Every year the King of Athens has to send some of his people to evil King Minos for his man-eating minotaur. His brave son Theseus wants to stop it -- will he succeed?
The ultimate gift for fans of Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. This beautiful picture book is illustrated by celebrated Disney artist Mary Blair, who drew the original concept art for the beloved film.
Extract from Alice in Wonderland:
""Though if I were looking for a White Rabbit,"" said the Cat, ""I'd ask the Mad Hatter.""
""But I don't want to go among mad people,"" said Alice.
""Oh, you can't help that. Most everyone is mad here,"" the Cheshire Cat laughed. Then he disappeared.
Rediscover one of your favourite Disney films as the traditional tale is retold alongside Mary’s stunning artwork. Favourite scenes, like Alice falling down the rabbit hole and meeting the Queen of Hearts, come vividly to life with Mary’s drawings that influenced the look and feel of the finished animation. Fans of Disney's Alice in Wonderland film will love tracing its origins in these exquisite, rarely seen images that became one of Disney’s most visually unforgettable classics. It's perfect for sharing with fairy tale fans aged three years and upwards, as well as appealing to fans of Mary Blair herself and her gorgeous concept artwork.
Have you collected all of the Walt Disney Classics: Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan?
As a young artist, Mary Blair won a scholarship to the Chouinard Art Institute. Having joined Disney, the artistic influence of her concept art was strongly felt in Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. After leaving Disney, Mary worked as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator, creating advertising campaigns and illustrating several Little Golden Books, some of which are still in print today.
Jon Scieszka is an iconic voice in children's literature. From his classic picture books and chapter books that have sold millions of copies to his literacy initiatives like Guys Read and his tenure as the first National Ambassador of Young People's Literature, he's cemented his reputation as one of the most trusted, respected authorities on what middle grade boys read.
Step inside twelve magical mythological worlds. You might want
to take a map.But the maps in Myth Atlas are special:
they show how twelve extraordinary cultures saw the world. For
some it's a giant tree or an upside-down mountain. Others reckon
we're living on the back of a giant turtle. All of them are fascinating.
As
you travel the world from Egypt to Japan, you'll
meet an incredible array of gods, monsters, heroes and fantastical
beasts. Just watch out for werewolves and banshees along the
way . . .
Myth Atlas is a magnificent gift book
that will captivate children and adults alike.
Join Old MacDonald on a day at the farm as he looks after his animals. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone.
The fourth and final book in the hilarious bestselling
WHO LET THE GODS OUT series; perfect for fans of David Solomons!
'I totally fell in love with Elliot and the gods, and I think
you're all going to love them too.' ROBIN STEVENS
on book 1
'One of the funniest new voices in children's literature.
The laughs come thick and fast' DAVID SOLOMONS on book
1
In the series finale of Maz Evans' bestselling Who Let the
Gods Out? series, Elliot faces his darkest period yet.
As well as facing up to his fears, he realises that the future
of mankind - and the survival of everything he holds dear –
is at stake.
But can a bunch of misfit gods, a lost constellation and a mortal
boy stand up to the daemon hordes?
Book 4 and the finale to the bestselling Who Let
the Gods Out series!
An exciting, laugh-out-loud hilarious and highly-acclaimed
Percy Jackson-esque adventure
Book 1 was shortlisted for both the Waterstones Children's
Book Prize and the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award
Hilarious and heartfelt, the Who Let the Gods Out?
series is centred on the Olympian gods – perfect for
fans of Greek mythology!
Written by the winner of the 1992 Mother Goose Award, this picture-book version of the traditional story is improbably full of goats, baseball and other bits and pieces.
Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.
With skin as white as snow, lips as red as roses, and hair as black as ebony, Snow White soon arouses the jealousy of her wicked stepmother. Hidden away in the forest, can she escape the evil queen with the help of her new friends?
You've met the Rose Room, Poppy Room and Lily Room princesses - now meet their friends in Daffodil Room as the Tiara Club moves to Emerald Castle by the seaside! Six more books of princess magic!
