Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, the son of a shoemaker. His early life was wretched, but he was adopted by a patron and became a short-story writer, novelist and playwright, though he remains best-known for his magical fairy tales which were published between 1835 and 1872. For 150 years his stories have been delighting both adults and children. Packed with a light-hearted whimsy combined with a mature wisdom they are as entrancing as ever. Here are all of Andersen's 168 tales, and among the favourites are The Red Shoes, The Mermaid, The Real Princess, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Tinder Box and of course The Ugly Duckling.

Pages: 1184

Dimensions: 150 x 232 x 44 mm

Publication Date: 01-10-1997

When Uncle Henry and Aunt Em's grey, grim Kansas farmhouse was picked up by the great summer cyclone, a wondrous adventure had begun. The whole house whirled around two or three times then rose slowly through the air with little Dorothy and dog Toto inside. After what seemed an age to Dorothy the house landed with a great crash and upon opening the door she and Toto were amazed to see a beautiful brilliant green land full of sunshine and flowers. It is not long before she and Toto meet the motley crew - Scarecrow, Lion and Tin Woodman - who are to become her travelling companions along the Yellow Brick Road which leads to the Emerald City and the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.  Dorothy and Toto have many adventures before the Good Witch grants them their wish - to return home to Kansas. \n But that is just the beginning; many more adventures lie ahead, with the weirdest folk to meet and the most fantastical places to explore - all in the Land of Oz.

Pages: 1488

The highest standards in editing and production have been applied to the Wordsworth Children's Classics, while the low price makes them affordable for everyone. Wordsworth's list covers a range of the best-loved stories for children, from nursery tales, classic fables, and fairy tales to stories that will appeal to older children and adults alike. Many of these volumes have contemporary illustrations, and while they are ideal for shared family reading, their attractive format will also encourage children to read for themselves. Like all Wordsworth Editions, these children's books represent unbeatable value.

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 126 x 198 x 5 mm

Publication Date: 01-09-1995

Anna Sewell's Black Beauty was an immediate success on its publication in 1877, and has gone on to sell an estimated 50 million copies. Black Beauty is a horse with a fine black coat, a white foot and a silver star on his forehead. Seen through his eyes, the story tells of his idyllic upbringing and the hardship and cruelty he suffers subsequently, before finding security and happiness in a new home. Black Beauty is one of the most popular children's books ever written.

Pages: 208

Dimensions: 126 x 198 x 11 mm

Publication Date: 01-03-1993

A children's classic comes to life in an enchanting dramatization narratedby Alan Bennett. Enter the world of the great river and meet the marvelousriverbank animals: the poetic Rat, his friend Mole, and the boastful Toad, asthey voyage down the river and into the Wild Wood to great adventures! This exclusive BBC production features a full cast, authentic sound effects andsweeping music to warm hearts young and old.

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 126 x 198 x 8 mm

Publication Date: 01-10-1993

Jacob Grimm (1785-1863) and his brother Wilhelm (1786-1859) were philologists and folklorists. The brothers rediscovered a host of fairy tales, telling of princes and princesses in their castles, witches in their towers and forests, of giants and dwarfs, of fabulous animals and dark deeds. \n Together with the well-known tales of 'Rapunzel', 'The Goose Girl', Sleeping Beauty', 'Hansel and Gretel' and 'Snow White', there are the darker tales such as 'Death's Messengers' which deserve to be better known, and which will appeal not only to all who are interested in the history of folklore, but also to all those who simply love good story-telling.

Pages: 848

Publication Date: 01-03-2009

A captivating film showing how to care for all the animals on the farm. There are pigs, cows, foals, sheep and more. Watch all the different machines in action that the farmer needs to use to look after his animals, including straw choppers, feed wagons and muck spreaders.

Bind: dvd

Publication Date: 02-01-2012

Will I like my babysitter? Will we have fun? How long will they stay? Reading Baby Sitter with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 24

Dimensions: 210 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 15-02-2011

Hush little baby, close your eyes, Mama loves you, Papa loves you...So do I! A beautifully illustrated retelling in sturdy board format.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 22

Dimensions: 160 x 160 mm

Publication Date: 23-01-2013

What makes you feel snug? Is it being curled up in a blanket? Feeling safe in your cosy bed? Or being given a hug? Sturdy board format

Bind: hardback

Pages: 22

Dimensions: 160 x 160 mm

Publication Date: 23-01-2013