Books published by publisher Egmont Heritage

"I think you’re forgetting something, Adder," said Badger. "Before we begin our journey we all swore an oath, including you."Farthing Wood is being bulldozed and a drought means the animals no longer have anywhere to live or drink. Fox, Badger, Toad, Tawny Owl, Mole, and the other animals band together and leave their ancestral home and set off to move to a far-away nature reserve. The animals must unite in adversity. This is a story about tolerance, and cooperation. Both heart-wrenching and heart-warming, this classic story continues to appeal and capture children's imaginations.

"It was the sweetest, most mysterious-looking place any one could imagine."When spoiled, rude Mary Lennox is sent to live in her uncle's lonely house on the moors, she is miserable and alone. Then one day she discovers the key to a locked garden, and she discovers the beauty that life can offer. The Heritage edition of this best-loved tale features the gorgeous 1911 color illustrations by renowned illustrator Charles Robinson.

"If you love elephants, you will love Babar and Celeste. If you have never loved elephants, you will love them now." —A. A. MilneContaining the original stories of both The Story of Babar the Little Elephant and Babar the King, this is a perfect introduction to one of the most recognized characters in children's literature. This delightful and charming classic of children's literature has entertained children and adults for more than 80 years.

Featuring the beautiful illustrations of one of the most lauded children's illustrators of all timeThis enchanting collection of fairy tales from around the world includes some well-known, and some lesser known, magical tales. From England comes the tale of Jack the Giant-Killer, from France Sleeping Beauty—but there’s also the Cesarino and the Dragon from Italy, The Adventures of Little Peachling from Japan, and The Golden Apple-Tree and the Nine Peahens from Serbiaby the unmistakable illustrations of Arthur Rackham, this collection will delight a whole new generation of readers.

Includes such favorites as "Sing a Song of Sixpence," "Tiny Tim," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "The Three Little Pigs"This collection brings together a wealth of traditional nursery stories and rhymes, beautifully illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, one of today's foremost illustrators. This new collection has been specially selected by Helen from three previous collections: Tiny Tim, The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Rhyme Book, and The Helen Oxenbury Nursery Story Book. With her distinctive verve and wit, Helen's illustrations bring these classic rhymes and tales to life.

"We're not in Kansas anymore, Toto."When a devastating tornado lifts up her house, Dorothy and her faithful dog Toto find themselves transported to a strange and beautiful land. Fearing they may never see home again, they set off on a magical journey. Accompanied by a Tin Woodman, a Scarecrow, and a Cowardly Lion, Dorothy finds her way onto the Yellow Brick Road, which she must follow all the way to the Emerald City, where she hopes The Wizard of Oz might be able to help her.

Still as poignant today as it has ever been, one of the best-loved children's books of all timeIn the nursery, only the toys that are old and wise truly understand what it means to be Real. The Velveteen Rabbit, a newcomer to the nursery, asks one of the most knowledgeable toys, the Skin Horse, what being real means. "Real isn’t how you're made," says the Skin Horse. "It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become real. It doesn't happen all at once. You become . . ." And so begins the Velveteen Rabbit’s journey towards becoming real, through the love of a child.

Dickens' classic novella is a hymn to generosity and fellow-feeling that has struck a chord in the hearts of readers across the generations'Bah!' said Scrooge. 'Humbug.'Ebeneezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable old miser who cares nothing for Christmas and the joys of the festive season. Safely tucked up at home one cold Christmas Eve, he has no care in the world for his poor employee Bob Cratchit and his frail son Tiny Tim. But all that changes on the night he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who comes wearing the chain of woe he forged with a life full of penny-pinching, and with a warning on his lips. Little does Scrooge know that he is about receive visits from three more spirits: the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Future . . . The lessons they teach him will leave Scrooge a changed man.

Arthur Rackham’s extraordinary illustrations are the perfect complement to these gothic, magical, and timeless talesThis famous collection of fairy tales includes some familiar stories and some not-so-familiar. Among well known classics such as Rumpelstiltskin, Tom Thumb, and The Golden Goose there are also lesser known—but equally compelling—tales such as Jorinda and Joringel, Clever Elsa, and The Robber Bridegroom.