Sarah Courtauld – författare

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 magic of the Wombles is brought to life in this fresh new series for younger readers. Even Wombles need to get away from it all sometimes! One day, Tobermory decides to take Great Uncle Bulgaria and the others on a trip to the seaside. Alderney can't wait - she's a beach Womble through and through. It's all fun, games and tidying until she discovers a mysterious pawprint in the sand. But as one friend is found, two more are lost! When Wellington and Tomsk get washed away in a fishing boat, Alderney steps up to show what a brave Womble she really is. This Wombles story, packed with mystery, history and an act of great bravery, is perfect for today's younger readers.

A jolly picture book following a crew of not-so-scary pirates across the high seas.Children will love following the story as the swashbuckling pirates sail through a swirling storm, sing sea shanties and tally up their twinkling treasure!The simple and engaging text is accompanied by the colourful illustrations of Benji Davies.Beautifully presented, this is an ideal gift for young children.Available as ebook with narration (on tablets that support audio).

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.