Puffin Tales from Moominvalley Янссон Туве

Tales from Shakespeare is a perfect introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays. Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, and the fun of As You Like It. They never lose the feel of Shakespeare's language and the tales are classic literature in their own right

A collection of 20 stories from India's rich folklore heritage. From wicked magicians to wise old priests, charming princes and beautiful princesses, to greedy tigers and wily jackals, these magical tales are full of adventure and trickery, and infused with deeper messages about morality, Life and the world around us. Founded on the work of folklorist, Joseph Jacob, and from tales from India's Mughul period, award-winning author Bali Rai's lively retellings are a delight for readers of all ages • The book includes endnotes with a glossary, additional information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories further

These tales are the perfect introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays. Renowned writers and essayists of the 18th century, siblings Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, the fun of As You Like It and the drama of Pericles. Their accessible writing never loses the feel of Shakespeare's beautiful language and humanity, and convey all of his wit and wisdom. These tales are classic literature in their own right • Puffin Clothbound Classics is a series of much-loved stories from classic literature for children and adults, brought together in beautiful hardback volumes

A collection of favourite tales gathered from the many different islands of the Caribbean, one of the world's richest sources of traditional storytelling. From the very first Kingfisher to Anansi the Spider Man, these lively retellings full of humour and pathos, are beautifully retold by Trish Cooke • The book includes endnotes with a glossary, additional information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories further

A collection of hugely entertaining stories, drawn from the rich folklore of many countries throughout Africa, and brought sparklingly to life with humour and rhyme by Ghanaian author, Nii Ayikwei Parkes, writing under the name used for his children's work, K. P. Kojo. Find out how selfish Lion gets his comeuppance, go to a Frog wedding in the Sky Kingdom, discover the days when the earth's creatures were all mixed up and much more in tales which reflect the very best and the very worst of human nature • Includes endnotes with a glossary, additional information, and activities that children can do to explore the stories further

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child • Heracles hauling the triple-headed dog Cerberus from the underworld. Jason voyaging across oceans to seize the golden fleece. Odysseus and the Trojan wars. Tales of the Greek Heroes tells the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece • Greek mythology has inspired stories for thousands of years, with tales of lost love and magic. Join our heroes in their journeys of resilience and revenge, guilt and love, and trials and betrayal • This edition includes a special introduction by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series, inspired by the great Greek myths

Художница Туве Янссон вовсе не собиралась становиться писательницей, а тем более сочинять детские книги. Но так уж вышло, что однажды она нарисовала на обоях смешное носатое создание, которое окрестила «самым некрасивым существом в мире». Холодной зимой 1939 года Туве внезапно начала писать об этом существе сказку, и уже после войны эту сказку опубликовали в Швеции. За первой книгой о муми-троллях последовали еще восемь, а Туве Янссон мало-помалу сделалась одной из самых заметных фигур в детской литературе XX века. Мир Туве Янссон понятен и детям и взрослым — в нем есть место и страху перед неведомым, и надежде, в нем долгая зима сменяется цветущей весной, в нем на веранде всегда дымится кофе, в нем кто-то отправляется в путь, а кто-то остается его ждать… «Шляпа Волшебника» — одно из самых причудливых произведений Туве Янссон, где волшебные превращения сопровождаются философскими раздумьями о ненужности всего сущего, в таинственном чемодане прячется не менее таинственное Содержимое, а Муми-тролль вдруг становится Королем Калифорнии

A sumptuous treasury of original fairytales from the brothers Grimm, introduced by award-winning author Cornelia Funke and with full colour illustrations by artists Quentin Blake, Raymond Briggs, Axel Scheffler, Oliver Jeffers, Helen Oxenbury and Emma Chichester Clark celebrating the bicentenary of the first volume of Grimms' original fairytales • From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk and fairy stories full of giants and dwarfs, witches and princesses, magical beasts and cunning children. From classics such as 'The Frog Prince' and 'Hansel and Grettel' to the delights of 'Ashputtel' - the original Cinderella - all hold a timeless magic which has enthralled children for generations

Roger Lancelyn Green's classic retelling of the adventures of the Greek Heroes has been in print for over 60 years and now a stunning Puffin Clothbound edition is available for readers and collectors • Discover the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars

Join Peter as he discovers the changing seasons in his countryside home. This enchanting book is the perfect gift to share with the family and read all about Peter's adventures throughout the year • With 24 new stories and activities, this book celebrates the natural world and all Peter's friends within it. Join him harvesting apples in the autumn, stargazing on a crisp Winter night, finding a missing lamb in the spring meadows and enjoying a perfect picnic in the summer sun! • Featuring 24 brand new stories, inspired by Beatrix Potter's original tales, and an activity to enjoy, this beautiful book makes the perfect gift to read throughout the year and will become an annual tradition for Peter Rabbit fans young and old

В этом сборнике историй вы познакомитесь с морской свинкой, которая умеет выполнять хитроумные трюки, любимым щенком корги королевы, тайной мышкой, прячущейся в домике на дереве, цыпленком, который хочет стать уткой, И вы узнаете, как ухаживать за самыми разными домашними животными! • "Книга домашних животных Дика Кинг-Смита. Пять классических сказок от мастера историй о животных" - это восхитительная антология от мастера историй о животных Дика Кинг-Смита, включающая в себя никогда ранее не публиковавшийся рассказ • Книга на английском языке • In this collection of stories you will meet a guinea-pig that can do clever tricks, the Queen's favourite Corgi pup, a secret mouse hiding in a tree-house, a chick that wants to be a duck AND you'll learn how to look after all kinds of pets! • A delightful anthology from the master of animal adventures Dick King-Smith, featuring a never-before-published story

The mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars