Age 5-7

This beautifully arranged book is a wonderful mix of best-loved rhymes across seven different themes. Children can choose to sing out loud, have fun counting, follow the actions – or simply curl up and enjoy the glorious illustrations produced by a host of established artists. The carefree days of childhood have been perfectly captured by this
collection, making 100 Best-loved Nursery Rhymes a book to cherish for always.

100 Bible Stories is a richly illustrated collection of 100 great stories, wonderfully retold to capture a child’s interest and 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. This collection is split into the Old Testament and the New Testament, both of which begin with a simple introduction. Also included is a useful index of important people from the Bible at the back of the book.

100 Classic Stories provides the perfect introduction to many well-loved tales, including Jack and the Beanstalk, The Frog Prince and Rapunzel. Packed with beautiful colour illustrations by renowned children’s artists, which bring famous characters such as Snow White, Dick Whittington and Rumpelstiltskin, to life. All the stories included give an indication of their reading age, and have been written and designed accordingly. This is a timeless collection of fables, fairytales and folktales full of wonder, magic, adventure and laughter that will keep children entertained for hours.

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The timeless lure of Aesop’s fables has been magically captured in this beautifully illustrated book, ideal for younger readers. Exactly 200 fables across ten themed sections include classic tales that children will be familiar with, retold for a younger audience. Lesser-known fables will delight adults and children alike, and each story is accompanied by a simple moral that explains the message in the text. Sections within are: Funny Fates Great and Small • Deadly Sins • Challenge and Chance • Schemes and Dreams • Mad Mistakes • Feathered Fools • Heroes and Villains • The Key to Happiness • Narrow Escapes and Sticky Endings

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Crammed with amazing facts on space, planet Earth, science, weather, oceans, dinosaurs, mammals, insects, birds, knights and castles, ancient Rome and ancient Egypt, Junior Encyclopedia provides young readers with a wealth of knowledge in an accessible format. Throughout there are detailed artworks to illustrate the text, while captions, annotation and special panels provide extra information. With a colourful, bright design and clear, concise text, children will find Junior Encyclopedia an enjoyable way to broaden their knowledge.

Bedtime will never be a struggle with this enchanting collection of 50 bedtime stories. Children will be enthralled by tales of witches, wizards, kings, princesses and a host of magical beasts. All in all, this anthology is a heady mix of child-like charm, filled with tales of adventures from across the globe, all accompanied by exquisite illustrations. Reading times accompnay each story and the book is split up into six sections from which to pick and choose. Guaranteed to become a firm favourite with children and adults alike.

Fly away to an enchanting world full of mischief and adventure with this beautiful anthology of timeless stories. Magical tales from renowned authors such as William Thackeray, E Nesbit, Louisa May Alcott, Lewis Carroll and J M Barrie provide the perfect introduction to classic literature, and reading times are indicated for extra information. Every page is beautifully decorated, and captivatingly detailed illustrations bring favourite characters to life. This is a charming collection full of fairy magic for readers to treasure.

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This fiercely entertaining collection is packed with tales of dragons, ogres, giants, sea serpents and other weird and wonderful monsters. The 50 exciting stories are divided into five ferocious sections, including “Scales and Tails”, “Goblins, Boggarts and Trolls”, and
“Tooth and Claw”. Featuring acclaimed authors such as Edith Nesbit, L Frank Baum and Joseph Jacobs, each tale is accompanied by gripping illustrations. This is a thoroughly entertaining anthology that all little monsters will enjoy.

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Get ready to be swept off your feet by this dazzling collection of princess stories. A fantastic selection of charming tales of romance, enchantment and daring deeds are included here. The 50 spectacular stories are divided into five themed sections, giving readers an amazing choice of adventures to delve into. Featuring renowned authors such as Edith Nesbit, L Frank Baum and the Brothers Grimm, each page is beautifully decorated with captivating illustrations. This truly is a gorgegous anthology to delight all young princesses in the making.

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This wonderfully entertaining collection of nonsensical tales contains a feast of silly shenanigans, mischievous tomfoolery and hilarious goings-on. Humourous illustrations throughout form the perfect accompaniment to this witty treasury. There are ten stories in each of the five themed sections, which include Tricks and Tomfoolery, Sillies and Simpletons, and Baffled Birds and Bamboozled Beasts. Includes stories by the nonsense greats Edward Lear and Lewis Carroll, as well as Rudyard Kipling, Andrew Lang and Joseph Jacobs. Readers in need of a giggle will utterly enjoy this marvellously silly treasury of tall tales.

Each book in this spellbinding collection will capture young readers’
imaginations with tales of enchanted creatures, curious folk and imaginary lands. Stories by renowned authors such as Rudyard Kipling, the Brothers Grimm, Joseph Jacobs and Andrew Lang are imaginatively brought to life with fantastic illustrations. Ideal for younger children to read along with parents and for older children to read independently.

Simply retold and wonderfully illustrated, this series of ten books brings together charming tales that children will enjoy. With 6–7 stories per book, each taking about 5 minutes to read, this set is ideal for parents to read with young children who are starting to recognise words. The easy-to-read text also allows independent readers or older children to read aloud with confidence.