A facsimile copy of the original book by Vera Southgate that is specially re-released to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ladybird Books in 2015. It features a dust jacket, and all the memorable pictures that people remember.
In this beautifully illustrated picture book from Lara Hawthorne, a mysterious creature from a secluded volcano crater explores the outside world for the very first time . . . but is it not what he expects it to be! Will his adventure teach him there is no place like home?
Gripping stories of myth, folklore and magic: Two step-brothers share one nightmare; red gloves that reach for your throat; a changing room where a stranger asks to swap lives with you; and a ghost in the rain... An expert storyteller weaves nine spells. Fear mixed with wit, heart and magic.
A startling and tender novel about how to let yourself love and set yourself free by Patrick Ness, the twice Carnegie Medal-winning author of A Monster Calls.
Rescuing Titanic tells with exquisite illustrations and richly-detailed text the story of the little ship Carpathia and its heroic journey rescuing passengers from the Titanic. This dramatic and visually-immersive story was meticulously researched by astonishing debut talent Flora Delargy, whose own grandfather worked in the shipyard where Titanic was built.
Young and impulsive, Robinson Crusoe defies the advice of his parents and runs away to sea. He is plagued by misfortune at every turn, but it is when he is shipwrecked on a deserted island that he faces his greatest test. A new illustrated gift edition of a beloved classic.
This is a picture book version of this most romantic of plays, retold in clear prose with original dialogue and gloss notes by one of the most distinguished contemporary children's writers.
Santa is getting ready for Christmas Eve, but he's lost his list of jobs to do! Little ones will be delighted by this fun story with enchanting illustrations by renowned artist Sebastien Braun. Large 'touch and feels' complement the detailed artwork in this charming seasonal title for the very young - and young at heart, too!
Written in Julia Donaldson's glorious rhyme and illustrated in glowing colour by Axel Scheffler, THE SCARECROWS' WEDDING is a fabulous love story. Scarecrows Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay are planning the perfect wedding, but wicked Reginald Rake has other ideas. Harry must become a hero before he and Betty can have the wedding of their dreams.