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This beautiful collection of thirteen classic Brothers Grimm fairy
tales includes Cinderella; Rumpelstiltskin; Puss in Boots; Snow
White and the Seven Dwarfs; Rapunzel; The Town Musicians of Bremen;
Little Red Riding Hood; Hansel and Gretel; Sleeping Beauty; and
Snow White and Rose Red. The fairy tales include stories of
princesses and dwarfs, wicked queens and gentle bears have
delighted children and adults alike for two centuries. Their unique
magic and wonder make them inspiring reading for children
everywhere, and this illustrated gift edition is especially
designed for little hands. Each story is accompanied by charming
illustrations by Anastasiya Archipova, illustrator of dozens of
children's books.
Discover a different way to find happiness every day of the year
with this pocket-size book that celebrates the little things that
bring great joy. Be inspired by famous people on their birthdays;
learn how to spot and find flowers throughout each season; create
your own gratitude jar; learn how to make pastries; make a gift for
someone you love; discover the pleasure of letter writing; and find
joy in a rainy day. Packed with art activities, famous birthdays,
inventions, international holidays, facts, and trivia about the
world around us, each page offers a mindful prompt to encourage
gratitude for things we have, every day.
In Poems to Fall in Love With Chris Riddell has selected and illustrated his very favourite classic and modern poems about love.
This gorgeously illustrated collection, Chris's follow-up to one of the Bookseller's best poetry books of the last 25 years, Poems to Live Your Life By, celebrates love in all its guises, from silent admiration through passion to tearful resignation. These poems speak of the universal experiences of the heart and are brought to life with Chris's exquisite, intricate artwork.
This perfect gift features famous poems, old and new, and a few surprises. Classic verses sit alongside the modern to create the ultimate collection. Includes poems from Neil Gaiman, Nikita Gill, Carol Ann Duffy, E. E. Cummings, Shakespeare, Leonard Cohen, Derek Walcott, Hollie McNish, Kate Tempest, John Betjeman and Roger McGough and many more.
Quentin Blake – Anne Fine – Michael Morpurgo – Jacqueline Wilson – Michael Rosen – Anthony Browne – Julia Donaldson – Malorie Blackman – Chris Riddell – Lauren Child
The exceptional talents behind some of the nation's best-loved books – from The Gruffalo to The BFG, We're Going on a Bear Hunt to the Charlie and Lola series – the Children's Laureates are the perfect ambassadors for children's literature. This beautiful gift anthology marks twenty wonderful years of the Laureateship, with stories, poems and pictures by all ten former honourees. Among others, Quentin Blake tells the stories behind his pictures of weird and wonderful beasts, Michael Morpurgo draws on childhood memories for a moving wartime tale and Michael Rosen plays with language and shapes in his witty, read-aloud poems. Each contribution is designed to inspire children to create their own work, and is accompanied by a note from the authors – rare insights from the finest talent in the world of children’s books. Above all else, Flights of Fancy celebrates the Laureateship's most important achievement: encouraging children to let their imaginations soar.
£1 from every copy sold goes to Booktrust.
For her third volume in The Story Collector series, acclaimed
author and illustrator Jane Ray ventures into forests, jungles,
mountains, and even imaginary worlds. Here you will find stories
about animals of all kinds: rough-skinned elephants, yellow-eyed
tigers, hulking great bears, elegant springing antelope, wily
rabbits, and more. The tales-which feature transformation, magic,
empathy, kindness, and trickery-include: "The Singing Ringing
Tree," "Theseus and the Minotaur," "How the Rhinoceros Got his
Skin," and "The Leopard's Promise." AGES: 8 to 10 AUTHOR: Jane has
illustrated more than 70 books for children and garnered rave
reviews from the world's leading national press for her many works
including The Story Collector series. SELLING POINTS: . Reissue
with a new design . Beautifully illustrated traditional tales as
well as some contemporary gems . Jane Ray was nominated for the
Hans Christian Andersen Award 2018
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