Invites readers to go below the ocean's waves in the first-ever submarine with Captain Nemo and a range of fantastical sea creatures. This book features art, a ribbon marker and the highest quality paper.

Written in 1876 and published for the first time in 2001, this story chronicles the fortunes of a farmer determined to marry off his daughter Mary to the scion of the town's wealthiest family. But the appearance of a strange

Huckleberry Finn had a tough life with his drunk father until an adventure with Tom Sawyer changed everything. But when Huck's dad returns and kidnaps him, he must escape down the Mississippi river with runaway sl

These novels played a unique and lasting role in the development of American literature, and each one remains a beloved and widely read work of fiction. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn-arguably the great A

All the original Milly-Molly-Mandy stories brought together in one gift omnibus.

This is the classic story of social justice and outrageous cunning. Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in

"The Adventures of the Wishing Chair" - When Mollie and Peter go to buy their mother a birthday present, they discover the most extraordinary thing: a chair that can fly and grant wishes! The Wishing-Chair takes them

Celebrate over 100 years of Herge with a new hardcover boxed set. Join traveling reporter Tintin and his faithful dog Snowy, along with well-known friends such as Captain Haddock, as they embark on extraordinary adventur

This title includes: Volume 1 - "Tintin in the Land of the Soviets", "Tintin in the Congo". The first volume features "Tintin in the Congo", first published in book form in 1931 (in black & white only), "Tintin in the Congo"

Includes - "The Crab with the Golden Claws", "The Shooting Star", "The Secret of the Unicorn".

A newly illustrated edition of this classic tale by one of Australia?s greatest children?s book illustrators. A new edition of Lewis Carroll?s classic book, Alice?s Adventures in Wonderland, featuring illustrations by Robert Ingpen.

Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice for magical adventures in the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland. Here, rabbits can talk and playing cards walk and cats can vanish at will. You will never meet a more baffling bunch or eat a more cu

A stunning new full-colour trade paperback edition of this children's classic. Join Alice as she travels through Wonderland and meets a host of bizarre characters including the White Rabbit and the March Hare.

On an ordinary summer's afternoon, Alice tumbles down a hole and an extraordinary adventure begins. In a strange world with even stranger characters, she meets a rabbit with a pocket watch, joins a Mad Hatter's Te

Alison Jay brings a new perspective to the story. Now she shows readers an exhilarating Wonderland, where Alice, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, and all the rest are playfully quirky and adorably fanciful. Full color.

One of the most magical concoctions in children's literature, Lewis Carroll's tale follows Alice into the upside-down, inside-out world of Wonderland and its fanciful creatures - the White Rabbit, March Ha

"Walker Illustrated Classics" is a new series which brings together some of the best-loved stories ever told, illustrated by some of today's finest artists. These exquisitely designed books, with their magnificent wo

Here come the animals! From Rudyard Kipling's most popular "Just-So Stories" to Jack London's "Brown Wolf", this collection features some of the best-loved animal tales of all time. They include Kipling

The Cuthberts are in for a shock. They are expecting an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables - but a skinny red-haired girl turns up instead. Highly spirited Anne Shirley charms her way into the Cuthbe

Orphan Anne has always dreamed of being part of a proper family. So when she's chosen to go and live with the Cuthberts, life looks grand. But the Cuthberts wanted a little boy to help them on Green Gabl

Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are in for a big surprise. They are waiting for an orphan boy to help with the work at Green Gables - but a skinny, red-haired girl turns up instead. Feisty and full of spirit, Anne Shirley charms her w

This is the third heartwarming book about red-haired Anne Shirley. As her childhood friends get married and move away, Anne too leaves Prince Edward Island for college in Kingsport. Although Priscilla Grant and Gilbert Blythe are t

Part of "Shakespeare Stories" series, which includes "Antony and Cleopatra", "Hamlet", "Henry V", "Macbeth", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "Romeo and Juliet", "The Tempest" and "Twelfth Night". This work contains

In ancient Rome the slaves are revolting....and not only that, they've stolen Caesar's galley, the finest warship in the Roman navy. Meanwhile, Obelix drinks the magic potion (with terrible results) and the Gauls find themsel

A collection of 12 new stories - all linked by the theme of Asterix's anniversary celebration.

