Angela McAllister

Get ready for Halloween with this child-friendly collection of spooky stories from all over the world. Feel your pulse race and your skin tingle as you read about the fearsome witch Baba Yaga, the serpent woman from Spain, the rescue of Tam Lin from the bewitching Queen of the Fairies, how Father Death gets caught in the Enchanted Apple Tree, and the waterdwelling Bunyip from Australia. Make sure you have your candle ready as it’s sure to be a long night… This gorgeous gift book is the perfect anthology for Halloween, or any time you want to be spooked! Features stories from Germany, Czechoslovakia, Russia, Africa, Brazil, Japan, Australia, India, UK, Canada, France, China, Ireland, Syria, Korea, Sweden, Egypt, Iceland, New Zealand, Arabia, Spain, Tibet, Iran, Greece.

50 Tales to Make Your Spine Tingle

A World Full of Spooky Stories

Peter Bailey

Cal is a Silvertail. She never knew her mother, Sylla, and does not know that with her dying breath Sylla bequeathed her daughter the power of the Merrows - the means to battle an evil that threatens the entire ocean. When Cal meets Jake, a Creeper from the Overbreath, the two are drawn to one another. Cal, like the rest of the merfolk, is astounded when Jake is able to join them beneath the waves. Could he be the one that legend speaks of? The Tide Turner who will save their world? Time is not on their side as Cal and Jake seek the truth about themselves and their destiny... In an extraordinary adventure which spans gloomy caverns in the fathomless heart of the ocean, breathtaking chases by battalions of deadly marlin, from escaping the renegade Bloodfins, hiding among shoals of panicking silver tuna to flying over coral reefs on the wings of Cal's ray, Stinger, Angela McAllister has created a stunning underwater world, full of danger and excitement and a magical fantasy story steeped in mermaid lore, myth and legend. And never far away prowls Orcara, the terrifying sea witch, who has a secret of her own.

The Tide Turner

Grahame Baker-Smith

Wanting to prove to his brothers and sister that magic really exists, Leon volunteers to be in Abdul Kazam's magic show and gets transported to a mysterious world. Features gatefold and die-cut pages.

Leon and the Place Between

Look forward to bedtime with this richly illustrated treasury of 50 bedtime stories from around the world, each the perfect length to read aloud. There’s always time for a bedtime story, so snuggle up and get ready to drift off to the land of nod with this collection of magical tales that includes both well-known classics and lesser-known treasures from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, North America, the Middle East and Latin America. These folktales and legends, accompanied by enchanting and dream-like illustrations, are each the perfect length for a bedtime story, and will transport children around the world as well as into fantasy lands. The Emperor’s New Clothes – Denmark The Bag of Winds – Greece How Cheetah Got His Speed – South Africa The Moon Maiden – Japan The Star Hunt – New Zealand The Crow and the Daylight – North America Aladdin – Syria The Three Dreams – Guatemala Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister and beautifully illustrated by Anna Shepeta, this anthology will be treasured by story lovers both young and old. The World Full of… series is a collection of beautiful hardback story treasuries. Discover folktales from all around the world or be introduced to some of the world’s best-loved writers with these stunning gift books, the perfection addition to any child’s library. Also available from the series: A Year Full of Stories, A World Full of Animal Stories, A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories, A World Full of Dickens Stories, A World Full of Spooky Stories, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals, A World Full of Journeys and A World Full of Nature Stories.

50 Folktales and Legends from Around the World

A Bedtime Full of Stories

When Tom wishes winter would never end, he meets another boy who shares his love of snow and ice. Playing together every day, Tom hardly notices that spring doesn't come - until he realises the terrible effect of unending winter is having on the countryside and his sick grandma. His friend is Winter's child, and for the seasons to go on the friends must say goodbye until next year.

Winter's Child

Today is Ollie’s very first trip to the store by himself. His mom has taught him well, so he knows exactly what to do: be safe, be polite, and never talk to strangers. But what will Ollie do when he is faced with a bug-eyed monster, a cackling witch, or two threatening aliens? Mom didn’t warn him about them! But Ollie isn’t worried; he knows just how to handle these kinds of calamities… With a little luck and imagination, an ordinary errand becomes an adventure in this silly story for kids who really can take care of themselves—no matter what comes their way.

Trust Me, Mom!

