Children's Books > Kids' Classics (fairy tales, poetry etc)

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.

The classic story by Helen Bannerman of a young Indian lad who meets up with a tiger and turns him into butter.

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! Join them and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Spells, the Land of Treats, or the Land of Do-As-You-Please? There'll be adventures waiting for them, whatever happens! Funny, magical adventures that will delight children again and again.

In this classic Seussian tale, the good doctor primes his readers against all the little mishaps and misadventures that can befall even the best of us -- from bang-ups and hang-ups to lurches and slumps -- encouraging us to take life in our stride! Now in picture book format. This title is perfect for reading with children and as a gift for any life-changing occasion such as graduation, changing or leaving school etc. With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delightin... 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 full colour edition features illustrations by Garth Williams’ as well as a beautifully redesigned cover . The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and set out for Kansas. They travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their little house on the prairie. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild ducks and turkeys, and gathering grass for their cows. Sometimes pioneer life is hard, but Laura and... read more

Her name is Badjelly, and she can turn children into sausages or chop them up to make boy-girl soup! Sometimes she turns policemen into apple trees, and bananas into mice! She is the wickedest witch in all the world. Spike Milligan's scary fairy story about New Zealand's favourite witch. First published 1973.

Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure. With a charming introduction by award-winning Cornelia Funke, "The Wizard of Oz" is one of the twel... read more

This is a definitive collection of nursery rhymes, beautifully designed and illustrated by the influential artist, Harold Jones. This facsimile edition has been lovingly produced to recreate the look and feel of the first printing of this much-loved book, which was originally published in 1954.

Poor Eeyore is in a Very Sad Condition because it's his birthday, and nobody has taken any notice of it. So Pooh and Piglet plan presents for their friend.

To celebrate the Peter Rabbit Centenary, each of the 23 original Peter Rabbit books have been relaunched. Each book features re-scanned illustrations which capture the quality and bright colours of Beatrix Potter's unique watercolours.

* A fantastic treasury of stories guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. * Includes ten classic fairytales by authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, including The Frog Prince, Little Red Riding Hood and The Swan Princess. * All stories feature charming and vivid illustrations. * A gorgeous giftbook with an attractive hardback cover and a ribbon marker.

The story of a child and his toy illustrated with original two-color drawings. Revised and updated.

The "Wishing-Chair Again" - Mollie and Peter are home for the holidays and they long to see their pixie friend Chinky and their magic Wishing-Chair. Together they have wonderful adventures, but what happens when the Wishing-Chair is stolen and then gets its wings cut off by the naughty Slipperies?You can be whisked away by Enid Blyton's magical Wishing-Chair stories.

This title includes over 100 magical and exciting short stories to enjoy around the clock! Find out just how mischievous Twinkle the elf is when he paints the walls of a dragon's cave...Join Chitter the gnome as he discovers a Wishing-Balloon...Follow Edward the very brave pink teddy bear as he rescues his owner from a dark wood...And laugh at Twisty the Brownie as he learns the hard way why it's unwise to pull nasty faces.

Jump aboard the Wishing-Chair and whizz off on three magical adventures. Enid Blyton's Wishing Chair takes Peter and Mollie on strange and wonderful adventures. Together with Chinky the pixie, the children visit magical places. This bind-up has three stories: The Adventures of the the Wishing-Chair; The Wishing-Chair; More Wishing-Chair Stories

A masterful new translation and exquisite illustrations make this version of Hans Christian Andersen's timeless classic one to treasure. When a young soldier meets an old witch, he comes into possession of a magical tinderbox. It has the power to summon three fearsome dogs to do his bidding, and with their help the soldier escapes death, wins the hand of a beautiful princess and lives happily ever after...

Rescued as an infant from Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes, Mowgli is brought up by the laws of the jungle. He learns how to hunt and how to speak the languages of the jungle creatures. Kipling's animal favourites are brought to life in stunning illustrations by the award-winning illustrator, Robert Ingpen.

The Secret Seven books follow the adventures of a strictly secret society made up of 7 children, who like to solve mysteries that they happen upon, or actively go looking for! Meet Peter, Janet and Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George. Includes books 1 - 10: The Secret Seven, Secret Seven Adventure, Well Done Secret Seven, Secret Seven On The Trail, Go Ahead Secret Seven, Good Work Secret Seven, Secret Seven Win Through, Three Cheers Secret Seven, Secret Seven Mystery, Puzzle For The Secret Seven