|
|
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.
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!
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 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.
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.
|
|