CHILDRENS BOOKS

Worlds Of Wonder Leave the world behind and join some of the greatest children’s writers on a journey through human imagination in this compendium of the world’s most beloved children’s fiction. Whether you want to rediscover the classics of your childhood or find new stories to delight the children in your life, here is all the inspiration you need. From Narnia to Neverland, Discworld to the Land of Oz, you’ll find an abundance of riches in this treasure trove of literary magic. Focused on books for children from ages five to twelve, catch up with old friends or make plenty of new ones.Over 75 classic children’s books to explore, including:- The Arrival- Walkabout- Under the Mountain- The Whale Rider- The Water Babies- Alice in Wonderland- Little Women- The Owl and the Pussycat- Sans Famille- The Adventures of Pinocchio- Treasure Island- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz- The Tales of Peter Rabbit- Anne of Green Gables- The Secret Garden- Peter and Wendy- The Wind in the Willows- The Adventures of Tintin- Winnie the Pooh- Emil and the Detectives- Mary Poppins- Night on the Galactic Railroad- Little House on the Prairie- The Hobbit- How Do You Live?- The Sword in the Stone- The Faraway Tree- The Little Prince- Pippi Longstocking- The Moomins and the Great Flood- The Chronicles of Narnia- Charlotte’s Web- Mrs Pepperpot Stories- 101 Dalmatians- Paddington- Asterix- The Wolves of Willoughby Chase- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory- The Mouse and his Child- My Sweet Orange Tree- The Little Black Fish- Carpet People- A Bag of Marbles- The Westing Game- Under the Mountain- The Neverending Story- The Sheep-Pig- L’Enfant Multiple- His Dark Materials- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone- The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear- Mortal Engines- Noughts and Crosses- The Book Thief- Un Lun Dun- Lampie and the Children of the Sea- The Cat Who Saved Books- IkengaPraise for Worlds of Wonder:‘Dive into the inner workings of your favourite literary world in this beautiful coffee table book.’ — The New York Post‘It is hard to think of any lover of fiction who would not be beguiled by its beauty and frequent shafts of insight.’ — The Guardian‘ ... a beautiful, enchanting book.’ — New York Times Book Review

The Tale Of The NutcrackerDiscover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Tale of the Nutcracker.Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of The Tale of the Nutcracker.Enter a world of magic and enchantment with Dumas's timeless adaptation of the Nutcracker story.'You foolish child, how can you imagine that this doll, which is composed of wood and cloth, can have life, motion and reflection?'When little Marie receives a rather ugly doll for Christmas, she isn't sure what to make of him. His head is far too large, his legs far too small; but he's certainly excellently dressed! Things take a strange turn on Christmas Eve when, as the clocks strike midnight, the odd little Nutcracker comes to life to do fierce battle against the malevolent Mouse King and his armies.Full of wonder, weirdness and fantasy, this famous adaptation, which inspired Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet, is a celebration of childhood imagination, full of talking toys, candy kingdoms and dastardly mice.

The Wind In The Willows: With Illustrations By David PetersenExperience the timeless story of Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger in this beautiful unabridged edition designed and illustrated by New York Times best-selling and Eisner Award-winning creator David Petersen (Mouse Guard).Painstakingly completed over three years, this exquisite and lavish edition features 20 color illustrations and over 50 pen and ink drawings throughout.Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame to his son, The Wind in the Willows is a timeless tale of animal cunning and human camaraderie. Since its first publication in 1908, generations of adults and children have cherished this world of gurgling rivers and whispering reeds, home to the most lovable creatures in all literature-Rat, Mole, Badger, and the irrepressible Toad of Toad Hall, with his goggles, overcoat, and love of fast cars. Follow these little adventurers through caravans, stolen sports cars, and their Wild Wood.

The Wizard Of Oz A perfectly wicked new gift edition of the classic story, printed in real cloth with two coloured foils.Follow the yellow brick road!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 the 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.

This covetable edition includes full-colour, full-page illustrations by Luisa Uribe.

This covetable edition includes full-colour, full-page illustrations by Tiziana Longo.

Printed page edges designs are becoming incredibly popular among readers and bibliophiles.

Sprayed edge effects are becoming incredibly popular among readers and bibliophiles.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a perennial bestseller and one of the most famous children's stories in English literature.