A collection of twenty-seven traditional Cajun tales, including animal stories, fairy tales, ghost stories, and humorous tales.

A collection of twenty-five traditional stories explaining why an animal or plant or natural object looks or acts the way it does. Following each story are storytelling tips and short modern, scientific explanations for the subject of the story.

A collection of folktales from around the world, selected for their "tellability.

This enchanting collection of six stories and fairy tales is perfect for sharing with your little one. Including classics such as 'Rapunzel', 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and 'The Little Mermaid', each tale is beautifully illustrated, making this an ideal gift.

What happens when your mother feeds you more roughage in a week than a health farm dishes out in a year? How will Macca "iron gut" Mactavish's mates make him throw up? How will Gumby Mason score a boogie from his football Coach? If you're a fan of cockroaches, vomit, boogie, and turds - then SO GROSS is the book for you. A hilarious collection of seven of the funniest and most revolting stories ever, this book is not for those with a weak stomach. Ages 9+

Superheroes have always been with us, from gods with mighty powers to human heroes who don disguises to save the day . . . Join six larger-than-life mythic and legendary heroes from around the world in this colourful, illustrated collection of Ladybird Tales. Meet tricksters, fighters, shape-shifters and even people who save the day with just the power of speech.

• Anansi the Spider-Man
• Loki and the Magical Hammer
• Hanuman, Demon Fighter
• Inanna in the Underworld
• Shahrazad the Storyteller
• The Legend of Hua Mulan

Kinders van die aarde is 'n bundel toeganklike kortverhale gemik op die jong leser. Die interessante verskeidenheid temas en die veelheid van vertelstyle - deur 'n keur van ons beste skrywers - sal jong lesers se lees- en leefwereld wonderlik verruim. Charles Fryer, die samesteller, is ook 'n bekende digter en literere redakteur.

Research shows that the seemingly simple act of being read to brings remarkable health and happiness benefits. It stimulates thought and memory, encourages the sharing of ideas and feelings, hopes and fears. It enriches our lives and minds. This unique book offers a selection of prose and poetry especially suitable for reading aloud to children. It includes extracts ranging from modern day favourites (David Almond, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Neil Gaiman) to old classics (Kipling, Dickens, E. Nesbit), and features a foreword from Michael Morpurgo. Each piece has been chosen by the Reader Organisation, whose team has unique experience in the effect and benefits of books that immediately capture children's interest and imagination. All royalties in full will go to The Reader Organisation, the leading UK charity for reading and health.

Dip into Jacqueline Wilson’s Biscuit Barrel – it’s deliciously funny! Two brilliant books in one from your favourite, award-winning author:

Cliffhanger

Tim hates sports, so he’s dreading a week of action-packed games on an adventure holiday. Luckily, his new friend Biscuits isn’t very interested in the activities either – except for eating!

'Weaves plenty of plot strands in a very short space, and leaves us smiling at the end. Which is definitely the way to do it' Daily Telegraph

Buried Alive!

Tim and Biscuits are off on holiday again – and this time they’re in for an adventure of an unexpected kind!

‘Hilarious’ The Times

‘A funny novel about the importance of friendships and the embarrassment of having parents’ Scotland on Sunday

Introduce little ones to Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and the Princess and the Pea in this gorgeous book. With simple text and beautiful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez throughout, the stories are perfect for reading aloud to young children or for older children to read by themselves.

In this book of tales from Africa there are stories about an evil-hearted shark, an extremely cunning hare, a very greedy spider, and the strongest man in the world. There are also answers to such questions as why the crab has no head, why the sun and moon live in the sky, and why flies buzz. Drawn from all parts of Africa, these stories illustrate the fierce sense of justice inherent in African peoples, their powers of patience and endurance, and their supreme ability as story-tellers.

Everyone has a mental health. So we asked:

What does yours mean to you?

THE RESULT IS EXTRAORDINARY.

Over 60 people have shared their stories. Powerful, funny, moving, this book is here to tell you:

It's OK.

With writing from:

Adam Kay - Alastair Campbell - Alexis Caught - Ben Platt - Bryony Gordon - Candice Carty-Williams - Charlie Mackesy - Charly Cox - Chidera Eggerue - Claire Stancliffe - Davina McCall - Dawn O'Porter - Elizabeth Day - Elizabeth Uviebinené - Ella Purnell - Emilia Clarke - Emma Thompson - Eve Delaney - Fearne Cotton - Gabby Edlin - Gemma Styles - GIRLI (Milly Toomey) - Grace Beverley - Hannah Witton - Honey Ross - Hussain Manawer - Jack Rooke - James Blake - Jamie Flook - Jamie Windust - Jessie Cave - Jo Irwin - Jonah Freud - Jonny Benjamin - Jordan Stephens - Kai-Isaiah Jamal - Kate Weinberg - Kelechi Okafor - Khalil Aldabbas - KUCHENGA - Lauren Mahon - Lena Dunham - Maggie Matic - Martha Lane Fox - Mathew Kollamkulam - Matt Haig - Megan Crabbe - Michael Kitching - Michelle Elman - Miranda Hart - Mitch Price - Mona Chalabi - Montana Brown - Nadia Craddock - Naomi Campbell - Poorna Bell - Poppy Jamie - Reggie Yates - Ripley Parker - Robert Kazandjian - Rosa Mercuriadis - Saba Asif - Sam Smith - Scarlett Curtis - Scarlett Moffatt - Scottee - Sharon Chalkin Feldstein - Shonagh Marie - Simon Amstell - Steve Ali - Tanya Byron - Travon Free - Yomi Adegoke - Yusuf Al Majarhi

