In this fresh interpretation of the legend of Robin Hood, venture into Sherwood Forest with a band of rebel outlaws fighting against injustice and corruption. A richly illustrated treat for those familiar with Robin Hood and newcomers to the tale al…
The author of The New Read-Aloud Handbook presents a collection of fifty read-aloud selections from such well-loved tales as Bambi, Charlotte's Web, Ozma of Oz, Ramona the Pest, Where the Red Fern Grows, James and the Giant Peach, and Gentle Ben. Si…
This much-beloved classic is now available as a lap board book Don Freeman's classic character, Corduroy, is even more popular today than he was when he first came on the scene nearly fifty years ago. And now, the story of a teddy bear's overnight…
All sorts of things begin to happen when an orphaned boarding school student finally meets the wealthy guardian with whom she has corresponded for years sight unseen.
One of the classics of American children's literature, Daddy-Long-Legs tells the tale of Judy Abbott - an ebullient orphan beginning a college degree with the aim of becoming a writer - through her letters to the anonymous patron who is paying for h…
'A well-written and very accessible abridgment of the classic Daddy Long Legs. Perfect for introducing this text to 7 to 12 year olds.' --The Wishing ShelfJerusha Abbott is a lonely orphan raised in the John Grier Home. She dreams of being an author…
The grandniece of Mark Twain is now remembered only for the last two books she wrote, DADDY-LONG-LEGS (1912) and its sequal DEAR ENEMY (1915). Told in the form of letters, this modern version of the Cinderalla tale is an irresistible love-story of a…
Unfold this enchanting Panorama Pop celebrating a classic story, then tuck it inside an attractive slipcase for next time. Curiouser and curiouser The British Royal Mail's special stamps honoring Alice in Wonderland's 150th anniversary inspire a bea…
All children grow up, all except one.The magical story of Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up, has captivated generations of children. Rose Impey's sensitive adaptation of the story makes it accessible to younger children, while retaining the spiri…
When the ferry the intellectual Humphrey van Weyden is aboard sinks off of the San Francisco Bay, he drifts in the ocean until a seal-hunting schooner, under the command of hardened sailor Wolf Larsen, rescues him. Wolf Larsen is an incredibly stron…
Soar to the moon with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Boys and girls ages 2 to 5, as well as collectors of all ages, will love this classic Disney Little Golden Book, which was first published in 1952.
When Nick and Katie lose their parents in a car accident they are distraught to be living with their cruel Aunt Margaret and weak Uncle Charlie, but happy to still be together. But soon Aunt Margaret has had enough and, threatened with being separat…
This is the classic story--read and loved by children all over the world--of Pod, Homily, and their daughter, Arrietty, who live under the kitchen floor in a quiet, half-empty house and get their livelihood by borrowing from the "human beans." "Dele…
The Borrowers--the Clock family: Homily, Pod, and their fourteen-year-old daughter, Arrietty, to be precise--are tiny people who live underneath the kitchen floor of an old English country manor. All their minuscule home furnishings, from postage st…
A bilingual English and Spanish board book edition of Bill Martin and Eric Carle's classic picture book Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? / Oso polar, oso polar, qu es ese ruido?...
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll.It tells of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world (Wonderland) populated by peculia…
'I find myself in a very strange and mysterious situation.' When Miss Mary Morstan is invited to meet a secretive stranger, she asks Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to help her. Captain Morstan has disappeared from his hotel without a trace. Should M…
Simon, Jane, and Barney, enlisted by their mysterious great-uncle, arrive in a small coastal town to recover a priceless golden grail stolen by the forces of evil -- Dark. They are not at first aware of the strange powers of another boy brought to h…
A magical selection of stories to read and share by one of the world's best-loved children's authors, Enid Blyton.This collections of over 50 stories brings together three of Enid Blyton's earliest and most imaginative story collections - The Book o…
'York Notes for GCSE' offers a useful approach to English Literature and aims to help readers achieve a better grade. Updated to reflect the needs of today's students, the new editions are filled with detailed summaries, commentaries on key themes,…
A young, blind bard counts himself lucky when invited to live with the monks at a prominent Buddhist temple -- and more lucky still when asked to perform his epic verses at the court of a high-ranking lord. But why is his noble audience so violently…
At some point, we have all hoped for an imaginary being with super magical powers to show up in our time of need. So this brings us to is there really a "true fairy mermaid" living at the bottom of the sea to protect us? Inspired by original creativ…
The eighth book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams.Laura is teaching school, and it's terrifying Most of the students are taller than she is, and she…
Immerse yourself in Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved Little House series, now featuring Garth Williams' classic art in vibrant full-color Laura is teaching school, and it's terrifying Most of the students are taller than she is, and she must sleep awa…
Meet Eloise, the precocious darling of the Plaza Hotel Eloise is a little girl who lives at The Plaza Hotel in New York. She is not yet pretty but she is already a Person. Henry James would want to study her. Queen Victoria would recognize her as an…
"It's dark magic brings him back." Tori Burns and her family left D.C. for claustrophobic Chaptico, Maryland, after suddenly inheriting a house under mysterious circumstances. That inheritance puts her at odds with the entire town, especially Jesse…
This is the original and unabridged text of the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a novel about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. The story is set in the fictional town of St. Petersburg…
Large Format for easy reading. By the author of Little Women. A classic children's story about an orphan sent to live at the "Aunt Hill" with her six aunts and seven boy cousins. Rose in Bloom is the sequel.
