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Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > Fairy tales, folk tales, fables, magical tales & traditional stories
Hierdie wonderlike boek wat 12 stories bevat met pragtige illustrasies en onvergeetlike karakters sal kinders bekendstel aan ’n skatkis van tydlose verhale.
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.
A classic collection of stories by Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith, Ted Hughes, Michael Morpurgo and others, specially chosen for young readers of around eight by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a topsy-turvy day; a boy watches over a beautiful swan... 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 dark, feminist retelling of The Children of Lir by the author of the multi-award-winning Tangleweed and Brine 'No-one else writes like Deirdre Sullivan. She is lyrical, poetic and thoroughly intoxicating.' Juno Dawson, author of Wonderland 'Unsettling, haunting, and darkly lyrical, Savage Her Reply is a beautiful thing.' Louise O'Neill, author of After The Silence A retelling of the favourite Irish fairytale The Children of Lir. Aife marries Lir, a chieftain with four children by his previous wife. Jealous of his affection for his children, the witch Aife turns them into swans for 900 years. Retold through the voice of Aife, Savage Her Reply is unsettling and dark, feminist and fierce, yet nuanced in its exploration of the guilt of a complex character. A dark & witchy feminist retelling from the author of Tangleweed and Brine
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, comes the
highly anticipated and jaw-dropping finale to The Folk of the Air
trilogy.
Kate se pa kanselleer hulle Durban-vakansie en sleep haar saam na Kaimanskuil, ’n plaas in die Klein-Karoo waar hy grootgeword het. Sommer met die intrapslag gee die spokerige plaas en sy weird mense Kate koue rillings, maar stormweer laat die drif afkom en hulle is vasgekeer. In die donker kloof agter die opstal word Kate se tergende vrae beantwoord: Skuil daar regtig ’n meermin in die riviere van die Klein-Karoo? En wat het sy met haar, Kate, te doen?
A thrillingly reimagined fairy tale from the truly magical combination of author Neil Gaiman and illustrator Chris Riddell - weaving together a sort-of Snow White and an almost Sleeping Beauty with a thread of dark magic, which will hold readers spellbound from start to finish. On the eve of her wedding, a young queen sets out to rescue a princess from an enchantment. She casts aside her fine wedding clothes, takes her chain mail and her sword and follows her brave dwarf retainers into the tunnels under the mountain towards the sleeping kingdom. This queen will decide her own future - and the princess who needs rescuing is not quite what she seems. Twisting together the familiar and the new, this perfectly delicious, captivating and darkly funny tale shows its creators at the peak of their talents. Lavishly produced, packed with glorious Chris Riddell illustrations enhanced with metallic ink, this is a spectacular and magical gift.
Mixing dinosaurs, counting and bedtime, children will love this brilliantly fun board book with a shiny silver foiled cover! Once upon a bedtime, these children could not sleep, so their helpful mums and daddies said that they should count some sheep. Though children think that sheep are nice, there's something they like more, so instead of counting lots of sheep, they counted DINOSAURS! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super cute dinosaurs, of course! And with stomping, laughing and mischievous dinosaurs on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this chunky, child-friendly board book is set to become every child's new favourite. The perfect board book for children, especially dinosaur-loving ones! Chunky board book with shiny silver on the cover Helps children learn how to count from one to twenty Brilliantly fun story and beautiful, full-colour illustrations The perfect first-gift for children Encourages children to love counting as much as they love dinosaurs!
Die wrede, ou koning was dood. Oral deur die koningkryk was daar feesvieringe, want niemand was lief vir die koning nie. Sommige het gese hulle het hom geprys, uit vrees wat hy aan hulle mag doen. Die ou wrede koning was dood; hoop het soos 'n pilaar, stewig en sterk, gerys; dit het geklim, op, op, tot in die hoogste hemele. Daar sou weer goedheid in die land wees. Daar sou vir almal liefde en respek wees. Daar sou geluk in oorvloed wees; armoede, mishandeling en siekte sou daar nie meer wees nie. Of so het hulle gedink...
The latest book in the hugely-popular Twisted Tales series explores what might have happened if Wendy first travelled to Never Land with Captain Hook
Three brave members of Pig Force have been charged with a top-secret mission: Deliver blueprints for a high-tech home base that could be key in the fight against their vicious foe, Wolf Force! But an enemy pilot is in hot pursuit and armed with a new, dangerous weapon called the Wind Turbine Blaster. Its powerful wind bursts can topple and destroy almost anything caught in its gusty path. Can any of the pigs' aircrafts withstand the devastating huffing and puffing, or will Pig Force be blown off course for good? Enjoy a modern twist on the classic "The Three Little Pigs" as it's retold for kids in this exciting Far Out Fairy Tales graphic novel.
Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn how every animal earned its place in the Chinese zodiac by taking part in the Great Race! Discover who will come first to win the ultimate prize, and find out why Cat will never forgive his friend Rat in this ancient folk tale that has been passed from generation to generation. Praise for Deep in the Woods, the previous title from Christopher Corr: '... the book looks like a delectable candy box... There is a lesson here - about friendship, and sharing - but the book never feels plodding or pedantic... Which may be why the lesson just goes down like the truth.'
Get ready for a magical and hilarious adventure about the most fantastic unicorn EVER! This book is NOT about a unicorn! Well . . . OK, maybe it is! But THIS unicorn has a horn that can turn into the most incredible things - a magic wand, a helicopter, even a space rocket! Join the hilarious adventure and prepare to be amazed by your brilliant new friend. With wonderful wordplay and a funny and sweet friendship at its heart, this is NOT a unicorn book to be missed! This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both girls and boys - watch out for rockets, rainbows, helicopters, massive fish, ice cream sundaes and magical adventures. "Unicorn books remain as popular as ever...Timms and Adamson put a genuinely fresh spin on the genre with irresistible word play, a joyful read-aloud text and gorgeous feel-good artwork." - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!
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.
A super sweet count-to-twenty picture book filled with cute and cuddly bunnies! Once upon a bouncy bed . . . What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? By counting super fluffy bunnies, of course! With hopping, jumping and leaping bunnies on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this cute and cuddly counting book is set to become every child's new favourite. Gentle rhyming story that's perfect for bedtime, by bestselling author Mark Sperring Gorgeously cute artwork by smash-hit illustrator Tim Budgen Children will love learning to count with the help of twenty super cute and fluffy bunnies! Also available: Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime, Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime and Twenty Elves at Bedtime
Classics such as Little Bo Peep, Humpty Dumpty and Old MacDonald Had a Farm sit alongside new favourites to discover. The cover has been designed using a wealth of stunning effects. Beautiful gift book with stunning cover effects and contains 100 rhymes, accompanied by bright illustrations
The Little Red Hen has found some grains of wheat! Who will help her grow and harvest them? A faithful retelling of the popular European tale, showing the stages from wheat to flour to freshly-baked bread. With free online audio.
A subversive and hilarious spin on the well-loved fairy tale. The three little wolves erect first a solid brick house. The big bad pig comes along and when huffing and puffing fails to work, he uses a sledgehammer to bring the house down. Next they build a home of concrete: The pig demolishes it with his pneumatic drill. The three little wolves choose an even stronger design next time round: They erect a house, made of steel, barbed wire, armor plates and video entry system, but the pig finds a way to demolish it too. It is only when the wolves construct a rather fragile house made of cherry blossoms, daffodils, pink roses, and marigolds that the pig has a change of heart ... A great read for children who enjoyed The Wolf's Story by Toby Forward. Kids aged 5 and up will enjoy this hilarious, subversive and brilliant read aloud picture book. Eugene Trivizas's text for The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig is perfectly complemented by Helen Oxenbury's watercolour illustrations. Eugene Trivizas has written over 100 books and is the winner of more than twenty national and international prizes and awards. His work has been adapted for stage, screen and radio. Helen Oxenbury's warm and witty illustrations have charmed children and adults alike for many years. Her version of Alice in Wonderland, published by Walker Books, won the 2001 Kate Greenaway Award, which she first won in 1969 for The Quangle Wangle's Hat. She has also won the Smarties Book Prize three times.
This gorgeously designed retelling of The Nutcracker will make the perfect Christmas present for ballet fans everywhere! In snow white covered St. Petersburg, young dancer Stana's dreams have finally come true - she has been chosen to play the lead role in Tchaikovsky's new ballet, The Nutcracker. But with all eyes looking at her, can Stana overcome her nerves and dance like she's never danced before? From the author of the bestselling The Sinclair Mysteries, Katherine Woodfine, and Waterstone's Book Prize winner, Lizzy Stewart, this sumptuous and magical retelling of The Nutcracker will transport you on a journey fay beyond the page. Praise for Katherine Woodfine's The Sinclair's Mysteries series: 'A wonderful book, with a glorious heroine and a true spirit of adventure' Katherine Rundell, award-winning author of Rooftoppers 'Dastardliness on a big scale is uncovered in this well-plotted, evocative novel' The Sunday Times 'It's a dashing plot, an atmospheric setting and an extensive and imaginative cast. Katherine Woodfine handles it all with aplomb' The Guardian Praise for Lizzy Stewart's There's a Tiger in the Garden (Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, Illustrated Books Category): 'A journey of discovery' The Guardian 'A stunning testament to the power of imagination' Metro |
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