A gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, with surprises from old friends who live in the Faraway Tree and hidden birds. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books. When Sandra finds her teapot in the garden she discovers a lovely surprise, as does William when he loses his kite and familiar friends from the Faraway Tree come to the rescue, in this beautiful collection of stories by the world's best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. With charming colour illustrations by Becky Cameron, acclaimed illustrator of Treasury of Bedtime Stories by Enid Blyton and of Paddington and the Christmas Wish, this is the perfect gift. Step into a world of magic and nature with The Enchanted Library series. Look out for: Stories of Nature's Treasures Stories of Animal Secrets Stories of Dreamy Adventures Stories for All Seasons Stories of Starry Nights Stories of Fairy Fun Stories of Woodland Adventures Stories for Cosy Days Stories of Tasty Treats * 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.

These tales are the perfect introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays. Renowned writers and essayists of the 18th century, siblings Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, the fun of As You Like It and the drama of Pericles. Their accessible writing never loses the feel of Shakespeare's beautiful language and humanity, and convey all of his wit and wisdom. These tales are classic literature in their own right. Puffin Clothbound Classics is a series of much-loved stories from classic literature for children and adults, brought together in beautiful hardback volumes.

*'Classic Noel Streatfeild at her warm-hearted best. I absolutely loved it' Hilary McKay, author of THE SKYLARKS' WAR *'Such rewarding reading' Daily Telegraph There are stories for every reader in this delightful collection - exciting crime-solving adventures; nervous young actors in the spotlight for the first time; unforgettable holidays and unlikely friendships. Featuring beautiful illustrations by PETER BAILEY Stories include: The Plain One; Devon Mettle; Chicken for Supper; Flag's Circus; The Secret; Coralie; Ordinary Me; Cows Eat Flowers; Andrew's Trout; The Old Fool; Let's Go Coaching; Howard; The Quiet Holiday; Roberta; Green Silk Originally written for annuals and magazines from the 1930s-70s, these newly discovered stories make captivating reading for Noel Streatfeild fans of all ages.

This is an engaging collection of over 115 delightful stories illustrated throughout with colorful and lively drawings. The short stories are the perfect length for bedtime reading, with accessible language and pretty pictures that will keep small children entertained as you read together. It includes four chapters each featuring a different cast of cute animal characters: "Five Minute Teddy Bear Tales," "Five Minute Farmyard Tales," "Five Minute Kitten Tales" and "Five Minute Bedtime Tales."

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Ontmoet vir Mieliepit: ’n baie pittige troetelhoender van Bloemfontein. ’n Bietjie lui (sal sy self erken), en baie lief vir gesels, skryf sy die allersnaakste briewe aan ene Liefsteling. Sy vertel stories oor Jaco en Janet, die twee kinders in die huis, en alles wat hulle aanvang.

Soos alle broers en susters baklei hulle soms lelik, en soos alle kinders vertel hulle soms nie heeltemal die waarheid nie. Gelukkig is Mieliepit altyd daar om hulle te help. Elke storie bevat ’n bietjie pitkos om die leser te laat nadink, sowel as ’n Bybelgedeelte om verder te gaan lees, en ’n gebed wat die leser kan bid. Party storiebriewe het selfs aktiwiteite vir die lesers om te doen.

Hierdie eerste kinderboek uit LUCA se stal is uit die pen van geliefde kinderboekskrywer Fanie Viljoen, en is pragtig geïllustreer deur Megan Bird.

How did the camel get his hump? Why won't cats do as they are told"? Who invented reading and writing? How did an inquisitive little elephant change the lives of elephants everywhere. Kipling's imagined answers to such questions draw on the beast fables he heard as a child in India, as well as on folk traditions he later collected all over the world. He plays games with language, exploring the relationships between thought, speech, and written word. He also celebrates his own joy in fatherhood. The tales were told to his own and his friends' children over many years before he wrote them down, adding poems and his own illustrations. They invite older and younger readers to share a magical experience, each contributing to the other's pleasure but each can also enjoy them alone, as more jokes, subtexts, and exotic references emerge with every reading. This fully illustrated edition icludes two extra stories and Kipling's own explanation of the title. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

The universal and archetypal theme of how the world began has been explored by tribes and civilizations from the earliest times. These creation myths from many different cultures range from tales of the Titans and Olympian gods of ancient Greece to the Dreamtime of the Aboriginal peoples. This beautifully illustrated anthology allows the reader to compare and contrast the varied and wonderful stories of how the world was made, from every continent. Some of the classic creation tales include Marduk and the Tablets of Destiny, Five Aztec Worlds, Obtalala and the Hen, and The Cosmic Coconut. Background information to the stories is also included to provide a superb context for young students to understand the subject further. It is a perfect introduction to tales of long ago, and is ideal for project work, school libraries or home study.