'The Return of Asterix, The World's First Superhero' is here relaunched, re-inked, re-coloured and re-designed, now published in the correct order for the first time.

This volume provides more capers from Asterix and Obelix and the Citizens of Rome.

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The hero Vercingetorix once defeated Julius Caesar near Gergovia in the Arvernian country. Although the tables were turned later at the battle of Alesia, the Gauls remember Gergovia as a glorious victory. Years later, Caesar

The arrival of two extraterrestrial beings in Gaul in 50 B.C., who want to confiscate a magic potion created by the local druid, causes no end of trouble for Asterix, Obelix, and the rest of the Gallic village and their Roman

The return of Asterix, the world's first superhero. This title marks the relaunch of the re-inked, re-coloured and re-designed "Asterix" series, now published in the correct order for the first time.

In the distant Eastern kingdom of Rajah Watzit, the guru Hoodunnit is threatening to end a terrible drought by sacrificing the lovely Princess Orinjade. The fakir Watziznehm arrives by flying carpet to ask the Gauls for help

A group of Vikings comes to Gaul to learn what fear is. Their visit coincides with that of a real expert on the subject, Vitalstatistix's trendy nephew from Lutetia, Justforkix... Ages 7+

The return of Asterix, the world's first supehero! This title marks the relaunch of the re-inked, re-coloured and re-designed Asterix series, now published in the correct order.

Bravura proves a useful ally in countering Julius Caesar's secret weapon - the Roman leader has sent in a troop of female legionaries, relying on the chivalrous Gauls not to fight women. But Bravura has no such scruples, and

The return of Asterix, the world's first superhero. This title marks the relaunch of the re-inked, re-coloured and re-designed "Asterix" series, now published in the correct order for the first time.

The famous Olympic Games are to be held in Athens - and Asterix, Obelix and their friends enter. The competition will be formidable but our heroes are determined they will find a way to win. Ages 7+

Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders.

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In this fabulous collector's edition of Asterix, books four to six are collected in one volume for the first time ever. In Asterix The Gladiator, the Romans capture Cacofonix as a gift for Caesar who plans to throw

'The Return of Asterix, The World's First Superhero' is here relaunched, re-inked, re-coloured and re-designed, now published in the correct order for the first time.

Asterix and Obelix enlist in the Roman army to rescue Tragicomix, the forcibly conscripted fiance of the beautiful Panacea. Ages 7+

A is for Abrams B is for Babar C is for Classic! Join Babar, Celeste, Arthur, Zephir and all the other characters of Celesteville as they take young readers on a lively romp through the alphabet. In this delightful and charmi

The much-loved children's classic, beautifully reissued.

Originally published: London : Dent, 1936, Adopted as babies by Great Uncle Matthew, Pauline, Petrova and Posy lead a sheltered life until the money runs out, and then everybody has to do something to make some more. But

This lovely collection will make little ballerinas dance for joy! Inside, they'll find eight of the most beautiful ballet stories, including "Swan Lake," "Coppelia," "The Firebird," and of course, that

Celebrate Paddington's 50th Anniversary with this exquisite commemorative edition. Unabridged and illustrated in spectacular full-colour throughout, including previously unpublished artwork by the original illustrator, Pe

Beatrix Potter loved rhymes and riddles, and made two collections of them, as well as using them in her famous tales. This volume brings together almost all her nursery rhymes, accompanied by illustrations.

Fairy stories and traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust "Ladybird" to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small, hard-wearing format. "Beauty and the Beast" is perfect for reading alou

Before she had arrived at Green Gables, Anne Shirley had a difficult early life. Orphaned as a baby, she was sent from one foster-home to the next, caring for other people's children even though she was but a child herself, and esc

Contains thirteen Bible stories from both the Old and New Testament, including "Jonah and the Whale", "Moses in the Bulrushes", "The Good Samaritan" and Christmas and Easter Stories. This title features

The Camel closed up until it was flying beside him; the pilot smiling. Biggles showed his teeth in what he imagined to be an answering smile. 'You swine,' he breathed: 'you dirty, unutterable, murdering swine! I'm going

