Introduce your little one to fables and fairy tales from around the world with this spellbinding series of board books for children. Every day, an old woman fetches water from the river using two pots. One of the pots leaks, but the old woman sees the good that the leaking pot brings to the world. This charming re-telling of the Chinese tale is the perfect length for bedtime reading and Maja Andersen's colourful illustrations bring the magic and wonder of the tale to life. It is sure to be a storybook that little ones will treasure forever.
995 Руб.
Introduce your little one to fables and fairy tales from around the world with this spellbinding series of board books for children. Discover the Aboriginal Australian myth about a very thirsty frog named Tiddalik! The perfect bedtime story that will teach children the importance of sharing. Inside the colourful children's book ideal for 3-5-year olds, you'll find: - Beautiful, vibrant illustrations that bring the stories to life - Simple text is ideal for reading aloud and for bedtime - Introduction to a lesser-known folk tale and stories for young children - A reference section at the end of the book that explains the cultural history behind each story Once Upon a Time... there was a Thirsty Frog follows the tale of the very thirsty frog who drank all the water in the land! Tiddalik, the frog, has to learn how to share so that the other animals can also quench their thirst. What will the other animals do? Will Tiddalik ever learn how to share? Tuck your toddler or preschooler in with this charming retelling of the Aboriginal Australian story beautifully illustrated by Maja Andersen, bringing the fairy tale to life. Embark on an inspiring journey with Tiddalik, and teach your child emotional intelligence and the dangers of being selfish. Go on a journey around the world with these new illustrated fables and novels from DK that make the perfect addition to any child's bookshelf.
924 Руб.
Introduce your little one to fables and fairy tales from around the world with this spellbinding series of board books for children. The power of kindness is a tale told all over the world! Introduce children to the charming telling of a North American folktale about a little bird that can't fly south for the winter. This emotions book for kids explores the concepts of kindness and sharing in an engaging story format. Once Upon a Time...there was a Little Bird is filled with colourful illustrations and a lively story that teaches children emotional intelligence. Inside you'll find: - Beautiful, vibrant illustrations by Maja Andersen that bring the story to life - Simple text, ideal for reading aloud for a bedtime story - A reference section at the end of the book that explains the cultural history behind the story Little Bird has broken her wing and can't join her friends in flying south for the winter. Cold and unsure where to find shelter, Little Bird hears kind voices calling to her - they offer shelter, food, and even a place for her to sing to her heart's content! Illustrator, Maja Andersen, has beautifully crafted the images in this book to draw young children into the story and capture their imaginations. The tale of Little Bird introduces children to a lesser-known folktale and teaches them how to care for others. The magic of storytelling has been known to cultures since the dawn of time! Imagine children much like your own huddled up to hear about the fascinating world around them and learning about life through storytelling.
1609 Руб.
When last seen, the singularly inept wizard Rincewind had fallen off the edge of the world. Now magically, he's turned up again, and this time he's brought the Luggage.But that's not all...Once upon a time, there was an eighth son of an eighth son who was, of course, a wizard. As if that wasn't complicated enough, said wizard then had seven sons. And then he had an eighth son - a wizard squared (that's all the math, really). Who of course, was a source of magic - a sorcerer.
2536 Руб.
Once upon a time that was called 1828, before all fishes in the sea and all living things on the land were destroyed, there was a man named William Buelow Gould, a white convict who fell in love with a black woman and discovered too late that to love is not safe. Silly Billy Gould, invader of Australia, liar, murderer and forger, condemned to the most feared penal colony in the British Empire and there ordered to paint a book of fish.
2421 Руб.