CAN a machine really do the job of a writer? HOW would you take exact revenge on a cruel tabloid journalist? WHY does no one emerge from the house of an eccentric landlady? THIRTEEN UNEXPECTED TALES WITH SHOCKING AND UNSETTLING TWISTS AT EVERY TURN.

This book contains 6 of Bob Hartmans immensely popular retellings, selected from The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, The Lion Storyteller Book of Animal Tales and The Lion Storyteller Christmas Book. Arranged under broad themes - the series features stories about animals, Christmas and from the folk tradition - many of the stories also introduce 'citizenship' themes and values through story. These entertaining short stories work especially well when read aloud and will also appeal to newly confident readers.

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The traditional stories of Wales conjure up a world of adventure and chivalry. Knights and princesses, kings and bards, and the little people who can make the impossible happen - these are just a few of the characters in the stories featured in this book. Drawing on ancient traditions, handed down for centuries by word of mouth, this book features sixteen of the most famous tales from the fertile plains and high mountain passes of Wales. They tell of the great hero, King Arthur, and his Knights of the Round Table. They speak of magical encounters with the fairies, who can make a castle appear out of the air, and of a shepherd high in the mountains of Caermarthen who falls in love with the Maiden from the Lake. All the tales are simply retold by Philip Wilson, with a lively introduction by folklorist Neil Philip.

Rhyme follows rhyme as layer after layer of winter clothing ("bunchy and hot, wrinkled a lot, stiff in the knee, and too big for me!") is first put on and then taken off to the relief of the child bundled inside. Clever rebuses and jaunty illustrations make The Jacket I Wear in the Snow especially fun for prereaders and new readers.

Die Thomas@-reeks is een van die grootste suksesverhale in die Afrikaanse kinder- en jeugboekmark. Daar het oor die jare reeds 10 boeke in dié avontuurbelaaide topverkoper-reeks verskyn, sommige titels is in Engels vertaal, en Thomas en sy vriende se avonture het selfs tot ’n TV-reeks op kykNET gelei. Die gewilde Thomas@-stories in nou in ’n reeks waarde-vir-geld-omnibusse beskikbaar. Hierdie omnibus bevat vier titels:

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Thomas en sy vriende gaan op ? rugby- en netbaltoer na Namibië en kort voor lank is hulle weer kniediep in die moeilikheid wanneer hulle op die spookdorp, Kolmanskop, eiehandig ’n groep diamantsmokkelaars probeer aankeer.

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Thomas se lewe suig harder as ’n stofsuier. Hy is (alweer) in die moeilikheid by die skoolhoof. Nou moet hy mure verf en allerhande goor werk by die skool doen om te keer dat ou Oros-man hom uit die skool skop. Boonop voel dit ook asof sy vriende hom in die rug steeks wanneer hulle ’n band begin sonder om hom eens daarvan te sê. Maar toe sy vriende hulle band inskryf vir ’n rock-kompetisie, raak dit duidelik dat hulle nie die enigste groep is wat die kompetisie wil wen nie. En iemand besluit hy sal enigiets doen om te wen – selfs al beteken dit dat iemand anders kan seerkry …

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Nadat Thomas laat een aand ’n geheimsinnige gesprek afluister, is hy doodseker sy pa is bang vir iets of iemand. Wie is die geheimsinnige Rus van wie hulle gepraat het? En waarom het Thomas en sy gesin skielik ekstra beskerming nodig?

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Thomas hoor toevallig hoe twee mans planne beraam om ’n besending onwettige vuurwapens van die hawe tot in die hartjie van Kaapstad te kry. Thomas word in die onderwêreld van Kaapstad vasgekeer – en niemand wat weet waar hy is nie …

Dive into the magical worlds of your most beloved fairytales and fables with this beautifully illustrated storytimetreasury padded keepsake book both kiddos and their grown-ups will enjoy. Young readers will be whisked away to over 50 new and exciting five-minute easy-to-read adventures designed to quickly entertain. This deluxe treasure trove of stories brings together the talents of illustrators from around the world with well-loved classics. An enchanting collection of favorites kiddos will love!Bond with your child through family storytimeand strengthen a love for books and reading Short tales allow adults to adjust how many stories and how much time to spend reading every day Gorgeous illustrations and beautifully written tales will create a smile from ear to ear Over 50 tales and fables included: Jack and the Beanstalk, The Ugly Duckling, Little Red Hen, The Lion and the Mouse, Tom Thumb, and more Collect all titles available in the padded treasury book collection