A beautifully illustrated, magical retelling of one of the most beloved children's fairy tales. Jealous of her beauty, Snow White's stepmother sends her to the forest, never to return. Alone and afraid, Snow White makes seven kind friends who promise to keep her safe. But can they protect Snow White from her stepmother's magic? Based on the original story by the Brothers Grimm, this exquisite retelling of the classic fairy tale, will delight a new generation of readers.

Claire has a sore knee but how did it happen? A story packed with imagination that all small children will relate to.

On the Way Home is a fantastic journey of the imagination that every child who tells the occasional tall tale will relate to!

Claire has hurt her knee so she sets off home to tell her mum all about it. On the way she meets her friends and tells them how the fall happened. But just how did it happen . . .? Was she dropped by a wolf, a slithering snake, an enormous dragon or a hairy gorilla?!

Filled with a little girl's inventive stories, On the Way Home is by Jill Murphy, the author and illustrator of the bestselling Peace at Last and Whatever Next!

When orphaned Mary Lennox, lonely and sad, comes to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire moors, she finds it full of secrets. At night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors. Outside, she meets Dickon, a magical boy who can charm and talk to animals. Then, one day, with the help of a friendly robin, Mary discovers the most mysterious wonder of all--a secret garden, walled and locked, which has been completely forgotten for years and years. Is everything in the graden dead, or can Mary bring it back to life?

This beautiful HarperCollins Children's Classics edition of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book is the perfect addition to any bookshelf. Best known for its Mowgli stories - the thrilling tales of a 'man-cub' raised in the jungle by his animal companions - Rudyard Kipling's masterpiece features some of the most memorable characters in literature: Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther, Kaa the python and Mowgli's fearsome enemy, Shere Khan the tiger. This beloved collection of seven fables, each accompanied by a poem, brings to life a fantastical world brimming with danger, adventure and triumph. The Jungle Book continues to inspire major films and adaptations over a century after its publication. Complete your library with HarperCollins Children's Classics.

The scarecrow would like brains, the tin man wants a heart and the lion wants to be brave, while Dorothy just wants to go home. Who can help them? The wonderful Wizard of Oz, of course! Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 1,200 headwords, 3,597 words

Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions and writing prompts.

Containing all three classic Pippi Longstocking adventures in one stunning edition, this book will introduce Pippi's adventurous spirit to a whole new generation of readers! Pippi is nine years old. She lives in Villa Villekulla with a horse, a monkey, a suitcase full of gold, and no grown-ups to tell her what to do. She loves spending her days arranging wild, exciting adventures to enjoy with her neighbours, Tommy and Annika, or entertaining everyone she meets with her outrageous stories!

A beautiful tribute to the international bestseller The Little Prince, with specially commissioned illustrations by the award-winning artist Pietari Posti

Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. But even princes from faraway planets eventually grow up. No longer content with his tiny planet, the young prince sets off once again to explore the universe.

And so begins another remarkable journey into the secrets and joys of living a meaningful life. A charming fable for all ages, this wonderful follow-up to the beloved classic overflows with love and wisdom, a true celebration of life as it should be lived in all its beauty and joy.

The must-have super funny series from the creators of the bestselling Naughtiest Unicorn! Ahoy there! Join the Super Cutes for a super-fun seaside rescue! When a summer storm leaves a trail of destruction at the beach, it's time for the Super Cutes to work together to get things ship-shape again. But it's not just tidying up - Sol the Sailor Seal has lost his special compass and without it he'll never find his way home again! Can the friends help Sol get home in time for his special seal school graduation party? It won't be easy with Clive the spoilt chihuahua and the Glamour Gang up to their old tricks! Pip Bird's laugh-out-loud, heart-warming stories celebrate the differences in us all. Also in this series: SUPER CUTE: BEST FRIENDS FOREVER SUPER CUTE: THE SLEEPOVER SURPRISE SUPER CUTE: FUN IN THE SUN SUPER CUTE: ADVENTURE SCHOOL

"Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? "and" Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?" beginning readers: These beloved children's stories are now available in beginning reader format. With the important pre-reading concepts of rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, these picture books have long been used as beginning readers. Now, with a 6" x 9" trim and a classic beginning reader layout, children will have a more "grown up" version to read by themselves. Complete with an introduction by master educator Laura Robb, and with fun reading activities added, these new versions of "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" and Polar "Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?" are certain to appeal to a new age group and find an even wider audience.

Enjoy the story that first introduced the Mr Men to the world in this special 50th anniversary edition! Mr Tickle is small and round and has arms that stretch and stretch. Extraordinarily long arms, perfect for tickling! In 1971 Mr Tickle was published, bringing fun, tickles and laughter to children everywhere. Now, 50 years later you can enjoy this special upsized edition of the classic story with a bonus new story about how it all began. The perfect gift for fans of the Mr Men. 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?

A beautiful hardback edition of the beloved children's classic BALLET SHOES, with a vibrant new cover - the perfect gift for all children's book or dance enthusiasts. BALLET SHOES is the story of Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil, three very different girls, each adopted as an orphaned baby by the eccentric explorer, Gum. All three girls are left in the care of Gum's niece Sylvia in London. At first, the girls lead privileged and sheltered lives. But after five years go by and Gum fails to return, Sylvia's money starts to run out. The multi-talented Fossil girls hit on an inspired idea: they will take to the stage. Posy, daughter of a ballerina, couldn't be happier than she is in dance classes or on stage. Pauline also loves to tread the boards as an actress, but Petrova would rather be dismantling engines in a garage. It's not long before all the Fossils learn that there's more to being a star than they thought. Originally published in 1936, Noel Streatfeild's BALLET SHOES is a beautiful story about growing up and loving the family you choose. It has stood the test of time and is adored by generations.

