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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Fairy tales, folk tales, fables, magical tales & traditional stories
King Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third
had SO many clothes it was simply absurd …
So when two seemingly well-meaning fabric merchants promise to make an
outfit of only the very BEST and most special cloth, King
Albert-Horatio-Otto the Third simply cannot resist. He MUST have these
new clothes! Surely, the unquestionably charitable and
not-at-all-suspicious-looking tailors are genuine, and the King won't
end up looking red-cheeked … ?
This funny and timely retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic
fable 'The Emperor's New Clothes' will not only make children laugh,
but also encourage them to think and speak up for what they believe.
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.
Christmas magic, delivered! The brilliant festive blockbuster from
Ben Miller - the perfect stocking-filler for all the family. It's
business as usual in the run up to Christmas at Santa's Workshop -
and toy elves Holly and Tog are busy making gifts for children all
around the world. But Father Christmas isn't feeling well, and
Holly is worried that things won't be finished on time. Inventing a
robot to help out with festive duties seems like a fantastic idea,
until Father Christmas is KIDNAPPED and a race against time to save
him and the big day begins. Funny and heartwarming, this
beautifully illustrated pocket-sized story shows the importance of
family at Christmas, and all year round. Discover more festive
adventures from Hollie and Tog in Diary 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
Dit is nie net Wolf wat onder Jakkals se streke deurloop nie, maar die ganse diereryk - van koning Leeu tot die kleinste diertjie ry aan die pen. Niemand is bestand teen die uitgeslape Jakkals se poetse nie, en die een wat hom probeer terugkry, kom steeds die slegste daarvan af. Maar soms loop Jakkals tog sy rieme styf en dan moet hy net bontstaan met sy slim bek om uit die moeilikheid te kom, want dis gewoonlik diep moeilikheid!
"There once is a Queen ever constant to her people..." From the
Nation's Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic
celebration of our Queen and longest reigning monarch, beautifully
illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman.
Created in partnership with the Jubilee Pageant Committee. There
once was a little girl, born a princess. While she was still a
young woman, she became a queen, our Queen Elizabeth II. Her reign
of seventy years, making her the longest serving female monarch in
history, saw her stand steadfast through triumph and tribulation,
and through the monumental changes that have shaped our world. This
remarkable queen remained devoted to crown, to country . . . and a
corgi or two! Beginning with the late queen as a little girl,
planting an oak tree with her father, There Once is a Queen follows
her incredible story in a way that will bring this historic reign
vividly to life for readers, big and small, around the globe. An
exquisite gift book and commemoration of the 2022 Platinum Jubilee,
it marks a unique moment in our shared history and will be a
treasured keepsake for generations to come.
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.
Trudi and Marcus are taking the local steam train to school, as
usual not talking to each other. He thinks she's a stuck-up
teacher's pet; she thinks he's only capable of playing the fool.
Then they see a Formal Notice from the train window. NOTICE OF
CLOSURE OF RAILWAY LINE BANSTONE TO ROYDS WELL. CLOSURE OF THE
RAILWAY LINE WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY 31ST MARCH 1967. This is a
bitter blow. What can they do? How can they stop them? If they
don't work together, it will certainly close.
From award-winning creator of PIG THE PUG (9781407154985), comes
the fantastic follow-up to THELMA THE UNICORN, a laugh-out-loud
picture book about learning to love who you are... even if you
don't have sparkles! The world misses its favorite unicorn, but
Thelma is reluctant to don her horn and sparkles again. However,
with the support of her best friend Otis, she realizes the
importance of spreading love and joy -- no matter what people
think.
Fairies are real, but their power is waning . . . Embark on the
adventure of a lifetime and discover the magic of Goblyn Wood, with
the first book in a major new fantasy series for fans of Nevermoor
and Podkin One-Ear! Are you ready to enter Goblyn Wood . . . ?
Hazel has always known she was different, but she doesn't know
where she came from. When her best friend Pete is kidnapped by
strange creatures, she must gather her courage and enter Goblyn
Wood, a forest inhabited by fairies. But their magic is being
drained away, and Hazel soon realises that her own power is the key
to saving both Pete and her new friends. Embarking on an epic
journey of discovery, can Hazel restore the balance of the fairy
realm? The debut fiction novel from Waterstones prize-shortlisted
Anna Kemp - enter this rich and immersive new fantasy world and
meet a powerful new hero.
