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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Fables, Magical Tales & Traditional Stories
If you love magic and adventure, here is the book for you. In this
treasure trove of tales, storyteller Michael O' Leary has collected
stories from the Hampshire Downs (which are up), the New Forest
(which is old), the copses and coppices, fields and farms,
villages, towns and cities of Hampshire. In these stories you will
meet dragons, giants, knights, princesses and some vile Vikings-
and of course the Liphook fairies. From 'Once upon a time...' to
'Happy ever after' you will be transported to Hampshire, where even
the stones have stories to tell.
Enjoy these classic fairytales like you've never seen them before
with The Big Book of Princess Stories. All new illustrations bring
these gorgeous princesses to life, making these beloved stories
dance off the page. Whether you're buying your first fairytale book
or adding another cherished title to your collection, this is the
perfect gift for aspiring royalty of all ages. With timeless
classics like Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and more,
you'll never run out of bedtime stories again!
Three kids venture to the North Pole to help Santa defeat an army
of evil elves in this holiday classic from the brilliant mind that
brought you The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. Art
Atchinson Aimesworth--inventor, crime fighters, and all-around whiz
kid--journeys north with his sister, Esther, and his pal Spaulding,
by special invitation from Santa himself. Why did Santa call them
to the North Pole? Art wants to know. But when Esther is taken by
the Queen of the Dark Elves, Art must put his questions aside and
save his sister. This reissue of William Joyce's epic Christmas
adventure now comes complete with lift-the-flap letters from Santa
himself!
This beautifully styled book for girls is full of everything you
will ever want to know about Flower Fairies. Featuring stories,
poems, recipes, craft ideas, fairy facts, and tips for how to spot
fairies in your own garden, this stunning gift book brings the
glorious world of the Flower Fairies to life.
The bestselling Old Lady series finally delivers its own version of
the original, classic song: THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED A
FLY
It's the Old Lady as you've never seen her before Now she's
swallowing animals from the classic story...to create a home full
of lovable pets
With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this is the original
song young readers know and love with a wacky twist. The perfect
story to read all year long
First Stories: The Ugly Duckling is the perfect introduction for young children to this classic fairy tale. Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story of the lonely duckling to life. This well-loved fairy tale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by children's illustrator Dean Gray.
Collect more books in the First Stories series: Snow White, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Rapunzel, The Jungle Book, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Nutcracker, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Pinocchio, Puss in Boots
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Pignocchio
(Paperback)
Alicia Rodriguez; Illustrated by Srimalie Bassani
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Be careful - if you lie, your SNOUT could grow! In this farmyard
twist on a classic fairy tale, Pignocchio is a puppet who longs to
be a real pig. Full page illustrations and simple sentences create
a wonderful farmyard fairy tale for early readers! Included is a
page for caregivers and teachers that suggests engaging reading and
writing prompts.
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Flower Fairies of Spring
(Hardcover)
Cicely Mary Barker; Designed by Cicely Mary Barker; Illustrated by Cicely Mary Barker
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Relive the beauty and magic of Cecily Mary Barker's Flower Fairies of the Spring, now with a brand new enchanting cover.
Since the publication of Cicely Mary Barker's first book in 1923, the Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to readers around the world. Her charming poetry and delicate illustrations have sparked the imaginations of children for over ninety years and continue to inspire a life-long love for fairies and all things magical.
Nyaniso hates Sunday School. He knows all the Bible stories the
Sunday School teacher tells them. He heard those stories long
before he was big enough to go to Sunday School. Heard them from
Makhulu, and many more stories besides. He has attended Sunday
School for many, many years and heard those stories over and over
again. He used to like them. Used to like going to Sunday School,
too. Then Lunga came.
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Danny the Dragon
(Hardcover)
Russell Punter; Illustrated by Peter Cottrill
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The humorous story of Danny the friendly dragon told with elements
of repetition to help beginner readers develop confidence and
reading stamina. Some dragons are scary - but not Danny. He loves
to help his friends with his fiery breath. But Danny is in for a
nasty surprise when a stranger comes to town. Part of the Usborne
Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University
of Roehampton.
As the tale unfolds, a witch boy tarries in a mountain community in
love with a beautiful girl named Barbara Allen. The superstitious
townspeople resent their happiness and their subsequent meddling
ends in violence and tragedy. This play was proclaimed a Broadway
hit.
In Aesop's 'The Fox and the Crane' Fox invites Crane to tea, but
gives her a flat dish so she can't eat any of the food. When it's
Crane's turn to invite Fox, what dish does she use? In the Chinese
fable 'King of the Jungle' Tiger thinks he is the king of the
jungle, but can Fox fool him to save his own skin?
Join Princess Mini on all of her princess adventures at the Royal Fairy
Academy in this super-sweet story that's launching QUIX, a new line of
fun-to-read short chapter books that are perfect for emerging readers.
Princess Mini is worried about starting a new school and making new
friends--even with a little troll named Gobo by her side. It's not
always easy being a princess! Will she come to learn that her new
school and new friends could lead to more adventures than she could
possibly imagine?
Dive into the complete #1 New York Times bestselling series The
Land of Stories with this beautiful paperback gift set. Through the
mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, twins Alex and
Conner leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign
land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with the
fairy-tale characters they grew up reading about. #1 New York Times
bestselling author Chris Colfer invites readers to join Alex and
Conner from the beginning on their fairy-tale adventures in this
gorgeous paperback boxed set, which includes all six books in the
Land of Stories series: The Wishing Spell, The Enchantress Returns,
A Grimm Warning, Beyond the Kingdoms, An Author's Odyssey, and
Worlds Collide.
Magic, friendship, and adventure are the perfect ingredients for a
new twisted fairy tales Branches series from Anna Staniszewski!
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's
early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent
readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced
plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost
reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers
grow!The Enchanted Kingdom is in a heat wave until the Ice Princess
uses her magic mirror to make winter come -- no wonder Kara and Zed
are too hot. But the magic mirror is broken! And no one else wants
to help the princess. Can Kara and Zed find out how to fix the
mirror and bring back winter? Or will it be summer forever? Macky
Pamintuan's illustrations are on every page, welcoming readers into
the adorably silly world of the Once Upon a Fairy Tale series.
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Robin Hood
(Hardcover)
Rob Lloyd Jones; Illustrated by Alan Marks
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An exciting story from the legend of Robin Hood, retold for for
children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Much
Middleton's father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham,
Much seeks the help of the mysterious outlaw, Robin Hood.
Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Part of the Usborne Reading
Programme developed with reading experts at the University of
Roehampton.
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