Robin and Friends

$16.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

Carnival of the Animals (The Story Orchestra) by Katy Flint

$27.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics | Series: The Story Orchestra

The next title in this best-selling sound series reimagines Carnival of the Animals, one of the most famous suites of music for children, by Camille Saint-Saens. One day, two brothers discover a magical animal kingdom behind their bookcase. They are greeted by the royal lion with his shaggy mane; ask f or directions from an old lonely turtle; take a ride on some lumbering elephants; topple a skeleton of dinosaur bones; and swim among a school of shimmering fish. If only they could take them all home...  The book includes extracts from 'The Swan', 'Aquarium', 'Fossils', and 'Finale' (From Disney's Fantasia) along with a totally new story to link the pieces together. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the ballet's music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Camille Saint-Sa ns, with details about his composition of Carnival of the Animals. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. ...Show more

The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupéry

$22.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

The little prince is a poetic tale that comes accompanied by illustrations made with watercolors by Saint-Exupéry himself. In it, a pilot is lost in the Sahara desert after his plane suffered a breakdown, but to his surprise, it is there that he meets a little prince from another planet. History has a p hilosophical theme, which includes social criticisms directed at the "strangeness" with which adults see things. These criticisms of "important" things and the world of adults are appearing in the book throughout the narrative.It includes a brief biography of the author. ...Show more

The Queen, the Princes and the Mermaid: Hans Christian Andersen's Most Enchanting Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

$24.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

A sister struggles to break the spell that has turned her ten brothers into swans; a mermaid leaves her underwater world behind for love; a girl journeys across unknown lands to rescue her friend from the clutches of the Snow Queen, who has imprisoned his heart in ice. These five renowned tales are som e of the most magical and inspiring to spring from Hans Christian Andersen's rich imagination. Contains: 'The Snow Queen', 'The Wild Swans', 'The Nightingale', 'The Little Mermaid', 'The True-Hearted Tin Soldier' ...Show more

Inside Outside Upside Down (The Berenstain Bears) by Stan Berenstain; Jan Berenstain

$9.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics | Series: The Berenstain Bears

A new edition of the classic illustrated storybook, ideal for sharing with your child. An ever-popular Berenstain Bears story. Toddlers and young children will immediately identify with the small bear who crawls inside a box. His epic adventure is created from a vocabulary of only 23 words. This Beginne r Book boasts a bright new cover that incorporates guidance on reading levels. Classified as a Blue Back Book, it is suitable for parents to share with young children. Perfect for giving children confidence and make them want to go on reading. ...Show more

The Beauty and the Beast (Minalima Classics) by Gabrielle-Suzanna Barbot de Villenueve

$39.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

MinaLima, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise and the creators of the illustrated Jungle Book and Peter Pan, reimagine the beloved French fairy tale The Beauty and the Beast in this deluxe unabridged edition illustrated with stunning full-color artwork and nine 3-D interactive features--published to coincide with the release of the blockbuster Disney live-action musical film starring Emma Watson, Ian McKellen, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, and Emma Thompson. Generations of readers have been bewitched by the epic love story of a beautiful young girl imprisoned in the magical castle of a monstrous beast. Now, the classic fairy tale is brought to life in this spectacular illustrated edition as originally envisioned by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in 1740. The Beauty and the Beast is packed with specially commissioned, full-color artwork and nine exclusive interactive features, including:  a fold-out map of the rich French city where the Merchant (Beauty's father) and his family reside; a fold out that reveals the interior of the Beast's enchanted palace; a series of flaps (similar to an Advent calendar) that open to reveal different entertainments; available to Beauty in the Beast's palace; a dial of the ring Beauty turns on her finger to return to the Beast. This unique gift edition takes readers on a captivating journey through a mystical land filled with enchanting inhabitants. MiniLima's imaginative artwork, exquisite detail, and engaging design recreate this timeless romantic adventure as never before in a lush unabridged gift edition sure to be cherished for years to come. Disney's live-action movie musical version of Beauty and the Beast, directed by Bill Condon (Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Dreamgirls), stars Harry Potter alumna Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast, Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, Luke Evans as Gaston, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, Josh Gad as Le Fou, Kevin Kline as Maurice, Stanley Tucci as Cadenza, and Audra McDonald as Garderobe. ...Show more

