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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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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