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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Fables, Magical Tales & Traditional Stories
An injured (and gassy) goose has crashed onto the Worthington
estate, and no one cares except for young Valeria. That all changes
when the bird starts laying solid-gold eggs! But as soon as the
Worthingtons try to force the goose to lay a fortune, the egg comes
out totally ROTTEN. Can Val help her feathered friend escape before
the greedy family tries something extreme? In this Far Out Fables
adventure, Aesop's "The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg" is retold
with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!
A stunningly original adventure from the acclaimed author of The
Mask of Aribella, Anna Hoghton. 'The story moves at a great pace
and the author depicts the loss and anger of grief in an accessible
way for readers.' THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN Orla and her brother go to
stay with their gran in Ireland. Grieving the death of their mum,
the children revel in the comfort of their grandmother's house and
her magical storytelling. But soon after they arrive, Gran
vanishes. Helped by a local boy - and a peculiar creature found in
the garden shed - they set out to find her. Shadowed by a
shape-shifting darkness known as the Wild Hunt, the children - and
especially Orla - must put their sadness behind them if they're to
rescue their beloved gran ... The second novel by mesmerising
middle-grade writer, Anna Hoghton, author of magical Venetian
adventure The Mask of Aribella The novel follows two siblings in a
quest to overcome their grief and find their missing gran - a tale
brimming with peril, warmth and hope Incorporates real Irish
mythology and folklore
A young wolf named Daisy has just spotted new neighbours moving
into the glen, and they're magical unicorns! But she's sure the
majestic creatures would never want to be friends with a mangy
wolf. So Daisy comes up with a foolproof plan. She'll use her
knitting skills to craft a unicorn disguise! Can Daisy sneak into
the herd, and will she ever be able to reveal her true self? In
this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's "The Wolf in Sheep's
Clothing" is retold with a playful twist to create an exciting
graphic novel for kids!
Revisit the tale of the Princess and the Pea with this graphic
novel for new readers. A young prince must find a princess to
marry. But he has trouble finding the right one. Finally, he finds
a princess who shares his interest in football. But how can he find
out if she's a real, true princess?
Chicken Little is BACK! But this time, someone new is in town.
Chicken Little meets the BIG. BAD. WOLF! Chicken Little is NOT
afraid of anything, not even a wolf. No matter how big or bad he
is! In fact, she's never even seen a wolf. And this wolf is VEGAN!
So when a real wolf shows up and ruffles her feathers, what's a
fretful fowl to do? Join the frenzied flock and fly the coop? Or
find out if this newcomer is as bad as his reputation? The plucky
star of Chicken Little: The Real and Totally True Tale goes
toe-to-toe with literature's most famous villain in this brilliant
comedy spun with sly wisdom. A Sunday Times One to Watch Out For A
brilliantly funny follow-up to Chicken Little: The Real and Totally
True Tale. With a message at its core of acceptance and welcoming
new friends, this is a witty twist on the traditional 'big bad
wolf' trope. Another witty picture book from Sam Wedelich. Praise
for Chicken Little and the Big Bad Wolf"Plenty of humor... and the
message about difference and acceptance is entertainingly
delivered." -- Kirkus Reviews
The inclusive LGBTQ+ fairytale collection that has grabbed
headlines across the world! Powerful princesses that slay giants,
and beautiful princes that find true love. Heroes come in all
shapes and sizes in these tales of old and new. Celebrating a
multitude of ethnicities, genders and sexualities, this sparkling
collection of 17 short stories takes new and familiar fairy tales
and reimagines them in contemporary and inclusive light. The
collection was originally published in Hungary,where the inclusion
of LGBTQ+ characters sparked political controversy. It quickly
became an important symbol in the fight for equality and against
discrimination in Hungary and enjoyed a vast wave of support both
within and outside the country. "I wish I could have read this book
when I was a child." - Sir Ian McKellen A Fairytale For Everyone is
the winner of an English PEN Translates Award.
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!
When a playground scrap becomes a fight to the death, and an
ancient curse is awakened, Jack, Skuli and Emma must uncover the
arrowhead's secrets - before a terrible evil is unleashed.
Award-winning children's author Ruth Eastham weaves twists, turns
and adventures into the rollercoaster ride that is Arrowhead:
aspects of Norse mythology, the importance of friendship and
teamwork, race-against-the-clock tension, and terror as the world
as you know it is turned upside down. Follow the three friends on
their mission to save the world from an evil curse, as you are
drawn into an emotional and thrilling journey - one not to be
missed.
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.
A complete collection of much loved Irish fairy tales, myths and
legends, bound into a beautiful new edition. Enjoy the rich
mythical history of Ireland from the arrival of the Tuatha De
Danann on the island and their great battles with the Fomorians
right up to the modern day fairytales of Irish storytelling.
Including the Ulster Cycle, and the Fenian Cycle, the book features
heroes such as Cuchulainn and Fionn Mac Cumhaill, and many
traditional favourites such as The Children of Lir. Bringing
together 18 favourite Irish fairy tales, myths and legends
Beautiful new edition of enduring and much-loved Celtic classics
Lovely shiny foil highlights on the cover make this a perfect gift
This enchantingly illustrated natural history of magick, compiled
in the 1920s by the globetrotting naturalist Professor Conrad
Gessner for his grandson, is now unveiled for readers of today.