Introduce your little one to fables and fairy tales from around the world with this spellbinding series of board books for children. Discover the Greek myth about the greedy King Midas! A popular tale told for centuries that will teach children about the power of love. Introduce children to the fascinating telling of a popular tale about a greedy king who could turn everything he touched into gold. This emotions book for kids explores the concept of love and the consequences of greed in an engaging story format. Once Upon a Time...there was a Greedy King is filled with colourful illustrations and a lively story that teaches children emotional intelligence. Inside you'll find: - Beautiful, vibrant illustrations by Maja Andersen brings the story to life - Simple text, ideal for reading aloud for a bedtime story - Lesser-known folk tales and stories to young children - A reference section at the end of the book that explains the cultural history behind each story The greedy King Midas has been granted a wish! He can turn everything into gold. Swept by his new 'power' he turns his entire palace into gold including his food and beloved daughter! What will he do when he can't eat or talk to the princess anymore? Illustrator, Maja Andersen, has beautifully crafted the images in this book to draw young children into the story and capture their imaginations. The tale of the Greedy King with the golden touch introduces children to a lesser-known myth and teaches them about the dangers of greed. The magic of storytelling has been known to cultures since the dawn of time! Imagine children much like your own huddled up to hear about the fascinating world around them and learning about life through storytelling.
1733 Руб.
ONCE UPON A TIME, THERE WAS A BOY WITH A WICKEP TONGUEBefore he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. The No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black takes a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame’s enigmatic High King, Cardan, told wholly from his perspective.This new instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that have enchanted readers everywhere. With lavish and uminous foil-colour art, this is the perfect collector’s tern, to be enjoyed by audiences both old and new.An irresistible return to the captivating world ofElfhame.
2917 Руб.
ONCE UPON A TIME, THERE WAS A BOY WITH A WICKEP TONGUEBefore he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. The No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black takes a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame’s enigmatic High King, Cardan, told wholly from his perspective.This new instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that have enchanted readers everywhere. With lavish and uminous foil-colour art, this is the perfect collector’s tern, to be enjoyed by audiences both old and new.An irresistible return to the captivating world ofElfhame.
2917 Руб.
Once upon a star there were no stars to shine no Sun to rise no Sun to set no day no night nor any time Discover the origins of the universe and how our solar system was formed. The narrative verse takes the reader on an immersive journey through space and time, illuminated by striking, dynamic illustrations. The worlds of poetry and non-fiction collide to create a beautiful, unique picture book about our Sun.
2144 Руб.
Once upon a time, in a land blighted by terror, there was a very clever boy. The people thought the boy could save them, so they opened their gates and sent him out into the world. To where the monsters lived.
699 Руб.
Once upon a time, in a land blighted by terror, there was a very clever boy. The people thought the boy could save them, so they opened their gates and sent him out into the world. To where the monsters lived.
699 Руб.
An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly BlackOnce upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue ... Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone.
3371 Руб.
An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly BlackOnce upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue ... Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone.
3371 Руб.
Once upon a time, there was a writer named Fern. She was a bestseller. An award-winner. Loved by readers and critics alike. With her words, she changed the world. Until her story took a turn. Now Fern is a cleaner in a hospital. Condemned to anonymity. Because reading books is now a crime. Only, Fern doesn't plan on going down without a fight. She'll keep writing, no matter the consequences. She will make her voice heard. Because Fern's story is only beginning. But can you guess how it will end?
3317 Руб.
A beautifully illustrated full-colour tribute to King Charles III, published to mark his coronation – from the bestselling creators of There Once Is a Queen. There once was a boy who was going to be king one day . . . From the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our new monarch, King Charles III, beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman. There once was a little boy, born a prince. Encouraged by his parents, he grew up with a passion for the countryside, wanting to look after it. Then, as the longest-serving Prince of Wales in British history, he dedicated decades of his life to raising awareness for conservation. Now our King, his devoted work will continue to inspire the protection of our planet for future generations. This allegorical story tells how – with the help of a tiny acorn – a wise old woman gives a lonely boy, who would be king, the courage and determination to change the world for the better, for everyone. An exquisite companion to There Once Was a Queen, this commemoration of King Charles III’s coronation is a gift book truly to be treasured.
2684 Руб.
"Once upon a time there was a village child who was so pretty - so pretty as never was seen . . ." So begins Beatrix Potter's retelling of Red Riding Hood. Filled with the delicious darkness of the original classic fairy tale - and some trademark Potter wit and flourishes - this book is brilliantly brought to life with artwork by one of the world's greatest illustrators, Helen Oxenbury.
1709 Руб.