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Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
(Paperback)
Robert Louis Stevenson; Revised by Pauline Francis
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Retold for younger readers, this classic 1886 novel was not Robert
Louis Stevenson's first novel, but it was one that helped to make
him famous in his lifetime. The spine-chilling story shows the
struggle between good and evil that Dr. Jekyll faced and how, in
the end, his own good nature was overpowered by the evil in
himself.
This book contains four classic fairy tales that have been adapted
into plays for the use of children. Contents include: Alice in
Wonderland, Snowdrop, The Bear Prince and Jack and the Princess who
Never Laughed. Also contains 8 original black and white plates and
4 picture initials by Mary Sibree.
Celebrate 40 years of the favourite lift-the-flap farmyard story
from Rod Campbell, the creator of the bestselling preschool
classic, Dear Zoo. Buster's staying with Grandma on the farm. But
where will he find the eggs for breakfast? Not in the stable – oh
dear! Young children will love lifting the flaps as they turn the
pages and follow Buster around the farm. With bright, bold artwork,
simple, catchy text and a whole host of favourite farm animals, Oh
Dear! is a classic story to come back to again and again, and the
thick board pages, chunky cased cover and sturdy flaps make it
great for small hands. Rod Campbell, the creator of the preschool
lift-the-flap classic Dear Zoo, has been a trusted name in early
learning for over forty years, and Oh Dear! has been a firm
favourite with toddlers and parents alike since it was first
published in 1983. Enjoy more stories about Buster with two
touch-and-feel books, Goodnight Buster! and Buster's Farm, and the
search-and-find book Where's Teddy?.
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The Parent Trap
(Paperback)
Erich Kastner; Translated by Anthea Bell; Illustrated by Walter Trier
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'Walter Trier's deceptively innocent drawings are as classic as
Kastner's words; I never tire of them' Quentin Blake Luise has
ringlets. Lottie has braids. Apart from that they look exactly the
same. But they are sure that they have never set eyes on each other
in their lives. When the two girls meet at a summer camp and
discover the secret behind their similarity, they decide to switch
places. Everyone is fooled (apart from the dog) and, despite a few
mistakes and misadventures, everything goes to plan for Luise as
Lottie and Lottie as Luise - until their father meets a young,
beautiful woman and things start to unravel... Funny, moving,
affectionate and improbable, The Parent Trap has twice been adapted
for film - but the book remains one of the great classics of German
children's literature. Erich Kastner, writer, poet and journalist,
was born in Dresden in 1899. His first children's book, Emil and
the Detectives, was published in 1929 and has since sold millions
of copies around the world and been translated into around 60
languages. After the Nazis took power in Germany, Kastner's books
were burnt and he was excluded from the writers' guild. He won many
awards, including the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award in
1960. He died in 1974. Walter Trier was born in Prague in 1880. In
1910 he moved to Berlin, where he would later be introduced to
Kastner, and began his career drawing cartoons for the Berliner
Illustrated. He also contributed to the satirical weekly
Simplicissimus, where during the 1920s, despite great personal
risk, he ridiculed Hitler and the Nazi Party in a series of
cartoons. In 1936 he fled to London, where he was involved in
producing anti-Nazi leaflets and political propaganda drawings. He
would go on to have a rich career, producing around 150 covers for
the humorous magazine Lilliput. He died in 1951 in Ontario, Canada.
Anthea Bell is an award-winning translator. Having studied English
at Oxford University, she has had a long and successful career,
translating works from French, German and Danish. She is best known
for her translations of the much-loved Asterix books, Stefan Zweig
and W.G. Sebald.
Introduction and Notes by Professor Stephen Arkin, San Francisco
University. 'Young women who have no economic or political power
must attend to the serious business of contriving material
security'. Jane Austen's sardonic humour lays bare the stratagems,
the hypocrisy and the poignancy inherent in the struggle of two
very different sisters to achieve respectability. Sense and
Sensibility is a delightful comedy of manners in which the sisters
Elinor and Marianne represent these two qualities. Elinor's
character is one of Augustan detachment, while Marianne, a fervent
disciple of the Romantic Age, learns to curb her passionate nature
in the interests of survival. This book, the first of Austen's
novels to be published, remains as fresh a cautionary tale today as
it ever was.
A beautiful little storybook all about Eeyore, one of A. A. Milne's
beloved characters that's guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite for
children aged 5 and up.
One snowy day Pooh and Piglet decide to build a house for Eeyore. But
Eeyore already has a house, and now he’s very puzzled because it seems
to have disappeared ... let's hope Christopher Robin can find it for
him.
This charming story first appeared in A. A.Milne’s The House at Pooh
Corner, accompanied by E. H. Shepard’s original illustrations.
Nick Carraway's mysterious neighbour Gatsby gazes across the dark
bay at a distant green light.
This edition of Alice in Wonderland was originally published in
1914. Here Alice's adventures down the rabbit hole are depicted by
the beautiful and dreamy illustrations of A. E. Jackson which are
full of movement. Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of
Illustration in children's literature and are reprinting this book
for adults and children to enjoy once again.
