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All three pigs set out to seek their fortune, but two of them come to a sorry end.
Stories about the selkie have been told for hundreds of years by
those who live near the North Atlantic and North Sea. Sometimes
called "seal folk," the selkie, as humans, are tall and strong with
dark hair and eyes. Extremely private, they keep their seal coats
hidden away until they get restless and are called to the sea, and
take on their seal forms. Find out what Selkie likes to eat, where
she lives, how she spends her time on land and in the sea, and
learn a Selkie lullaby. Lilting and lyrical, with acrylic paintings
that recall the ocean's depths, this magical book is ideal for both
bedtime and playtime. Features a paper doll, clothes, and seal.
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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.
How did a tiny wren manage to be crowned King of the Birds? Why did
giant Finn McCool's favourite dogs change into mountains? What
happened to turn a friendly cat into a cruel fiend who plotted to
destroy mankind? Irish Animal Tales for Children is packed with
ghostly goings-on, weird characters and wonderful animals.
Irreverently told by award-winning storyteller Doreen McBride,
these stories are not for the faint of heart!
This special edition includes stories from real-life evacuees, uncovered from the Imperial War Museums.
When Lenny’s father goes to fight in the Second World War he gives his son a brass badge with two animals engraved on it: a lion for bravery and a unicorn for courage.
Then, Lenny himself must go away, evacuated from his home and family to escape the bombing. Staying in a strange new place, Lenny gathers all his lion bravery, all his unicorn courage, and discovers that magic can happen, even in the most desperate of times.
A fabulously funny fairy tale, full of warmth and wit, and delightful
details to discover – this is Chris Riddell at his picture book best!
Little Green Raincape is on her way to Rapunzel's party, deep in the
wild woods. The way is long and dark, but Green is a smart girl. Smart
enough to turn down apples offered by kindly old ladies, smart enough
to turn down travel advice from helpful wolves, and above all, smart
enough to solve a wealth of classic fairy tale problems – not least
mend a lovelorn beast's broken heart.
Once Upon a Wild Wood is a richly imagined story packed full of
familiar fairy tale characters as you've never seen them before.
Including Red Riding Hood, Thumbelina, Rapunzel, Beauty and the Beast,
Cinderella, the three bears, the seven dwarfs and many more!
Experience the magic of Cinderella like never before with this
gorgeous interactive sound book, which comes complete with your
very own sparkling gold-foil magic wand! Become the Fairy
Godmother's assistant by tapping the wand on the musical notes as
you read the story. Then listen and see the magic happen as you
turn the page. Follow the story of the unfortunate, rag-clothed
girl who dreams of going to the ball, brought to life with magical
sounds and the colourful, quirky illustrations of Sanna Mander. Tap
your wand, when prompted, to turn the pumpkin into a coach, to give
Cinderella a beautiful dress, to make Cinderella and the Prince
fall in love, and more. The Sound of Magic: Cinderella brings this
classic tale up-to-date with contemporary artwork featuring
characters with a wide range of skin tones. Batteries are included
in the electronic sound component situated in the back cover. The
included wand can be seen glittering through a cutout in the front
cover. Young princes and princesses everywhere will love being part
of the fairy tale magic.
This ethereal collection of designs by the elusive fairie
"couturier" Ellwind includes dresses, shoes, hats, and other items
fashioned from such natural materials as leaves, flower petals, and
seeds. Full-color photos.
In a disused railway tunnel lives Pollyhester, dressmaker to the
stars. Celebrities dream of Pollyhester's designs, teased out of
ancient recycled fabrics and her wonderous imagination. But when
Fashion Dictators change the fashion, celebrity Iverna makes
extraordinary demands on poor Pollyhester. She summons her loyal
helpers, who include a fallen dancing angel, a lovesick Viking
motorcycle courier and a host of sinister spiders, to save the day.
Beautifully illustrated, and simply told, this enchanting tale will
captivate both young and old.
