Fairy tales gifts

Gild is the captivating first book in The Plated Prisoner series, a TikTok Fantasy phenomenon with 44 million views. This mesmerizing tale follows Auren, the woman King Midas turned to gold, as she embarks on a perilous journey to escape the oppressive rule of the King, face formidable enemies, and conquer her own inner demons to discover her true voice....

The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, "Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay." Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure...

A new fairy tale adventure every time - what will You Choose Fairy Tales today? Explore the bold and intricately detailed illustrations and create your own adventure. Make up your very own fairy tale adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which fairy tale hero would you like to be today? Where will you go on your fairy tale quest?...

Once upon a bicycle, so they say, the Jolly Postman came one day... Join the Jolly Postman on his rounds as he delivers cards and letters to various fairy-tale characters. He has a letter of apology for the three bears from Goldilocks, a postcard from Jack for the giant, a solicitor's letter on behalf of Little Red Riding-Hood for the...

From Alix E. Harrow, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Starling House, comes a moving and genre-defying quest. A legend. A lie. A love story. A lady-knight whose legend built a nation meets a retiring historian in awe of her fame. He's sent back through time to make sure she plays her part... even if it breaks his heart. Sir...

Piece together an enchanted forest full of classic fairy tales From Rumpelstiltskin to Rapunzel, Snow White to Hansel and Gretel, this jigsaw brings to life some of our most-loved fairy tales, as well as the fascinating history behind them. Spot moments of magic and the macabre, discover how the Brothers Grimm collected their famous stories and read excerpts from the...

The second book in a darkly romantic Rapunzel reimagining from the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of WHEN THE MOON HATCHED. I want him to hurt. To bleed. I want him to snap, just like he snapped me. Once upon a time, my world was small and sheltered. Everything changed the moment I stepped over my Safety Line, barreling towards a...

An evocative and charming novel full of secrets and mystery, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop. In a quiet village in Ireland, a mysterious local myth is about to change everything… One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish to English. But all...

This classic Dr. Seuss tale tells the story of the disgruntled Grinch and his fiendish attempts to steal Christmas from the citizens of Who-ville. With wacky rhymes and zany illustrations from the master himself, it has been a favourite of young readers for over 60 years. The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don't ask why. No...

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who...

"A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good." Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake ... and a hungry Gruffalo! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern...

I Am Glinda (Universal Pictures Wicked) by Mary Man-Kong marks Glinda's debut in a delightful Little Golden Book, coinciding with Universal Pictures' release of Wicked in theatres on November 22, 2024! This enchanting Little Golden Book captures the essence of Glinda, the captivating and charming character from the Wicked film. The magical world of Glinda, featuring her friend Elphaba and...

A darkly romantic Rapunzel reimagining from the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of When the Moon Hatched. "What a pretty flower to keep locked in a big, rocky tower." Nineteen years ago, I was plucked from the heart of a bloody massacre that spared nobody else. Small. Fragile. An enigma. Now ward to a powerful High Master who knows...

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this brilliant board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo - and bring the story to life! Discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . ....

Discover a world of enchantment, whimsy, and timeless wisdom with The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. This exquisite collection features 211 classic stories that have become an integral part of cultural heritage, including beloved favourites such as Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, The Frog Prince, Rapunzel, Snow White, and Rumpelstiltskin. Each tale transports you to a realm...

A charmingly whimsical delight... Five dazzling, gladdening stars — India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels The third instalment in the enchanting light academia Emily Wilde books, about a curmudgeonly scholar of folklore and the fae prince she loves, from Sunday Times bestselling author Heather Fawcett. Emily Wilde has spent her life studying faeries. A renowned dryadologist,...

A delightful retelling of the story of Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Fairytales Cinderella, with stickers to dress Cinderella in her tatty work clothes, and then in gorgeous outfits to go to the ball and meet the prince. With over 200 stickers of clothes, decorations and accessories, plus a fold-out back cover to 'park' stickers whilst they're not in use.

'Forget dark academia: give me instead this kind of winter-sunshined, sharp-tongued and footnoted academia, full of field trips and grumpy romance' - Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light An intrepid professor must uncover faerie secrets in the delightful and heart-warming second instalment of the Sunday Times bestselling Emily Wilde series. Emily Wilde is a genius scholar of faerie folklore,...

