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Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject) > English literature texts > Collections & anthologies of various literary forms

A Year of Scottish Poems (Paperback): Gaby Morgan A Year of Scottish Poems (Paperback)
Gaby Morgan 1
R406 R371 Discovery Miles 3 710 Save R35 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A Year of Scottish Poems is a glorious collection of 366 poems compiled by Gaby Morgan. Reflecting the changing seasons, landscape and history of Scotland and her people and marking key dates in the Scottish calendar - from Burns Night to Hogmanay - these poems are powerful, thoughtful and uplifting. With an introduction from the National Poet for Scotland, Makar Jackie Kay, this collection is bursting at the seams with the strongest voices in Scottish poetry including Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson, George Mackay Brown, Sir Walter Scott, Liz Lochhead, Don Paterson, Nan Shepherd, Stewart Conn, Kathleen Jamie, Elma Mitchell, John Rice, Muriel Spark, Iain Crichton Smith, Julia Donaldson, Kate Clanchy, Carol Ann Duffy and many more to deliver magic on every page that lasts a whole year!

A Bedtime Full of Stories, Volume 7 - 50 Folktales and Legends from Around the World (Hardcover, Illustrated Edition): Angela... A Bedtime Full of Stories, Volume 7 - 50 Folktales and Legends from Around the World (Hardcover, Illustrated Edition)
Angela McAllister; Illustrated by Anna Shepeta
R425 Discovery Miles 4 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Look forward to bedtime with this richly illustrated treasury of 50 bedtime stories from around the world, each the perfect length to read aloud. There's always time for a bedtime story, so snuggle up and get ready to drift off to the land of nod with this collection of magical tales that includes both well-known classics and lesser-known treasures from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, North America, the Middle East and Latin America. These folktales and legends, accompanied by enchanting and dream-like illustrations, are each the perfect length for a bedtime story, and will transport children around the world as well as into fantasy lands. The Emperor's New Clothes - Denmark The Bag of Winds - Greece How Cheetah Got His Speed - South Africa The Moon Maiden - Japan The Star Hunt - New Zealand The Crow and the Daylight - North America Aladdin - Syria The Three Dreams - Guatemala Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister and beautifully illustrated by Anna Shepeta, this anthology will be treasured by story lovers both young and old. The World Full of... series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child's library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A World Full of Journeys and A World Full of Nature Stories.

A Treasury of Tales for Five-Year-Olds - 40 stories recommended by literary experts (Hardcover): Gabby Dawnay A Treasury of Tales for Five-Year-Olds - 40 stories recommended by literary experts (Hardcover)
Gabby Dawnay; Illustrated by Heidi Griffiths
R424 R401 Discovery Miles 4 010 Save R23 (5%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and reccomended especially for five-year-olds by literacy experts. The stories in A Treasury of Tales for Five-Year-Olds are arranged in order of complexity so that the child listening or reading will increase their confidence as they make their way through the book. Most children may not be able to read independently by the age of five, but they can start to prepare for this by building a foundation of literacy skills. For example, many can recognise letters, understand that print carries a message and know that sentences are read from left to right. Some may even be attempting to read. This beautiful book contains original and inclusive stories about animals, dragons, nature, vehicles, music and more, as well as reimagined fairytales from around the world. From tales of pirate adventures to heartwarming animal stories, there will be something for every young reader in this rich collection. The luxurious package with sparkling foil and ribbon marker will make this a must-have gift for the birthday of any five-year-old and Heidi Griffiths' charming and engaging illustrations will mean that the child will cherish this book even as they grow older.

A Treasury of Tales for Four-Year-Olds - 40 Stories Recommended by Literacy Experts (Hardcover): Gabby Dawnay A Treasury of Tales for Four-Year-Olds - 40 Stories Recommended by Literacy Experts (Hardcover)
Gabby Dawnay; Illustrated by Heidi Griffiths
R481 R435 Discovery Miles 4 350 Save R46 (10%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and selected especially for four-year-olds by literacy experts. Meet a host of colourful characters and join them on their adventures in this fantastic collection of stories, tailored to suit four-year-old readers. From the garden hijinks in the Slug Olympics, to the delicious story of The Yummiest Cake in the Whole Wide World, to the touching rhyming story The Boy and His Teddy Bear, these stories, some original, some adapted from fairytales around the world, will enchant and enthral in equal measure. This beautiful book contains original, inclusive and fun stories about animals, dragons, pirates, nature, vehicles, music and much more, so there will be something for every young reader in this rich collection. The stories in A Treasury of Tales for Four-Year-Olds are arranged in order of complexity so that the child listening or reading will increase their confidence as they make their way through the book. Most children may not be able to read independently by the age of four, but they can start to prepare for this by building a foundation of literacy skills. For example, many can recognise letters, understand that print carries a message and know that sentences are read from left to right. Some may even be attempting to read. The luxurious package with sparkling foil and ribbon marker will make this a must-have gift for the birthday of any four-year-old and Heidi Griffiths' charming and engaging illustrations will mean that the child will cherish this book even as they grow older.

