups in the village try to make Pippi behave in ways that they think a little girl should, but Pippi has other ideas! She would much rather spend her days arranging wild, exciting adventures to enjoy with her neighbours, Tommy and Annika, or entertaining everyone she meets with her outrageous stories. Pippi thinks nothing of wrestling a circus strongman, dancing a polka with burglars, or tugging a bull''s tail.Generations of children have fallen in love with Pippi Longstocking. Just like Tommy and Annika, readers are instantly charmed by her warmth and sense of fun. Astrid Lindgren''s children''s classic first appeared in 1945. Astrid once commented, ''I write to amuse the child within me, and can only hope that other children may have some fun that way, too.'' When she was growing up, Lauren Child loved AsTrade ReviewLauren Child's . . . version of Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking is sublime. * Amanda Craig, The Times *[Lauren Child's] an inspired choice to hook a new generation of children on Sweden's greatest literary export. * Susanna Forest, Telegraph Review *Some word and picture partnerships are akin to a marriage made in heaven. First there was EH Shepard and AA Milne, then Quentin Blake and Roald Dahl - now Lauren Child and Astrid Lindgren. If ever there was an illustrator born to understand the psyche and well-loved quirkiness of Pippi Longstocking and infuse it with a 21st-century edge, then Child is that artist. * Junior *There's no stopping Lauren Child as she brings her own inimitable style to illustrate Pippi Longstocking . . . Everyone will love this. * The Bookseller *Lauren Child . . . is the perfect choice to illustrate this handsome edition of Pippi . . . her unmistakable illustrative style helps to bring a modern feel to the book and will enable another generation of readers to enjoy the exploits of this extraordinary little girl. * Books for Keeps *Pippi is my favourite girl hero * Cressida Cowell, Express *I love how unconsciously rebellious she is. She doesn't care about rules, she cares about people. * Alicia Vikander *
£9.49
Penguin Young Readers Group Flower Fairies of the Summer
Book SynopsisExperience the beauty and the magic of Cicely Mary Barker's famous Flower Fairies, with a new edition of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies of the Summer.The magic and loveliness of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies is being reissued with an updated, contemporary look that is a perfect gift for Flower Fairies fans and a new generation of readers.First published in the 1920s, Cicely Mary Barker's original Flower Fairies books have been loved for generations. The book features poems and full-color illustrations of over 20 flowers and their guardian fairies.
£9.32
Penguin Random House Children's UK Great Expectations Puffin Classics
Book SynopsisGreat Expectations is one of the best-loved stories of all time, reissued in Puffin Classics, bringing classic literature to each new generation.As a small boy at Joe Gargery''s forge, Pip meets two people who will affect his whole life - an escaped convict he is forced to help, and the eccentric Miss Haversham, whose beautiful, cold-hearted ward Estella young Pip adores. But when a secret benefactor pays for him to go to London to become a gentleman, Pip never dreams he will meet the dreadful Magwitch again, nor just how wrong his expectations are.Lightly abridged for Puffin Classics.Also abridged for Puffin Classics:A Tale of Two CitiesDavid CopperfieldTrade 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 *
£8.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Complete Roald Dahl Classic Collection
Book SynopsisFor Dahl fans old and new, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page, and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . .Included in this special box set are all fifteen of Roald Dahl''s much-loved novels, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach and Matilda, three poetry collections and Boy and Going Solo, his two autobiographical works.Each book contains official archive material specifically sourced for this collection by the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, with iconic Quentin Blake artwork throughout.The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl's books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions, which are aimed at newly independent young readers.
£112.50
Penguin Young Readers Group Peter Rabbit Gets Stuck
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£10.26
St Martin's Press Abels Island
Book SynopsisWilliam''s Steig''s Abel''s Island tells the story of a mouse who gets swept away from his beloved wifea truly timeless classic about life''s simple pleasures.Abel''s place in his familiar, mouse world has always been secure; he had an allowance from his mother, a comfortable home, and a lovely wife, Amanda. But one stormy August day, furious flood water carry him off and dump him on an uninhabited island. Despite his determination and stubborn resourcefulness--he tried crossing the river with boats and ropes and even on stepping-stones--Abel can''t find a way to get back home.Days, then weeks and months, pass. Slowly, his soft habits disappear as he forages for food, fashions a warm nest in a hollow log, models clay statues of his family for company, and continues to brood on the problem of how to get across the river--and home.Abel''s time on the island brings him a new understanding of the world he''s separated from. Faced with
£7.99
St Martin's Press The FourStory Mistake
Book SynopsisInto the Four-Story Mistake, an odd-looking house with a confused architectural history, move the Melendy family -- Mona, Rush, Randy, Oliver, Father, and Cuffy, the housekeeper. Though disappointed about leaving their old brownstone in New York City, and apprehensive about living the country life, the four Melendy kids soon settle into this unusual new home. Here, they become absorbed in the adventures of the country, adjusting themselves with all their accustomed resourcefulness and discovering the many hidden attractions that the Four-Story Mistake has to offer.The Four-Story Mistake is the second installment of Enright''s Melendy Quartet, an engaging and warm series about the close-knit Melendy family and their surprising adventures.
