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A cold heart. A silent garden. And a lesson that will change everything. In The Selfish Giant, Oscar Wilde delivers one of the most moving and timeless fairy tales ever written. When a giant builds a wall to keep children out of his garden, winter settles in—and refuses to leave. But when one...

A single flower… and a journey filled with fate, courage, and quiet magic. In The Pink, a lesser-known yet captivating tale from Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm, a simple blossom becomes the center of a mysterious and transformative journey. As the story unfolds, themes of loyalty, destiny, and...

Monsters from mythology finally get to tell their side of the story, in this hilarious series for fans of Loki, Horrible Histories and Pamela Butchart. "A charming, funny and hugely enjoyable reimagining of Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Loki." Anna James When people hear Polyphemus is a...

Sometimes the smallest life holds the greatest beauty. In The Daisy, Hans Christian Andersen tells a tender and deeply moving story about a simple flower growing quietly in the grass—unnoticed by the world, yet full of joy, kindness, and quiet wisdom. Through the daisy’s gentle perspective...

In the quiet village of Sunnywood, while others keep their eyes fixed on the soil and the harvest, Cecilia looks up. To her, the sky isn’t just a backdrop of weather eddying within the thunderheads and swirling mists is a kingdom of literal wonder, hidden just out of reach of the “Ground-Dwellers.” When a shimmering golden feather falls from the heavens and hums with a magical pulse in her hand, Cecilia is drawn into a world beyond the clouds.

Deep in the heart of the Silverwood, the forest has fallen quiet. The Spark glows softer than ever, and the creatures who once sang together now struggle to find their voices. Beast, Lirien, Brinrose, and their friends must journey into the stillness to discover what has dimmed the forest’s song. But not every silence is empty. Some silences are waiting.

One hidden zipper. Three unlikely heroes. A world of imagination waiting to be unpacked. Donald never expected his hand-me-down backpack to be anything more than a place to store crumpled homework and stray pencils. But when he discovers a secret, velvet-lined compartment containing a golden compass that points toward “Adventure” instead of North, his boring school week takes a turn for the extraordinary.

Eine Königstochter begibt sich auf eine jahrelange, sprachlose Mission, um ihre sechs Brüder zu erlösen, die durch einen grausamen Zauber in Schwäne verwandelt wurden. Die junge Heldin spricht sechs Jahre lang kein einziges Wort, näht mit bloßen Händen sechs Hemden aus Sternenblumen und übersteht Verfolgung, Verleumdung und sogar ein Todesurteil – alles aus Liebe zu ihren Brüdern. Dieses Märchen ist ein eindrucksvolles Gleichnis: Über innere Stärke ohne Worte, über das Vertrauen in das Richtige, selbst wenn niemand es sieht.

Comme dans les précédents albums du recueil « Héroïnes du monde » les enfants rencontrent des femmes fortes, créatrices, généreuses et courageuses. Filles de bergers, princesses, reines ou petites filles intrépides, elles s'affirment et vivent des aventures adaptées aux enfants avides de récits, quels que soient leur âge, leurs goûts ou leur humeur. La collection Mille ans de contes emporte les enfants dans un monde extraordinaire d'histoires et de légendes de tous les continents.

Magic isn’t a myth. It’s just unreleased software. Twelve-year-old Artie Miller thought his dad’s job at Pendragon Tech was boring until he touched a glowing hilt in a restricted server room. In an instant, Artie is synced to the Excalibur Experiment, a legendary blade of liquid light that allows him to “hack” the physical world. But being the world’s first human CPU comes with a price. As the villainous Morg-Anne corporation deploys a fleet of high-tech droids to reclaim their property, Artie realizes that every “spell” he casts drains his own energy.

La primavera arriva in silenzio… e Clover è lì per vederla. Quando un dolce alba dorata sfiora il prato, una coniglietta curiosa con una corona di fiori inizia a notare qualcosa di meraviglioso. Il giardino si sta svegliando. Le radici si allungano sotto la terra. I crochi spuntano dal suolo. Gli anatroccoli remano su uno stagno scintillante, gli agnellini saltellano nell’erba e i petali dei ciliegi fluttuano nell’aria.

In the deep, rhythmic burrows of Oakhaven, the Hill Folk have forgotten how to sing. For generations, they have lived in the quiet shadows of the mountain, hiding from a creeping silence that swallows the light. Young Elian was never meant to be a hero; he was meant to be a gardener. But when the ancient thrum of the mountain begins to fade, and a sickly purple shadow begins to devour the stone itself, Elian and his eccentric Uncle Grogori must embark on a journey that no Hill Folk has dared for centuries.

Hans Christian Andersens Märchen bezaubern, betören und berühren. Außergewöhnliche Figuren und Charaktere aus dem Märchen-Universum versetzen Sie in eine besondere Atmosphäre aus Spannung und Neugierde, in welcher Sie manch Überraschungen erwarten. Lassen Sie sich entführen und verführen in eine zauberhafte Welt, geprägt von magischen Momenten, mystischer Moral und Menschlichkeit.

Imagine you made something that was so beautiful and powerful that everyone wanted to take it for themselves. And then you had to watch them destroy it. Would you fight for it? Meet Gaia, the ancient Greek goddess who created the Earth and the universe that stretched beyond it in this fascinating graphic novel. She raised trees from their roots to the sky, sent waterfalls tumbling over cliffs and created the tides that sloshed on the shore. But she also created a force she couldn’t control: the ambition of gods...

Discover the adventures of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, war and courage in this stunning graphic novel. From her extraordinary birth – sprung from the head of her father, in the midst of a thunderous headache – to her refusal to take no for an answer. Find out how she inspired powerful gods, goddesses and humans and the terrifying fate of those who dared to cross her path. This action-packed graphic novel is illustrated and written by the brilliantly talented sister duo, Isabel and Imogen Greenberg.

In the quiet village of Rivertown, the Silverbright River has always been the steady heartbeat of the valley. But one morning, fourteen-year-old Rebecca wakes to a silent, impossible world. The river is no longer racing toward the sea; it is creeping sluggishly backward toward the mountains. Gravity is losing its grip, reflections are freezing in place, and the very ink on her father’s maps is retreating into the jars, erasing the world as they know it. As the “Turn” takes hold, Rebecca realizes that time itself is snagging on the past.

Unlock the gateway to a world of enchantment, where bedtime transforms into a magical journey of positivity and connection . "Dream Seeds" is a beautifully crafted hypnotic bedtime journey, comprising four short stories and two meditations designed to soothe young minds, promote self-belief, and gently guide children towards embracing positive thoughts and emotions. Powerfully narrated visualisation techniques and uplifting affirmations create a serene and empowering bedtime listening experience, fostering a deep sense of security and self-worth in children.

Yuki is lost in a dark mood on her way home from school. In a flash of frustration, she tosses her house keys down an open manhole. When she climbs down to retrieve them, she discovers another world: Mudland. The Mud Princess, an enormous dripping thing made of mud and sticks, greets Yuki and shows her the wonders of her kingdom. Yuki’s dark mood is at home here—her sadness and anger fit right in. As they journey together, the Mud Princess becomes larger, absorbing the anger around her.

Merlin has brought hope to Fincayra, the enchanted isle that lies between earth and sky. But Fincayra is still in great danger—and its first victim is Merlin's mother. Merlin's only hope to save her is to master the Seven Songs of Wisdom, but to do that he must defeat an ogre whose merest glance could mean death.

Anniversary edition of the first book Jackie French published with A & R. This is where a truly remarkable career began. 'Rain Stones' and the other stories in this collection reveal that the country is a magical place, that there is an extra dimension to be found by those whose minds and hearts...