William Shakespeare is arguably the most pivotal and widely read figure in the history of English literature. This comprehensive collection highlights some of the bard's best works, adapted to be more easily read and digestible for children. Featured within are some of the bard's most famous and compelling works, including: The Comedy of Errors Hamlet Macbeth The Merchant of Venice Othello Romeo and Juliet The Tempest And many more! Paired alongside gorgeous classic illustrations by notable Golden Age illustrator Arthur Rackham, Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare for Children makes a magnificent gift and great addition to any young reader's budding library.

This book contains over forty of the best-loved fairy stories, retold by Flora Annie Steel, and beautifully illustrated by Arthur Rackham. Favourites such as Jack the Giant-killer, Jack and the Beanstalk, Dick Whittington, The Three Little Pigs and The Babes in the Wood are all here among many others, but stories from different traditions also make their appearance, including The Three Bears and Little Red Hiding Hood.

Ontdek ’n wonderwêreld van stories en stemme!

Die 25 verhale in hierdie opwindende bloemlesing is spesiaal uitgesoek om tot moderne jongmense se leef-, taal- en ervaringswêreld te spreek. Daar is romantiese stories, liegstories en lagstories, stories wat jou sal laat naels kou, en ernstiger verhale om jou uit te daag en jou te laat nadink.

Hierdie lekkerleesbundel bevat verhale deur van die bekendste en mees bekroonde Afrikaanse skrywers asook ’n handvol opwindende nuwe stemme, insluitend: Johan Bakkes, Chris Barnard, Willemien Brümmer, Christo Davids, E.K.M. Dido, Carina Diedericks, Nelia Engelbrecht, Willem Fransman, Maya Fowler, J.M. Gilfillan, Erns Grundling, P.J. Haasbroek, Jaco Jacobs, Elsa Joubert, Wendy Maartens, Elias P. Nel, Modikwagae Joseph Pholo, Riana Scheepers, Solet Scheeres, Braam van der Vyer, Jan van Tonder, Paul C. Venter, Fanie Viljoen en George Weideman.

- Nasionaal voorgeskryf vir Afrikaans EAT Graad 10 (Kortverhaalbundel)

- Bevat agtergrondinligting oor elke skrywer, asook ’n inleiding by elke verhaal.

- Pre- en postlees-aktiwiteite en -vrae

- Volledig uitgewerkte antwoorde

- ’n Woordelys met literêre terme

- ’n Woordelys met eksamenterme

Whether they are called creation myths or origin stories, children love these highly imaginative tales of the origins of people, animals and the natural world. This anthology features 14 such tales, with a focus on the animals, people and breathtaking natural beauty of Africa. It includes the San people of Southern Africa’s striking story of how the stars and Milky Way were formed, as well as tales explaining how hippopotamus came to live in the water, how Jackal got his black saddle, how Hyena got his characteristic limping gait, and more.

Eight more weird and wonderful stories from the inimitable Paul Jennings. Plans come undone. Zips come undone. Bullies come undone. and so will readers who try to predict the endings of these stories.

Hieronymus Betts has some very unusual pets, some creatures that are slimy, some noisy and some very, very strange. But there is one creature that is slimier, noisier, greedier and scarier than all of them put together - what on earth could it be? Introducing Hieronymus's crazy pets such as the bog hog and slugapotamus one at a time, this fantasy story reveals that, while noisier and scarier than them all, his little brother is actually far more fun than any pet could ever be. With beautiful ink and watercolour illustrations M.P. Robertson has created the perfect book for brothers everywhere. With a strong sense of humour and a splendid use of word play, this book is great for reading aloud and is sure to be a popular bedtime story.

This limited gift box edition includes an exclusive signed and numbered print. A stunningly presented collection of twenty-five illustrated short stories exploring the relationship between humans and animals, from award-winning visual storyteller Shaun Tan. Where can we live if not in each other's shadow? World-renowned artist Shaun Tan applies his extraordinary talent to a reflection on the nature of humans and animals, and our urban co-existence. From crocodile to frog; tiger to bee, this is a dark and surreal exploration of the perennial love and destruction we feel and inflict - of how animals can save us, and how we are entwined, for better or for worse. Tales from the Inner City is a truly masterly work, bearing all of Shaun Tan's trademark wit and poignancy in both its prose and exquisite illustrations. This limited gift box edition includes an exclusive signed and numbered print.

Relive old favourites from the Marula tree.

Every evening at sunset the troop of baboons climb to the top of the big Marula tree. It is their favourite tree to sleep in.

They clamber around looking for a comfortable spot. It takes a while for everyone to settle down, but eventually even Aunt Mangy has found the perfect branch for her tired body. All is quiet.

