A wonderful retelling of the Princess and the Pea with your favourite Mr Men and Little Miss! When poor Little Miss Princess gets caught in a storm and her coach is stuck in the mud, she is very pleased to see the lights of a house in the distance. Unfortunately the house belongs to Mr Snooty, one of the rudest men in the world, and he's not at all convinced that Little Miss Princess is really a princess. Will Little Miss Princess be able to prove that she is indeed a princess? Perhaps the only way to prove it once and for all will be the famous pea under the mattresses. The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of sparkling adventures where they meet some extraordinary characters including a dragon, an ogre, a mermaid, a princess, a fairy, pirates and many others. These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.

A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees - full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child's week on the farm. Join in the daring rescue of a lost lamb, meet a boy who saves a family of swallows, and discover how Barney the horse forever changes the life of the girl who looks after him. From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child's heart forever.

Tibs Tabane en sy vriend Elroy is MAL oor sokker. Hulle berei voor vir ’n belangrike sokkerwedstryd, maar hoekom hoor hulle die heeltyd ’n stem wat roep: “HONGER-R-R-R”?

Gaan Tibs en Elroy betyds die zombies kan keer wat dreig om die sokkerwedstryd te ontwrig?

A classic collection of tales for young readers of about five, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Elizabeth Laird and others, chosen by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Paddington Bear tries to buy a birthday present, the animals of Brambly Hedge set off to the seaside; A greedy queen insists on having the biggest tree in the world, but will Cinderella get to go to the ball? 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.

Delight in the magic of Christmas with this bumper collection of 29 short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller! Ideal for reading aloud, or for children over 7 to read alone!

Curl up with this collection of festive short stories by Enid Blyton. From the proud rocking horse who learns the gift of giving to a snowman befriended by elves, these joyful tales celebrate the true spirit of Christmas. With lots of humour and fantastic characters, these stories will appeal to newly confident readers for reading alone as well as to younger children being read to.

Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are the perfect introduction to her writing.

These stories with a twist have been chosen to motivate all Key Stage 3 students - especially boys. Including stories by well-known and popular authors, this exciting collection covers topics such as horror, science-fiction, sport, the supernatural, mystery and computers.

This brand-new beginner reader series will ensure hours of reading fun!

Clumsy Clay is, well, very clumsy. Everywhere he goes, there is trouble. And Clay’s sister, Mean Millie, is a thorn in his flesh. Clay’s misadventures ensure there is always a lot of fun. And every now and then something luckily goes RIGHT!

Each book has two stories.

In the first book, you can read: ““The fantastic farm outing” and “The great game drive”. In the second book, you can read: “The stunning stream adventure” and “The terrific talent show”.

These value for money books will guarantee that young readers enjoy reading!

This book is full of lively and fun illustrations that introduce children to God's Word and His love for them. Each Bible Story has: a prayer to help children form a bond with God; A Christian value that reinforces the story; And a question to help children to verbalize; What they read, heard and understood.

Chronicles of the Old and New Testament for teens: from Genesis to the Crucifixion sensitively and often thrillingly dramatised through the eyes of young adults.

There are lots of laughs at every level in Treehouse Tales: too SILLY to be told . . . UNTIL NOW! From the bestselling Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. Climb the storeys with 13 fully illustrated standalone adventures starring Andy, Terry, and their friends. Featuring stories such as: The Magic Wand The Day We Put Chairs Up Our Noses The Day Terry Flushed Me Down the Toilet The Day the Sharks Bit My Head Off ... and many, many more! Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

A beautiful softback picture book about a little boy who has to save all the dragons from a wicked ice wizard. This fantasy book focuses on themes of bravery, kindness and making friends.In this wonderful story, a boy called George goes on a mystical journey as he makes friends with a dragon, and then goes on a mission to foil the plan of the ice wizard to rid the land of all the dragons. With time running out, will George be able to save all the dragon eggs before the wizard snatches them all into his icy clutches?Fabulous ink and watercolour illustrations make for a gripping tale for reading alone or sharing with others. This book has great text for looking for sentence openers and wow words, appealing to children and parents alike.Guide age range: 6-12 years.Made with paper & love, from you to me.Why we love itWe love the dragon illustrations which are so detailed and link so well with the mystical story. A great read, particularly at bedtime.*Portrait 29.0 x 23.4cm*Written and illustrated by M. P. Robertson*28 pages of 140gsm uncoated, FSC paper*Softback book*Matt colour cover and colour internal pages*Ethically produced from sustainably sourced materials*Designed and published in the UK

Zackie and Vincent help Mrs Langenhoven to catch the snails in her garden. But Anton the bully wants the cookies they get as a reward for their hard work ...

It's a time for romance and adventure. For prom night and ghost hunts. It's a time for breaking up, for falling in love - for finding yourself. Stay up all night with these thirteen short stories from bestselling and award-winning YA authors like Karen McManus, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nina LaCour, and Brandy Colbert, as they take readers deep into these rarely seen, magical hours. Full contributor list: Brandy Colbert, Kathleen Glasgow, Maurene Goo, Tiffany D. Jackson, Amanda Joy, Nina LaCour, Karen M. McManus, Anna Meriano, Marieke Nijkamp, Laura Silverman, Kayla Whaley, Julian Winters, Francesca Zappia

What do you get when you cross a monster Viking baby who won't stop growing, two kids, a Viking clan and a very big stinky nappy? This book of course! Hold on to your nose as Erik and Freya battle to keep Olf under control, feed him and stop him crying (because he floods the village). Tommy Donbavand's Funny Shorts is a series of full-colour, rip-roaring reads for kids that will have them bawling with laughter. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get kids reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can't put down.

Thought-provoking contemporary fantasy from best-selling author Polly Ho-Yen. Mae spends a lot of time in hospitals. She's had asthma since she was little and sometimes she just can't breathe. She was in hospital the very first time she saw the hole - a tear in the universe which seems to appear only to her. Before she knows it she is drawn into a parallel world, where things aren't quite the same... This powerful fantasy story is full of big ideas and a great way to talk about chronic illness with children. It has beautiful black-and-white illustrations from TBC throughout, and is ideal for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence, covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. Book Band: Brown Ideal for ages 7+