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A stunning new Disney Princess title featuring 14 original stories
and illustrations. This beautiful collection of brand-new stories
explores the courage and kindness of all 12 Disney Princesses, as
well as the two Frozen Queens - Anna and Elsa. Each story has an
empowering message, encouraging readers to harness their own unique
talents. All 14 stories have been written and illustrated by a wide
range of talent to create something truly unique that is sure to be
loved and shared for years to come. Stories from: Aubre Andrus
Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen Marie Chow Erin Falligant Suzanne Francis
Eric Geron Kalikolehua Hurley Kelly Starling Lyons Kathy McCullough
Kitty Richards Elizabeth Rudnick Illustrations from: Nabi H. Ali
Nicoletta Baldari Liam Brazier Alina Chau Nathanna Erica Sara Kipin
Ann Marcellino Tara N. Whitaker Alice X. Zhang Studio IBOIX
Get ready for Halloween with this child-friendly collection of
spooky stories from all over the world. Feel your pulse race and
your skin tingle as you turn the pages of this spine-chilling
anthology of spooky stories from around the world. Read all about
the fearsome witch Baba Yaga, the serpent woman from Spain, the
rescue of Tam Lin from the bewitching Queen of the Fairies, how
Father Death gets caught in the Enchanted Apple Tree, and the
waterdwelling Bunyip from Australia. Make sure you have your candle
ready as it's sure to be a long night... This gorgeous gift book is
the perfect anthology for Halloween, or any time you want to be
spooked! Features stories from Germany, Czechoslovakia, Russia,
Africa, Brazil, Japan, Australia, India, UK, Canada, France, China,
Ireland, Syria, Korea, Sweden, Egypt, Iceland, New Zealand, Arabia,
Spain, Tibet, Iran, Greece. The tales are expertly retold by Angela
McAllister for spooky fun for the whole family and illustrated by
Romanian born Madalina Andronic whose beautifully spooky images
bring these stories to life before your very eyes. Are you ready
for story time with a spooky twist? 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 Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals and A Bedtime Full of
Stories.
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.
Step on to a stage full of stories with this beautiful anthology of
12 stories from Shakespeare, retold to be accessible for children.
Get lost in Shakespeare's most loved stories with this beautiful
anthology of some of the most popular stories in the world.
Introduce the children in your life to a collection of the most
important stories every written, collected and retold by the
much-loved author Angela McAllister. Featuring classics such as The
Tempest, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and
Othello, each story is rewritten in a comprehensive way that is
accessible for children. This perfectly sized anthology is
stunningly illustrated by collage artist Alice Lindstrom whose
incredible artwork makes these stories dance to life before your
very eyes. This lavish follow-up to A Year Full of Stories and A
World Full of Animal Stories is the perfect gift for book lovers
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 World Full of Dickens
Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of
Celebrations and Festivals and A Bedtime Full of Stories.
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!
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.
Strong queens, wise kings, secret plots and fierce battles --
discover the historic legends of Scotland's most famous monarchs.
In this stunning collection, Carnegie-award-winning children's
author Theresa Breslin tells captivating tales of ten significant
Scottish kings and queens alongside informative historical
introductions, all sumptuously illustrated by Liza Tretyakova.
Children will experience history up close -- rescuing the Stone of
Destiny with Scotland's first king, Kenneth MacAlpin, battling at
Bannockburn with Robert the Bruce, making friends with young Mary,
Queen of Scots, and braving a would-be assassin with Queen
Victoria. Inspired by historical sources and ancient legends,
Breslin's stories are by turns thrilling, surprising and
heart-warming. This unique anthology brings to life fascinating,
influential characters from the past and offers vivid glimpses of
Scotland emerging as a nation. Illustrated Legends of Scotland's
Kings and Queens is a beautiful celebration of Scottish heritage
that will be treasured for a lifetime.
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