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me... Here are
all twelve days of Christmas, from the festive rhyme, wonderfully
illustrated by Violeta Dabija and full of extra details for little
ones to spot. With online audio.
Olia lives with her parents in an old crumbling castle, filled with
hidden turrets and secret doorways. When she follows a mysterious
cat to one of the castle's roof domes, she finds herself stepping
through one such doorway into a magical land filled with wonders...
But everything is not quite as it seems: the land is under threat
from a scheming magician, Chernmor, and the magic is fading away.
With the help of an enchanted band of new friends, can Olia find a
way to save both her own home, and the land of forbidden magic?
Hierdie wonderlike boek met 15 tydlose verhale, pragtige illustrasies en onvergeetlike karakters stel kinders bekend aan die betowerende wêreld van die Broers Grimm.
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Discover the wise lessons of life Aesop and Jean de la Fontaine's
animal fables teach us. Children will love the colourful and
humoristic illustrations and will be fascinated by the classic
fables. Discover the wonderful lessons in the animal fables of
Aesop and Jean de la Fontaine. Johann Strauss's colourful and
humorous illustrations mesmerise children and capture their
attention. A source of entertainment for the whole family!
Hierdie wonderlike boek wat 12 stories bevat met pragtige
illustrasies en onvergeetlike karakters sal kinders bekendstel
aan ’n skatkis van tydlose verhale.
A stunning illustrated edition of the magical bestseller - a
perfect gift for Christmas! Winner of the Waterstones Children's
Book Prize Winner of the British Book Awards Children's Book of the
Year Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award Shortlisted for the
Jhalak Prize Beautiful, thrilling and magical, Sunday Times
bestselling-author Kiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed
first novel is a modern classic. 'Absolutely loved it from start to
finish' TOM FLETCHER 'I read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN
'Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic,
myth and adventure' EMMA CARROLL Forbidden to leave her island,
Isabella dreams of the faraway lands her cartographer father once
mapped. When her friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the
search. The world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland -
and beneath the dry rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demon is
stirring from its sleep. Soon, following her map, her heart and an
ancient myth, Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to
save the island itself. A beautifully written, multi award-winning
story of friendship, discovery, myths and magic for any age -
perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine
Rundell A perfect gift for Christmas, illustrated in colour by Olia
Muza, and featuring a bonus chapter From the author of Julia and
the Shark, Leila and the Blue Fox and The Mercies, chosen for the
Richard & Judy Book Club Set in an extensive and
stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with magical realism
This abridged version of the world-famous, much-loved classic
Pilgrim's Progress has been reissued for a new generation of
readers. Oliver Hunkin has carefully selected words from John
Bunyan's original timeless story to present a gripping narrative
for children. Journey with Christian from the City of Destruction
to the Celestial City, meeting an array of characters that help or
hinder him along the way. The narrative includes his wife,
Christiana's story as well. Filled with intricately detailed
illustrations that capture the characterisation of Mr Worldly
Wiseman, Faithful, the Giant and many others, and the atmosphere of
places such as the Slough of Despond, Palace Beautiful and the
Valley of the Shadow of Death, this stunning, large-format book
makes an ideal gift for a special occasion such as birthday,
confirmation or first communion.
Lank gelede was daar ’n man en sy vrou wat baie graag ’n kind wou hê. Ná 5 jaar het sy nog steeds nie ’n baba gehad nie en sy was siek van hartseer. Om haar te troos het haar man vir haar ’n heerlike slaai gemaak. Daarvoor het hy raponsieblare in hulle buurvrou se tuin gaan pluk. Maar toe vra ’n kwaai stem: "Hoekom steel jy my raponsies?" Hulle buurvou was ’n heks en sy was baie kwaad!
Lank gelede was daar ’n pragtige meisie. Sy het in ’n huis saam
met haar stiefma en haar twee stiefsusters gebly. Sy moes die
huis skoonmaak, en hulle het haar Aspoestertjie genoem. Die
prins van hulle land het ’n groot partytjie gehou. Hy wou trou en
het al die jong meisies na die dans genooi. “Ai, ek wens ek kan
ook na die dans toe gaan,” het sy gesug. Hierdie titel is deel
van 'n heerlike reeks eenvoudige voorlees-stories.
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