The baboons are waiting for the evening star to appear. Who will be the first to see the star tonight? "There it is!" cries one of the little ones.

As soon as the star has appeared, a little voice begs: "Please tell us a story!" "Yes, a story, a story!" it echoes in the branches.

An omnibus with fifteen highly original and entertaining animal stories.

This re-release of Leon de Villiers' original animal stories was illustrated by talented artist Linki Lutz.

Dive into the magical worlds of your most beloved fairytales and fables with this beautifully illustrated storytime treasure both kiddos and their grown-ups will enjoy. Young readers will be whisked away to over 30 new and exciting five-minute easy-toread adventures designed to quickly entertain. This deluxe treasure trove of stories celebrates all the well-loved classics including Thumbelina, The Tortoise and the Hare, The Gingerbread Man, Pinocchio, and more! Discover faraway lands, flee from thundering giants, and fall in love with this enchanting collection of favorites.

Short tales allow adults to adjust how many stories and how much time to spend reading every day Playful illustrations and beautifully written tales will create a smile from ear to ear Over 30 tales included: Thumbelina, The Tortoise and the Hare, The Sorcerer's
Apprentice, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Gingerbread Man, Pinocchio, and more! Perfect gift for any occasion: birthdays, holidays, and more! Collect all titles available in the Parragon Treasury Collection including Fairy Tales and Mother Goose

'Isla Fisher is hilarious' DAVID WALLIAMS

'Charming, funny, delightful: Marge is the babysitter all children would wish for' DAVID BADDIEL

Whistles at the ready. Marge is off!

Have you met Marge? She has rainbow hair, tells wild stories and she's the best babysitter in the whole world.

Things do SOMETIMES go off the rails when Marge is around but Jakey and Jemima don't mind that. After all, no one else could rescue a train, help Jakey's wobbly tooth or cause chaos at the zoo!

The third fun family story in the MARGE IN CHARGE series, written by actor & comedian Isla Fisher and illustrated throughout by Eglantine Ceulemans.

A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 * A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017 * A Los Angeles Public Library Best Book of 2017 * A 2017 Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children's Literature Honor Book * A Booklist Top 10 Diverse Fiction for Older and Middle Readers * CCBC Choices Pick of 2018 * CBC Notable in Social Studies * "Beautifully written with candor, honesty, and perfect brevity. A collection not to be missed." (Booklist starred review) Acclaimed author and Pura Belpre Award honoree Lulu Delacre's beautifully illustrated collection of twelve short stories is a groundbreaking look at the diverse Latinos who live in the United States. In this book, you will meet many young Latinos living in the United States, from a young girl whose day at her father's burrito truck surprises her to two sisters working together to change the older sister's immigration status, and more. Turn the pages to experience life through the eyes of these boys and girls whose families originally hail from many different countries; see their hardships, celebrate their victories, and come away with a better understanding of what it means to be Latino in the U.S. today.

Introduce little ones to Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and the Princess and the Pea in this gorgeous book. With simple text and beautiful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez throughout, the stories are perfect for reading aloud to young children or for older children to read by themselves.

This title features ten fantastic tales of frightful fun. Beware: gruesome fairy tale characters at large...but not all of them are as bad as they seem. Meet a gentle giant and a wise ogre, visit a party that shook the world, and join a troll's search for treasure. Lively drawings by leading children's illustrator Ken Morton bring all the odd and awful individuals to life. It is perfect for reading aloud to young children or for confident readers to enjoy by themselves. If you want to find out who won the ugliest ogre contest, what really happened between the troll and the Billy Goats Gruff, or why giants cannot be trusted with electricity, then this is the book for you! There has been a lot of misinformation over the years about the monsters of legend. Ogres might not be the friendliest of folk, but their cooking is out of this world - and it almost never includes small children. Giants are big, of course, but they are as harmless as kittens - except when they try to do their own rewiring. As for trolls, they couldn't care less about billy goats. The single thing they are interested in is neither hairy nor hooved, it is yellow and shiny - gold. If you want to find out more about the truth behind fairy tale fibs, read on...

These four short stories are now available in one beautiful paperback edition and include an exclusive sneak peek at Lauren Oliver's brand new novel Replica - coming soon! All the stories expand upon and enrich the Delirium world, illuminating events and characters through different perspectives. HANA adds nuance to the life-changing summer before best friends Lena and Hana are to be cured - a moment when the girls' paths diverge and their futures are altered forever. ANNABEL untangles the mysteries surrounding Lena's mother, detailing her journey from teenage runaway to prisoner of the state. RAVEN crackles with the intensity of its title character, the fierce leader of a rebel group in the Wilds who plays an integral role in the resistance. And ALEX explains what happened to Lena's first love after the events of DELIRIUM, as well as the dark past that he has tried to forget.