These are the editions that many will remember from their childhoods. Parents and grandparents will swoon with nostalgia, and children will love poring over the illustrations and be entranced by the magical stories.
These are the editions that many will remember from their childhoods. Parents and grandparents will swoon with nostalgia, and children will love poring over the illustrations and be entranced by the magical stories.
"Northern Lights" introduces Lyra, an orphan, who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Lyra's search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. In "The Subtle Knife" she is joined on her journey by Will, a boy who possesses a knife that can cut windows between worlds. As Lyra learns the truth about her parents and her prophesied destiny, the two young people are caught up in a war again... read more
Philip Pullman's wry wit and award-winning talent brings much to this rich, dark and uplifting rendition of the classic tale ALADDIN AND THE ENCHANTED LAMP. With magic and mischief in equal measure, it will captivate readers of all ages.
This treasury gathers forty-four of the most memorable and best-loved children's books of our time into one sumptous, beautifully produced volume. Classics, contemporary bestsellers, medal winners and family favourites chosen from over the last one hundred years are brought together in a collection designed for sharing and reading aloud. There are concept books, picture books and short read-aloud stories, representing the complete range of childhood themes and reading needs: ABCs, number and colour books, stories about going to bed... read more
This beautiful edition of the children's classic Pippi Longstocking is illustrated throughout with wonderful collage pictures from the award-winning Lauren Child. The contemporary design, imaginative layout of the text, and stunning illustrations from Lauren Child all add up to a perfect gift purchase. When the book published in hardback, it gathered many wonderful reviews, including this one from Books for Keeps: 'Lauren Child is the perfect choice to illustrate this handsome, large format edition of Pippi ...her unmistakeable ill... read more
It's the literary equivalent of buried treasure -- seven newly-discovered stories by Dr. Seuss! The first new Seuss stories to emerge since 1990! The amazing stories are full of typical Seuss humour, rhyme and rhythm and are all beautifully illustrated. They include 'The Bippolo Seed,' in which a scheming cat leads an innocent duck to make a bad decision; 'The Rabbit, the Bear, and the Zinniga-Zanniga,' about a rabbit who is saved from a bear via a single eyelash; 'Gustav the Goldfish,' about a fish that grew and grew; 'Tadd and T... read more
This beautiful collection brings together ten of the best-loved stories from the ballet.
To celebrate The Hobbit's 75th anniversary of publication, a pocket-sized hardback of J.R.R. Tolkien's timeless classic, perfect for little Hobbits everywhere. Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services -- as a burglar -- on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo's life is never to be the same again. The Hobbit became an instant succes... read more
More than three million copies of Animalia have been sold worldwide, making Graeme Base's amazing alliterative alphabet book one of the most beloved titles of the past quarter century! Animalia's incredible imaginary world intrigues all readers, whether or not they know their ABCs. Each page includes hidden objects and ideas: start with 'A is for An Armoured Armadillo Avoiding an Angry Alligator' and you'll find aprons, ants, aces, Atom-brand anchovies, and much more. The rest of the alphabet is just as much fun!
Beautiful gift set featuring the beautiful colour editions of Winnie the Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were very Young and Now We Are Six. All the stories are original and unabridged A.A. Milne text. Ages 3-103+.
A classic story picture book that will appeal to boys as well as girls, illustrated by an award winning Australian illustrator. This is the Centenary edition which makes it an attractive collectors item.
There is only one Just William. The loveable imp has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting hundreds of thousands of readers for years. Here, the Outlaws plan a day of non-stop adventure. The only problem is, William is meant to be babysitting. But William won't let that stop him having fun with his gang - he'll just bring the baby along! First published 1922. This selection 2005.
The beautiful, cloth-bound and embroidered limited edition of Beatrix Potter's Complete Tales is a fabulous collector's piece. The design is inspired by Beatrix Potter's love of textiles and embroidery. Her grandfather had owned a calico printing firm, called the Dinting Vale Printworks, and been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society for his innovative printing techniques. Beatrix had therefore grown up with an understanding and appreciation of good textile design. In the early 20th century, when her publisher Frederick... read more
This beautiful slipcase has been produced to celebrate 110 years since the publication of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" and contains books 1-5 of the "Original Peter Rabbit Books". What makes the books even more delightful is that each one has newly designed endpapers and a publisher's note describing how each book came to be. Each of the five stories takes you deep into the English countryside as you become familiar with Beatrix Potter's famous and (mostly!) lovable characters. Each tale with its soft water-colour artwork will deligh... read more
"A Mischievous Rabbit: And Other Tales of Animal Derring-do" is a specially chosen collection of Beatrix Potter's original tales that follow some of Potter's most adventurous characters. It features a beautiful slipcase that gives the book a luxurious keepsake feel that collectors will simply love. Each tale is followed by a humorous visual that provides evidence of these characters' derring-do. The ten tales included are: "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck", "The Tale of Mr. Tod", "The Tale of Timmy Tiptoe... read more
This beautiful gift box has been produced to celebrate 110 years since the publication of "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" and contains all 23 original "Peter Rabbit" books. What makes this edition even more unique is that each of the books has a gorgeous new cover, specially designed endpapers and a publisher's note describing how each book came to be. This set of books contains the tales of all of Beatrix's lovable characters, from naughty Peter Rabbit himself, to tidy Mrs. Tittlemouse and unlucky Mr. Jeremy Fisher. Each tale, with its... read more
A collection of art and poetry that features Cicely Mary Barker's "Flower Fairy" paintings and poems from the following books: "Flower Fairies of the Spring", "Flower Fairies of the Summer", "Flower Fairies of the Autumn" and "Flower Fairies of the Winter".
A multi-award-winning classic - now in paperback. For over a hundred years, Lewis Carroll's classic story of logic and lunacy has delighted young and old alike. More abundantly illustrated than previous editions, this award-winning interpretation is full of warmth and humour. The whole approach is contemporary and accessible: Alice herself is a child of today - casually dressed, personable, spirited. In Helen Oxenbury's hands, the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland is a wondrous place indeed! One of the most talked about children's bo... read more
A gorgeous collection of classic Greek myths welcomes readers into a legendary world of beauty, tragedy, and miracle. Compelling prose enlivens 16 of the most celebrated myths, from the sadness of Persephone to the ill-fated love of Orpheus and Eurydice. Illustrations.