This enchanting collection of six classic stories and fairy tales is perfect for sharing with your little one. Each tale in this treasury is beautifully illustrated, making this an ideal gift. Includes: The Gingerbread Man Goldilocks and the Three Bears The Three Little Pigs Cinderella Puss in Boots The Magic Porridge Pot Also available: Ladybird Stories for Five Year Olds

Dive into the magical worlds of your most beloved fairytales and fables with this beautifully illustrated storytime treasure both kiddos and their grown-ups will enjoy. Young readers will be whisked away to over 30 new and exciting five-minute easy-toread adventures designed to quickly entertain. This deluxe treasure trove of stories celebrates all the well-loved classics including Thumbelina, The Tortoise and the Hare, The Gingerbread Man, Pinocchio, and more! Discover faraway lands, flee from thundering giants, and fall in love with this enchanting collection of favorites.

Short tales allow adults to adjust how many stories and how much time to spend reading every day Playful illustrations and beautifully written tales will create a smile from ear to ear Over 30 tales included: Thumbelina, The Tortoise and the Hare, The Sorcerer's
Apprentice, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Gingerbread Man, Pinocchio, and more! Perfect gift for any occasion: birthdays, holidays, and more! Collect all titles available in the Parragon Treasury Collection including Fairy Tales and Mother Goose

Meet the
silliest family
in the world!
Grandpa Brown tries to hatch a baby horse. Mr. Brown shouts at his underwear. And Jane Brown grows a carrot in her ear (she planted a radish). Here are six stories to make you giggle and laugh.

Trust Me Too comprises work from over 50 of Australias leading childrens authors and illustrators. Separated into genres such as crime, adventure, romance, science fiction and fantasy, it truly covers all aspects of the classical anthology. It contains fiction, illustrations, poetry and graphics.

Stories to spark your imagination - a celebratory collection of stories, poems and illustrations to mark Puffin's 80th birthday.

Perfect for reading aloud or reading independently at bedtime, this wonderful collection features brand new stories, poems and illustrations from well-loved and exciting new Puffin talent including Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Anne Fine, Jamie Littler, Jeremy Strong, Tom Fletcher, Sam Copeland, Ed Vere, Nadia Shireen and many, more!

Plus, rediscover carefully curated extracts from Puffin's classic family favourites like Eric Carle, Beatrix Potter, Allan Ahlberg, Michael Morpurgo, Julia Donaldson and Roald Dahl.

And with quotes and motivational pieces from brilliantly inspiring leaders, scientists and actors on their own big dreams there is something magical for everyone to enjoy.

5% of the RRP from this book will go towards helping the National Literacy Trust continue their life-changing work - from carrying out vital research, to delivering transformational programmes on the ground.

This includes Puffin World of Stories, a programme funded by Puffin which aims to give primary schools the tools they need to help re-vitalise their school library as a hub of creativity and imagination.

The Camosun Bog has existed for 2000 years but, like wetlands everywhere, it has been encroached on by the expanding urban landscape. This diary chronicles one child's encounter with the bog and the 'Crazy Boggers' who are working to protect and restore it.

This hilariously readable collection of classic nonsense poetry, delightfully illustrated throughout, is a showcase of comic talent and sheer silliness.
The Everyman Book of Nonsense Verse" "features an eclectic spectrum of contributors ranging wildly from Edward Lear and Lewis Carroll to Hilaire Belloc, Ted Hughes, Ogden Nash, and Shakespeare, with illustrations by Mervyn Peake, Quentin Blake, Emma Chichester Clark, Spike Milligan, and the deliciously sinister Edward Gorey. Such old favorites as "The Owl and the Pussycat" are accompanied by "Macavity: The Mystery Cat" and "Jabberwocky," while Ted Hughes's "Wodwo" sits alone by the bank of a stream in a state of innocence and curiosity that mirrors a child's sense of wonder at the universe. Whether sweetly funny or deliciously naughty, these masterpieces of the art of the absurd will charm readers both young and old.

'I'm going to eat you up UNLESS you take me to school with you.'

A growling lion spends a morning at school and frightens the school bully; a little boy saves a mouse's life; and the magic Great Sharp Scissors cause havoc! These are just some of the surprises in store in this charming collection of nine lively tales, which are perfect for reading aloud to young children.