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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Fairy tales, folk tales, fables, magical tales & traditional stories
At the edge of the woods, there is a great tree. Peep through the
branches and you might just see some little people who stand as
tall as your thumb and have heads the size of hazelnuts. Sylvia
prefers to be alone rather than play noisy games with the other
Tree Keepers. But one day, she finds a baby bird in her favourite
hiding place. As Sylvia and the bird become friends, can she learn
that sometimes, things are better when you have someone to share
them with? This beautiful debut is a tribute to community and
friendship. Sunday Times Children's Book to Watch Out for - This
charming debut picture book is about tiny people who live in trees,
a baby starling and the joys of nature and of making friends. It is
illustrated with a naivety that is both elegant and child-friendly.
A charming retelling of the Greek Myth, in which King Midas
discovers that his family is worth much more to him than gold. With
enchanting illustrations by Paula Bossio, and free online audio.
This charming tale tells the story of little Nicky Claus, who
wanted to make every child happy, if only just for one day. Nicky
Claus works with his three uncles in the Claus Brothers Toy
Emporium. Uncle Hanz makes the toys, Uncle Louis checks them and
Uncle Levi adds the... what's the scientific term for it? Ah, yes.
The magic! For each toy made at the Emporium has a special sparkle
that means it will find the child it is perfect for. One day, Nicky
notices a young girl with her face pressed up to the glass. When
she disappears, he follows her and finds her living on the streets
with lots of other children, none of whom can afford a toy. Nicky
vows that for one night only, every child will have the toy of
their dreams and - with the help of his uncles and some flying
reindeer - the legend of Father Christmas is born. This magical and
heartwarming story from best-selling author-illustrator David
Litchfield is a true festive treat centred on kindness, generosity
and looking after each other.
This is the real and totally true tale of Chicken Little. When
something falls from the sky and bops Chicken Little right on the
head, he looks high and low to figure out what it was. He even asks
the sky if it's falling - after all, you can never be too sure. But
when the other chickens worry that the sky really is falling, the
coup quickly turns into CHAOS. How is Chicken Little going to fix
this mess?! A brilliantly funny and especially endearing take on a
much-loved classic. Fun illustrations that keep little readers
entertained throughout. A true must have picture book for little
ones' shelves.
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The Frog Prince
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Laura Cowan; Illustrated by Ilaria Campana
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Princess Miranda is lonely and bored. Her busy mother gives her a
precious golden ball to play with, and Miranda drops it into the
palace pond. A helpful frog retrieves it - but as payment, he
demands to eat from Miranda's plate and sleep on her pillow. Will
Miranda keep her side of the bargain? With fun activities after the
story, and online audio in both British English and American
English. CEFR level: A1. 500 headwords, 1116 words
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.
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Santa Gets a Second Job
(Hardcover)
Michele D'Ignazio; Illustrated by Sergio Olivotti; Translated by Denise Muir
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Times are tough for Santa. He's tightened his belt, made the
reindeer redundant and now it's time to get a second job. But
finding work is not easy at all, even if you're Santa - he tries
being a waiter, a party entertainer, and even works in a call
centre. He finally finds the perfect job to be useful to the
community - the bin man! Santa discovers that waste can conceal
wonderful gifts, and he is soon back on his sled delivering toys
made from recycled materials. When Santa finds some lost letters
from years ago in the bin, begging to meet him, he sets out to find
their owner. Will he be able to find them and finally grant their
wish before Christmas Day? Hilarious and heartwarming, Santa Gets a
Second Job is the perfect present for Santa fans of all ages from
Michele D'Ignazio and Sergio Olivotti.
"Brilliant." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review What if princesses
didn't always marry Prince Charming and live happily ever after? In
this stunning anthology - elegantly presented in a red, clothbound
hard cover with gold-toned metallic debossing - 15 favourite
fairytales have been retold for a new generation. These princesses
are smart, funny and kind, and can do anything they set their minds
to. Focused on issues including self-image, confidence, LGBTQ,
friendship, advocacy and disability, these stories are perfect for
sharing between parents and children, or for older princesses or
princes to read by themselves. They teach that a princess is a
person who seeks to help others, is open to learning new things,
and looks for ways to add purpose to their lives and the lives of
those around them. Get reacquainted with these powerful princesses:
Snow White - champion of real beauty Sleeping Beauty - specialist
on sleeping disorders Thumbelina - music producer and advocate
Rapunzel - world-famous architect Belle the Brave - undercover
agent Elisabeth and the Wild Swans - fashion designer Cinderella -
prime minster and businesswoman Star and the 12 Dancers - dancer
The Goose Girl - stand-up comedian Princess Sevinah (and the Pea) -
founder of the Fairyland Dating Service The Snow Queen - winter
sports coach The Little Mermaid - advocate for peace between
mer-people and humans Zade - storyteller (of 1001 tales) and
businesswoman Evangeline (The Frog Princess) - natural historian
Little Red Riding Hood - environmentalist and Princess of the
Wolves Power to the princess!