Rympies vir Pikkies en Peuters (Afrikaans, Hardcover): Rympies vir Pikkies en Peuters (Afrikaans, Hardcover)
R390 R366 Discovery Miles 3 660 Save R24 (6%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

’n Paar jaar ná Nuwe Kinderverseboek, saamgestel deur Riana Scheepers en Suzette Kotzé-Myburgh, word Gertie Smit, opvoedkundige van Wellington, deel van die span. Hierdie bundel bied ’n keurversameling verse vir die heel kleintjies (1 tot 3 jaar) en is saamgestel volgens nasionale opvoedkundige vereistes. Die rympies dek al die onderwerpe wat deel is van kleintjies se leefwêreld – in maklike, sprankelende Afrikaans.

Best Books gegradeerde leesreeks: Vlak 1 Boek 2: Gr 2: Leesboek - Huistaal (Afrikaans, Paperback): Best Books Best Books gegradeerde leesreeks: Vlak 1 Boek 2: Gr 2: Leesboek - Huistaal (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Best Books
R95 R90 Discovery Miles 900 Save R5 (5%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days
Global Tales - Stories From Many Cultures (Paperback): Beverley Naidoo, Christopher Donovan, Alun Hicks, Michael Marland Global Tales - Stories From Many Cultures (Paperback)
Beverley Naidoo, Christopher Donovan, Alun Hicks, Michael Marland 1
R282 Discovery Miles 2 820 In Stock

These sixteen stories by new and internationally-known writers reveal a rich diversity of story telling.

They offer a variety of forms, settings, contexts, characters, themes and language in stories that are both accessible and challenging.

Authors include: R.K. Narayan, Beverley Naidoo, Mildred D Taylor, Ken Saro-Wiwa, Anita Desai.

The Best Ever Book Of Funny Poems (Paperback): Brian Moses The Best Ever Book Of Funny Poems (Paperback)
Brian Moses
R220 R200 Discovery Miles 2 000 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The Best Ever Book of Funny Poems is a brilliantly funny anthology of the most giggle-worthy children's poems from one of the nations most celebrated children's poets, Brian Moses.

Perfect for gifting and for reading aloud, you'll be chortling along with Brian as he shows you the funniest poems in the world! Explore chucklesome poems about pets, funny creatures, school, family, fantasy and fairy-tales, dinosaurs and dragons, space, and just plain SILLY poems. With poets such as Brian Bilston, Sue Hardy-Dawson, Pie Corbett and Paul Cookson next to Liz Brownlee, Mike Jubb, James Carter and Rachel Rooney, this is the ultimate hysterical collection of rib-tickling poems guaranteed to make you laugh out loud.

Life Savers - Spend a day with 12 real-life emergency service heroes (Paperback): Eryl Nash Life Savers - Spend a day with 12 real-life emergency service heroes (Paperback)
Eryl Nash; Illustrated by Ana Albero; Foreword by Zoe Williams
R208 Discovery Miles 2 080 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This uplifting picture book showcases the amazing work our frontline staff do, the incredible skills they have and the important equipment they need to save a life, in a unique graphic novel-inspired non-fiction format. With a foreword by British celebrity Dr Zoe Williams.

A Poem for Every Winter Day (Paperback): Allie Esiri A Poem for Every Winter Day (Paperback)
Allie Esiri; Allie Esiri
R452 Discovery Miles 4 520 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Within the pages of Allie Esiri's gorgeous collection, A Poem for Every Winter Day, you will find verse that will transport you to sparkling winter scenes, taking you from Christmas, to New Years Eve and the joys of Valentines Day. The poems are selected from Allie Esiri's bestselling poetry anthologies A Poem for Every Day of the Year and A Poem for Every Night of the Year. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with all the family, this book dazzles with an array of familiar favourites and remarkable new discoveries. These seasonal poems - together with introductory paragraphs - have a link to the date on which they appear. Includes poems by Mary Oliver, Edgar Allan Poe, Thomas Hardy, E. E. Cummings and Robert Burns who sit alongside Benjamin Zephaniah, Wendy Cope, Roger McGough and Jackie Kay. This soul-enhancing book will keep you company for every day of winter.