The first novel in Colleen Oakes's epic, imaginative series tells the origin of one of the most infamous villains-the Queen of Hearts. This is not the story of the Wonderland we know. Alice has not fallen down a rabbit hole. This is a Wonderland whe…
Howard Pyle's classic tale of magic, bravery, and honor tells of the adventures of King Arthur. From the time young Arthur pulled the fabled sword from the stone, he was a just king. As the head of the Round Table, King Arthur led the most gallant m…
The legend of Arthur, King of England, and his Knights of the Round Table of Camelot, including Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Gawain, Merlin and Guinevere. The legend herein tells of the sword in the stone, the Lady of the Lake, the forming of the…
"Hans Brinker", or The Silver Skates: A Story of Life in Holland by Mary Mapes Dodge. The novel takes place in the Netherlands and is a colorful fictional portrait of early 19th-century Dutch life, as well as a tale of youthful honor. The book's tit…
Una pata tiene varios patitos, pero uno de ellos es mucho m s feo, tosco y torpe que el resto, por lo que todos le dan de lado y se burlan de l. El patito decide huir de all y se enfrenta solo y triste a los problemas del invierno. Al llegar la prim…
When Professor Soames needs a discrete detective to discover who broke into his office, he immediately goes to Holmes and Watson. With only three students who could benefit from seeing the exam on the professor's desk, it is a quick study for duo. F…
It's barking bonkers! The sixth sensational Mr Gum story, read by the author and with music and sound effects. A fantastic book for boys and girls aged 7-10 years old`They're the funniest books ... I can't recommend them enough' Stephen Mangan`They…
Join William for more mischief, mayhem and muddles as he gets up to his old tricks in More William, Richmal Compton's second set of classic William adventures, with an introduction by Martin Jarvis. When Aunt Lucy tells William that 'a busy day is a…
The Newbery Medal-winning author of Walk Two Moons, Sharon Creech, brings readers a story with enormous heart.Love That Dog shows how one boy named Jack finds his voice with the help of a teacher, a pencil, some yellow paper, and of course, a dog.…
It's Christmastime, but Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old accountant, couldn't care less. Until he is visited in the night by three very special guests, who want to teach him the true value of Christmas. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale…
Since its publication in 1952, Charlotte's Web has become one of America's best-loved children's books. For fifty years, this timeless story of the pig named Wilbur and the wise spider named Charlotte who saved him has continued to warm the hearts o…
This Alice's Adventures in Wonderland themed notebook features White Rabbit checking watch on the cover, a retro vintage graphic artwork by John TennielIdeal for taking notes, planning, sketching, musing, organizing, goal setting, doodling, journali…
Classics for Your Collection: goo.gl/U80LCr --------- Cuthbert, a young boy, aspiring knight, and prodigal page, begins his journey to win his spurs during the crusades and on the way grows to be a man and ultimately saves his country. This is…
Jim Knopf und Lukas, der Lokomotivführer, das sind zwei, die wie Pech und Schwefel zusammenhalten. Ihre Abenteuer sind längst zu Kinderbuchklassikern geworden. Die spannenden und lustigen Abenteuer der beiden Helden mit Scheinriesen, Halbd…
Retold for younger readers, Gaston Leroux's classic tale of horror follows a young opera singer, Christine Daae, who makes her triumphant debut at the Opera--and then disappearsWritten in 1909, "The Phantom of the Opera" is a spine chilling, dramati…