Featuring a gold foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and
sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with intriguing
sketches and precise notes detailing the secret world of magic, a
natural force hidden all around us. Inside, you will discover the
history of magic and its dazzling array of practices around the
globe. Delight in this hidden world as you learn about these and
more topics: Different types of magic (Explore divination, tarot
reading, astrology, numerology, alchemy and more.) Powerful plants
(Peppermint is fantastic for cleansing, and also known to ward off
vampires.) Wand trees (Apple tree wands are helpful in matters of
love and fertility while beech is best for scholars using wordy
spells.) Familiars (Choose the perfect magical companion. If you
love to gossip, you might choose a ferret as your familiar or, for
improved thinking, an owl.) The most magical of days (Discover the
power and stories of Imbolc, the solstices, All Hallows' Eve and
more.) Magical scripts (Learn about the secret languages used
through history for communicating with the spirit world.) With this
precious scrapbook as your guide, tap into the powerful energies
that will help you harness your own magic.
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In simultaneous hardcover and paperback editions, the final book in
a four-book chapter book series, a companion to The Unicorn's
Secret. The faeries have returned to their beloved meadow near the
village of Ash Grove. Winter is coming and they are working hard to
prepare for the storms--and to stay hidden. Alida saved the
villagers' crops from Lord Dunraven's greed, but now the people of
Ash Grove know that the faeries have returned. Will they tell Lord
Dunraven's guards? The faeries live in fear of being discovered and
Alida wants desperately to find a way to make her family safer.
Then a frightening accident in the woods outside Ash Grove brings
even more danger, and an opportunity for Alida to forge a
friendship that could change the faeries' lives forever. The risk
is terrible--Alida can only follow her heart.
From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and
the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children's Fiction Prize-winning
classic, The Owl Service The definitive collection of traditional
folk tales, selected and retold by the renowned Alan Garner. A
collection of Alan's folk tales, told with his unique storytelling
skill and inimitably clear voice. Essential reading for young and
old alike. Among the stories collected here are: * Kate Crackernuts
* Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree * Yallery Brown
David is very upset when he is not allowed to join his older
brothers to fight the Philistines. He might be the youngest, but he
is no longer a little boy. When he finally gets his chance, he is
determined to make it count - but can David really defeat the
mighty giant, Goliath?
A heart-warming and timeless retelling of a traditional Russian
folk tale filled with beautiful illustrations from an award-winning
artist. Babushka is busy tidying her house when three unexpected
guests arrive telling her they are looking for a baby, a new born
king. When they leave Babushka stays behind cleaning and tidying,
and preparing a gift for the baby. Next morning when she starts to
follow the men she finds that the snow has covered their tracks and
she doesn't know which way to go. But she keeps on searching, and
as she goes she gives a gift from her basket to every child she
passes who is hungry, or cold, or has no toys. With beautiful
illustrations evoking folk art traditions and sensitive
storytelling, Babushka reminds us that nothing is more important
during the Christmas season than taking the time to show love for
one another.
At the end of winter, a girl named Spring awakes from her slumber
in the snow. She travels through the forest and finds a little bird
that has fallen from a tree. The bird is so cold and weak that
Spring can hardly hear its heartbeat, so she turns it into a rabbit
with thick, soft fur so it will be warm. To show their gratitude,
birds gather eggs which Rabbit collects in a beautiful basket.
Spring tells Rabbit to give them to the children so that they will
know Spring is here. This beautiful tale shows young children how
the Easter Bunny came to be.
Chicken Licken and her friends are part of the final frontier,
living on the moon base. One day, Chicken Licken notices a small
dip in the oxygen levels. She's afraid the moon base may be in big
trouble. Back when they lived on Earth, Chicken Licken had thought
the sky was falling when an acorn hit her on the head. Because of
that mistake, none of her friends believe her now. Can she convince
them she's right in time to save the moon base, or will this be a
real disaster? In this Far Out Fables adventure, the folktale of
"Chicken Licken" is retold with a modern twist to create an
exciting graphic novel for kids!
Revisit the tale of the Three Little Pigs with this graphic novel
for new readers. The three pigs need to build their own homes. But
a big, bad wolf has come to find them. What happens to their homes
as they try to stay safe? What do they do to get rid of the wolf?
Young Samuel Johnson and his dachshund, Boswell, are trying to show
initiative by trick-or-treating a full three days before Halloween,
which is how they come to witness strange goings-on at 666 Crowley
Road. The Abernathys don't mean any harm by their flirtation with
the underworld, but when they unknowingly call forth Satan himself,
they create a gap in the universe, a gap through which a pair of
enormous gates is visible. The gates to Hell. And there are some
pretty terrifying beings just itching to get out.... Can one small
boy defeat evil? Can he harness the power of science, faith, and
love to save the world as we know it?
Bursting with imagination and impossible to put down, The Gates is
about the pull between good and evil, physics and fantasy and the
courage of a boy who is barely old enough to trick or treat on his
own. This novel makes anything seem possible.
Join Mother Goose and her three little goslings as they enjoy over
fifty classic nursery rhymes, traditional lullabies and favourite
action songs, beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout by
the award-winning Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo. The
rhymes are linked together by enchanting original stories about
Mother Goose and her goslings as they learn to waddle, swim and
more, giving a unique and fresh twist to these traditional
favourites. From Humpty Dumpty to Jack and Jill, and from Baa Baa
Black Sheep to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, there's something for
everyone in this beautiful gift treasury - a must for every family
bookshelf.
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