Books in Kingfisher Book Of series

From traditional tales to Yuletide legends from around the world, this timeless collection of fourteen Christmas classics is perfect for the whole family to share aloud. This festive anthology includes favorite stories such as "The Fir Tree," "The Nutcracker," and "The First Christmas," tales by Louisa May Alcott and L. M. Montgomery, and extracts from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Each specially selected story features an introduction by award-winning author Ian Whybrow, and is beautifully illustrated to complement its mood and style.

Generations of children have listened enthralled to the tales of Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. This gorgeous new collection brings these and other nursery favorites to a new generation of little ones, inspiringly retold by a popular writer for this young age group. Filled with vitality and fun, Vivian French"s retellings are perfect to read aloud, while Stephen Lambert"s charming illustrations bring the tales to life on every page.

Bringing together all of the most popular girl characters from children's literature, this gorgeous anthology features feisty heroines such as Ramona Quimby, Alice in Wonderland, Pippi Longstocking, and Anne of Green Gables. The attractively illustrated extracts offer the perfect introduction to stories that have enchanted generations of young girls.

Now in paperback "these well-written and sensitively selected stories" (School Library Journal) will take readers on the ride of a lifetime. Sure to appeal to horse lovers, this treasury explores the world of these magnificent animals and the special relationship that they share with their riders. Carefully chosen by equestrian expert Jenny Oldfield, this collection includes twelve moving stories full of warm humor and exhilarating adventures. Powerful full-color illustrations by leading artists make this a perfect gift for horse enthusiasts of all ages.

This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design. Developed with literacy experts, this five-level graded reading series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress toward reading alone. Spiders introduces children who can read alone to these creepy creatures. It includes facts about body parts, how they find food, and how they spin webs. See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information.

The World of Pirates by Philip SteeleRead about piracy through the ages, from the Caribbean to the South China Seas. Learn about pirate ships, flags, and daily life for the crew. What exactly was pirate treasure? What happened to pirates who were caught? Who are the most famous pirates? Are there any pirates around today? It's all here--and much, much more.

The On the Farm board book is the perfect English-Spanish word library for children learning their first words. Filled with colorful illustrations by Mandy Stanley, kids will love learning about their favourite farmyard features: tractors, cows, barns, and more! Words are presented in a child-friendly format, with English words being written first, and then Spanish, under the same picture.On the Farm is the perfect size for small hands to take with them wherever they go! Others in the series include: On the Beach, At the Zoo, In the Park, and many more!