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The Fire Fox
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Alexandra Page; Illustrated by Stef Murphy
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*Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022* An uplifting, magical,
snow-filled book perfect for sharing this Christmas that will leave
children feeling warm, cosy and loved. Freya and her mum have gone
to a little cabin to get away for a while. The light has gone out
of their lives since Freya's dad passed away. Freya isn't sure
about going sledging, but when she meets a magical fox in the snow,
she can't help but follow him into the forest - and on to a
thrilling adventure. A heartwarming bedtime story inspired by the
Finnish Saami myth of the revontulet, or fox fires - the sparks
that fly from the fur of a mystical fox to become the Northern
Lights. The Fire Fox is a gloriously illustrated, beautifully
written story about the nurturing light of love that can't be
dimmed, written by debut author Alexandra Page and illustrated by
the exciting talent Stef Murphy. This enchanting picture book with
its touching story of sadness, hope, love and joy begs to be read
again and again.
A classic collection of tales for young readers of about five,
featuring beloved characters and lively stories by Michael Bond,
Jill Barklem, Elizabeth Laird and others, chosen by children's book
expert, Julia Eccleshare. Paddington Bear tries to buy a birthday
present, the animals of Brambly Hedge set off to the seaside; A
greedy queen insists on having the biggest tree in the world, but
will Cinderella get to go to the ball? 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.
A stunning new cover, design and format brings African Myths &
Legends, a combination of two earlier publications (Daughter of the
moonlight and Other African Tales and South African Myths and
Legends), to life. It is a spellbinding and fascinating collection
of tales that will enliven the imagination of young readers.
Vividly illustrated, the book sustains the intrigue of storytelling
that has been passed on from generation to generation. The magic
lies in deciding whether the stories are fact or fiction. The book
offers an explanation for the mysteries people encountered in their
ordinary daily lives and the norms and social practices that have
emerged from these events. Using historical events as a backdrop,
yet weaving in fantasy and magic, these extraordinary tales are not
only interesting but also highly informative and educational.
Kittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all of Fairyland. . .
A brave, stylish heroine for whom no tangle is too troublesome and no
frizz too fearsome!
The Queen of Hearts is hosting a baking competition and Fairyland is
buzzing with excitement! From Rapunzel to the Three Bears, absolutely
everyone is busy baking tasty treats and Kittie is just as busy helping
her clients look their best for the big event.
Red Riding Hood knows her Granny is sure to win first prize - she makes
the best cakes - but when Kittie and Red visit her cottage, Granny and
her cakes are nowhere to be seen! And there is a mysterious paw-shaped
footprint on the ground. A clue! Kittie and Red decide to investigate .
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Will they find out what happened to Granny and save the day before it's
too late?
The romance of the story Beauty and the Beast - the triumph of love
over looks - has fascinated readers for centuries and inspired
numerous films and TV series. This anthology not only features the
beloved tale, but 100 enchanting stories chosen from The Blue
Fain/Book and other collections by Andrew Lang: 50 devoted to
beauties and another 50 from the perspective of the beast.
When war forces people to leave their homes, children often get
lost. When this happens to Afi, she meets an old man with a big
heart and a magic drum.
This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey with 50
tales, featuring themes of nature from all around the world. Sit
back, get comfortable and delve into this beautifully-illustrated
collection of beloved nature stories from every corner of the
globe. This rich resource collects together folk tales from home
and legends and myths from distant lands to commemorate the
animals, plants and the changing seasons that make planet Earth so
beautiful. The folktales and fables in this book will capture
imaginations and take readers on a journey around the world. Learn
about: The Peruvian tale of Cuniraya and the Magic Fruit, The story
of how lightning began according to an ancient Khasi folk tale from
India, From Ireland, the story of The Bee, the Mouse and the
Beetle, The Master of the Winds in the ancient Iroquois story of
The Four Winds, Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack from North
American folklore, and Spain's Queen of the Flowers, who is brought
to life one night by a magical fairy. Lively retellings from
best-selling author Angela McAllister are brought to life
withbeautiful illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, in this nature
anthology to treasure for a lifetime. For story lovers young and
old this is the perfect gift for all the family and nature lovers
everywhere. The World Full of... series is a collection of
beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all
around the world or be introduced to some of the world's best-loved
writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to
any child's library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of
Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of
Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of
Celebrations and Festivals and A Bedtime Full of Stories.
*A B&N Young Reader Monthly Pick!* *Finalist in the 2021
Goodreads Choice Awards!* *A New York Times Bestseller!* Discover a
new middle-grade fantasy saga from the #1 New York Times
bestselling author of The Descendants series, Melissa de la Cruz,
where real life and fairy tales collide! Nothing ever happens in
Filomena Jefferson-Cho's sleepy little suburban town of North
Pasadena. The sun shines every day, the grass is always a perfect
green, and while her progressive school swears there's no such
thing as bullying, she still feels bummed out. But one day, when
Filomena is walking home on her own, something strange happens.
Filomena is being followed by Jack Stalker, one of the heroes in
the Thirteenth Fairy, a series of books she loves about a brave
girl and her ragtag group of friends who save their world from an
evil enchantress. She must be dreaming, or still reading a book.
But Jack is insistent--he's real, the stories are real, and
Filomena must come with him at once! Soon, Filomena is thrust into
the world of evil fairies and beautiful princesses, sorcerers and
slayers, where an evil queen drives her ruthless armies to destroy
what is left of the Fairy tribes. To save herself and the kingdom
of Westphalia, Filomena must find the truth behind the fairytales
and set the world back to rights before the cycle of sleep and
destruction begins once more.
A Whole New World explores the life of Aladdin if he'd never found
the genie in the lamp and how events would unfold differently
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