He tilted the machine on to its side, holding up his nose with the throttle, and commenced to slip wing-tip first towards the ground. Whether he was over British or German territory he neither knew nor cared; he had to

'Well if you want trouble you can have it!' grated Biggles through set teeth. 'See how you like this!' In the later stages of the First World War, Biggles and his fellow fliers have to use all their wit and skill to sta

Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his beloved mother, Duchess, and their kind master. But when his owners ar

If you love a good story, then look no further. Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. They're books to treasure and return to again and again. From his simple begi

The Borrowers lived in the secret places of quiet old houses; behind the mantelpiece, inside the harpsichord, under the kitchen clock. They owned nothing, borrowed everything, and thought human beings were inven

It was Leslie who invented Terabithia - the secret country on an island in the dry creek. Here Jess could be strong, unafraid and unbeatable. When something terrible happens, Jess finds he can face grief and dis

Life is good for Buck in Santa Clara Valley, where he spends his days eating and sleeping in the golden sunshine. But one day a treacherous act of betrayal leads to his kidnap, and he is forced into a life of toil

When the valiant cabin boy Tom espies a mound of yellow stuff aboard a nearby ship, the Captain sets off in hot pursuit. Unfortunately, his villainous arch-enemy, the horrible Cut-throat Jake, is not far away. Will the Captain

That most unlikely of pirates, the greedy, selfish Captain Pugwash is at the helm once more. And his familiar crew are all aboard. In these four adventures the crew turn vegetarian, their enemy Cut-throat Jake is defe

That most unlikely of pirates, the greedy, selfish Captain Pugwash is at the helm once more. And his familiar crew are all aboard. 'Plundering porpoises! I suppose I ought to put you all in irons!' cries Captain Pugwa

The story of a girl called Fern who loves a little pig called Wilbur. It tells of how Charlotte A. Cavatica, a beautiful grey spider, saves Wilbur from the usual fate of nice fat pigs, by a wonderfully clever plan - a

Fairy stories and traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust "Ladybird" to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small, hard-wearing format. "Chicken Licken" is perfect for reading aloud, or

A retelling of the events of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus based on Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.

The wings slowly tilted, and as Commander Pott, at last realizing what CHITTY-CHITTY-BANG-BANG was up to, pressed down the accelerator pedal, the big green car tilted up her shining green and silver nose and took off! Ian Fleming, t

Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable, bitter old man with no friends. One cold Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a scary journey to show him the error of his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and fu

This is a story about darkness and light, about sorrow and joy, about something lost and something found. This is a story about Love. & nbsp; Cinderella??'s story has been told over and over, but never has it b

This is a fantastic treasury crammed with classic tales perfect for young children. It contains five stories from the "Picture Books" series: "The Wizard of Oz", "The Railway Children", "The Story of Heidi", "The Wind

Courage picture books combine top-of-the-line illustrators with classic tales all at an unbelievable retail value. And now, Margery Williams beloved childrens classic, The Velveteen Rabbit, is getting a mak

Colin the crane doesn't have wheels like the engines so he can't travel to the winter party. Then Freddie has an idea to bring Colin some winter cheer.

Once upon a time there was a huge family of children; and they were terribly, terribly naughty. This work talks about the no-nonsense nanny who uses magic to rein in the mischievous children in her charge - and changes their

Originally published: London : Ernest Benn, 1951. - Translation of: Kometjakten, A comet is speeding towards the earth and nobody knows what to do. Will it destroy everything and everyone? Moomintroll decides to find out,

The best known of the Chronicles, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, is included here as one of the seven titles which make up the set, now bound together in one volume.

In 1968, a girl named Lisa fell in love with a little brown bear wearing green overalls with one button missing, and thousands of readers followed suit, making "Corduroy" one of the best-loved childrens books of all ti

The inquisitive little monkey seems to have a sweet tooth, and gets himself into trouble again! When George and the man with the yellow hat stop to shop at a chocolate factory store, George becomes curious about how chocolate

Today is a special day for George because he gets his first bike. He does tricks, he helps the paper boy with his round and then he sees a river... and George is curious. And that's when his exciting adventure begins.