'A charmingly whimsical delight... Five dazzling, gladdening stars' – India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels. The third instalment in the enchanting light academia Emily Wilde books, about a curmudgeonly scholar of folklore and the fae prince she loves, from Sunday Times bestselling author Heather Fawcett. Emily Wilde has spent her life studying faeries. A renowned dryadologist,...

A collection of short stories perfect for children aged five from the world's best-loved storyteller! Read about the time the pixies moved into the playroom and when a cloak that could make you invisible vanished in this exciting collection of short stories from Enid Blyton. Perfect for children aged five and up! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children...

Princess Smartypants does not want to get married. She enjoys being a Ms. But being a rich and pretty princess means that all the princes want her to be their Mrs. Find out how Princess Smartypants fights to preserve her independence in this hilarious fairy-tale-with-a-difference.

A magical retelling of the story of Snow White with stickers to dress the dolls in delightful outfits. Scenes include Snow White meeting the seven dwarfs, taking a poisoned apple from the wicked witch and finally meeting her prince. With over 200 reusable stickers of clothes and accessories, plus a fold-out back cover to 'park' stickers.

"How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind." The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers, and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow, and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird, and a frog, who...

Tell me, little butterfly, what would you do for love? In the wake of a crushing defeat, Tisaanah and Maxantarius have been ripped apart. Tisaanah is desperate to rescue Max from his imprisonment, even as her people's fight for freedom grows more treacherous. But within the walls of Ilyzath, Max's mind is a shadow of what it once was... leaving...

From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher, Hemlock & Silver is a dark reimagining of Snow White steeped in poison, intrigue and treason of the most magical kind. 'A new favourite! Masterful storytelling with creepy magic, and a fantastic cat!' - Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop Featuring custom endpapers illustrated by the author! Healer...

“The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood.” But one wild and windy night, the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist... does he? The Gruffalo's Child is the Number One best-selling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture-book phenomenon...

A brilliant value pre-Christmas gift with 24 books that will keep young readers enchanted. Countdown to Christmas with 24 illustrated storybooks! This luxury advent calendar contains a beautifully illustrated storybook behind each window to fire up children's imaginations in the build-up to the big day. Perfect for bedtime reading and cosy story times. The collection of 24 books includes magical...

From TikTok sensation Sierra Simone comes the final instalment in a queer, kinky, contemporary retelling of the legend of Tristan and Isolde. The final book in the Lyonesse trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone. Bitter Burn is a riveting conclusion that promises to captivate fans and newcomers alike, blending mythological themes with modern sensibilities in a uniquely bold...

It's Halloween and the dolls are having a fancy dress party! Dress the dolls in a range of spooktacular costumes, including witches, pumpkins, skeletons, ghosts, and lots more. With over 200 reusable stickers of clothes, accessories, and party decorations, this delightful activity book offers endless fun. It also features a fold-out back cover for parking spare stickers when not in...

Once known, now largely forgotten, these empowering fairy tales have been brought together to inspire a new generation of readers. Discover heroines who outwit giants, fight evil, awaken sleeping princes and, of course, live happily ever after. With a foreword by Kate Pankhurst, author of Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World. Chapters in Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and...

A dark contemporary fractured fairy tale reimagining of The Little Mermaid by BookTok sensation Emily McIntire. From USA Today bestselling author Emily McIntire comes another dark and delicious fractured fairy tale. He's the prince of La Cosa Nostra. She's the witch who steals his heart. Venesa Andersen has never been good. She wasn't good enough for her parents, and she...

Rapunzel meets the myth of Psyche and Cupid in a standalone fantasy romance tale of love, survival, and healing, as a mortal woman and a god unite to overcome deadly trials—and their own tortured pasts—in the climactic final instalment of the Four Winds series. Min of Marles spends her days at the apothecary creating potions and poisons while being pushed...

Feminist, fierce, and wildly fresh. Lady Tremaine is destined to be one of the biggest books of the year. GLENNON DOYLE "We women were born and bred to expect marriage, and it all happened when we were too young to know better." After the death of her second husband, Lady Etheldreda Verity Isolde Tremaine Bramley is solely responsible for her...

