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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

Claudia the Crab's Big Fight (Paperback): Dan Douglass Claudia the Crab's Big Fight (Paperback)
Dan Douglass
R241 R171 Discovery Miles 1 710 Save R70 (29%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Two Toucans Can (Paperback): Dan Douglass Two Toucans Can (Paperback)
Dan Douglass
R241 R171 Discovery Miles 1 710 Save R70 (29%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Stories for 7 Year Olds (Paperback): Julia Eccleshare Stories for 7 Year Olds (Paperback)
Julia Eccleshare
R235 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R47 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A classic collection of stories by P.L Travers, Penelope Lively, Michael Morpurgo, Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith and others, specially chosen for young readers of around seven by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a gravity-defying tea party on the ceiling; Meet the boy who rescues a beached dolphin: Can the barber keep the secret of the Rajah's big ears? These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift.

Wonder: The Natural History Museum Poetry Book (Hardcover): Ana Sampson Wonder: The Natural History Museum Poetry Book (Hardcover)
Ana Sampson
R468 R385 Discovery Miles 3 850 Save R83 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Wonder: The Natural History Museum Poetry Book is a beautiful gift hardback collection of poetry with poems inspired by The Natural History Museum. It covers everything from the depths of space to the very centre of the earth - there are poems about the solar system, planet earth, oceans and rivers, birds, dinosaurs, fossils, wildlife, flowers, fungi, insects, explorers and palaeontologists. Each section includes an introduction and some footnotes about particularly interesting species. The museum has a collection of over eighty million objects and behind the scenes of its twenty-eight galleries crowd kilometres of preserved specimens, libraries of rare books and artworks, wonders gathered on some of the most famous voyages in history, rooms packed with pressed plants, warehouses teeming with stuffed animals and freezers full of DNA. As well as a museum, it is a state-of-the-art centre for discovery with over three hundred resident scientists and over ten thousand visiting researchers each year, investigating everything from dinosaurs to life on other planets. The collection is made up of brand new and classic poems and is illustrated with botanical drawings and engravings from the museum's collections. This fantastic collection speaks of the wonder of nature and shows us why we need to look after our incredible planet.

Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventure (Hardcover): Simon Cheshire Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventure (Hardcover)
Simon Cheshire; Illustrated by Fatti Burke 1
R439 R370 Discovery Miles 3 700 Save R69 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Prepare to meet 66 exceptionally brave adventurers in this celebration of monumental achievements from around the world. Mountaineers, conquerors, explorers, sailors, pilots and many others who accomplished amazing feats of bravery and triumph are waiting to be discovered in Simon Cheshire's outstanding, Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventures, vibrantly illustrated by Fatti Burke.

These are the astonishing true stories of just a few of the world's most daring men and women who defied all odds to achieve their goals and make their dreams come true. Drive across the world, avoiding danger around every corner, with Aloha Wanderwell on The Million Dollar Wager, dive to the deepest depths of the dark and unexplored ocean with Jacques Piccard, climb to the highest peak of Mount Everest with Junko Tabei or tumble over Niagara Falls in a barrel with Annie Edson Taylor. There is no adventure too big or small for this fearless group of men and women!

This collection of outstanding adventurers is sure to inspire the next generation of courageous risk takers. With bright and vibrant artwork from the effortlessly talented Fatti Burke, Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventure will make you want to reach for the stars . and don't let anyone stand in your way!

The Big Book of Princess Stories - 10 Favorite Fables, from Cinderella to Rapunzel (Hardcover): Editors of Applesauce Press The Big Book of Princess Stories - 10 Favorite Fables, from Cinderella to Rapunzel (Hardcover)
Editors of Applesauce Press; Illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye
R361 Discovery Miles 3 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Enjoy these classic fairytales like you've never seen them before with The Big Book of Princess Stories. All new illustrations bring these gorgeous princesses to life, making these beloved stories dance off the page. Whether you're buying your first fairytale book or adding another cherished title to your collection, this is the perfect gift for aspiring royalty of all ages. With timeless classics like Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and more, you'll never run out of bedtime stories again!

