CF:Children's Classics & Popular Titles

One day Mole pokes his nose out of his tunnel and discovers that the world is an exciting place. He meets brave Ratty, kind old Badger and the rascally Mr Toad, and together they go adventuring...…. The Wind in the Willows is a classic...

Sealed with a sticky paw! Hilarious first class correspondence from everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star! Dear Aunt Lucy,I expect this will come as a great surprise to you, but not only have I arrived in England, but I have...

What is The Penultimate Peril (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket about? Dear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read....

Dear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire...

What is The Carnivorous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket about? Dear Reader, there is nothing to be found in the pages of A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-seller to read. But...

What is The Vile Village (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket about? Dear Reader, You have undoubtedly picked up this book by mistake, so please put it down. Nobody in their right mind would read this particular book about the lives of Violet,...

What is The Grim Grotto (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket about? Dear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series...

Like an off-key violin concert, the Roman Empire, or food poisoning, all things must come to an end. Thankfully, this includes "A Series of Unfortunate Events" by Lemony Snicket. The final installment in Mr Snicket's baker's dozen of books will answer readers' most burning...

Retelling the story of the hilarious third Paddington movie for younger readers, this beautifully presented hardback gift book also includes interactive flaps, puzzles and fascinating non-fiction facts about Peru. Relive Paddington's amazing adventures in Peru in this fantastic fully illustrated official gift book! From...

FROM THE BESTSELLING MYSTERY-THRILLER AUTHOR, ANTHONY HOROWITZ, READ THE PENULTIMATE BOOK IN THE ORIGINAL YOUNG SPY SERIES THAT’S NOW A GLOBAL SENSATION. In this adrenaline-fuelled adventure, Alex Rider is sent by MI6 Special Operations to infiltrate a new and sinister organization known only as...

A brand new glorious gift book of a much-loved classic. A celebration of words and pictures from the creator of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond, and contemporary genius and internet drawing sensation Rob Biddulph! Living in the magical Herb Garden, Parsley the lion is never...

Step inside the magic of the ballet with six beloved ballet stories, bound together into one beautiful new edition. Including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Coppelia and The Wayward Daughter, The Nutcracker and Other Stories is both a perfect introduction to these enchanting tales and a magical gift book.

A bumper collection of five-minute short stories by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! Whizz through five-minute tales in this brilliant collection by Enid Blyton. From animal and school adventures to outdoor wanders and magical mischief and mayhem, there's...

"There's nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as messing about in boats.... One of the all-time great animal stories. Kenneth Grahame's classic children's book, with exclusive illustrations from EH Shepard has delighted generations. The perfect gift for any child. The...

A hilarious story Paddington, the much-loved bear from Darkest Peru - now a major movie star! Paddington is in high competitive spirits when he accompanies the Brown family to a local sports day. But whether he's putting the shot, helping Jonathan and Judy get...

"We should never have given Paddington a boomerang for his birthday," said Mrs Brown as she gazed down at the figure lying on the lawn. "I knew no good would come of it." Paddington let out a groan ... When the Browns find Paddington...

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Where, you tend a rose, my lad, A thistle cannot grow.' Orphaned and sent to live with her uncle in his austere manor on the moors, Mary Lennox is a lonely and unhappy...

This lavish edition, retold and beautifully illustrated by Val Biro, contains eight of Hans Christian Andersen's best-loved stories. Includes, Thumbelina, The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Flying Trunk, The Wild Swans, Dan the Dunce, The Little Tin Soldier, and The Nightingale.

Dickens had already achieved renown with The Pickwick Papers. With Oliver Twist his reputation was enhanced and strengthened. The novel contains many classic Dickensian themes - grinding poverty, desperation, fear, temptation and the eventual triumph of good in the face of great adversity. Oliver...

Puss is a cat with ambition! He is determined that his master, the poor miller's son, will do splendidly in life and keep him in the manner to which he aspires. And Puss has a plan to make it happen! A beautifully illustrated retelling...