These colourful tales from the West Indies and Guyana are full of unusual characters, including Mr Snake, Monkey, Mancrow the bird of darkness, Anasi the spider and his old adversary, Tiger.

Paul Jennings is the master of the unpredictable and one of Australia's top-selling authors, hugely popular both with children and their teachers. This collection of thirteen of his best stories takes us from a world stuck on fast- forward to a boy who is truly stuck on a girl. Not to mention another eleven weird yarns.

This perfect bedtime storybook introduces young children to some of the best-loved characters in classic fairy tales and is guaranteed to bring some tender moments between parent and child.

From Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton, the multi award-winning team behind Tiny and Lots, comes a spellbinding collection of poems about the oceans of the world and their shores. With this book, children can swim alongside dolphins and flying fish, pore over rockpools and sail from pole to pole and back, learning about everything from phosphorescence and plankton to manta rays and puffins – all in the comfort of their bedroom. Emily Sutton's exquisite watercolours capture the breathless excitement of a child's first glimpse of the sea, the majesty of ancient trading ships and the sheer, staggering wonder of the humpback whale. The perfect companion to international bestsellers A First Book of Nature and A First Book of Animals, this book is sure to enthral and inspire readers of all ages.

This Bible story book contains 12 favourite retellings, chosen to emphasise the message of God's love and care. Each story concludes with a blessing, prayer or reflection which is illustrated with the child and the teddy bear together. Children will love the endearing teddy bear illustrations which will help them to relate easily to the stories and prayers. Stories are: In the Beginning, Noah and the Ark, Baby Moses, David and Goliath, Jonah Learns a Lesson, Daniel and the Lions, Jesus is Born, Jesus the Teacher, The Story of the Sower, The Lost Sheep, The Farmer's Son, The Man in the Tree, The Good Samaritan, and The First Easter.

Be truly inspired by these powerful true stories of animal heroes: meet heroic bears, drone-catching eagles, loyal dogs, sassy cats, and much, MUCH more!

This book brings you the heart-wrenching stories of the real animals who traversed treacherous paths, made daring rescues and went above and beyond to save human lives. When faced with human conflict, these animals have all shown bravery, friendship, or brought comfort.

Journey throughout history from Hannibal's elephants to a guide dog in the Twin Towers. Uncover 34 amazing animal stories - and celebrate their humans.

With vivid colour illustration from five different illustrators, and knowledge from the experts at the Imperial War Museums, this is a book to treasure and share.

Inspire a lifelong love of language-and give kids a head start in school!-with this outstanding poetry collection. To improve reading comprehension, luminous watercolor paintings illustrate the 70 famous poems, which are arranged by life stages and cover a wide range of common human experiences. From Shakespeare to Stevenson and Milton to Moore, iconic English-language poetry comes alive in this breathtaking gift book that they'll never outgrow. Features an introduction from UK Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.

Ages 7 to 10 years. Stories are something that never fails to attract a child. And if the stories are full of adventure, fun and a little moral message embedded in them, what more could one ask for! This Series is tailored in the right manner so that young readers are encouraged to read for pleasure.

Ages 7 to 10 years. Stories are something that never fails to attract a child. And if the stories are full of adventure, fun and a little moral message embedded in them, what more could one ask for! This Series is tailored in the right manner so that young readers are encouraged to read for pleasure.

"Vivid, buzzing with energy and great rhymes." Guardian "Steeped in sunlight ... a magical collection." Daily Telegraph "Fire in the treetops, / Fire in the sky. / Blossoms red as sunset / Dazzling to the eye..." Full of the amazing sights, sounds, smells and rhythms of Trinidad, Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados and the Bahamas, this cornerstone anthology vividly evokes the childhood memories of thirteen poets (a Caribbean dozen!). With over fifty poems, an autobiography of each poet, bibliographies, sumptuous illustrations and an easy-reference index, A Caribbean Dozen is a collection to be savoured for years to come. The Caribbean Dozen - Valerie Bloom, Faustin Charles, Telcine Turner, David Campbell, Opal Palmer Adisa, Marc Matthews, Dionne Brand, Pamela Mordecai, John Lyons, Frank Collymore, James Berry, Grace Nichols and John Agard.

