CF:Children's Classics & Popular Titles

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo shouldEver 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 . ....

Quentin Blake's witty and festive illustrations brilliantly capture the spirit of this Christmas classic.  Ebenezer Scrooge is a cold-hearted miser who does not believe in charity, good humour, love, and especially Christmas.  Obsessed with money, he makes life miserable for those around him. But...

Enid Blyton's timeless collection of Christmas stories - an ideal gift for anyone who loved the stories during their own childhood to pass on to the next generation of readers. Here is a wonderful selection to read and share. From Santa Claus and his...

Celebrate Christmas with Elmer in this special gift set containing the classic Elmer tale and two favourite festive stories. 

A thrilling graphic novel adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of duality and darkness. Follow Dr Jekyll's descent into madness as his alter ego, the monstrous Mr Hyde, emerges to wreak havoc on Victorian London. This beautifully illustrated edition brings the psychological horror...

Explore Peter Pan and The Jungle Book as never before! Featuring exclusive 3-D interactives and all-new original illustrations from the award-winning graphic designers of Studio MinaLima. J. M. Barrie’s classic children's story is reimagined in this delightful full-color deluxe edition filled with all-new illustrations...

One of the most popular classics of all time, with a wonderful introduction by multi-million bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson. When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in...

 A funny picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - soon to be a major movie star! For Paddington, one of the nicest things about being a bear and living with the Brown family is being able to share their...

A funny picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - soon to be a major movie star! Paddington has never been to a carnival before, so Mr Gruber takes him down to the canal to join in the fun. Hoping...

A hilarious story Paddington, the much-loved bear from Darkest Peru – now a major movie star! With his suitcase packed full of marmalade sandwiches and Mrs Bird’s umbrella (in case it rains), Paddington sets out for a day of sightseeing with his friend, Mr...

Beautifully illustrated by of Val Biro, this magical collection of seven enduring classics from Andersen, Perrault and Grimm will delight readers of all ages. Includes Cinderella, The Emperor's New Clothes and Puss in Boots.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a miserly old skinflint. He hates everyone, especially children. But at Christmas three ghosts come to visit him, scare him into mending his ways, and he finds, as he celebrates with Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and their family, that geniality brings...

Contains 30 exciting titles from the Usborne Reading Programme. With a selection of books from Usborne First Reading Series One, Two and Three, there is plenty of choice for both children who are just learning to read independently and for young readers who need...

Before Charlie, before the Chocolate Factory, comes a story of invention and imagination . . .Ever since he was a child, Willy Wonka had dreamed of making chocolate and sharing it with the world.As a young man, he arrives at the world-famous Galeries Gourmet,...

The first-ever compilation of Twain's own wise and witty essays, sketches, and stories on the joys and rewards of misbehavior, Mark Twain's Book for Bad Boys and Girls is a delightful, politically incorrect treasure that will warm the hearts of bad boys and girls...

We never really know where a story will begin or end. This one starts with a head of lettuce. Thus begins John Cech's enchanting retelling of Rapunzel, the tale of a poor couple forced to surrender their newborn daughter to a powerful witch, all...

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:Usborne My Reading Library Classics 30 Books Box Set Collection:MacbethA Midsummer Night's DreamRomeo and JulietThe Railway ChildrenRobin HoodAlice in WonderlandAlice Through the Looking GlassBlack...

Beautiful new cover illustrations for these bestselling collections of stories and rhymes beloved by readers young and old. Bedtime Tales features 8 favourites of different lengths by authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen.

"The rule would be this: whatever George saw, if it was runny or powdery or gooey, in it went . . ."George Kranky's grandma is a grouch. She's always mean to George (and not much nicer to his parents either).One day, when George is put in charge of giving Grandma her medicine,...

ILLUSTRATED BY CHRISTIAN BIRMINGHAM.A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. “All my life I’ll think of you, I promise I will. I won’t ever forget you.” Bertie rescues an orphaned...