5-minute Sweet Dreams Stories (Hardcover): Various 5-minute Sweet Dreams Stories (Hardcover)
Various; Illustrated by Various
R304 Discovery Miles 3 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
A Poem for Every Autumn Day (Paperback): Allie Esiri A Poem for Every Autumn Day (Paperback)
Allie Esiri; Allie Esiri 1
R449 Discovery Miles 4 490 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Within the pages of Allie Esiri's gorgeous collection, A Poem for Every Autumn Day you will find verse that will transport you to vibrant autumnal scenes, from harvest festival to Remembrance Day. The poems are selected from Allie Esiri's bestselling poetry anthologies A Poem for Every Day of the Year and A Poem for Every Night of the Year. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with all the family, this book dazzles with an array of familiar favourites and remarkable new discoveries. These seasonal poems - together with introductory paragraphs - have a link to the date on which they appear. Includes poems by Robert Louis Stevenson, John Betjeman, Amy Lowell, Paul Laurence Dunbar, William Shakespeare and Christina Rossetti who sit alongside Seamus Heaney, John Agard, Simon Armitage, Patience Agbabi and Imtiaz Dharker. This soul-enhancing book will keep you company for every day of Autumn.

Fairy Tale Land - 12 classic tales reimagined (Hardcover): Kate Davies Fairy Tale Land - 12 classic tales reimagined (Hardcover)
Kate Davies; Illustrated by Lucille Clerc
R570 Discovery Miles 5 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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 Mystical World of Magical Neighbors (Hardcover): Mary Ellen Spencer The Mystical World of Magical Neighbors (Hardcover)
Mary Ellen Spencer; Illustrated by Meg Roby; Photographs by Hank Spencer
R698 Discovery Miles 6 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Legend of Captain Cannonball (Hardcover): Chris Kirby The Legend of Captain Cannonball (Hardcover)
Chris Kirby
R492 Discovery Miles 4 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fairy Tales of Great Friendship - 4 Books in 1 (Hardcover): Wild Fairy Fairy Tales of Great Friendship - 4 Books in 1 (Hardcover)
Wild Fairy
R1,253 Discovery Miles 12 530 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Magic Unicorn - Bedtime Stories for Kids (Hardcover): Sarah Doll The Magic Unicorn - Bedtime Stories for Kids (Hardcover)
Sarah Doll
R880 Discovery Miles 8 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fairy Tales About Friendship - 4 Books in 1 (Hardcover): Wild Fairy Fairy Tales About Friendship - 4 Books in 1 (Hardcover)
Wild Fairy
R1,253 Discovery Miles 12 530 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Girl Who Lived in a Shoe and other Torn-Up Tales (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition): Bernice Seward The Girl Who Lived in a Shoe and other Torn-Up Tales (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Bernice Seward; Michele Reitz, Loreley Smith
R524 R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Save R35 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fun Fairy Tales About Fairies - 4 Books in 1 (Hardcover): Wild Fairy Fun Fairy Tales About Fairies - 4 Books in 1 (Hardcover)
Wild Fairy
R1,253 Discovery Miles 12 530 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Deeply Moving Fairy Tales - 4 Books in 1 (Hardcover): Wild Fairy Deeply Moving Fairy Tales - 4 Books in 1 (Hardcover)
Wild Fairy
R1,181 Discovery Miles 11 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Lil' Lita And Her Special Elephant (Hardcover): Nina Rickenbacker Lil' Lita And Her Special Elephant (Hardcover)
Nina Rickenbacker; Illustrated by Cameron Wilson
R610 Discovery Miles 6 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Earnest Adventures of Fairies - 4 Books in 1 (Hardcover): Wild Fairy Earnest Adventures of Fairies - 4 Books in 1 (Hardcover)
Wild Fairy
R1,250 Discovery Miles 12 500 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Adventures of Armalda and the Other Fairies - 4 Books in 1 (Hardcover): Wild Fairy The Adventures of Armalda and the Other Fairies - 4 Books in 1 (Hardcover)
Wild Fairy
R1,253 Discovery Miles 12 530 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Mystical Requests of Fairies - 5 Books in 1 (Hardcover): Wild Fairy Mystical Requests of Fairies - 5 Books in 1 (Hardcover)
Wild Fairy
R1,307 Discovery Miles 13 070 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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