The day the Melkerson family arrive on Seacrow Island, it's a bit of a shock to their system. It's so quiet there-none of the shops and bustle they're used to. And the cottage they've rented for the summer is a little bit well ... basic. But what Seacrow Island does have is woods to wander in, fish to catch, boats to sail in, and all kinds of animals. And before long they find it has even more important things, too-adventure, fun, exploration, friends. Perhaps it's going to be leaving that's the really hard thing?

From his Baker Street apartment, Sherlock Holmes wields his powers of deduction in pursuit of justice and truth, venturing out into foggy Victorian London accompanied by his faithful sidekick Dr Watson. This classic collection of Holmes tales includes many of the detective's most-loved exploits: Holmes is confronted by a venomous snake in 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band', mystified by a missing thumb in 'The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb' and beguiled by a beautiful opera singer in 'A Scandal in Bohemia', never once losing his famous cool. First appearing separately in the Strand Magazine, these stories were published together in 1892 in a volume that rapidly became one of the most popular Sherlock Holmes collections. Showcasing Arthur Conan Doyle's inimitable genius for mystery and storytelling, these tales are proof that the famous detective remains one of the greatest crime fighters ever created.

A great collection to include Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet and The Story of the Amulet. When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother start exploring a gravel pit not far from their new countryside home, they make an unexpected and very curious discovery. The gravel pit is home to a Psammead, a sand fairy. This ugly creature has eyes like a snail, ears like a bat and the body of a spider, and is very grumpy indeed. He grants the children one wish every day, and though they are excited to have all their desires fulfilled, they soon realize that having one's wishes come true can have unexpected consequences... More adventures will follow in the other two books in the series

Robert Morrison sets Pride and Prejudice within the social contexts of female conduct books and political tales of terror and traces criticism of the novel from the nineteenth century to the present, including material on the 1995 film adaptation. Extensive introductory comment and annotation complement extracts from critical and contextual texts. The book concludes with fourteen widely studied passages from Pride and Prejudice, reprinted with editorial comment.

Akaka wants to catch a huge fish--but the ice bear wants to catch Akaka! Young Akaka is determined to surprise his family by catching the biggest fish they have ever seen. He cuts a hole in the ice and waits. Little does he realize that the ice bear is waiting, too--waiting for his chance to pounce. Will Akaka be able to escape?

This beautiful HarperCollins Children's Classics edition of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is the perfect addition to any bookshelf. When a tornado hits Dorothy's home in the Kansas prairies, she and her dog, Toto, are whisked away to the magical Land of Oz. To return home, Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City and seek help from the great and powerful Wizard of Oz. So, accompanied by the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy sets out on a wild and magical adventure. This classic children's novel has been described as the first American fairy tale, and its huge global legacy includes numerous book, film, TV and theatrical adaptations.

Edinburgh, 1930, and the world is on the brink of change. Leading the charge is the glamorous, free-spirited Miss Jean Brodie, schoolteacher at the Marcia Blaine Academy, whose guiding principle is 'Give me a girl at an impressionable age and she ll be mine for life. I am dedicated to you in my prime.' While Miss Brodie manipulates and charms 'her girls' - known as the Brodie Set - with notions of romance and heroism, tragedy and a cruel betrayal beckon.

This is one of the 22 novels written by Muriel Spark in her lifetime. All are being published by Polygon in hardback Centenary Editions between November 2017 and September 2018.

Official Sequel by David Benedictus Inspired by Milne's Classic Stories About Everyone's Favourite Bear From the excitement of Christopher Robin's return, to the curious business of learning to play cricket, Return to the Hundred Acre Wood features all the old friends we know and love - from Pooh to Piglet, Eeyore to Owl and Tigger to Rabbit. David Benedictus's authorized sequel to A.A.Milne's original Winnie-the-Pooh stories is splendidly illustrated by Mark Burgess in the style of the original E.H.Shepard decorations. All of the old friends are in attendance. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the Hundred Acre Wood in brand-new stories created 90 years after it was first discovered. There's still plenty of fun to be had in this forest. The stories are decorated with beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated Once There Was a Bear and The Best Bear in All the World. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return to the Hundred Acre Wood The Best Bear in All the World Once There Was a Bear The nation's favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milne's classic children's stories - featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself - are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you're 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with this full colour illustrated board book about the story of the Nativity. A perfect introduction to Christmas for toddlers. When Mary and Joseph find that all of the inns are full, they wonder where they will stay for the night. "Joseph knocked on every door, there was no room - no bed, no floor." One kind man offers his stable, and it is there that baby Jesus is born, beneath the shining star of Bethlehem. "At last they saw Him in the hay, this baby born on Christmas day!" Cuddle up with your little one and enjoy this lovely rhyming story about the day Baby Jesus was born. A lovely chunky board book format, perfect for small hands and durable With wonderful full colour illustrations by Sam Childs, including many animals for children to point out and find Beautiful rhyming text throughout, making this the perfect bedtime read