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Books in The Kingfisher Treasury of Stories series

  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Stories for Four Year Olds

    Edward Blishen, Nancy Blishen, Carolyn Dinan

    Paperback (Kingfisher, April 28, 2005)
    This collection of twenty-four delightful stories has been carefully selected to be just right for four-year-olds. With contributions from eminent children's writers including Joan Aiken, Dick King-Smith, and Leila Berg, as well as funny line drawings, this book is sure to be a hit.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Funny Stories

    Andrew Matthews, Frank James

    Paperback (Kingfisher, May 16, 2003)
    Sixteen very funny stories are collected in this rib-tickling volume -- from a global gathering of authors who know how to make young children laugh.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Pet Stories

    Michael Reid, Suzanne Carnell

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Oct. 3, 2003)
    Henry's Canine Teeth by Beverly Cleary, Arabel's Raven by Joan Aiken, and E!G!G!S! by Betsy Byars are among the stories in this lively collection that chronicles the delights of owning a pet.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Spooky Stories

    Jane Olliver, Annabel Spenceley

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 1992)
    This haunting collection features classic and contemporary tales by such writers as Ruskin Bond, Jan Mark, Virginia Hamilton, Margaret Mahy and the Brothers Grimm.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Dragon Stories

    Margaret Clark, Mark Robertson

    Paperback (Gardners Books, Jan. 31, 2005)
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Ghost Stories

    Kenneth Ireland, Editors of Kingfisher

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 2005)
    This spooky anthology provides a shivery thrill on every page. Frightening and friendly, menacing and mischievous, here are tales about ghosts and ghouls for any occasion. Atmospheric black line illustrations on every spread add to the eerie mood. Featuring stories by high-profile contributors such as Dick King-Smith, Joan Aiken, Robert Swindells, and Catherine Storr, this collection is perfect for children who enjoy having their spine tingled.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Stories for Eight Year Olds

    Edward Blishen, Nancy Blishen, Mick Reid

    Paperback (Kingfisher, June 10, 2004)
    "A Narrow Squeak" by Dick King-Smith, "How the Bee Became" by Ted Hughes, and Alison Lurie's "Kate Crackernuts" are among the many entertaining stories in this anthology.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Witch and Wizard Stories

    David Bennett, Jacqui Thomas

    Library Binding
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Bedtime Stories

    Nora Clarke

    Paperback (Gardners Books, July 31, 2005)
    Whether they're classics such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs or tales from far and near such as Black Hook and the Skunk (Native American), the stories in this bedtime collection are perfect to snuggle up with.
  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Jewish Stories

    Adele Geras, Jane Cope

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Oct. 3, 2003)
    Ranging from folktales to contemporary stories, this anthology celebrates the richness of the Jewish heritage. The stellar list of contributors includes Isaac Bashevis Singer, Lynn Reid Banks, and Michael Rosen.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Giant and Monster Stories

    Jane Olliver, Annabel Spenceley

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books Ltd, Sept. 19, 2005)
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  • A Treasury of Stories for Five Year Olds

    Nancy Blishen, Edward Blishen

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 1992)
    Each treasury is illustrated with black-and-white line drawings and is perfectly targeted to its young audience, offering a mix of classic and contemporary tales from such notable authors as Margaret Mahy, Eleanor Farjeon, David L. Harrison, and Virginia Haviland.
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