Anthologies (Children's / Teenage)

  • Illustrated stories of dragons

    £12.99

    A selection of dragon stories from all over the world, gorgeously illustrated by Khoa Le, and starring a wide variety of dragons. Here you will find four dragons from China who save their country, alongside a dragon whose tears cause tulips to bloom, and a reluctant dragon who refuses to fight – even when St. George comes to town.

  • Aesop’s Fables for Little Children

    £12.99

    A collection of six stories, with lively retellings and colourful artwork by Columbian illustrator, John Joven. A good first introduction to Aesop for little children.

  • The Book of Hopes: Words and Pictures to Comfort, Inspire and Entertain

    £12.99

    In difficult times, what children really need is hope. This collection, packed with short stories, poems, essays and pictures from the very best children’s authors and illustrators, aims to provide just that. Within its pages you’ll find animal friends from insects to elephants, high-flying grandmas, a homesick sprite, the tooth fairy, and even extra-terrestrial life. Proceeds from this book will be donated to NHS Charities Together.

  • The Puffin Book of Big Dreams

    £12.99

    Perfect for reading aloud or reading independently at bedtime, this anthology features brand new stories, poems and illustrations from well-loved and exciting new Puffin authors and illustrators. Plus, rediscover carefully curated extracts from Puffin’s classic family favourites! And with quotes and motivational pieces from brilliantly inspiring leaders, scientists and actors on their own big dreams there is something magical for everyone to enjoy.

  • First Fairy Tales

    £14.99

    Bursting with magic and mischief, adventures abound with this new collection of classic fairytales authored by bestselling author Margaret Mayo. Join favourite characters as they scale beanstalks, ride in carriages made of pumpkins, and eat poisoned apples.

  • Tales of brave and brilliant girls from around the world

    £12.99

    Here are traditional tales from every corner of the globe, all featuring bold and clever heroines who battle dragons, fight sea serpents or save their village from monstrous thieves.

  • A World Full of Dickens Stories

    £12.99
    A beautifully illustrated anthology of some of Charles Dickens’s greatest works retold and adapted by the incredibly talented Angela McAllister. Including Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, A Christmas Carol and several more, these much loved classics are brought to life with perfectly paired artwork from Jannicke Hansen.
  • Climate Rebels

    £12.99

    Climate change is happening, now. But it’s not too late to change the story. Meet the humans, from around the world, who are fighting to save our planet. This is your call to arms. Featuring 25 hopeful stories including Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough, Jane Goodall, Wangari Maathai – as well as lesser-known heroes, such as turtle-protector Len Peters, the guardians of the Amazon rainforest, and the poacher patrollers The Black Mambas. This book will transport you from the poles, to the oceans, to the rainforests, with iconic illustration.

  • Slow Down: Bring Calm to a Busy World with 50 Nature Stories

    £17.99

    All around us, nature is turning, growing and working. Every day, hour by hour, magical transformations happen right in front of you. But it’s not always easy to see them. Discover 50 nature stories, paused just long enough for you to watch them unfold. Then go outside and explore and see what you find when you take the time to slow down.

  • Caribbean Dozen

    £5.99

    Mangoes and jelly coconut, garter snakes and speckled frogs. These are some of the many vivid memories of a Caribbean childhood from poets such as Valerie Bloom, Faustin Charles, Telcine Turner, and Dionne Brand.