This limited gift box edition includes an exclusive signed and numbered print. A stunningly presented collection of twenty-five illustrated short stories exploring the relationship between humans and animals, from award-winning visual storyteller Shaun Tan. Where can we live if not in each other's shadow? World-renowned artist Shaun Tan applies his extraordinary talent to a reflection on the nature of humans and animals, and our urban co-existence. From crocodile to frog; tiger to bee, this is a dark and surreal exploration of the perennial love and destruction we feel and inflict - of how animals can save us, and how we are entwined, for better or for worse. Tales from the Inner City is a truly masterly work, bearing all of Shaun Tan's trademark wit and poignancy in both its prose and exquisite illustrations. This limited gift box edition includes an exclusive signed and numbered print.

An award-winning collection of fifteen beastly tales with new stories from bestselling authors:

CASSANDRA CLARE
PATRICK NESS
HOLLY BLACK

Welcome to a world where humans live side by side with monsters. Where a demonic band breathes fire and scales; predatory kraken sing to their prey and harpies take on a strange attraction. Fifteen top voices in fiction explore the intersection of fear and love, of monsters and men, and our fatal attraction to what hides in the shadows. Featuring stories from bestselling authors Cassandra Clare, Patrick Ness and Holly Black, this award-winning collection will make you laugh, cry and keep you wide-awake at night...

Winner of a World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology

"Luminous ... wonderful stories." - New York Times Book Review

"Some of these tales are moving, others terrifying... Long after the last page is turned, these tales will linger in readers brains, in their closets, under their beds, and in the shadows." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"An engrossing, morally complex anthology." Publisher's Weekly (starred review)

"An anthology of riches." Kirkus Reviews

Christmas is coming! A delightful collection of stories for Yuletide by some of the finest writers for children which makes a perfect stock-filler Christmas gift.

The Puffin Book of Christmas Stories is essential Christmas-time reading including classic and contemporary stories, from traditional to real life, humour and most importantly, the magic of Christmas. Writers range from Charles Dickens to Gillian Cross, Trish Cooke, Malorie Blackman and Jacqueline Wilson.

This book is the answer to the comedic monologue needs of kid actors a and their parents a everywhere. EKids' Comedic Monologues That Are Actually FunnyE is specifically geared for children ages 5-12. Divided into boy girl and gender neutral categories every piece is guaranteed to be clean hilariously funny easy to memorize and a joy for young actors to perform.THIt features monologues by writers and comics who have written for or performed on EEllenE ESaturday Night LiveE EThe Tonight ShowE ELast Comic StandingE Comedy Central Stage and many more.

Bursting with magic and mischief, adventures abound with this new collection of classic fairytales authored by bestselling author Margaret Mayo. Join favourite characters as they scale beanstalks, ride in carriages made of pumpkins, and eat poisoned apples ... Much-loved classics that feature in the collection include Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rumplestiltskin, These timeless tales are vivaciously retold by Margaret Mayo, who perfectly captures their enchantment. The highly illustrated edition features artwork by Helen Stephens, whose colourful sketches deliver the stories to their dramatic full potential.

How many ways can you be set free? This original collection of short stories and flash fiction is written by students from The Priory School, Hitchin. Delve into the diverse genres and themes explored in their work, including prison escapes, stories about addiction, and stories told from the perspectives of outcasts and loners as they try and break free from their oppressors. This book was produced to celebrate World Book Day 2022. So sit down, try to relax, escape into their fantasy world, and set your imagination free.

Pippa loves staying with her Aunty Peggy. She loves going for walks, whether it's sunshiney or cold - long, wandering walks where her wellies take her. Follow Pippa into the beautiful countryside as her day unfolds, and the wildlife, animals and people she encounters are complemented by relevant poems from some of our greatest authors. Part poetry anthology, part child's scrapbook, this is a truly lavish project designed to instil a love of language in young children.

Ages 7 to 10 years. Stories are something that never fails to attract a child. And if the stories are full of adventure, fun and a little moral message embedded in them, what more could one ask for! This Series is tailored in the right manner so that young readers are encouraged to read for pleasure.