A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen’s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.Catherine Morland loves nothing more than reading a romantic novel, but as one of ten children she doesn’t have much time for reading or for romance.When she is seventeen, her wealthy neighbours invite her to spend the winter season with them in Bath – to experience balls, the theatre and other social delights for the first time.Catherine makes friends with the passionate Isabella, and dances with a handsome man called Henry, and it seems that all her dreams are coming true. But real life doesn’t always play out like a novel, and Catherine will have to overcome many obstacles before she can find her happy ending …Steven Butler is an actor and writer from London. His books for children include The Wrong Pong series and Dennis the Menace. Steven’s love of mischief made Northanger Abbey the perfect book to rewrite and he’s excited to introduce Catherine Morland to a
Enter a mythical world of dragons, giants and epic battles, and discover the heroes and monsters who created Britain. From the bestselling author of Storyland, enchanting myths now retold for children."Enchanting, breathtaking and beautiful... If you need me, I'll be in Storyland" - Ben MillerENTER A MAGICAL WORLD OF DRAGONS, GIANTS, HEROES AND MONSTERS RIGHT ON YOUR DOORSTEP . . .You will have heard of Thor, Medusa and Hercules. But what about the myths of the British isles? The Trojan heroes who wrestled giants. The Syrian sisters who found safety. The dragons who slept in hollow hills. And the kings who talked to the dead . . .In this vivid and beautifully illustrated mythology of Britain, children will discover tales of magic and adventure, giants and demons, princesses and prophecies.Travelling across the wildest of landscapes - as far north as Orkney and south as Cornwall - young readers will build Stonehenge with the young Merlin, ride stags into the forests of Scotland, and sai
The classic swashbuckling adventure by Anthony Hope retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. When Rudolf Rassendyll, a young Victorian gentleman, travels to Ruritania, all
The enchanting classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Mary Lennox feels forlorn and lonely in her uncle's gloomy house on the moors. But behi
A collection of eight of Aesop's best-loved fables retold for children growing in reading confidence. Sly foxes, thirsty storks and greedy dogs all feature in these fun stories, each with its own mora
My First Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals features six of Camille Saint-Saëns best-known pieces of music from his famous musical suite, retold for the youngest members of the family. From the internationally bestselling series, discover the magical world of Carnival of the Animals with 6 sounds – the perfect introduction to classical music for babies and toddlers. The My First Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for little children through illustrated retellings of classic ballets, operas and musical stories paired with 6 10-second sound clips of real orchestras playing the music.In Carnival of the Animals, hear lions roar and dinosaurs stomp – and more! – in these pieces from Camille Saint-Saëns’s much-loved suite. Children will love pressing the button on every page to hear the music, as the story unfolds.Also available from the My First Story Orchestra series: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Four Seasons in One Day. Manufacturer's note: please pull the white
My First Story Orchestra: The Four Seasons in One Day features six of Vivaldi's best-known pieces of music from his famous violin concerti, retold for the youngest members of the family. From the internationally bestselling series, this board book with 6 sounds is the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to classical music.The My First Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for little children through illustrated retellings of classic ballets, operas and musical stories, paired with 6 10-second sound clips of real orchestras playing the music.Listen to the changing seasons and watch the leaves change colour in Vivaldi's Four Seasons in One Day. Children will love pressing the button on every page to hear the music, as the story unfolds.Also available from the My First Story Orchestra series: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Carnival of the Animals. Manufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out the back of the book before use and flick the small button to turn i
This paperback junior novelization retells the exciting story of Disney's Strange World--arriving in theaters on November 23, 2022. The book features an 8-page full-color insert with bonus movie content! Walt Disney Animation Studios' Strange World journeys deep into an uncharted and treacherous land where fantastical creatures await. Directed by Don Hall, written by Qui Nguyen, and produced by Roy Conli, Strange World arrives in theaters on November 23, 2022. The film is retold in this paperback junior novelization, perfect for children ages 6 to 9, and includes a full-color insert with pictures from the movie!
An introduction to the story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of the sto
The fairy tales retold in irreverent, playful rhyme that's perfect for reading aloud. With flaps and pop-up surprises on every spread, these sturdy books are ideal for young children. Now a special 6-book shrinkwrap pack including QR codes to access two tracks per story: listen to the story alone, or follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime. Read by Anna Chancellor
Poor and kind Cinderella leads a miserable life in the shadow of her nasty stepsisters - until a fairy godmother appears and changes everything... A classic story retold with for very young children,
The Greek myths are among the greatest, most exciting stories ever told and feature some of the world's best loved heroes and heroines. In this book, you'll find the stories of Theseus, conqueror of the dreaded Minotaur; the mighty Heracles and his twelve tasks; the tragic lovers Orpheus and Eurydice; Perseus, the Gorgon-slayer; the musician Arion and his rescue by the dolphins; Pandora and her little box of horrors; the feather-clad fliers Daedalus and Icarus; and the weaving contest between Arachne and the goddess Athene. Each of these tales has been retold with lively text and dramatic cartoon style, making them accessible and fun for young children.
In this simple adaptation of this popular and exciting story, children will follow the adventure of a talking, boot-clad cat and his master as they encounter all manner of unusual characters. A classic story retold with for very young children, with tabs to push, pull and slide and charming illustrations.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準
Young children will enjoy this simple adaptation of an intriguing story featuring a magic mirror, a poisoned apple and seven kind dwarves! Mechanisms designed for small hands to push, pull and turn help children to engage with the story as they interact with the book. A popular classic retold for very young children with charming illustrations.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準
A dark, feminist retelling of ‘The Children of Lir’ told in Sullivan’s hypnotic prose.A retelling of the favourite Irish fairytale ‘The Children of Lir’. Aífe marries Lir, a king with four children by his previous wife. Jealous of his affection for his children, the witch Aífe turns them into swans for 900 years. Retold through the voice of Aífe, Savage Her Reply is unsettling and dark, feminist and fierce, yet nuanced in its exploration of the guilt of a complex character. Voiced in Sullivan’s trademark rich, lyrical prose as developed in Tangleweed and Brine – the multiple award-winner which established Sullivan as the queen of witchy YA-PRAISE FOR SAVAGE HER REPLYWINNER of the Dept 51 @ Eason Teen and Young Adult Book of the Year, Irish Book Awards 2020WINNER of the KPMG Children’s Book Ireland Awards Book of the Year Award 2021‘No-one writes like Deirdre Sullivan. She is lyrical, poetic and intoxicating.’ – Juno Dawson, author of Wonderland‘Unsettling, haunting, and darkl
Folktales and fairy tales are living stories; as part of the oral tradition, they change and evolve as they are retold from generation to generation. In the last thirty years, however, revision has be
