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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Classic Fiction
Join Baby Bear as he makes friends with an owl and has a picnic on
the moon in this board book edition of Whatever Next!, a beautiful
story of innocence and imagination, full of the characteristic
warmth and humour of Jill Murphy, author of Peace at Last and The
Worst Witch. The moon and back before bath time? Whatever next!
Baby Bear wants to go on one more adventure before bed - a quick
trip to the moon. Mrs Bear isn't pleased, and anyway, she says,
Baby Bear doesn't have a rocket. Luckily, there's one under the
stairs . . .
Grow your heart three sizes-and dazzle your eyes-with this FULL
COLOR edition of the beloved holiday classic How the Grinch Stole
Christmas!-the perfect gift for under the tree and for Dr. Seuss
fans and collectors any time of year! This season of giving, give a
gift that's never been given before-a full color edition of How the
Grinch Stole Christmas! Originally published in 1957 using just 2
different colored inks (red and black), this new, jacketed edition
features Dr. Seuss's original illustrations in full color for the
very first time-the way he'd have likely colored them had he
published the book today! While this edition is not a replacement
for the original, we think it makes a cheerful addition to the Dr.
Seuss canon that is bound to appeal to Dr. Seuss fans of all ages.
PS: The drabness of the Grinch's life in his cave compared to the
happy, vibrant life of the Whos in Who-ville has never been easier
to see!
First published in 1876, Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
has delighted generations of readers. This volume is one of Barnes
& Noble's 'Collectible Editions' classics. Each volume features
authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an
exquisitely designed foil-stamped binding, with distinctive
coloured edging and an attractive silk-ribbon bookmark. Decorative,
durable and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure and
are an indispensable cornerstone for any home library.
Become lost in the dreamy illustrations that capture the enchanted
land of Honalee and its extraordinary inhabitants, and share in the
adventures of Jackie Paper and his childhood friend, Puff, the
magic dragon. The timeless Peter, Paul and Mary song, and
bestselling children's book and CD set, is now available as a
beautiful gift set. Enjoy two vibrant bonus versions of the song
plus two other tracks (Froggie Went A-Courtin' and The Blue Tail
Fly) on an exclusive CD.
Translated by Irene Testot-Ferry. The Little Prince is a classic
tale of equal appeal to children and adults. On one level it is the
story of an airman's discovery, in the desert, of a small boy from
another planet - the Little Prince of the title - and his stories
of intergalactic travel, while on the other hand it is a
thought-provoking allegory of the human condition. First published
in 1943, the year before the author's death in action, this
translation contains Saint-Exupery's delightful illustrations.
When Joe, Beth and Frannie move to the countryside, they discover that their new house lies next to the Enchanted Wood! And in that wood stands the Magic Faraway Tree. This is no ordinary tree - it is home to more magical lands full of elves, pixies, talking creatures and wonderful adventures than the children ever imagined possible!
Join the children and their new friends Moon-Face, Saucepan Man and Silky the Fairy as they explore this most magical of all fairytale worlds in the three original Magic Faraway Tree novels by beloved author Enid Blyton.
This beautiful volume features more than 200 of Aesop's fables,
selected for young readers and illustrated with engravings and
color plates by Arthur Rackham, Walter Crane, and Ernest Griset. It
includes such classics as: The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Tortoise and
the Hare, The City Mouse and the Country Mouse, and The Fox and the
Grapes. Each fable is a polished gem whose luster never dulls.
