An enchanting collection of one hundred of the best-loved stories ever told, from elegant retellings of Grimm and Andersen to lively folk tales from around the world. Includes favourite stories such as The Twelve Dancing Princesses, Aladdin, Jack and the Beanstalk and many more. Beautifully presented with illustrations that capture the warmth and wonder of these classic tales. An essential addition to every family bookshelf and a wonderful gift to be treasured. Retold by Sarah Courtauld, Susanna Davidson, Katie Daynes, Rosie Dickins, Russell Punter, Mary Sebag-Montefiore and Lesley Sims.

"For all those finding it difficult: the sun will shine on you again and the clouds will go away. Remember that tomorrow will be a good day." Captain Sir Tom Moore captured the hearts of a nation, as he walked 100 laps of his garden to raise money for the NHS. Captain Sir Tom wished to celebrate many other inspirational stories from this uncertain time, and with his blessing, these one hundred stories make a book of hope for the future. This is a book of gratitude for his inspiration, and a celebration of incredible everyday heroes from across the UK. These beautifully illustrated true stories of everyday heroes across the nation is introduced by Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore. During the pandemic we have found hope in unexpected places, and these one hundred stories of hope - written by Paralympian Danielle Brown MBE - show just how extraordinarily we can work together. We feature well-known stories such as Joe Wicks' family workouts, as well as equally astonishing stories of everyday heroes, such as dancing binmen and fancy-dress postal workers, who brought joy to their neighbourhoods. These are stories of courage and community, of everyday kindness and perseverance. From the scientists racing to find a vaccine, to frontline workers putting themselves at risk, from clapping together to celebrate keyworkers, to breathing cleaner air, discover one hundred hopeful stories from an uncertain time. With lively and engaging illustrations, these are stories that will help you hope that tomorrow will be a good day. Because hope starts with one small step…

The classic Usborne word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. One hundred everyday words are illustrated within busy scenes and with labelled pictures, to help children learn key English vocabulary. Don't forget to look out for the Usborne Little Yellow Duck on every page!

The character of Peter Pan first came to life in the stories J. M. Barrie told to five brothers -- three of whom were named Peter, John, and Michael. Peter Pan is considered one of the greatest children's stories of all time and continues to charm readers one hundred years. .

The character of Peter Pan first came to life in the stories J. M. Barrie told to five brothers -- three of whom were named Peter, John, and Michael. Peter Pan is considered one of the greatest children's stories of all time and continues to charm readers one hundred years. .

Official Sequel by David Benedictus Inspired by Milne's Classic Stories About Everyone's Favourite Bear From the excitement of Christopher Robin's return, to the curious business of learning to play cricket, Return to the Hundred Acre Wood features all the old friends we know and love - from Pooh to Piglet, Eeyore to Owl and Tigger to Rabbit. David Benedictus's authorized sequel to A.A.Milne's original Winnie-the-Pooh stories is splendidly illustrated by Mark Burgess in the style of the original E.H.Shepard decorations. All of the old friends are in attendance. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the Hundred Acre Wood in brand-new stories created 90 years after it was first discovered. There's still plenty of fun to be had in this forest. The stories are decorated with beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated Once There Was a Bear and The Best Bear in All the World.

Learn one hundred everyday words with this Japanese/English vocabulary book, delightfully illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. Each picture has its name written in simple Japanese "kana" signs with a pronunciation guide and English translation. Readers can hear the words read aloud by a native Japanese speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website.

A delightfully illustrated Hebrew/English vocabulary book with labelled pictures and scenes to help children learn one hundred everyday words. Each picture has its name in Hebrew, plus pronunciation guide and English translation. Readers can hear the words read aloud by a native Hebrew speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website.

Four brand-new, wickedly funny and totally brilliant stories featuring the inimitable Horrid Henry! Contains four stories: Horrid Henry: Up, Up and Away Horrid Henry Changes History Horrid Henry Steals the Show Horrid Henry and the Zoom of Doom Illustrated by Tony Ross, these timeless stories offer an irresistible introduction to ready for pleasure, featuring one of the best-loved characters in children's fiction.

A gloriously illustrated collection of the most enchanting stories from ‘The Thousand and One Nights’. From the adventures of Sinbad and Aladdin, to tales of genies and magical lands, children will be enchanted by these stories of magic and wonder. Beautifully designed and with a ribbon marker, this gorgeous book makes a gift to be treasured.

One hundred and twenty prints by Picasso from the collection of the Simon Norton Museum are presented in this highly readable, fully illustrated, and scholarly catalogue which accompanies the exhibition at the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University, at the Toledo Museum of Art, and at the Simon Norton Museum.

A charming story about an adorable sea otter from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark. Pat is an adorable little sea otter. She likes turning up her toes and floating in the sea, chasing fish and asking a hundred and one questions. One day Pat's quiet life is turned upside down when she gets caught up in a pretty scary adventure. Suddenly she doesn't have time to ask any questions, and even if she did, no one would know the answers. This time Pat just has to find things out for herself! Filled with gentle humour and comfort, Jill Tomlinson's animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. Perfect for kids aged 5+ who love Julia Donaldson, and Dick King Smith's The Sheep Pig. This edition is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.

The perfect present and a wonderful addition to the popular Illustrated Stories Collections, this title has something for everyone. Eight of the best-loved classics - The Railway Children, The Wizard of Oz, Black Beauty, The Canterville Ghost, The Secret Garden, Around the World in Eighty Days and Heidi and Moonfleet - are brought together in one volume, enchantingly illustrated and beautifully retold for younger readers.

Soar with the Firebird, dance with the Nutcracker Prince and thrill at the drama of Romeo and Juliet in this beautifully illustrated collection of ballet stories. A delightful gift to enchant and inspire any ballet lover, with twelve stories specially retold for readers today. Includes links to websites with video clips and more about the ballets.

A book of ten delightful animal stories, including mischievous monkeys, sly foxes and silly chickens. Includes well-known classics such as Chicken Licken, The Billy Goats Gruff, The Hare and the Tortoise and The Goose that laid the Golden Eggs. Each story is brought to life with vivid illustrations. A gorgeous gift featuring a robust hardback cover and a ribbon marker.

A beautifully illustrated collection of stories from the Bible, charmingly retold for young readers. Includes well-known tales such as “Noah’s Ark”, “Jonah and the Whale”, “The Birth of Jesus” and “The Easter Story”. Includes stories from the Old and New Testament, with a “who’s who?” of characters for each. A lovely gift for Christmas or Easter, this is a book for the whole family to share and enjoy.