A Million Brilliant Poems - A collection of the very best children's poetry today (Paperback): Roger Stevens A Million Brilliant Poems - A collection of the very best children's poetry today (Paperback)
Roger Stevens
R209 R169 Discovery Miles 1 690 Save R40 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The best collection of contemporary children's poems ever! Every anthology has one or two poems that seem to shout out: 'Hey! I'm the best. Read me again. Learn me by heart. Love me.' So here, for the first time, are all of those poems collected together - from the pens (and computer keyboards) of some of the finest poets in the land.

Mother Goose Treasury - A Beautiful Collection of Favorite Nursery Rhymes (Hardcover): Parragon Books Mother Goose Treasury - A Beautiful Collection of Favorite Nursery Rhymes (Hardcover)
Parragon Books; Illustrated by Priscilla Lamont; Edited by Cottage Door Press
R260 R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Save R31 (12%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Cuddle up on the sofa with this beautiful book, open the pages, and take a look!

There are lovely pictures and familiar rhymes, to share with your child before sleepytime. Join Mother Goose, kings, and twinkling stars, let your dreams and imagination take you far. A perfect book for reading aloud with your little one right before bed. An absolute treasure that will be enjoyed for years!

Collection of magical, well-loved tales paired with playful illustrations Classics included: Do You Know the Muffin Man, This is the Way, It's Raining It's Pouring, Pop Goes the Weasel, Row Row Row Your Boat, and more! Bond over nursery rhyme favorites you grew up with as a child with your toddler or preschooler. Perfect gift for an occasion: birthdays, holidays, and more!

Hairy Maclary Five Lynley Dodd Stories (Hardcover): Lynley Dodd Hairy Maclary Five Lynley Dodd Stories (Hardcover)
Lynley Dodd 2
R481 R398 Discovery Miles 3 980 Save R83 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Hairy Maclary is everyone’s favourite dog. No matter what mischief he gets up to, what scraps he gets into and what havoc he causes, we can’t help but love him.

Here are five fantastic Hairy Maclary stories, guaranteed to provide hours of fun and entertainment for the whole family.

Together We Can - 40 inspirational stories about what humans can achieve when we work as a team (Hardcover): Ned Hartley Together We Can - 40 inspirational stories about what humans can achieve when we work as a team (Hardcover)
Ned Hartley; Illustrated by Studio Muti N/A
R356 Discovery Miles 3 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

40 inspirational stories about what humans can achieve when we work as a team. From inventing vaccines in record time to dealing with climate change, the biggest challenges we face can only be overcome when teams of people work together towards a common goal. Together We Can is a celebration of what we can achieve when human beings work collaboratively. Packed with stories of teamwork from around the globe, read about the discovery of DNA, the beginnings of the Red Cross, the formation of Apple Inc., The Black Mambas, the Black Lives Matter movement, the Bolshoi Ballet, LEGO creators and more. Reading this book will help you understand the power and importance of teamwork! Drawing on the powers of teamwork, Together We Can is beautifully illustrated by Studio Muti, a creative studio of illustrators and designers based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Let's Celebrate! - Festival Poems from Around the World (Paperback, PB Reissue): Debjani Chatterjee, Brian D'Arcy Let's Celebrate! - Festival Poems from Around the World (Paperback, PB Reissue)
Debjani Chatterjee, Brian D'Arcy; Illustrated by Shirin Adl
R280 R231 Discovery Miles 2 310 Save R49 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This exciting anthology of poems celebrates festivals all over the world. From Chinese New Year to Carnival, from Thanksgiving to Holi, and from Purnima to Diwali. This book of poetry includes explanations of the festivals at the back of the book, and colourful and atmospheric illustrations by Shirin Adl.