A classic tale from Enid Blyton's magical Faraway Tree series with
exciting new full-colour illustrations from Alex Paterson - perfect
for new readers! The Land of Silly School is where Dame Snap
teaches naughty elves, pixies and fairies. But Joe, Beth, Frannie,
Connie soon discover that the lessons are very silly indeed! How
will they escape strict Dame Snap? The Magic Faraway Tree has been
entertaining readers for more than 75 years. Now these colour short
stories offer a great way for a whole host of new younger readers
age 5-7 to discover the adventures of Silky, Moon-Face, the
Saucepan Man and all of their friends in the Enchanted Wood. Also
available in this short story series: A Faraway Tree Adventure: The
Land of Birthdays A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Magic
Medicines A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Do-As-You-Please A
Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Goodies A Faraway Tree
Adventure: In Santa Claus's Castle A Faraway Tree Adventure: The
Land of Toys A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Dreams Collect
them all! 'Her books were terrific page-turners in the way no
others were' - Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse. `This should
be on every child's bookshelf' - Junior Design Awards on The Magic
Faraway Tree. Enid Blyton is one of the world's best-loved
children's authors with over 700 titles published and sales of over
700,000 in the UK each year. Her stories, which include The Famous
Five, The Magic Faraway Tree, Malory Towers, St Clare's, The
Wishing Chair and Amelia Jane series', remain timeless classics
across the world.
Meer as ’n honderd jaar nadat die boek Peter and Wendy deur J.M. Barrie in Engeland gepubliseer is, verskyn Marié Heese se opvolgstorie Peter Pan en Laurie by Protea Boekhuis in Suid-Afrika. Dit word gelyktydig in Engels en Afrikaans vrygestel, met sjarmante illustrasies deur Marjorie van Heerden. Marié Heese het reeds verskeie kinderstories gepubliseer en vertaal. In hierdie storie hou sy redelik naby aan die atmosfeer en verteltrant van die oorspronklike werk. Natuurlik is Peter nog net soos hy was, avontuurlik en vry, maar die meisie wat hy dié keer na die Nimmerland met hom saamneem, is ietwat anders as die moederlike Wendy. Sy nuwe feetjie-maat heet Klokkelokkies. Daar is ander Verlore Seuns, en ander vyande om te trotseer, veral die groteske reus, Half-gevreet, leier van die Grillergaaie, wat net ’n halwe kop het en die ore van sy oorwonne vyande pekel, aan ’n tou om sy nek hang en kou. Hy soek Peter se ore vir sy versameling. En daar is dinosaurusse wat die eiland wil oorneem …
Fairy Tale Land opens the gates to the magical land where all the
fairy tale characters live. Get lost in this visually stunning,
oversized gift book that features all the well-loved stories, and
immerse yourself in their enchanting world! The tales are expertly
retold, perfect for bedtime, and each story is followed with an
exquisitely illustrated, detailed map of its neighbourhood. You can
drop into Hansel and Gretel's cottage, explore the palace from
Beauty and the Beast, and dive deep under the sea with the Little
Mermaid. What wonderful things can you find in your favourites'
homes? Beautiful, stylish and vibrant illustrations adorn each
page, as the magical text transports readers to faraway lands of
mystery, fantasy and magic. Stunning full-page artworks and the
detailed maps of the lands in which these stories take place mean
this title will be lovingly pored over time and time again. The
stories include: The Little Mermaid The Nutcracker Cinderella The
Jungle Book The Wizard of Oz Hansel and Gretel Robin Hood Treasure
Island Beauty and the Beast The Snow Queen Alice in Wonderland Snow
White The exquisite artwork and captivating text make this
spellbinding anthology a gift to treasure for all generations.
The first magical story in the Faraway Tree series by one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton.
Joe, Beth and Frannie find the Enchanted Wood on the doorstep of their new home, and when they discover the Faraway Tree they fall into all sorts of adventures!
Join them and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Spells, the Land of Treats, or the Land of Do-As-You-Please? Discover the magic!
First published in 1939, this edition contains the original text. Inside illustrations are by Jan McCafferty, and the cover by Mark Beech (2014).
Join Peter Rabbit as he learns about colours, numbers and animals
in this adorable little library. In these four chunky board books
you will learn early concepts with Peter Rabbit and all his
friends. With beautiful, bright, contemporary artwork, this board
book collection is perfect for even the youngest Peter Rabbit fans.
Look out for other Peter Rabbit books with early learning concepts:
Hop, Skip and Stick sticker activity book What Can You See, Peter?
Hoppy Holidays sticker activity book
Black 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.
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