CF:Children's Classics & Popular Titles

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan in Enid Blyton's much-loved boarding school series. In book two, it's the start of the Easter Term and the twins are looking forward to meeting all their friends at St Clare's...

Four little Elmer Board books. Elmer's Friends, Elmer's Weather, Elmer's Colours, and Elmer's Day. Brilliantly vibrant board books with David McKee's charming illustrations.

Little Red Riding Hood is lost in the woods. She thinks she's found her grandma's house, but why is there three of everything inside?

Our first unabridged Harry Potter audiobook collection left so many wizards, witches and Muggles spellbound and now we are so excited to give you the chance to hear Stephen Fry read Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Order...

A tender tale to remind the youngest of children that Mommy always comes back. “I want my mommy “ Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, and they can’t help but wonder where she is. What is she doing? When...

Discover the world of Shakespeare with these brilliantly-told retellings of 16 of the Bard's best loved plays. A perfect introduction for younger readers. This collection brings Shakespeare's timeless stories to life in accessible, engaging prose that captures the magic and drama of the originals....

The original story of Paddington, the classic bear from Darkest Peru – now a major movie star! Unabridged and featuring colour illustrations from the original Paddington illustrator, Peggy Fortnum, this beautiful large-sized edition of a much-loved classic will enchant established Paddington fans and a...

Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children’s novel… In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery, with bullets knocking...

A wicked fairy puts a curse on the king’s daughter, Aurora, that sends everyone at the palace to sleep. Thorns grow like a forest around the castle. Can anyone break the spell? Part of the beloved Fairytale Classics series.

A beautiful colour edition of the first classic Famous Five adventure. Julian, Dick and Anne are thrilled to be spending time this summer on Kirrin Island--they'll get to meet their cousin George, and her dog Timothy. But their holiday by the sea turns out...

This beautiful children's story treasury brings together 14 classic children's fairy tales and 17 well-known myths and legends from around the world in one magical collection. Perfect for children aged 5-7, these charmingly illustrated books bring together the best-loved characters and stories from across...

This Ladybird retelling of The Gingerbread Man is a wonderful introduction to classic fairy tales for toddlers and preschool children. Enjoy reading the simple text together, looking at the bright pictures and feeling the different touch-and-feels on every page.

Rudyard Kipling's classic story The Jungle Book is brought to life in this beautiful hardback edition with full-colour illustrations and stencilled page edges. Follow Mowgli as he embarks on a series of incredible adventures and meets a cast of unforgettable characters along the way, such as...

Discover the magic of nursery rhymes brought to life by beloved illustrator Axel Scheffler. This delightful four-book collection features charming artwork and timeless verses perfect for young readers. Each book is beautifully illustrated, making storytime engaging and memorable. Ideal for building early literacy skills...

The bestselling children’s books series for over 50 years! Mr Topsy-Turvy was a funny sort of fellow. Everything about him was either upside down, or inside out, or back to front – topsy-turvy in fact. The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting...

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Tom tucked a blanket round him, drew up a chair by the fire and watched Willie fall asleep. The tales he had heard about evacuees didn't seem to fit Willie. 'Ungrateful' and 'wild'...

The classic and ultimate edition of the original tales by Laura Ingalls Wilder about life on the frontier and America’s best-loved pioneer family. With a stunning new cover look and classic inside illustrations from Garth Williams – now the inspiration for a brand new...

The enduring children’s tale The Adventures of Pinocchio, retold for a new generation in this spectacular full-color deluxe gift edition, packed with beautiful artwork and seven interactive features created by the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise, MinaLima. Originally...

Through the eyes of Lemuel Gulliver, Swift's unforgettable satire takes readers into worlds formerly unimagined. With Classic StartsTM, young readers can experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, each classic novel is filled with...

An easy-to-read children’s edition of Charles Dickens’ Victorial classic - includes a QR code to the free audiobook! Adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+After surviving fourteen long years with her horrible aunt, and nothing but a doll and an old handkerchief for company, Esther...