Maddie's Magic Bicycle (Hardcover): Sophie Giles Maddie's Magic Bicycle (Hardcover)
Sophie Giles; Illustrated by Angela Hewitt
R193 R159 Discovery Miles 1 590 Save R34 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Redbeard and the Enchanted Tree (Hardcover): Sophie Giles Redbeard and the Enchanted Tree (Hardcover)
Sophie Giles; Illustrated by Angela Hewitt
R193 R159 Discovery Miles 1 590 Save R34 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
The Wonderful Wishing Wand (Hardcover): Sophie Giles The Wonderful Wishing Wand (Hardcover)
Sophie Giles; Illustrated by Angela Hewitt
R193 R159 Discovery Miles 1 590 Save R34 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
National Theatre Connections Monologues - Speeches for Young Actors (Paperback): Anthony Banks National Theatre Connections Monologues - Speeches for Young Actors (Paperback)
Anthony Banks
R636 Discovery Miles 6 360 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Always drawing together the work of 10 leading playwrights - a mixture of established and current writers - the annual National Theatre Connections anthologies offer young performers between the ages of 13 and 19 an engaging selection of plays to perform, read or study. Each play is specifically commissioned by the National Theatre's literary department and reflects the past year's programming at the venue in the plays' ideas, themes and styles. The plays are performed by approximately 200 schools and youth theatre companies across the UK and Ireland, in partnership with multiple professional regional theatres where the works are showcased. For the first time, there is an anthology of monologues for young people available, taken from plays commissioned as part of the National Theatre Connections over the past 20 years. The monologues feature alongside a general introduction by the editor, Anthony Banks (Associate Director for the National Theatre Discover Programme).The volume also contains individual studies of each monologue with the editor's suggested points for discussion, a brief commentary about the play from which the speech is taken, as well as flagging potential performance decisions and offering up dramaturgical suggestions. Each page features one monologue, plus the individual commentary and some background to the play. This anthology of monologues is the ideal resource for teenagers and young people attending auditions either in the amateur or professional theatre world; students leaving secondary school to audition for drama school; as well as teachers of English and Drama looking for suitable dramatic for their students to engage with and perform. It provides suitable scene-study books that are suitable and relevant to the student in terms of tone, style and content. Young actors who have searched for audition material written in the voice of teenage characters will welcome this resource. With a foreword by actor Matt Smith.

Stalmaats Omnibus 2 (5-in-1) (Afrikaans, Paperback): Lize Roux Stalmaats Omnibus 2 (5-in-1) (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Lize Roux
R270 R232 Discovery Miles 2 320 Save R38 (14%) Ships in 7 - 11 working days

Die gewildste perdestories in Afrikaans!

Die immergewilde Stalmaats-boeke is nou in 'n reeks lekkerlees-omnibusse beskikbaar! Kom word deel van die pret en avontuur by die Dagbreek-ryskool saam met Anri, Megan, Karen en die ander Stalmaats! Of hulle nou aan 'n perdekompetisie deelneem, vakansie by die see gaan hou, of geld insamel om mishandelde en hawelose perde by 'n skuiling te red - waar Anri en haar maats is, is daar altyd hope pret! Natuurlik is die katterige Vinette gedurig besig met allerlei planne om die lewe vir die res van die Stalmaats moeilik te maak. En dan is daar Jacques, die ryskooleienaars se seun met sy blou oë, wat net so mal is oor perde en Anri se hart vinniger laat klop. Word deel van die pret en opwinding by die Dagbreek-ryskool saam met Anri en die ander Stalmaats! Jong perdeliefhebbers sal versot wees op hierdie reeks!

Hierdie omnibus bevat die volgende vyf titels:

* Komaan, Karen!

* Seeponies

* Roset

* Vrye Teuels

* Gevaar op Dagbreek

My Bedtime Stories (Hardcover, UK ed.): My Bedtime Stories (Hardcover, UK ed.)
1
R333 R280 Discovery Miles 2 800 Save R53 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Be The Change (Paperback): Liz Brownlee Be The Change (Paperback)
Liz Brownlee; Roger Stevens, Matt Goodfellow 1
R179 R162 Discovery Miles 1 620 Save R17 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From National Poetry Day Ambassadors Liz Brownlee, Matt Goodfellow and Roger Stevens comes an incredible anthology of poetry identifying ways we can Be the Change.

These positive and upbeat poems will explore sustainability and the positive efforts being made to protect the planet and are perfect for starting conversations about looking after each other an our environment.

