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!

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

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.

He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne

Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power.

Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardan's betrayal. She bides her time determined to reclaim everything he took from her. Opportunity arrives in the form of her deceptive twin sister, Taryn, whose mortal life is in peril.

Jude must risk venturing back into the treacherous Faerie Court, and confront her lingering feelings for Cardan, if she wishes to save her sister. But Elfhame is not as she left it. War is brewing. As Jude slips deep within enemy lines she becomes ensnared in the conflict's bloody politics.

And, when a dormant yet powerful curse is unleashed, panic spreads throughout the land, forcing her to choose between her ambition and her humanity...

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?

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.'

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

What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late? In the latest book from the hugely-popular Twisted Tales series, eighteen-year-old Alice returns to the place of nonsense from her childhood

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.

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