Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features a specially commissioned translation by Ros and Chloe Schwarz, as well as the charming original black and white illustrations by Saint-Exupery himself. After crash-landing in the Sahara Desert, a pilot encounters a little ... |
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Illustrated by Agurtzane Abajo. ... The timeless tale of The Ugly Duckling has been beautifully captured by Agurtzane Abajo's unique illustration style in this stunning picture book for children aged 3+. The story has been simply retold to appeal to young readers and listeners alike. ... |
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A storybook, building and playmat! There's lots of fun to be had at the farm with Farm Playbook! This compact activity book encourages early reading skills alongside imaginative play. Young children will enjoy the story of farmer Sam, his family and their daily activities. Then they can fold out the farm building and playmat to create their own farmyard adventures with the press-out characters. Toddlers can read and play any time, any place with our Farm Playbook! Encourages reading and learning through play. Includes an illustrated short story, a pop-up building and more than 20 press-out characters. Folds ... |
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Five-minute Bible Stories includes stories from both the Old and New Testaments, wonderfully retold to capture a child's interest and provide a perfect introduction to the events of the Bible. Included are well-known tales such as Noah and the Ark, David and the Giant, and Jonah and the Whale, each accompanied by beautiful illustrations. ... |
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Illustrator: Claudia Ranucci. ... "Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat" picture book is a fantastically illustrated, simple retelling of this classic story for children aged 3+. It's a fantastic large format picture book, with beautiful illustrations by Claudia Ranucci to bring magical events to life in kids' imaginations. Children will love the story of how a greedy whale was forced to change his ways by a clever sailor. "Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat": Perfect for bedtime reading with parents; Delightful, full-page artwork full of detail and charm; The story has ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... One of the most irrepressible and exuberant characters in the history of literature, Tom Sawyer explodes onto the page in a whirl of bad behaviour and incredible adventures. Whether he is heaving clods of earth at his brother, faking a gangrenous toe, or trying to convince the world that he is dead, Tom's infectious energy and good humour shine through. "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is Mark Twain's joyful and nostalgic recollection of tall tales from his own boyhood by the Mississippi. It was an instant success on first publication in ... |
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Illustrator: Marcela Calderon. ... "My Fairytale Time: The Three Billy Goats Gruff" picture book is a charmingly illustrated, simple retelling of this classic story for children aged 3+. It's a fantastic picture book, with stunning illustrations to bring wonderful events to life in kids' imaginations. Children will love the story of how three goats who try to cross a bridge that has a cunning troll living underneath. Brightly coloured illustrations and clear text encourage children learning to read and appeal to kids who enjoy story time. "My Fairytale Time: The Three Billy Goats Gruff": ... |
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This beautiful gift book presents five of Aesop's most famous moral tales, carefully retold to appeal to young readers. Bright, colourful illustrations are packed with charm and detail to capture the imaginations of younger children. Stories included are The Hare and the Tortoise, The Boy who Cried Wolf, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, The Ant and the Grasshopper and The Lion and the Mouse. ... |
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This fresh approach to the perennially popular Questions & Answers format takes a sideways look at all that is wild, wonderful and downright weird about the human body. Brilliantly humorous illustrations and playful text reveal the amazing answers. Find out why cells are so special, how blood circulates, and what happens inside your intestines. ... |
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Illustrators: Kimberley Scott, Marta Alvarez Miguens, Daron Parton, Claudia Ranucci. ... "Big Book of Just So Stories" is a wonderful collection of four classic tales for kids aged 3+ to enjoy. Each story in this book has been simply retold and delightfully illustrated with a dedicated artwork style, full of charm and detail, to delight young children again and again. The thick pages help little hands turn each page more easily, making this a perfect first book of fairy tales. "Big Book of Just So Stories": The stories included are "How the Leopard got his Spots", "How the Camel got ... |
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This beautiful gift book presents a host of classic tales, carefully retold to appeal to young readers. Bright, colourful illustrations are packed with charm and detail to capture the imaginations of younger children. Stories include Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Elves and the Shoemaker and many more. The cover has been designed using a wealth of special effects. ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10.5 x 15.5 cm. ... One of the most celebrated works of classic literature for children, "The Wind in the Willows" follows Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger from one adventure to the next - in gipsy caravans and stolen cars, to prison and back to the Wild Wood. A story of animal cunning and human camaraderie, this remains a timeless tale more than 100 years after its publication. This edition contains all of the sixteen colour illustrations that Arthur Rackham produced for this book; most editions contain only twelve. In addition to this, Rackham's beautiful pen-and- ... |