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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
Dive deeper into the world of Little People, BIG DREAMS with this
beautifully packaged and highly giftable keepsake treasury
featuring 50 dreamers from the critically acclaimed,
multimillion-copy best-selling series. Learn more about each of
your favourite dreamers with new in-depth stories, facts and
figures in this beautifully-crafted compendium.Each story is
rewritten to be appropriate for an older audience. Revisit
best-loved figures from the series and some new ones, too,
including Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Maya Angelou, Amelia Earhart,
David Attenborough, Greta Thunberg, Elton John, John Lennon, Malala
Yousafzai, Mindy Kaling, and Prince. From inspiring artists and
passionate climate activists to intrepid explorers and
groundbreaking musicians, this collection goes further than the
original series into the lives of these iconic figures, perfect for
curious minds who always want to know more! Printed with gold
gilded page edges and with an interior reading ribbon, this luxury
keepsake treasury makes the perfect gift for holidays, birthdays,
and more. Each of the beautifully written biographies is
accompanied by a timeline, featuring extra information, important
dates and real photos. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling
series of books and educational games that explore the lives of
outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and
activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began
life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers
inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats.
The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading
aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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.
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.
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