George, the man with the yellow hat and Mrs Needleman are at the train station to catch a train to the country. George becomes curious when he sees the stationmaster moving numbers and letters on a big sign and thinks he can

Anne Frank kept a diary from 1942 to 1944. Initially she wrote it for herself, but when a member of the Dutch government mentioned that he was going to collect eyewitness accounts of the suffering under German o

Full of wonderful yawning creatures who spread sleep thoughts at bedtime, this book is helpful for children who don't want to go to sleep.

Jonathan Harker is travelling to Castle Dracula to see the Transylvanian noble, Count Dracula. He is begged by locals not to go there, because on the eve of St George's Day, when the clock strikes midnight, all the evil thing

Fairy stories and traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust "Ladybird" to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small, hard-wearing format. "The Elves and the Shoemaker" is perfect for readi

If his mother had known the amazing adventures Emil was going to have in Berlin, she would never have let him go. But when his money goes missing on the train, Emil's determination to get it back leads him to team

Whether he's running his little sister up a flagpole, or trying to escape after getting locked in a shed, Emil's adventures never stop. Hens, dogs, little sisters - and adults - all flee his path. But Emil does

There's a rat running amok in Emil's house, and he's determined to capture it. But hiding the rat trap just under his father's bed probably isn't ideal ...That's just the start of Emil's adventures, which, once begun

Gerald, Cathy and Jimmy wake a beautiful princess from her hundred year sleep in an enchanted garden. It's really only Mabel, the housekeeper's niece - but the garden really is enchanted, and the ring she slips on real

When Joe, Beth and Frannie move to a new home, an Enchanted Wood is on their doorstep. And when they discover the Faraway Tree, that is the beginning of many magical adventures! This work lets you join them and their f

This translation originally published (B52-16027), London: Benn, 1952. Originally published as 'Muminpappans bravader'. Stockholm: Geber, 1950, Moominpappa's life story - from the days when he was abandoned in a newspaper

Have you ever wished you could be one of the Famous Five? Now you can be, by using all the information they have collected to solve this mystery of the hidden treasure. Not just the story of a search for the bejeweled dragon, this b

Moomintroll is cheerful and chubby and lives in the magical Moominvalley with his mother, Moominmamma, his father, Moominpappa and all of their friends. Throughout the winter the Moomins hibernate, but before they go

The Famous Five are having great fun camping out near the home of a famous scientist. But they might have known there'd be a mystery to solve. When the scientist's important research papers go missing, he needs the gang's

"First published in Great Britain by T. Fisher Unwin, 1902"--T.p. verso., When five brothers and sisters discover a Psammead, or Sand-fairy, in a gravel pit near the country house where they are staying, they have no

When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead - an ancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish g

There's a thief at Kirrin Cottage! The Famous Five think they know who it is, but they need to prove it! Where can they find evidence? The discovery of an old map and very unusual hiding place is all they need to get to th

'To help mother': that was the goal of each and every one of the five Pepper children. Yet even as 'Mamsie' struggles hard to feed and educate her brood, she still manages to fill the house with joy. The adventures of this poo

The very first "Famous Five" adventure, featuring Julian, Dick, Anne, not forgetting tomboy George and her beloved dog, Timmy! There's a shipwreck off Kirrin Island! But where is the treasure? The Famous Five are on the tr

Who's been on George's island? And what is locked in the mysterious trunk hidden on Kirrin Island? The Famous Five think they're on the trail of smugglers - until they hear a child scream ...

Who's been on George's island? And what is locked in the mysterious trunk hidden on Kirrin Island? The Famous Five think they're on the trail of smugglers - until they hear a child scream...