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Crimson Moth (published as Heartless Hunter in North America) weaves an epic love story of a magical girl, the boy she left behind, and a deadly curse. 'Lush, dark, and romantic. I could have remained lost in the woods forever.' Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the...

🥀 Start the sizzling SUNDAY TIMES bestselling series, a scorching take on Beauty and the Beast 🥀 Four handsome fae princes. One awkward bookworm. An Enchanted Vale. A beastly curse to break. Rosalina O’Connell lives her life in Orca Cove as quietly as she can. When her father turns up missing, Rosie goes after him and finds herself in the...

Meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this brilliant lift-the-flap, pop-up board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo. Take a stroll through the deep dark wood to find out who is scared of the Gruffalo! Lift the flaps to see Mouse, Owl, Snake and Fox pop up off the page - and...

Our favourite fairy tales take a turn for the decidedly wicked in the third book in this viral TikTok sensation about sexy modern villains getting their due. Once upon a time I was a girl who believed in love and happily ever afters. Now the only thing I believe in is revenge. Unfortunately for me, there's only one man willing...

A new title in Level 3 of the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Every day, Sam takes the same old sheep up the same old mountain. What can he do to make life more exciting? The Boy Who Cried Wolf is part of the First Reading Level 3 series, featuring real books for...

Puffin Classics - award-winning stories brought to life for a new generation. Over two hundred familiar tales from The Dog in the Manger and The Boy Who Cried Wolf to much less familiar tales, each with its own sharply pointed moral. With an introduction by award-winning author, Marcus Sedgwick.

A Little Golden Book "Run, run, as fast as you can!" Catch Richard Scarry's gingerbread man as he returns to Little Golden Books after a decades-long hiatus. Originally published in 1953, Richard Scarry's The Gingerbread Man makes a perfect Christmas gift, ready to delight any child who loves this favourite funny folk tale.

The Gingerbread Man by Campbell Books is an enchanting retelling of the cherished nursery tale, designed especially for young children. In this delightful picture book, children are taken on a fun-filled adventure as a cheeky gingerbread man comes to life and dashes through the countryside, cleverly avoiding capture by various characters he encounters along the way. The interactive elements of...

Sylvanian Families Nursery Princess Play Set (5818) Step into a fairy tale with the Nursery Princess Play Set. This enchanting set features baby figures dressed as a princess, prince, and wizard, ready for magical nursery performances. With themed costumes and charming accessories, it’s perfect for fantasy-inspired imaginative play. What’s in the box Baby figures in fairytale costumes Fantasy-themed accessories Recommended...

Are you ready to make some magic in the kitchen? With these fun and easy recipes inspired by your favourite Disney Princesses, even beginner chefs can cook enchantingly delicious dishes, including Frying Pan Eggs, Sea Turtle Cupcakes, and many more! With 152 pages of recipes, little chefs will love spending time in the kitchen cooking up some royal meals. Disney...

An enchanting clothbound edition of the essential tales drawn from the acclaimed translation of The Arabian Nights. Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality, colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Every night for three years, the vengeful King Shahriyar sleeps with...

Once upon a time there was a terrible monster called the Ickabog. Or so the story goes... Prepare for a legendary adventure from one of the world’s greatest storytellers, J.K. Rowling, now featuring striking illustrations from award-winning illustrator Ben Mantle. Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold,...

Dance with the fairies as they skip and pirouette around Fairyland. Dress the fairies for dancing with elegant swans, waltzing with swirling snowflakes, and having their wishes granted by their fairy godmother in this magical addition to the best-selling Sticker Dolly Dressing Ballet Fairies series. All the scenes are inspired by themes and dances in well-known classical ballets.

Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change. When the twins' grandmother gives them a treasured fairy-tale book, they have no idea they're about to enter a land beyond all imagining: the Land of Stories, where fairy tales are real. But as Alex and Conner soon discover, the stories they know so well haven't ended in this magical land...

Enjoyed by generations the world over, Treasury of Aesop's Fables is a delight for all children. Illustrated with great humour by Val Biro, this bumper edition is perfect for sharing or easy reading alone. This collection contains 16 stories: The Donkey and the Lapdog The Lion and the Mouse The Fox and the Stork The Man, His Son and the...

You thought you knew the story of The Three Little Pigs... You thought wrong. In this hysterical and clever fractured fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of The Three Little Pigs. "In this humorous story, Alexander T. Wolf tells his own outlandish version of...

A gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, with shooting stars and starry bedrooms. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books. Paddy-Paws the rabbit and his friends search for a fallen star, while Donald helps to make bedrooms for the birds in his garden in this beautiful collection of stories by the world’s best-loved storyteller,...

From dreamy parties with toys to night-time dances with fairy folk, tuck into bed with this collection of short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. Discover the midnight magic! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for...

What would happen if Cinderella found herself in the beast's castle, and Beauty woke up wearing glass slippers? Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this new tween series, where there's a magical mix-up for every princess! Twelve-year-old Ella dreams of adventure, but she's stuck with a stepfamily who treat her like a maid. So when she unexpectedly — magically —...

Immerse yourself in the beloved tales of Hans Christian Andersen, from The Little Mermaid to The Ugly Duckling and The Snow Queen. Illustrated by Adam Simpson, this puzzle brings together some of our favourite stories in beautiful detail, and comes with an illustrated poster introducing the author's life and works.1000-PIECE PUZZLE that measures 48.5 x 68 cm (19 x 27...

A delightful Sticker Dolly Dressing version of the magical story of Cinderella. Use the stickers to dress the doll characters in this exciting version of Cinderella. Scenes include Cinderella hard at work in the kitchen, her stepmother and sisters in their smart drawing room, a footman arriving with an invitation to a ball at the Palace, the surprise arrival of...

The Lighthouse Princess, the 2021 Storylines Gavin Bishop Award-winning picture book, is a delightful contemporary fairytale about an independent princess who looks after a very special lighthouse lamp, fishes off the balcony, and goes swimming with seals. This vibrant modern fairytale follows a lighthouse-keeper princess who rescues a boy during a storm. It was the winner of the Storylines Gavin...

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer as they grow some misbehaving mermaids in this underwater rhyming adventure. Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow from trees! A new customer at the shop buys some mermaid seeds, and Sarah is only too happy to help him grow them. But when the plants are accidentally given...

Have you ever wanted to experience magic? Have you ever wanted to get away from everyone and everything? Do you enjoy baked goods? Then come and stay at the Between-Worlds B&B! ‘Utterly delightful … Everything I want in a cosy fantasy!’ A. T. Qureshi, author of The Baby Dragon Cafe ‘Endlessly charming and heartfelt, I wish I could read it...

A bewitching tale of heartbreak and hope set in 1920s Alaska. Jack and Mabel have staked everything on making a fresh start for themselves in a homestead 'at the world's edge' in the raw Alaskan wilderness. But as the days grow shorter, Jack is losing his battle to clear the land, and Mabel can no longer contain her grief for...

This is a board book edition of the bestselling Meg and Mog story.

Join ten magical little unicorns for fairy tale fun in this enchanting rhyming adventure! It's Princess Petal's birthday, but — oh no! — her cake is nowhere to be seen! Can ten brave little unicorns find the missing cake in time for the royal birthday party? Follow the ten little unicorns as they venture through an enchanted land, meeting witches,...

A classic collection of tales for young readers of about six, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by P.L. Travers, Jill Barklem, Michael Morpurgo and others, chosen by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare. The Banks family are searching for a nanny; Macaw the parrot helps out at the fish and chip shop and a stonecutter dreams of becoming an emperor…...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales. A beautiful clothbound hardback gift edition of the world's most celebrated fairy tales. Every man's life is a fairy tale, written by God's fingers - Hans Christian Andersen A delightful selection of stories from Hans Christian Andersen, translated by the eminent writer and critic, Naomi Lewis. All...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Grimms' Fairy Tales. A beautiful clothbound hardback gift edition of one of the world's most beloved stories. "I'm Death, and I make sure that everyone is equal" - Brothers Grimm From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes, and deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk and fairy...

The first story in the Magic Faraway Tree series by one of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton.Joe, Beth and Frannie find the Enchanted Wood on the doorstep of their new home, and when they discover the Faraway Tree it is the start of a wonderful series of magical adventures.Join them and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and...

The Forest of Dreams is a captivating picture book that takes readers on a magical journey through the imagination of a young girl. With just a pinch of will and creativity, she weaves a forest that grows from the very fabric of her dreams – transforming into a powerful reminder of the limitless magic within our minds. Written and illustrated...