A Poem for Every Autumn Day (Paperback): Allie Esiri A Poem for Every Autumn Day (Paperback)
Allie Esiri; Allie Esiri 1
R403 Discovery Miles 4 030 Ships in 12 - 17 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.

African Tales: A Barefoot Collection (Paperback): Gcina Mhlophe African Tales: A Barefoot Collection (Paperback)
Gcina Mhlophe; Illustrated by Rachel Griffin 1
R410 R338 Discovery Miles 3 380 Save R72 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage artwork decorated with African beads adorns these unforgettable tales of bravery, wisdom, wit and heroic deeds.

Off By Heart - Poems for Children to Learn, Remember and Perform (Paperback): Roger Stevens Off By Heart - Poems for Children to Learn, Remember and Perform (Paperback)
Roger Stevens
R238 R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Save R46 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A brilliant, dip-in collection of poems to be read aloud, with tips and advice on how to be the best poetry performer! This wonderful anthology is full of poems that are easy to remember and perfect for reciting out loud. It includes new, modern and classic poems, ranging from very short to long and written by a diverse range of poets from Joshua Seigal to Christina Rossetti and from Lewis Carrol to Debjani Chatterjee. The poems are arranged in order of length, making it easy to select the right poem for every level. Featuring tips for readers, teachers and parents on how to memorise poems and on performing them out loud, this book is perfect for the memorising and performance elements in the primary National Curriculum. Book Band: Brown Aimed at readers aged 7+

365 Bedtime Stories and Rhymes (Hardcover): Cottage Door Press, Parragon Books 365 Bedtime Stories and Rhymes (Hardcover)
Cottage Door Press, Parragon Books
R260 R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Save R31 (12%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Snuggle up with your favorite nursery rhymes and drift into the magical worlds of all your most beloved fairytale characters. This beautifully illustrated storytime treasury padded keepsake brings together the talents of illustrators from around the world with well-loved
stories and rhymes both kiddos and their grown-ups will enjoy. Find new stories and adventures to fill your imagination every night with this bedtime family favorite. Sweet Dreams!

Short stories designed to quickly entertain without cutting into precious bedtime schedules Bond with your child through family storytime and strengthen a love for books and reading Over 50 classic stories and rhymes included: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,
Little Bo-Peep, Miss Mary Mack, Hickory Dickory Dock, Hansel and Gretel, The Lion and the Mouse, The Ugly Duckling and more Gorgeous illustrations and beautifully written tales will bring a smile from ear to ear Collect all titles available in the padded treasury
book collection.

Stories for Classroom and Assembly - Active Learning in Values Education at Key Stages One and Two (Paperback): Mal Leicester Stories for Classroom and Assembly - Active Learning in Values Education at Key Stages One and Two (Paperback)
Mal Leicester
R1,031 R905 Discovery Miles 9 050 Save R126 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Contents:
1. A Story Book Dream 2. The Bumblebee Man 3. Saving the World 4. The Magician in the Mirror 5. Fireworks for Divali 6. Free as the Wind 7. Finding Dragon Land 8. A Pattern of Pleasure 9. The Day the Sky Fell Down 10. A Secret Place 11. Confident as Chloe 12. New Colours 13. Flashing Blue Light 14. Playing Fair 15. Oceans of Wonder

Medieval Literature for Children (Hardcover): Daniel T. Kline Medieval Literature for Children (Hardcover)
Daniel T. Kline
R4,523 Discovery Miles 45 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This volume is a critical anthology of primary texts whose main audiences were children and/or adolescents in the medieval period. The texts include theoretical and interpretive introductions and commentary.

The New Windmill Book Of Greek Myths (Hardcover, 1 New Ed): Geraldine McCaughrean The New Windmill Book Of Greek Myths (Hardcover, 1 New Ed)
Geraldine McCaughrean
R492 Discovery Miles 4 920 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This selection of 16 Greek myths provides tales of adventure, courage and mystery. Geraldine McCaughrean's re-telling makes them accessible for Key Stage 3 pupils.

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