CF: Anthologies

A collection of exciting short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller - perfect for children aged seven! This exiting collection is brimming with adventure and magic! From a pixie painting flowers to the moon falling out of the sky, there's something for everyone in these...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of Dick Whittington is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, retaining all the key parts of the story beginning with Dick setting off on his...

The Puffin Book of Stories for Five-year-olds edited by Wendy Cooling brings together stories perfectly suited for every five-year-old.A brimming collection of exciting stories, full of adventure and magic, by much-loved writers, including Margaret Mahy, Ted Hughes and Malorie Blackman.From a naughty pirate to a...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of The Elves and the Shoemaker is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like...

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years. Now four of the best-loved classic London picture books are brought together in one volume. Paddington is now a major movie star! Paddington...

Life can be tough in your last year of primary school. Tests to take, preparing for the change to high school. Nate is ready for it all, knowing his best friend PS is at his side - they’ve been inseparable since Nursery. But when...

Sing farm songs while you explore around the barnyard! Press 5 buttons to play music and look in the mirror while you sing along! Lyrics included.

📚 Hey there, dear parents and doting grandparents! 📖 Get ready to share the magic of poetry with your little ones aged 5 and up through the enchanting "100 Poems for Children." This delightful 160-page hardback book is your perfect companion for introducing the world of...

A beautiful second volume of Shakespeare retellings, from the master storyteller. Featuring re-tellings of a further eight of Shakespeare’s plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo’s warm, accessible and inimitable style, this is the much-anticipated follow up to Michael Morpurgo's highly-acclaimed Tales from Shakespeare, with a...

Prepare yourself for a double dose of Grinch mischief in this glorious two-book slipcase, containing How The Grinch Stole Christmas! and How The Grinch Lost Christmas! Delve into the world of The Grinch with this two book-collection featuring Dr. Seuss's best-known Christmas character. From...

From the creator of One Snowy Night comes this entertaining board book for the youngest of Percy fans! Percy the park keeper and his friends are enjoying an action-packed day, playing in the snow. From skating on the frozen pond to playing tunes on giant icicles,...

A brand new collection of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere. What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could...

Working with Apples & Snakes, the "Spoken Word Trailblazers", Britain's Children's Laureate has chosen poems from ten debut poets, all from diverse/under-represented backgrounds. Selected for their qualities of originality, expression and style, they represent the best of a new generation of gifted young poets...

A collection of dazzling short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller - perfect for children aged six!Enjoy these short stories from Enid Blyton, the world's favourite storyteller. From fairies hiding in flowers to toy trains having a secret meeting, this fun collection is filled with...

A fabulously funny take on a classic story from two giants of children’s books! Little Red Riding Hood – who is not-so-little anymore! – is riding her pony through the woods to visit Granny for a picnic and a surprise. Now that she is...

With their wintry theme, these four animal anthologies are full of stories that make warming reading for the cold nights ahead and are perfect for sharing. Winter Wonderland includes sweet stories from authors including Holly Webb, Jeanne Willis and Tracey Corderoy; Moonlight Tales has magical tales...