It's Christmas Eve and Twinkle is helping to deliver presents! Will she manage to get to sleep on time? Written specifically for bedtime, this story follows Twinkle the unicorn as she finds herself on another night-time adventure. It's Christmas Eve, and Twinkle is too excited to sleep... but someone else is having problems of his own! Can Twinkle help save...

This luxurious anthology of stories from all Shakespeare's plays, with beautiful illustrations and quotations, is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare. With stories of love, loss, joy and heartbreak, this collection will captivate young children with every page. The perfect book for children studying The Bard, or those who simply enjoy reading wonderful stories. Each story includes short details about the...

Something's brewing, and it's pure cuteness! Palm Pals Plush - Bubbly Cauldron is one of the most magical members of the Palm Pals Halloween collection. Have you ever tried a candycorn cookie? Bubbly thinks you should! This pal is always brimming with the most creative, and sometimes silly ideas to make the spookiest of times, the most fun! Bubbly Cauldron...

A selection of charming and magical creatures of the forest: after a short presentation of each different creature, there are entertaining folklore stories and legends gathered from all around the world. Each creature is presented with curiosities and a short description, so that little ones can recognise their traces when they wander in the woods! Ages: 7 plus Author: Anna...

Push, pull and slide the colourful scenes to bring a classic fairy tale to life in this delightful introduction for toddlers to Little Red Riding Hood! Little ones can immerse themselves in a magical world as the Big, Bad Wolf follows brave Little Red to Grandma's house. Reimagined for a new generation with vibrant illustrations by Natascha Rosenberg, this is...

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful, kind princess, and her wicked maid. One day, the wicked maid stole the princess's face, and with it her name, her betrothed—everything. The princess had to toil away as a servant, while her maid lived like a queen. When the maid was caught, she died for her crimes, and the princess lived...

The first title in a new series full of magic, charm, mischief, and mayhem from Edwina Wyatt, author of the Magnolia Moon series, and Lauren O'Hara, co-creator of Frindelswylde. Fur, Tip, and Nug live in a chipped, china teapot at the bottom of the junkyard. They are messy, bossy, and never eat their vegetables. With the help of a burping...

No library's complete without the classics! This new, enhanced leather-bound edition collects the legendary fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. They are the stories we've known since we were children. Rapunzel. Hansel and Gretel. Cinderella. Sleeping Beauty. But the works originally collected by the Brothers Grimm in the early 1800s are not necessarily the versions we heard before bedtime. They're...

A magical and captivating story about fairies, family, and friendship from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson. Mab's mum is obsessed with fairies — she even named Mab after the Fairy Queen! Their flat is full of fairy ornaments, tiny fairy furniture, and they've even got fairy lights in the toilet. Mab doesn't quite get it, but she knows that fairies make...

From USA Today bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair comes an enchanting novella based on the grisly world of Grimm fairy tales, the second in a mini-series. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Touch of Darkness and King of Battle and Blood comes the second in a mini-series of novellas based on the grisly world of Grimm...

Sprinkle a little magic on story time with Disney’s Tinker Bell! Before she met Peter Pan, Tink had adventures of her own in Pixie Hollow – and now she’s ready to share them. Little listeners just pop this Tinker Bell Tonie on their Toniebox to hear her story from the Disney Tinker Bell movie, along with sparkling songs and a...

Classic tales of fairies and princesses, ducklings and dancing shoes from the master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen. All the best-loved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelina,” “The Red Shoes,” “The Princess on the Pea,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” fill the pages of this beautiful leather-bound collector’s edition. Also included is “The Tallow Candle”—one of...

Scottish Folk & Fairy Tales collects tales rooted in the lochs and highlands of the Scottish landscape. These folk and fairy tales are full of mischief and malevolence, with spirits and goblins, bogies, witches, kelpies, and mer-folk lurking in every corner of the land, behind every tree and craggy rock at midnight. In these pages, the Fairy queen, and the...

When Dad loses his car keys, toddler Mary suspects that they have ended up down the back of the chair, so Dad begins to search. But what an odd assortment of objects are living down the back of the chair! This lively, eccentric poem is a visual explosion of fun and imagination, featuring dragons, pirates, treasure, lions, elephants and many...