Storm Boy: The Illustrated Story by Colin Thiele

$19.99 AUD

Category: Classics

This lovely illustrated story of Storm Boy in a limited edition hardback with a jacket tells the original story of storm boy with illustrations.Storm Boy likes to wander alone along the fierce deserted coast among the dunes that face out into the Southern Ocean. After a pelican mother is shot, Storm Boy rescues the three chicks, and nurses them back to health. He names them Mr Proud, Mr Ponder and Mr Percival. After he releases them, his favourite, Mr Percival, returns. The story then concentrates on the conflict between his lifestyle and the externally imposed requirement for him to attend a school, and the fate of the pelican. ...Show more

Storm Boy (55th Anniversary Edition) by Colin Thiele

$14.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Reading Level: From 8 To 99

Storm Boy and his father live alone in a humpy among the sandhills between the Southern Ocean and the Coorong - a lonely, narrow waterway that runs parallel to a long stretch of the South Australian coast. Among the teeming birdlife of the Coorong, Storm Boy finds an injured young pelican whose life he saves.   From then on, Storm Boy and Mr Percival the pelican become inseparable friends and spend their days exploring the wave-beaten shore and the drifting sandhills.   For over fifty years Australian children have been captivated by this timeless, unforgettable tale of friendship. Commended by the Children's Book Council of Australia in 1964, adapted for film, stage and audio dramatisation, and now newly illustrated by Andrew Davies in this gift edition, Storm Boy has profoundly touched generations of readers and become a classic work of Australian children's literature.   ...Show more

Miffy: Don't You Cry (Flippy Board Book) by Dick Bruna

$6.95 AUD

Category: Classics

The Magic Faraway Tree Adventure of the Goblin Dog by Enid Blyton; Mark Beech (Illustrator)

$14.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Series: The\Magic Faraway Tree Ser.

Discover the magic! Travel to the top of the Magic Faraway Tree with Peter and Mary on their quest to rescue a princess. Explore Fairyland in this truly magical story, where you'll encounter the Goblin Dog, rescue a princess and visit the Land of Storytellers. This is an irresistible story for all who'v e ever stepped into the Enchanted Wood and a fantastic introduction to the Magic Faraway Tree stories for new readers. This story first appeared in 1936 and was made part of the Magic Faraway Tree world in 1952, featuring different children discovering the Faraway Tree. The Magic Faraway Tree series is one of Enid Blyton's best-loved and most enduring creations. *** The Magic Faraway Tree ®, Enid Blyton ® and Enid Blyton's signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner. ...Show more

Mary Poppins Storybook by Annie North Bedford (Adapted by); Alvin S. White (Illustrator); P. L. Travers

$19.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Series: Disney Mary Poppins Ser.

The classic tale of Mary Poppins is brought to life in this beautiful hardback storybook, featuring original vintage artwork.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Nick Bland

$17.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Reading Level: 3+

Trip, Trap, Trip, Trap, Trip, Trap!  Three billy goats named Gruff want to cross a bridge to get to where the sweetest grass grows. But under the bridge lives a great ugly troll!  Will he gobble them up?

Littler Women: A Modern Retelling by Laura Schaefer

$11.99 AUD

Category: Classics

"This modern-day retelling is a fun addition for...young Little Women fans." --School Library Journal   "Schaefer's version is] jazzed-up with references to modern kids' books, recipes, and craft projects." --Kirkus Reviews   The March sisters encounter new friends, challenges, school dances, and more in this fresh, modern retelling of the perennial classic, Little Women.   Thirteen-year-old Meg March and her sisters Jo (twelve), Beth (ten), and Amy (nine) are a close-knit group who share in one another's hopes and dreams, as well as struggles and frustrations. Over the course of one year they get to know their neighbors the Lawrences, attend school dances and sleepovers, have first crushes, and grow closer as sisters, despite their differences.   This sweet, contemporary take on part one of the beloved novel Little Women is the perfect introduction for young readers to the March family. With a craft project or recipe at the end of every chapter, Littler Women is sure to become a cherished favorite. ...Show more

Winnie-the-Pooh and the Day of Important Letters by Winnie-the-Pooh

$19.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Series: Winnie-The-Pooh Ser.

When Pooh visits Piglet with a Very Important Letter one morning, a day of mystery begins for all the animals of the Hundred Acre Wood. With six Very Important Letters and a party hat too!

The Complete Alice (22 Volume Gift Box) by Lewis Carroll; Helen Oxenbury

$74.99 AUD

Category: Classics

A multi-award winning classic and its timeless sequel presented in twenty-two beautiful volumes in a gift box. For over a hundred years, Lewis Carroll's classic stories of logic and lunacy have delighted young and old alike. Abundantly illustrated, these contemporary and accessible interpretations are f ull of warmth and humour. Alice herself is truly a child of our times - casually dressed, personable and spirited. In Helen Oxenbury's hands, the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland is a wondrous place indeed! "Oxenbury ... again brings the absurdities, eccentricities and spirited satire of Carroll's classic thrillingly to life." The Guardian "If you have been waiting to buy a great version of the story for your growing reader, this is the one to get." Junior ...Show more

Aesop's Fables by Fulvio Testa

$27.99 AUD

Category: Classics

Sixty of the most famous of Aesop's Fables have been updated and rewritten by the talented anthologist Fiona Waters, and brought to life by Fulvio Testa's detailed illustrations. The collection includes classics such as The Fox and the Crow, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, The Ant and the Cicada, The Hare and the Tortoise and The Fox and the Stork. "A much-loved classic that every child should have". (Keith Dudhnath, The Bookbag). ...Show more

The BFG : colour ed & CD by Ronald Dahl

$39.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Reading Level: Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9

"On a dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant. Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant, the BFG, whoaonlyaeats snozzcumbers and glugs frobscottle.a But there are other giants in Giant Country.a Fifty foot brutes who gallop far and wide every night to find human beans to eat. Can Sophie and her friend the BFG stop them? Let's hope so - otherwise the next child a gruesome giant guzzles could be YOU. This delightful edition ofaThe BFGais illustrated in full colour by Quentin Blake and accompanied by the Puffin Audiobooks CD read by David Walliams. The audiobook features original music and sound design by Pinewood film studios. " ...Show more

Treasure Island (Knickerbocker Classics) by Robert Louis Stevenson

$19.99 AUD

Category: Classics | Series: Knickerbocker Classics

Originally published as a book in 1883, this thrilling pirate adventure has had readers on the edges of their seats ever since. Follow young Jim Hawkins as he sails on the Hispaniola with the distrustful Long John Silver to a deserted island in search of buried treasure. Treasure Island, with nine full- color illustrations included, a beautiful, vibrant, cloth-bound hardcover is unabridged and makes a great addition to every children's library. The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the essential works of classic authors from around the world in stunning editions to be collected and enjoyed. ...Show more