Suitable for school children studying India or folktales, this title offers stores that are taken from the three books of Indian folk tales - "Hitopadesha Tales", "Jataka Tales" and "Panchantra Tales"
The power of imagination and the strength of friendship is celebrated in this Kate Greenaway shortlisted and Amnesty Endorsed book from a rising star of picture book making.
A long time ago in ancient China, the Jade emperor, ruler of heaven and earth, proclaimed a great race: the first twelve animals to cross the river would each have a year named after them - and be imm
Showcases the best new writing and illustration for children. This title features ten prize-winning stories, each of which is illustrated by an up-and-coming artist. It is suitable for reading aloud a
A perfect introduction to the Irish language for the very young comes in the form of this hilarious picture book about a very well-intentioned dog trying to be good - with hilarious results!
A moving and beautifully researched story about camels, lost princesses and the strength of wisdom and knowledge, stunningly illustrated by P.J. Lynch.
Just in time for the World Cup, an inspiring story of a Brazilian boy who dreams of being a football star - and the sister who steps in to help his team win a game.
Based on a true story over 500 years old, this is the story of Katje, the windmill cat, who lives with the miller. When he gets married Katje is driven from the house, and moves into the windmill. Whe
The miserable and hungry orphan Oliver Twist is forced to flee his wretched life at the workhouse and ends up alone in London. Innocent and vulnerable, young Oliver enters the terrifying street world
When orphan Mary Lennox arrives from India to live with her uncle, everyone at Misselthwaite Manor thinks her a most disagreeable child. Then one day she discovers a secret garden. With the help of Di
This eclectic anthology brings together poems passed from mouth to mouth, generation to generation, from all over the world: Russia, India, Jamaica, Vietnam. There are schoolyard chants, sea shanties,
This is a picture book version of this most romantic of plays, retold in clear prose with original dialogue and gloss notes by one of the most distinguished contemporary children's writers.
The words in a concrete poem form a shape that complements the meaning of the poem. They may wiggle about, curve around or hurtle down the page, but they will always startle and delight the eye. John
Aesop's Fables are among the oldest and best-loved stories in the world. This book contains "The Hare and the Tortoise", "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse", "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" and eight othe
The hard-up Diamond Brothers win a weekend for two in Paris, but as soon as they arrive, they find themselves in danger. There's a nasty smell in the air and it's not the cheese. If Nick and Tim aren'
Presents thirteen of Hans Christian Andersen's stories including "The Princess and the Pea", "Thumbelina", "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Ugly Duckling", and "The Snow Queen".
It began with Raven's Gate. But it's not over yet. Once again the enemy is stirring. After defeating the Old Ones at Raven's Gate, Matt Freeman thought he could get on with his life. But someone has o
An original poetry collection that includes: Darren the dolphin-shaped balloon; a list of things to ask Noah; two poems about crisps; shape poems; and a world record attempt.
In the town of Hamelin, the rich and greedy live like kings and queens while the poor and sick scavenge rubbish tips for scraps. A lame orphan boy tells the classic tale of how a plague of rats take o
Hong Kong has been taken over by the Old Ones and has become Necropolis, city of the dead. Once in, there is no way out. Evil has been unleashed on the world and only five children - with special powe
Includes stories of ultimate revenge, from freshly sold human meat, and reality TV where death is the penalty, to a car that leads its driver to his death at an abattoir, and a snake-charmer's human c
From known to unknown, from classic to contemporary, and from funny to serious, this anthology collects together some of the best children's poets, with some of their best non-rhyming poetry.
Part of "Walker Illustrated Classics" series, this book includes such tales as "The Princess and the Pea", "Thumbelina", "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Ugly Duckling", and "Th
To be a real boy - that is the heart's desire of Pinocchio, a little wooden puppet carved by the old carpenter Geppetto out of a special piece of wood. But the wooden puppet is naughty, mischievous an
When Kay is snatched from his home by the beautiful, cruel Snow Queen, his friend Gerda sets out on an epic journey to rescue him. As she searches, she encounters a series of strangers to whom she tel
One day a boy went walking, and walked into a store. He bought a pound of sausages, and put them on the floor. The boy began to whistle, he whistled up a tune. And all the little sausages danced aroun
Join Special Agent Fangs Enigma - the world's greatest vampire spy - and his werewolf sidekick Puppy Brown as they battle society's worst criminal monsterminds. Sixth in a new series of comedy horror
Stories of ultimate revenge, from freshly sold human meat and uncontrollable robots, to life-sucking MP3 players and reality TV where death is the penalty - all told with dark humour and gruesome reli
A collection of poetry that evokes the experience of living in the Caribbean - and of leaving for other lands. It conjures up the sights and sounds, tastes and tales of the Caribbean; the experience o
Examines twelve of the world's most extraordinary arthropods: the European Praying Mantis, the Asian Giant Hornet, the Arizona Bark Scorpion, the Stag Beetle, the Mexican Red-kneed Tarantula, the Army
A memento that features twelve of Washington's most famous sites: Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial, The White House, the Washington Memorial (Obelisk), Smithsoni
Love the new CBBC series? Read the original books! TV tie-in edition of the New York Times bestselling series about the hilarious adventures of a cheeky, loveable hero
The sun is shining on the island and Abney, Teal and all their friends want to play outside. So they decide to have a games day and plan lots of fun activities, including racing Bop in the lake. But t