A small toy rabbit and a large woodland bear come to each other's rescue during the winter, in a touching story of quiet courage and loyal friendship by the illustrator of The Stars Will Still Shine.

Brave Bitsy and the Bear

Jonathan Emmett

Paul Shipton

Simon Puttock

Michaela Morgan

Sally Prue

This pack is part of a structured reading programme for juniors from Oxford Reading Tree, Stages 9-16. - providing them with stories they will love to read. Stage 9 stories are for the less confident junior reader and are a valuable addition to the much loved TreeTops range. TreeTops Fiction, More Stage 9 are available in mixed packs of six different stories or class packs of 36 books. Guided Reading and Comprehension Cards to support group reading and including speaking and listening and follow-up activities are also available.

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 9: TreeTops Fiction More Stories A: Pack of 6 (1 of each title)

Tim Archbold

Gordon's parents are going out and Gordon is being left in the safe hands of a new babysitter - with the sort of name that really should have alerted Gordon's parents to her possible unsuitability for the job! Lily Jigg Popsicle is more interested in playing than babysitting but she has a hard job of persuading Gordon to join in. It is not until she plays at supersonic space ships that she finally cracks Gordon's shell of respectability, and after that, it is fun, fun, fun. A humorous and delightful picture book that will refresh adult readers minds about the need to juggle doughnuts - and surprise some children who may not know that grown ups like being naughty too.

Be Good Gordon

Elsa thinks her little brother imagines seeing a snow angel until she meets the angel herself.

The Snow Angel

Katherine Lodge

At last -- paperback versions of all-time favorite children's books from Dorling Kindersley Every young reader will find something fascinating on this exciting list -- from cheerful toddler story books to charming picture books. Affordable prices and outstanding quality make Dorling Kindersley Paperbacks the perfect choice for helping children read every day.

The Clever Cowboy

Tina Macnaughton

Little Fallow is a timid little fawn indeed. And however much her mother tries to reassure her, she feels that she's letting everyone down by not being brave enough. But when the terrifying 'Four Prongs' manages to scare all the other fawns off, it's Little Fallow whose bravery knows no bounds

Little Fallow

During a game of hide-and-seek Snowball, an arctic hare, hides in Santa's sleigh, where Santa Claus finds him and requests his help to deliver presents.

Santa's Little Helper

King Widget has vanished, and once again Digory must give up his simple life of writing poetry and playing his lute to set off on a quest to find the beloved King. As usual, Digory's journey is not without hazard, and Digory must find his courage in order to save the day. With some mud-slinging, a short stay in a dungeon, and—of course—dragons, Digory and the Lost King is a delightful companion to Digory the Dragon Slayer.

Digory and the Lost King

Digory, a gentle boy who likes to spend time alone in the forest and make up songs to sing, accidentally becomes a knight and reluctantly sets off to rescue damsels in distress, slay dragons, and marry a princess.

Digory the Dragon Slayer

Charles Fuge

When he gets distracted while playing hide-and-seek with his friends, Little Wombat becomes lost.

Found You, Little Wombat!

Alison Edgson

Yuck That's Not a Monster is a Good Books publication.

Yuck! That's Not a Monster!

Left at the gates of the workshouse after her guardians die, Cora Parry is determined to survive in her own way. With few resources beyond her own wit, Cora finds herself caught up in London's underworld.

The Double Life of Cora Parry

Unterwassermärchen: Muriel und Jake sind Geschwister und kommen doch aus zwei ganz verschiedenen Welten. Muriel wuchs unter Wasser als Nixe auf, Jake auf der Erde als Findelkind. Die beiden begegnen sich, als Jake nach dem Tod seines Stiefvaters aufs Meer gefahren ist und nachdem Muriel ihrem Vater weggelaufen ist, um die Welt zu entdecken. Gemeinsam müssen beide viele Abenteuer und Gefahren überstehen, bis sie ihre wahre Bestimmung im Leben finden. Sie treten das Erbe ihrer Mutter an, der letzten wahren Nixenkönigin. Fantastisch erzähltes Märchen voller Wunder und Überraschungen in einer Welt unter den Wellen. Ab 12 Jahren, ausgezeichnet, Klemens Dossinger.

Kinder der Gezeiten

A beautifully illustrated anthology of some of Charles Dickens' greatest works retold and adapted by the incredibly talented Angela McAllister.

Angela McAllister

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