Long ago, the people of Gwadana lived simple, but happy, lives. They had found the secret of happiness. Their lives were very, very orderly. No one broke the rules. There were no police and no jails in that village. There were rules for just about anything and everything you care to think of, and everybody knew those rules well. Yes, they knew the rules very, very well indeed and happily obeyed them all. Until one day ...

In ’n land, nie ver hiervandaan nie, en nie so lank gelede nie, het Hlohlesakhe en sy familie gelukkig gewoon, totdat ’n vreeslike droogte oor die land gekom het. Mense was honger en het aan hongersnood gely totdat hulle so maer geword het dat jy die ribbebene van ’n volwasse man deur sy klere kon tel. Een dag, terwyl hy desperaat na iets gesoek het om huis toe te neem na sy familie, het Hlohlesake diep in die woud ingewandel opsoek na wortels en bessies ...

This vivid retelling brings together the best-known stories about Arthur and his court exploring the relationships between the main characters in the legends. Magnificent illustrations by Pavel Tatarnikov add to the atmosphere of Arthurian England.

The story treasures in this collection, introduced with a foreword by King Goodwill Zwelithini Zulu, range from the comical and mischievous to the spooky and mystical. Whether you grew up with stories about Mzimi and Magilogilo or not – these tales are quintessentially African and compulsory reading for everyone who loves this marvelous continent!

There is a witch in the woods and she likes to kidnap boys... The village of Westerleen has been suffering a harsh winter, food is scarce and if you end up lost you may find yourself in the witch's cottage and no one leaves there alive. When Hansel and Gretel return from the woods, unharmed, everyone believes Hansel to have been the hero who has saved his sister. But it was Gretel who pushed the witch into the fire. Gretel has never been accepted in her village, will she finally be rewarded? A thrilling tale with twists and turns at every chapter Perfect for fans of All The Better To See You, Dark Unicorns, and Disney's Twisted Tales and Villains series' A second dark and irresistible twist on a classic fairy tale

Originally written by French author Reuben Saillens and later retold by Leo Tolstoy, this endearing and timeless story has now acquired the status of a folk-tale and is great to read out loud with children. The heartening story of a lonely shoemaker named Papa Panov whose generosity demonstrates the virtues of kindness and compassion. Mig Holder's much loved text is complemented by charming illustrations by Julie Downing which capture the changing mood of the story.

When brave warrior Theseus meets King Minos, he decides to teach him a lesson. This is because King Minos is the biggest bully in Ancient Greece, and Theseus hates bullies. But how will Theseus find his way through King Minos fiendish maze, and what sort of horrible creature would he find at the centre of it? Find out in this epic quest featuring beasts, kings and a great big ball of string.

Hans Christian Andersen's classic tales of foolish emperors, lonely mermaids, icy queens and clever princesses have delighted children and adults alike for nearly two centuries. The stories' unique magic and wonder make them essential reading for any childhood. This beautifully illustrated collection of Andersen's best-loved fairy tales includes The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea and The Emperor's New Clothes. Each story is brought to life with charming illustrations by Anastasiya Archipova, illustrator of dozens of children's books. This gift edition of Andersen's tales is designed for little hands and will make a beautiful addition to any bookshelf.

A beautifully illustrated, magical retelling of one of the most beloved fairy tales, which no child's library should be without! The Little Mermaid is curious to see the world above the water, but it's forbidden. One day, when nobody is is looking, she slips above the waves and falls in love with a prince. Longing to see him again, she asks the Sea Witch to help her become human. But, for Sea Witch's spell to work, the Little Mermaid must make a difficult choice . . . Will she ever see the prince again? Based on the original story by Hans Christian Andersen, this exquisite reimagining of the classic fairy tale, loved by generations, comes ahead of the highly anticipated Disney live-action movie, The Little Mermaid.

“There’s nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as messing about in boats.…

One of the all-time great animal stories. Kenneth Grahame's classic children's book, with exclusive illustrations from EH Shepard has delighted generations.The Wind in the Willows is one of the most famous and bestselling animal stories of all time. This exclusive 90th anniversary paperback edition celebrates E.H. Shepherd's classic illustrations that brought Mole, Ratty, Badger and Mr Toad to life 90 years ago and have captivated children and adults alike ever since.

The Wild Wood seems a terrifying place to Mole, until one day he pokes his nose out of his burrow and finds it’s full of friends. He meets brave Ratty, kind old Badger and the rascally Mr Toad, and together they go adventuring … but the Wild Wood doesn't just contain friends, there are also the sinister weasels and stoats, and they capture Toad Hall when Mr Toad is in jail. How will he escape? And can the friends fight together to save Toad Hall?

Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows is a classic animal adventure that charms and enthrals. This new paperback edition contains the original black and white illustrations by E H Shepard, the man who drew Winnie-the-Pooh. The perfect adventure for children aged 9 and above.

Elliot's life is spiralling out of control. He's been suspended from school, his ex-convict dad is useless around the house and his mum's health is worsening. What's more, the gods are determined to forge on with the quest for the third chaos stone. An unlikely, hilarious and heart-warming odyssey begins. But Elliot has heard of a mythical potion rumoured to cure all ills - can he save his mum, even if it means sacrificing the fate of the world?

'n Koei met 'n serpie, 'n spierwit donkie ... Jy sal kennis maak met splinternuwe karakters en menige avonture met hulle meemaak. Sluit by hulle aan op hul reise, deel in hul avonture en ontdek 'n skatkis van stories om jou na sprokiesland weg te voer. Lochner de Kock vertel al jou gunstelingsprokies! Kom luister saam! Die stories op die CD: Marcel die Dappere; Verrassing!; Die Lelike Konyntjie; Kakao die Apie; Albert en die Aartappel; Gallie die Krokodil; Wimpie die Wit Donkie; Bonte se Serpie; Soet Honne!; Annabel se Voeltjiekafee (Bonussnit).

Christmas magic, delivered! The top-ten bestseller and must-have festive gift, discover the joy of gift-giving in this hilarious Christmas caper from bestselling author, Ben Miller. All Tog wants to do is work in Santa's workshop and one wonderful day, the letter from Santa arrives: Tog has been selected as an apprentice elf! Making toys is a lot more technical and a lot less fun than Tog had imagined, and even though his new friend Holly tries to help him, he's quickly relegated to cleaning out the reindeer stables. But someone has been stealing the presents from the workshop and a case of mistaken identity finds Tog accused of being the culprit! Can Tog use his special Christmas magic to discover the real thief and save all the presents before Christmas Eve is over? A funny and heartwarming story from the King of Christmas, Ben Miller - the perfectly sized stocking filler for all the family! Discover more festive magic from Hollie and Tog in Secrets of a Christmas Elf. Praise for Ben Miller: 'A magical adventure' Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale 'Great for reading aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale 'A fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear 'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure' Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Each of [Ben's] five books is joyous and thoughtful' Red Magazine 'A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small' Ruth Jones on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible' Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight

The first series of Graphic Universe titles brings to life some of the most enduring myths and legends from a variety of cultures. Action-packed and richly illustrated, these age-old stories will engage readers in a new way.

An injured (and gassy) goose has crashed onto the Worthington estate, and no one cares except for young Valeria. That all changes when the bird starts laying solid-gold eggs! But as soon as the Worthingtons try to force the goose to lay a fortune, the egg comes out totally ROTTEN. Can Val help her feathered friend escape before the greedy family tries something extreme? In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's "The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg" is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!