When Joe, Beth and Frannie move to a new home, an Enchanted Wood is on their doorstep. And when they discover the Faraway Tree, that is the beginning of many magical adventures! This work lets you join them and their friends

Wet foot. Dry foot. Low foot. High foot. Early readers should enjoy marching in time to the beat of many, many feet with Dr Seuss's exploration of opposites. This text is a "Blue Back Book", which means that is it suitable for

This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Three", which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Victor Frankenstein dreams of doi

Mary Shelley's groundbreaking classic - begun as a ghost story for friends - is a potent blend of science fiction and horror that has inspired countless movie and other adaptations. Nothing, however, equals the dep

"Unabridged Classics" are aimed at ages 10 years upwards with more than 330,000 copies sold! The book features many of the Grimms' most popular retellings including "The Frog Prince", "Rapunzel" and many more. It is unabr

This trio of stories includes: "Chucklebud and Wunkydoo", where two inquisitive Gumnuts leave home in search of a wise kookaburra; "Scotty in Gumnut Land", the adventures of the dog Scotty and his friends; and "Mr and Mrs Be

This enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories. It includes Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, "The Emper

A haunting, magical fairy-tale collection, in which Oscar Wilde beautifully evokes (among others) The Happy Prince who was not so happy after all, The Selfish Giant who learned to love little children and The Star Child who did not

Suitable for parents, teachers, librarians and children. This work covers spot illustrations, a ribbon marker and the highest quality paper. It offers youngsters an intelligent heroine, a cast of memorable characte

Little Heidi goes to live with her grandfather in his lonely hut high in the Alps and she quickly learns to love her new life. But her strict aunt decides to send her away again to live in the town. Heidi cannot bear being aw

If you love a good story, then look no further. Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. They're books to treasure and return to again and again. When orphan Heidi is

"Naughtiest Girl 04: Here's The Naughtiest Girl!" features fresh covers for 21st century readers.

Shasta has a lonely and hardworking life as the son of a fisherman. One night a stranger appears, offering to buy Shasta, and in desperation Shasta asks the horse about his master. To his surprise, the h

All of the Asterix stories feature references to Obelix falling into the Druid's Cauldron of magic potion when he was about six years old. This was the event through which he derived his phenomenal physical strength. Her

All of the Asterix stories feature references to Obelix falling into the Druid's Cauldron of magic potion when he was about six years old. This was the event through which he derived his phenomenal physical strength. H

Divided into four sections according to age, this treasury brings together over 300 of the best-loved poems to open the door of the imagination and take children on an exploration of the wonder of rhyme and verse. Roald Dahl,

In this tale, Morris McGurk fantasizes about all the weird and wonderful creatures he'd introduce to the local circus if he was in charge, from the Spotted Atrocious - a beast most ferocious - to the Drum-Tummied Snumm from t

The crazy world of Gerald McGrew, is introduced in this book. He dreams of transforming his local zoo into a madcap menagerie of wierd and wonderful beasts. The amazing array of animals includes the incredible Thwerll, whose

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Suitable for young boys, this "Usborne Young Reading" title features classics such as "Treasure Island" and "Sindbad the Sailor" alongside stories about robots, pirates, monsters and knights.

Suitable for young girls, this "Usborne Young Reading" title features classics such as "The Princess and the Pea", "The Little Mermaid" and "Rapunzel" alongside stories about mermaids, fairies, princesse

Aeneas flees from the sacked city of Troy, entrusted by his goddess-mother Venus with a daunting mission: to find a new homeland for his people. Over 2000 years after Virgil wrote his epic "The Aeneid", this book retells Aen

02 For Omri? it is a dream come true when the plastic American Indian he locks into the old cupboard comes to life. Little Bull is everything an Indian brave should be - proud? fearless and defiant. But being in charg

Jack can't seem to do anything useful for his mother. He can't even sell their old cow; instead, he trades it for a handful of beans. But then those beans sprout into a towering stalk, which elevates Jack to a land ruled by a

Johnny loves making things and whenever he has spare time he can be found hammering and banging and sawing up pieces of wood. But his parents don't think much of his hobby. 'Oh dear!' they cry whenever he begins, 'JOHN

This is the fourth and last book about the March family. Ten years after the school at Plumfield was founded, there is now a college, built with a legacy from old Mr. Lawrence. All Jo's original children are grown yo

What a stunning discovery: an old, coded note that actually contains directions for reaching the Earth's very core! And once he finds it, renowned geologist Professor Liedenbrock can't resist setting out with his 1

An ancient book is opened by the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock and his life - and the life of his nephew Axel - is changed for ever. An old piece of paper has tumbled from the book, a priceless parchment that wil