Celebrate all things Ravenclaw with this glorious collection of
beautifully crafted House Editions in hardback. The sumptuously
foiled presentation case emblazoned with the Ravenclaw eagle
contains all seven novels from J.K. Rowling's classic series in a
spectacular alternating colour scheme, with cover artwork and
illustrations by artistic wizard and Kate Greenaway Medal winner
Levi Pinfold. Home to the wise, Ravenclaw house has produced some
of the most famous witches and wizards in history, including Luna
Lovegood and Filius Flitwick. The seven lovingly designed covers
are individually decorated with enchanting details that capture
favourite house themes from each novel. Charming vignettes of the
Ravenclaw eagle in a series of playful poses across the seven book
spines complete the decoration scheme. An exclusive artwork print
depicting house founder Rowena Ravenclaw wearing the Ravenclaw
diadem makes for a highly collectable keepsake. The seven books in
this collection are accompanied by a magical miscellany of exciting
feature articles, quizzes and fascinating fact files packed with
trivia about the history and alumni of Ravenclaw house - ideal to
dip into and enjoy time and time again. More than twenty exclusive
illustrations capture the magic of Ravenclaw house and favourite
characters - Luna Lovegood, Professor Trelawney, Cho Chang,
Gilderoy Lockhart, Filius Flitwick and many more ... A must-have
collection for Ravenclaws young and old, this Ravenclaw House
Editions box set is the perfect tribute to the house famed for its
wit, learning and wisdom and is sure to be treasured for years to
come.
Scholastic Children's Books are proud to publish this beautiful
edition of the classic tale, Oliver Twist. The story of orphaned
Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a
den of thieves. Plunged into a dark criminal underworld of vivid
and memorable characters - the arch-villain Fagin, the artful
Dodger, the menacing Bill Sikes and kind-hearted Nancy - Oliver
struggles to survive and find his real family. A rich, powerful
look at Victorian London poverty from master storyteller, Charles
Dickens. SCHOLASTIC "INK DOT" CLASSICS - COLLECT THEM ALL! A
Christmas Carol A Little Princess Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Anne Of Green Gables Black Beauty Five Children and It Just So
Stories Kidnapped Little Women Moonfleet Oliver Twist Pollyanna The
Happy Prince and Other Stories The Jungle Book The Railway Children
The Secret Garden The Wind in the Willows The Wonderful Wizard of
Oz Treasure Island What Katy Did
The Greatest Showman Nevermoor, The Spectaculars is the enchanting
new adventure series that combines magic, theatre and danger with a
large pinch of starstuff... When three figures arrive at Harper's
window in a flying canoe, informing her that she is due to start
her apprenticeship, Harper discovers she is a Spectacular - a
magical performer, gifted special powers from the stars. Harper is
thrilled to be part of the Spectaculars' travelling theatre and
boarding school, until everything is plunged into great danger.
With her new friends Trick and Thief, Harper sets out to save her
school... But while dreams come true at the Wondria, nightmares
might just be lurking in the wings. 'A story of magic, friendship
and theatre that shines star-bright' Maria Kuzniar, author of The
Ship of Shadows 'Beautifully written, imaginative and witty, The
Spectaculars immerses you in a thrilling magical world with
characters you fall in love with right from the start' Hannah
Durkan, author of Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale
The timeless ecological fable from the iconic Dr. Seuss. Help the Lorax save the planet with this very special slipcase edition of the classic picture book.
“’Mister!’ He said with a sawdusty sneeze, ‘I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees.’”
The Lorax is the original eco-warrior and his message still rings loud today in this fable about the dangers of destroying our forests, told in the trademark rhyme of the irrepressible Dr. Seuss. This special eco-friendly slipcased edition is printed on 100% recycled paper, and contains some easy tips to follow to help the Lorax save the planet.
With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK’s top ten favourite children’s authors, Dr. Seuss is a global best-seller, with over half a billion books sold worldwide.
Dr. Seuss lightens the aches and pains of growing old with his inimitable wit and wisdom. In this new defense against aging, we follow our hapless hero through his checkup with the experts at the Golden Years Clinic.
This edition of the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland was
originally published in 1925. The story is accompanied by Dudley
Jarrett's delightful pen and ink drawings. Pook press are
reprinting this work so that it can be enjoyed by another
generation of children and adults alike.
Here is A Christmas Treasury for all ages. Included are Twas the
Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, A Christmas Carol by
Charles Dickens, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, The Life and
Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum, and other delightful
poetry and fiction. Beautifully illustrated, this book will become
part of your family's Christmas tradition for years to come.
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Gulliver
(Hardcover)
Jonathan Swift; Retold by Mary Webb; Illustrated by Lauren O'Neill
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New paperback edition of this modern retelling of a perennial
favourite, with illustrations by Lauren O'Neill! Gulliver's Travels
is a memorable classic that takes you into the amazing worlds
travelled by Lemuel Gulliver. In Lilliput, he is a giant compared
to the tiny people there, followed by the reverse in Brobdingnag,
where Gulliver finds himself in a country of giants. Full of humour
and adventure, these exciting stories have survived the centuries
and are now retold and re-imagined with thrilling illustrations.
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