Set off on an outdoor adventure with this collection of 25 classic
tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. The perfect holiday
read for children aged 5 and up! From stolen dogs and disappearing
necklaces to journeys to faraway lands, these fun-filled stories
are packed full of mystery and adventure. Ideal for newly confident
readers, these entertaining tales are the ideal length for reading
aloud at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of
Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story
collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest
generation of readers. Read all of Enid Blyton's bestselling short
story collections: Animal Stories Springtime Stories Summertime
Stories Summer Holiday Stories Stories of Magic and Mischief
Stories of Wizards and Witches Christmas Tales Christmas Treats
Winter Stories *** Enid Blyton (R) and Enid Blyton's signature are
Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark
or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express
written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.
In a land far, far away, a long time ago, a certain town was
suddenly beset by a plague of mice. And all were scared of nothing
and no one. These mice chased dogs and firghtened cats and made
them scuttle off, tails between their legs! The townspeople called
a meeting. To the mayor, they said “We eleccted you to help solve
our problems. Come on, then! Help us solve this problem before it
is too late!” they did not pay him to grow fat and do nothing…
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Fiddle Dee Dee!
(Hardcover)
Dianne Hofmeyr; Illustrated by Piet Grobler
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Fiddle dee dee! Monkey up a tree. Lucky monkey! Lucky me! Luckiest
monkey in the whole country. Monkey is delighted to find a musical
bow and plays it happily until he attracts the attention of Cheetah
and Lion. They both want the bow for themselves, but once Monkey
starts to play, no-one can stop dancing - even if they want to!
More funny, clever trickster tales from India. Prince Veera's
great-uncle, Raja Apoorva, invites the prince and his best friend,
Suku, to the summer festival in Peetalpur, where they participate
in some of the competitions. Can they make the peahen sing, though
peahens can't sing? Or win the painting competition, or even defeat
the country's champion wrestler? The boys face each challenge with
great wit and wisdom. Back at the palace, they are faced with more
challenges. Raja Apoorva enjoys puzzles and presents several to the
boys: who was the intruder who dared to pull the Raja's beard? How
can the journey to the seaside be shortened? And at court it's
Prince Veera and Suku who will decide which neighbour owns the tree
that produces the wonderful figs for the palace, as well as solve
the mysteries of the holy man and the astronomer. Four stories
packed with clever and amusing tricks and puzzles which will
delight children from 6 to 8 - and well beyond.
Merlin has the power to shape the future - if the King doesn't kill
him first. Action packed first instalment of a series plotting
Merlin's journey from his youth to his mastery of magic. Merlin's
always known that he is different - his mother tells him he is
special and he makes the townspeople nervous, they think there is
something odd about him. So, when Merlin is summoned by the King,
he feels that this must be his time to fulfil some great destiny.
But not even Merlin imagined that he would befriend a dragon and be
entrusted to save the kingdom from the Saxons. Thrilling retelling
of a classic myth. With a reading age of 8, it is particularly
suitable for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.
First Stories: Hansel and Gretel is the perfect introduction for
young children to this classic fairy tale. Push, pull and turn
mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce the main
characters: Hansel and Gretel and the witch in the woods - not
forgetting the delicious gingerbread cottage! This well-loved fairy
tale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by children's
illustrator Dan Taylor.
There are lots of First Stories to collect:
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 and Sleeping
Beauty.
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Milon and the Lion
(Paperback)
Jakob Streit; Translated by Wolfgang Forsthofer, Auriol Smidt
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R283
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Young slave Milon starts his journey at home in Athens. When he
sets sail on a ship bound for Italy his adventures really begin. He
narrowly escapes with his life in Pompei as the great volcano
Vesuvius erupts and destroys the town; he experiences the colourful
life of the metropolis of Alexandria in Egypt, and he faces a
battle for life and death in the Colosseum in Rome. When he meets a
small community of Christians in Rome, he finally gains his freedom
and finds a purpose in life. At the centre of the story is Milon's
relationship with a wounded lion who he bravely helps. Will the
lion remember him and return the favour when Milon faces death at
the hands of the mighty Roman emperors? This classic story presents
the world of the early Christians in an engaging way for children.
It is ideal for use in Steiner-Waldorf Class 6 (age 11-12).
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