The Magic Pudding: The Adventures of Bunyip Bluegum (HB) by Norman Lindsay

$45.00 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

The Magic Pudding - Being the Adventures of Bunyip Bluegum and his friends Bill Barnacle and Sam Sawnoff by Norman Lindsay. The Magic Pudding: Being The Adventures of Bunyip Bluegum and his friends Bill Barnacle and Sam Sawnoff is an Australian children's book written and illustrated by Norman Lindsay. It is a comic fantasy, and a classic of Australian children's literature. The story is set in Australia with humans mixing with anthropomorphic animals. It tells of a magic pudding which, no matter how often it is eaten, always reforms in order to be eaten again. It is owned by three companions who must defend it against Pudding Thieves who want it for themselves. The book is divided into four "slices" instead of chapters. There are many short songs interspersed throughout the text, varying from stories told in rhyme to descriptions of a character's mood or behaviour, and verses of an ongoing sea song. ...Show more

Revolting Rhymes (with CD) by Roald Dahl

$19.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

Roald Dahl's irreverent and hilarious collection, Revolting Rhymes. Read along and listen! This book is filled with revolting rhymes. (Be warned: It's no ordinary Once upon a time). There's poor Cindy whose heart was torn to shreds, because her Prince, he chops off heads! Snow White's dwarfs although aw fully nice, are guilty of one shocking vice ...And what becomes of Goldilocks, that nasty thieving little louse, when she goes sneaking around the three bear's house ...Animated film for BBC1 based on the Revolting Rhymes by Magic Light Pictures, producers of the Oscar nominated The Gruffalo and Room On The Broom, scheduled for Christmas 2016, Roald Dahl's centenary year. Listen to REVOLTING RHYMES and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits. ...Show more

Oh the Places You'll Go (large pb) by Dr. Seuss

$12.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics | Series: Dr. Seuss

A brand new paperback edition of this classic tale from Dr. Seuss encouraging us to take life in our stride. From fun times and triumphs to lurches and slumps, Dr. Seuss takes an entertaining look at the adventures that life may have in store for us.ThA brand new paperback edition of this classic tale f rom Dr. Seuss encouraging us to take life in our stride. From fun times and triumphs to lurches and slumps, Dr. Seuss takes an entertaining look at the adventures that life may have in store for us.This brand new paperback edition is perfect for everyday reading for all ages, as well as for those important life events such as graduations, weddings, christenings or changing school.is brand new paperback edition is perfect for everyday reading for all ages, as well as for those important life events such as graduations, weddings, christenings or changing school. ...Show more

The Folk of the Faraway Tree (#3 The Magic Faraway Tree) by Enid Blyton

$14.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics | Series: The Magic Faraway Tree

The third book in the magical Faraway Tree series by one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton. The mischievous Connie comes to enjoy a few days with Joe, Beth and Frannie while her mother is sick. Connie refuses to believe in the Faraway Tree or the magical folk who live in it, e ven when the Angry Pixie throws ink at her! Join the children and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Secrets, the Land of Enchantments, or the Land of Know-Alls? Discover the magic! First published in 1946, this edition contains the original text. Inside illustrations are by Jan McCafferty, and the cover by Mark Beech (2014). ...Show more

The Puffin Book of Stories for Seven-year-olds by Wendy Cooling

$16.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

This brilliant collection is full of magic, mayhem and adventure! Find out how the camel got his hump, how Jimmy learned to vanish, and what Horrid Henry got up to on his holiday...It is perfect for seven-year-olds to share or read alone.About the author:Wendy Cooling was educated in Norwich and then sp ent time travelling the world. On her return to England she trained as a teacher, and taught English in London for many years. She left teaching to work on the promotion of books and reading as Head of the Children's Book Foundation (now Booktrust), and later founded Bookstart, the national programme that helps to bring books to young readers. ...Show more

The Enchanted Woods by Shirley Barber

$24.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

A charming fairytale original to Shirley Barber about a child who is lucky enough to fly to Fairyland with the fairies and attend a fairy wedding. The Enchanted Woods is a contemporary classic, written and illustrated by Shirley Barber. This new edition features a stunning lenticular embedded in the fr ont cover. The exquisitely detailed illustrations and the engaging story will delight children for hours on end. This is a book children will return to time and time again, and hand on to their own children in the future. ...Show more