£10.65
St Martin's Press Polar Bear Polar Bear What Do You Hear sound book
Book SynopsisA new edition of this all-time favorite children''s tale to delight children and parents alike. Bill Martin Jr.''s playful story Polar Bear, Polar Bear What Do You Hear? introduces a parade of rowdy zoo animals, all illustrated in Eric Carle''s instantly recognizable, clean, crisp style.A perfect addition to this fun, noisy tale is a ten button sound panel. As each new animal appears on the bright, colorful pages, children will love to find, then press the right button to hear the noises that the braying zebra, roaring lion, fluting flamingo and other amazing animals make.
£13.46
Little, Brown & Company The Wonderful Flight To The Mushroom Planet
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Little, Brown & Company The Adventures of Beekle The Unimaginary Friend
Book SynopsisAn imaginary friend waits a long time to be imagined by a child and given a special name, and finally does the unimaginable--he sets out on a quest to find his perfect match in the real world.
£15.71
Clarion Books Curious George My First Bike
Book SynopsisThis padded board book is a sweet and gentle introduction to the beloved classic tale of Curious George Rides A Bike. A perfect baby shower gift with a customizable book plate and a great addition to every little one's library.Curious George Rides a Bike has been an enduring children's classic for decades, and this new, padded board book format will be a new favorite for the baby in your life. The gently abridged text is geared towards the youngest of audiences, and babies will love the padded format with sturdy board pages for little hands. H. A. Rey's vibrant and playful illustrations shine throughout as our mischievous little monkey embarks on an adventure with his brand new bike, making friends and learning tricks along the way. This sweet introduction to Curious George is perfect for gift-giving and showers with a customizable book plate for baby's name.
£8.99
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) A Wrinkle in Time
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewKnow somebody who hasn't met Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who or Mrs Which? Larson's colorful panels bring Madeline L'Engle's brilliant time-travel favorite to life in an exciting new way. This is page-turning eye candy of the highest order. "James Patterson" This adaptation is fabulous for presenting a fresh vision to those familiar with the original, but it's so true to the story's soul that even those who've never read it will come away with a genuine understanding of L'Engle's ideas and heart. "Booklist, starred review" The memorable story of Meg Murry, Charles Wallace Murry, and Calvin O'Keefe's adventure across space and time is conveyed with all the intellectual and emotional impact of the original novel. "BCCB" Larson has remained true to the story, preserving the original chapter format and retaining L'Engle's voice. Black-and-white artwork is accented with blue, echoing the original cover color. "School Library Journal"
£19.04
Random House USA Inc At the Back of the North Wind
Book SynopsisA Victorian fairy tale that has enchanted readers for more than a hundred years: the magical story of Diamond, the son of a poor coachman, who is swept away by the North Wind-a radiant, maternal spirit with long, flowing hair-and whose life is transformed by a brief glimpse of the beautiful country “at the back of the north wind.” It combines a Dickensian regard for the working class of mid-19th-century England with the invention of an ethereal landscape, and is published here alongside Arthur Hughes’s handsome illustrations from the original 1871 edition.
£999.99
Random House USA Inc I Am a Bunny
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Random House USA Inc The Big Blue Book of Beginner Books
Book SynopsisWhat could make a better present than a classic Beginner Book? Six of them—for less than the price of two! We've taken the complete text and art of three beloved P.D. Eastman titles: Go, Dog. Go!, Are You My Mother?, and The Best Nest; Robert Lopshire's Put Me In the Zoo (the first of his books featuring the character Spot); Marilyn Sadler and Roger Bollen's It's Not Easy Being a Bunny (the first PJ Funnybunny story); and Mike McClintock's charming, cautionary tale A Fly Went By, and bound them together in one sturdy hardcover omnibus. A perfect introduction to reading that will whet young readers appetites for additional books in the Beginner Book series.
£15.29
Random House USA Inc The Annotated Phantom Tollbooth
Book SynopsisWith almost 5 million copies sold in the 60 years since it was published, generations of readers have journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic.This richly annotated edition includes bonus material from acclaimed children's literature scholar Leonard Marcus.'Enriched by Jules Feiffer’s splendid illustrations, the wit, wisdom, and wordplay of Norton Juster’s offbeat fantasy are as beguiling as ever. The expansive annotations include interviews with the author and illustrator, illuminating excerpts from Juster's notes and drafts, cultural and literary commentary, and Marcus's own insights on the book.The Annotated Phantom Tollbooth is the perfect way to honor a classic and will be welcomed by young readers and fans of all ages.
£26.99
Random House USA Inc Little Blue and Little Yellow
Book SynopsisBeloved picture book creator and four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni's very first story for children, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year.Little Blue and Little Yellow are best friends, but one day they can’t find each other. When they finally do, they give each other such a big hug that they turn green! How they find their true colors again concludes a wonderfully satisfying story told with colorful pieces of torn paper and very few words. Leo Lionni launched his children’s book career in 1959 with Little Blue and Little Yellow, and this 50th-anniversary edition, complete with Lionni’s own explanation of how the book came to be, is sure to resonate with children today.
£15.29
Random House USA Inc Dr Seusss Sleep Softly Book Dr Seuss Nursery
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£10.79
HarperCollins The Velveteen Rabbit
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£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Henry and Ribsy
Book SynopsisIn this humorous and heartfelt novel from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, the bond between a boy and his dog proves strong, as Henry vows to stick up for Ribsy…even if he is a trouble-maker!From the first moment Henry found Ribsy, the curious mutt was poking his nose into things he shouldn''t be. Whether terrorizing the garbage man, chasing cats, or gobbling Ramona Quimby''s ice-cream cone, Henry''s four-legged pal has walked himself into one problem too many.So when Henry asks his dad if he can go along on the big fishing trip, Mr. Huggins agrees, but on one condition: Ribsy must stay out of mischief for two whole months. Henry is confident in his loyal dog…until Ribsy goes overboard with his appetite for chaos—literally!Don''t miss the beloved classic Henry Huggins books from Beverly Cleary. These are truly timeless classics that stand the test of time and still leave readers 7-13 smiling.
£9.49
Random House USA Inc Harriet the Spy 50th Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisThis special 50th Anniversary Edition of the classic and ground-breaking coming-of-age novel, Harriet the Spy, includes tributes by Judy Blume, Meg Cabot, Lois Lowry, Rebecca Stead, and many more, as well as a map of Harriet's New York City neighborhood and spy route and original author/editor correspondence. Using her keen observation skills, 11-year-old Harriet M. Welsch writes down in her notebook what she considers the truth about everyone in and around her New York City neighborhood. When she loses track of her notebook, it ends up in the wrong hands, and before she can stop them, her friends read the sometimes awful things she's observed and written about each of them. How can Harriet find a way to keep her integrity and also put her life and her friendships back together?“I don’t know of a better novel about the costs and rewards of being a truth teller, nor of any book that made more readers of my generation want to become fiction
£17.09
Random House USA Inc Youre Only Old Once
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Random House USA Inc Green Eggs and Ham
Book SynopsisSam-I-Am tries to persuade his friend to try green eggs and ham
£9.49
Random House USA Inc The Phantom Tollbooth
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£13.78
Random House USA Inc Oh the Thinks You Can Think
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£9.99
Houghton Mifflin Katy and the Big Snow Story and Pictures
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£16.14
HarperCollins Maybelle the Cable Car
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£8.54
Random House USA Inc Wheres Spot
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£13.49
Random House USA Inc La oruga muy hambrienta
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£9.68
Penguin Young Readers Group The Very Hungry Caterpillar BookToy
Book SynopsisOne of the best-selling children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been delighting young readers for over thirty years. Now packaged as a board book with a new plush doll, this classic book will continue to introduce new generations of children to the magical world of Eric Carle.
£999.99
Penguin Young Readers Group The Little Engine That Could
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£16.19
Random House USA Inc 75 Years of Little Golden Books 19422017 A
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£53.91
Random House USA Inc Harriet Spies Again
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Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Book SynopsisDolittle is soon to be a major motion picture from Universal Pictures, starring Robert Downey Jr. and featuring the voice talents of Emma Thompson, Tom Holland, Selena Gomez, and John Cena! Meet the character who inspired the classic books in Dr. Dolitte’s first grand adventure! Doctor Dolittle is one of kind. Not only can he talk to animals—but he can understand them too! One day Doctor Dolittle receives a message from Africa—the monkeys there need his help. So he sails off from his home, bringing along all his pals: Dab-Dab, the duck; Jip, the dog; Gub-Gub, the baby pig; Polynesia, the parrot; and Too-Too, the owl. Join the doctor and his animal friends on an amazing adventures. They even meet the rarest of all animals, the two-headed pushmi-pullyu!
£7.59
Penguin Young Readers Group The Little Engine That Could
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Penguin Putnam Inc A Madeline Treasury
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£27.57
Penguin USA The Enormous Crocodile
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! The Enormous Crocodile is a horrid greedy grumptious brute who loves to guzzle up little boys and girls. But the other animals have had enough of his cunning tricks, so they scheme to get the better of this foul fiend, once and for all!This picture book edition has a beautiful full-color interior and large trim to feature Quentin Blake's iconic art.
£16.19
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Wiremu and Daves Taniwha
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£12.58
Gashe The Fable of the Potion
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£10.97
Penguin Books Ltd WinniethePooh
Book SynopsisOne of the most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! Since 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends—Piglet, Owl, Tigger, and the ever doleful Eeyore—have endured as the unforgettable creations of A.A. Milne, who wrote this book for his son, Christopher Robin, and Ernest H. Shepard, who lovingly gave Pooh and his companions shape. These characters and their stories are timeless treasures of childhood that continue to speak to all of us with the kind of freshness and heart that distinguishes true storytelling.Winnie-the-Pooh is a joy; full of solemn idiocies and the sort of jokes one weeps over helplessly, not even knowing why they are so funny, and with it all the real wit and tenderness which alone could create a priceless little masterpiece. Saturday Review, 1926
£14.44
Penguin Books Ltd When We Were Very Young WinnieThePooh
Book SynopsisOne of the most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! A classic celebration of childhood, A. A. Milne’s When We Were Very Young is a collection of poems that have touched the hearts of readers for more than 90 years. His verses sing with a playful innocence, weaving together the worlds of reality and enchanting make-believe. Published two years before Winnie-the-Pooh, careful readers will also discover the very first appearance of the Best Bear in All the World. These treasured poems are perfectly matched by Ernest Shepard's whimsical illustrations, which have delighted countless readers. These poems have been read and re-read to generations of children, and today, they can still find a cherished place on every bookshelf.
£14.44
Penguin Books Ltd Now We Are Six
Book SynopsisHappy 90th birthday, to one of the world's most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! Since 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends—Piglet, Owl, Tigger, and the ever doleful Eeyore—have endured as the unforgettable creations of A.A. Milne, who wrote this book for his son, Christopher Robin, and Ernest H. Shepard, who lovingly gave Pooh and his companions shape. This box set contains four hardcover books: the two original Pooh novels, Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner, and Milne's two poetry collections, Now We Are Six and When We Were Very Young, which features the very first appearance of Pooh.
£50.97
Penguin Putnam Inc My Side of the Mountain Trilogy
Book SynopsisIn 1959, Jean Craighead George published My Side of the Mountain. This coming-of-age story about a boy and his falcon went on to win a Newbery Honor, and for the past forty years has enthralled and entertained generations of would-be Sam Gribleys. The two books that followed--On the Far Side of the Mountain and Frightful's Mountain--were equally extraordinary. Now all three books are available in one deluxe yet affordable volume for veteran devotees and brand-new fans alike.
£22.09
Penguin Putnam Inc The Complete Tales and Poems of WinnieThePooh
Book SynopsisIn 1926, the world was introduced to a portly little bear named Winnie-the-Pooh. Along with his young friend, Christopher Robin, Pooh delighted readers from the very beginning. His often befuddled perceptions and adorable insights won the hearts of everyone around him, including his close group of friends. From the energetic Tigger to the dismal Eeyore, A. A. Milne created a charming bunch, both entertaining and inspirational. These simple creatures often reflected a small piece of all of us: humble, silly, wise, cautious, creative, and full of life. Remember when Piglet did a very grand thing, or Eeyore's almost-forgotten birthday?Gorgeous watercolor illustrations from Ernest H. Shepard appear in all their glory. With beautiful colors and simple lines, these images hold their own as classics. The tales, filled with superb story lines and lessons, will continue to capture the hearts of new generations.
£40.00
Penguin Putnam Inc Winnie the Pooh 80th Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisHappy 90th birthday, to one of the world's most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! The adventures of Pooh and Piglet, Kanga and tiny Roo, Owl, Rabbit, and the ever doleful Eeyore are timeless treasures of childhood. In this beautiful edition of Winnie-the-Pooh, each of Ernest H. Shepard's beloved original illustrations has been meticulously hand painted. Bright in color and elegant in design, this lovely volume of Milne's classic tales welcomes friends old and new into the most enchanted of places, the Hundred Acre Wood.
£17.99
Random House USA Inc Huevos verdes con jamón Green Eggs and Ham
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£9.49
William Morrow & Company The Hobbit
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£18.69
HarperCollins Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
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£16.19
