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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Fairy tales, folk tales, fables, magical tales & traditional stories
Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults
alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful gift collection of quotes
from the original translation by Katherine Woods, featuring
full-colour illustrations. A pilot stranded in the desert awakes
one morning to see the most extraordinary little fellow standing
before him. “Please…’ asks the stranger, “draw me a
sheep…’ The Little Prince has been capturing the hearts of
readers around the world since its publication in 1943 – this new
collection of quotes features favourite words of wisdom from
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s lyrical, whimsical text. Quotes are
drawn from the original translation by Katherine Woods, a favourite
with fans. With subjects covering childhood, sorrow, friendship,
love and more, this collection has something for everyone.
Featuring original colour illustrations by the author. Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote The
Little Prince in the United States during a two-year self-imposed
exile from occupied France. A year after the book’s publication
in 1943, Saint-Exupéry disappeared over the Mediterranean while
flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron. Best
known throughout the world as the author and illustrator of The
Little Prince, Saint-Exupéry wrote several other books that have
also become classics of world literature. Katherine Woods
(1886-1968) produced the original English translation of The Little
Prince in 1943. It was later followed by several other English
translations, but her classic translation is treasured by fans and
is often considered to be the definitive English translation. Her
poetic translation perfectly captures the enchantment and charm of
Saint-Exupéry’s storytelling.
Margot is on the quest to uncover and reassemble an ancient—and
cursed—vase, with the help of a boy who went missing in 1932, because
it's the only way to put back together her broken heart in this
standa-lone adventure rom-com, perfect for fans of What the River Knows
and The Lost City.
The mythical Vase of Venus Aurelia hasn’t been seen since 1932, but
Margot Rhodes is determined to change that.
Drawn by the vase’s supposed magical properties, Margot embarks on her
school’s archaeological trip to Pompeii. Sure, it’s her first time
holding a shovel, but she’s got something no one else does: lost
teenage explorer Van Keane’s journal.
Poring over the poetic entries that serve as a map to the vase’s
missing shards, Margot finds herself falling in love with the boy who
wrote it a century ago. She’s shocked when her search leads her to a
statue that looks exactly like Van, and then the statue comes to life.
Catapulted into the present, Van is nothing like the wordsmith Margot
imagined. He’s all sharp edges, intent on retrieving the relic for all
the wrong reasons. But it takes two to survive Venus’s death-defying
challenges, and, together, Margot and Van must excavate the
treasure—and their buried pasts—before their story ends in ruins.
With a blend of humor, magic, and love, Rachel Moore crafts another
stand-alone adventure rom-com full of double- and triple-crosses,
hilarious shenanigans, and frustration-fueled banter, where the best
treasure is true love.
A brilliant collection of 32 classic fairy tales by Hans Christian
Andersen illustrated with the charming colour plates and black and
white drawings of Rie Cramer. Tales include The Wild Swans, The
Little Sea Maid, The Princess and the Pea, Thumbelina, Little Ida's
Flowers, Emperor's New Clothes, The Hardy Tin Soldier and many
more. Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in
children's literature. Many of the earliest children's books,
particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working
to republish these classic works in high quality, colour editions,
using the original text and artwork so these works can delight
another generation of children.
Edward and Moongobble are on a quest. They're out to break the
curse of the Oggledy Nork because Moongobble is convinced every
curse can be broken. But when it comes to magic, things are never
that easy.
The Oggledy Nork may appear to be a lumbering monster who breaks
everything in his path, but he doesn't mean to. His family was
cursed generations ago by an old woman, and now Edward, Moongobble,
and all their friends have to go to Flitwick City to find the cure.
But wouldn't you know it, when they find the old woman, she has
some demands before she will break the curse on the Oggledy Nork.
So where Edward thought their troubles would end, they're only just
beginning
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.
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.
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The Marvelous Maze
(Hardcover)
Maxine Rose Schur; Illustrated by Robin DeWitt, Patricia Grush-DeWitt
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R651
Discovery Miles 6 510
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The Sun Gnomes
(Hardcover)
Hayley Nystrom; Illustrated by Alexandra Bulankina
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R553
Discovery Miles 5 530
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Trembling, once more Garrison turned the key, and the box opened.
All that he found within was a stack of old papers, a ring, an old
piece of flint and a candle... He looked at the ring, and it was
plain but for a single four-pointed star and crescent moon
emblazoned upon it. He then turned his candle to the stack of
papers, and saw etched upon their cover-sheet his father's rose
insignia. Trembling, mind now years and distances away from this
place, within the dancing candlelight, he began to read... "My
dearest Perrion, ...how grey it always seems here as if nothing
moves. It seems as if this silly job I've taken with the circus,
with the bears is, but for thoughts of you, my only joy. Oh I'm
sorry for this... Forgive me, mine love, and accept this: it is my
ring and signet. I shall not be going back, ever, and so I give it,
too, along with mine heart, to you." In "Winter Dreams," author B.
Charles Price tells a tale of the reality beyond the fantasy
through a beautiful depiction of the illusion.
It's the unicorn book you never knew you needed ... until now! A
story about friendship, acceptance and rainbow unicorn poop! Meet
Unicorn. With a beautiful mane so silky smooth, a glittering horn
that sparkles in the sunlight and perfectly pink hooves that shine
as she gallops, Unicorn is just like every other unicorn out there.
Except for her rainbow poop, of course. Wait - haven't you heard
about her rainbow poop? This fully fabulous picture book by Emma
Adams and Katy Halford features: unicorns, rainbows, dragons,
princesses, fairies, silliness, mischief and RAINBOW POOP!
Danskin is a tiny fairy who lives in a spotted mushroom under a
large oak tree in the forest. Each day she bakes Sugar and Spice
Cookies for all the woodland animals. Danskin sets a good example
to her young readers on how to be a kind neighbor and friend. Come
take a peek inside her world and watch as she dances through life,
spreading joy all around.
Inside the book are five stories, two of Danskin's song sheets as
well as the recipe for her Sugar and Spice cookies. The pages are
filled with 70 full-color illustrations
Travel to an ancient realm of magic where the powerful Grand Wizard
Koeus set in motion events that would lead to a cataclysmic end. In
his arrogance, he believed he could train ten apprentices in the
ways of magic. He created magical stones controlling the powers of
earth, wind, fire, and water. Using these stones, the apprentices
became powerful wizards, but their hearts became corrupt and turned
against Koeus when they learned of the life limitations the stones
imposed on them. The Grand Wizard was forced to destroy his
apprentices, but destroyed himself in the process.
Centuries later, after the great wizards have long vanished,
apprentices Kale and Masan are awarded the titles of wizard and
earn their first magical stones at the School of Hundir. They
embark upon a journey in search of other stones, and along the way,
learn the true power of friendship. Their quest takes them through
dangerous lands, where unlikely alliances are formed with Corsair,
a great warrior, Megaera, an omniscient elf, and Lasca a beautiful
and captivating thief. Through their quest the group discovers a
bond that unites them as they battle the powerful Darklocks, an
ancient evil threatening the peace of the lands.
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