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Thirty illustrated cards full of interesting facts about some of the world's most beloved paintings. Each card has an image of a famous painting on one side and fascinating facts on the reverse, including the story behind the painting, when, where and by whom it was painted and interesting details. Includes paintings by da Vinci, Vermeer, Kandinsky, Pollock, Rousseau, Monet, van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso, Dali and Matisse.

A fantastic treasury of traditional stories guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. Includes lively retellings of ten classic fairy tales by authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, including The Frog Prince, Little Red Riding Hood and The Swan Princess. All stories feature charming and vivid illustrations. A wonderful gift book with an attractive hardback cover and a ribbon marker.Chapters in this book include:- Sleeping Beauty (based on a story by the Brothers Grimm)- The Emperor and the Nightingale (based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen)- Beauty and the Beast (based on a story by Gabrielle de Villeneuve)- The Dragon Painter (based on a Chinese Folk Tale)- The Frog Prince (based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen)- The Elves and the Shoemaker (based on a story by the Brothers Grimm)- Little Red Riding Hood (based on a story by the Brothers Grimm)- Cinderella (based on a story by Charles Perrault)- The Swan Princess (based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen)- The Emperor's New Clothes (based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen)

The classic tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, fully illustrated and presented in a luxury gift edition. The much-loved legend of King Arthur is brought to life in this stunningly illustrated collection, featuring stories including The Sword in the Stone, Excalibur and The Last Battle. Legendary characters such as Lancelot, Guinevere, Merlin and more are brought to life in stories specially retold for children. A beautiful gift book that children will treasure for years to come.Chapters in this book include:- The Sword in the Stone- The First Battle Excalibur- Balyn and Balan- The Doom of Merlin- Lancelot's First Quest- Gawain and the Green Knight- The Wickedness of Morgan Le Fay- The Adventures of Lancelot- Sir Gareth- Sir Gawain and Lady Ragnell- Sir Galahad and the Grail Quest- The Strife Begins- The Last Battle- Lancelot's Return- The Story of a Legend- The Characters of Legend

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 main characters, and famous and memorable quotations from the play. With a padded hardback cover, a ribbon marker and traditional binding, this is a fabulous book that will be referred to again and again, by both children and adults.

WINNER OF THE 2014 SAINSBURY'S CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDHere begins a tale of two sisters - Eliza, who dreams of becoming a swashbuckling hero, and Lavender, whose greatest wish is to be a pampered princess. When Lavender gets kidnapped in the Forest of Toothy, Vicious and Flatulent Dragons, the sisters must face a host of deadly enemies. Hairy-faced villains. Ominous turnips. A witch called Boris. And a moat-dragon who is just a little bit peckish for a tasty child-sized snack.Will Eliza and Lavender ever escape?Why is their goat, Gertrude, so depressed?Whose side is Bonnet, the smallest giant in the world really on?And what day is it today?This book will answer some, but not all, of these questions . . .Buckle and Squash and the Monstrous Moat-Dragon by Sarah Courtauld is a brilliantly funny debut for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and Mr Gum.

The sequel to Buckle and Squash and the Monstrous Moat-Dragon by Sarah Courtauld - winner of the 2014 Sainsbury's Children's Book Award. A funny quest adventure featuring two very different sisters, a magical snail and a giant who loves to play with dolls' houses . . .Here begins a tale of Eliza, who wants to become a swashbuckling hero, and Lavender, who dreams of being a fairy-tale princess. When Lavender casts a spell to make herself tiny, becoming a giant's birthday present was never part of her plan. Unfortunately, this giant loves dolls' houses and isn't letting her new toys out of her sight. Can Eliza and Lavender come up with a cunning plan to escape?Where have all the gentle giants gone?Is the Holy Snail really magical?How many socks can their goat, Gertrude, actually eat?And what's for dinner?This book might answer these questions, but then again it might not . . .A brilliantly funny quirky story for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and Mr Gum.