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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Fairy tales, folk tales, fables, magical tales & traditional stories
A beloved classic comes to life for a new generation in the upcoming Walt Disney Studios live action Aladdin film, and this thrilling novelization invites fans to revisit Aladdin's tale. With 8 page colour section of stills from the movie. A must-have for Aladdin fans everywhere.
Young fashionista Milly is in a pickle after her friends secretly
entered her into a local design competition. The rules state all
outfits must be hand sewn, and Milly knows she'll never finish her
looks in time. Just as she's about to lose hope, a strange
custodian appears with an offer to lend her sewing skills, and soon
Milly's one-of-a-kind designs put her in the running to win the
whole thing. But for the final challenge, the custodian strikes a
new deal: Guess her favourite thing to wear, or else she will take
the first-place prize! Can Milly's keen fashion instincts solve
this style mystery? Enjoy a modern twist on the Brothers Grimm
classic "Rumpelstiltskin" as it's retold for kids in this exciting
Far Out Fairy Tales graphic novel.
This book contains a fantastic collection of Grimm's fairy tales.
These 36 tales have been selected by Elenore Abbott and decorated
with her stunning colour illustrations. 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.
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The Ant's Palace
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Jonathon McClellan; Illustrated by Dan Peeler; Designed by Charlie Rose
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What would you do if you suspect your best friend, who happens to
be a giant egg, was killed but everyone else thinks it was an
accident? "Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed," a collection of twenty-two
short fairy tale-like stories, tackles that question and many more.
In this collection's title story, Chicken Little is certain his
friend did not fall from the ledge, and he intends to prove there
is a conspiracy. Will he discover the truth before it's too late?
Filled with interesting and delightful characters, these short
stories ask questions not raised before. Can a reverse vampire find
true love? Can the World Nose Hair champion really make the world a
better place? Is it ever wise to stick cheese noodles in your nose?
Can one live their life squeezing other people's ears in peace? If
a whale and a tiger had a fight who would win?
Incorporating familiar characters in children's literature and
folklore, "Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed" tells a series of tales with
surprises to keep you guessing. Each story asks a different
question, and each story offers a different, strange answer.
The fourth and final book in the hilarious bestselling WHO LET THE
GODS OUT series; perfect for fans of David Solomons! 'I totally
fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I think you're all going
to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS on book 1 'One of the funniest new
voices in children's literature. The laughs come thick and fast'
DAVID SOLOMONS on book 1 In the series finale of Maz Evans'
bestselling Who Let the Gods Out? series, Elliot faces his darkest
period yet. As well as facing up to his fears, he realises that the
future of mankind - and the survival of everything he holds dear -
is at stake. But can a bunch of misfit gods, a lost constellation
and a mortal boy stand up to the daemon hordes? Book 4 and the
finale to the bestselling Who Let the Gods Out series! An exciting,
laugh-out-loud hilarious and highly-acclaimed Percy Jackson-esque
adventure Book 1 was shortlisted for both the Waterstones
Children's Book Prize and the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award
Hilarious and heartfelt, the Who Let the Gods Out? series is
centred on the Olympian gods - perfect for fans of Greek mythology!
Lanky Dank is the lone survivor of a terrible shipwreck, which
leaves him in a state of amnesia and distressing fear. He finds
himself on the shores of Urula Beach, where hes rescued by a passel
of dwarfish people-the Tattertoids. Their roundish faces were as
dazzling as their oddish duds. It was hard to look into their eyes
that stuck out on the surface of their cinnamon skin like
glittering marbles. They bring him to their strange dwelling in a
cave inside Warwick Hill. Just as stunned with the interior of
their home as hed been with their appearance, Lanky Dank felt he
was surely dreaming. Fear possessed him. And when he learns at
length the eldest son, Izzie, has run off with Warrior Wolfe who
had been ordered by the King to go and reconnonoitre the lair of
four dragons whod shut up the neighboring kings castle in the Land
Beyond the River, Lanky Dank wanted no part of it. But to show his
gratitude to the Tattertoids for rescueing him, he drags himself
along willy-nilly.
Can Lanky Dank overcome his debilitating fear and be of some use
in the inevitable showdown with the ferocious Formidable Four?
In a far off land of Fos, an enchanting king and queen rule the
land. Queen Sofia and King Savitar have many children; they love
their children very, very much, so they decide to send them on an
exciting adventure. Their daughter, Anthea, leaves on her journey
and lands in a garden called Talia, where she is quick to make
friends with a sunflower named Zoe.
Together, Anthea and Zoe begin their travels through the four
corners of Talia, each protected by archangels Michael, Gabriel,
Raphael, and Uriel, respectively. Anthea is excited that the
flowers speak; she is so happy to befriend them, spreading the
light of Fos wherever she goes. She also meets an orchid by the
name of Grace who is planning a party for the autistic children at
Sanasiel's Infirmary in the Land of the Raphaels.
Zoe and Anthea decide to help Grace spread the word about the
party. They travel to the four corners, making new friends while
they learn about tolerance, gratitude, and imagination. But there
are dark forces in Talia known as the Erebus--a group of
meat-eating shrubs. In order to make it home, Anthea must be
careful; even so, it's worth the risk to help Grace and the
autistic children, all in the name of love.
First Stories: Goldilocks and the Three Bears is the perfect
introduction, for young children, to this classic fairy tale. Push,
pull and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce the
main characters: Goldilocks and the Bear family. This well-loved
fairy tale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by
children's illustrator Natascha Rosenberg. Little ones can collect
more books in the First Stories series, including Little Red Riding
Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and The Three Little Pigs.
Chang's paintings are so good, his birds and animals seem alive. So
when the Emperor's new temple needs painting, he sends for Chang.
But why is Chang painting dragons without any eyes? Is it true, as
he claims, that if he adds eyes the painted dragons will actually
come to life? With free online audio.
One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this is a
retelling of 32 legends from Greek mythology.
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