Books with title The Kingfisher Treasury of Giant and Monster Stories

Kingfisher Mini Treasuries are ideal for sharing aloud at bedtime . . . or anytime! Written and illustrated by leading contemporary authors and artists, these story collections sparkle with lively, rich text and evocative illustrations. These adorable miniature editions are sure to be storytime favorites.In this captivating bedtime treasury, the best-selling author Sam McBratney weaves wonderful stories bursting with comical and charming characters. Witty and warm, this miniature collection of eight original stories is perfect to snuggle up with--again and again.

This sparkling anthology brings together a diverse collection of stories, from the sleeping beauties of traditional tales to the feisty heroines of modern fiction. Featuring stories by renowned children's authors, including Joan Aiken, Virginia Haviland, Eleanor Farjeon, and Vivian French, this collection combines glamor and humor in equal measures - with happy endings guaranteed!

Ghostly goings-on and mysterious magic! Children love scary stories and there are chills aplenty in this thrilling collection. Featuring stories by such wellknown authors as Jan Mark, Virginia Hamilton, Susan Price and Ruskin Bond, this anthology is packed with blood-curdling tension and hilarious horror. Clanking skeletons, moonlit churchyards, strange shadows, ghostly trains and mysterious phantoms appear in these stories, ably illustrated with atmospheric black-and-white drawings. This is the perfect book to read at bedtime on dark, dark nights in dark, dark house...

Ballet shoes, tutus and dreams...This sparkling collection explores the world of the ballet, from the excitement of learning the first steps to the chaos of rehearsal and the end-of-year show. The joy of dancing shines through the stories in this anthology. Featuring stories by great writers, including Margaret Mahy, Jean Richardson and Vivian French, this book contains some unforgettable characters. All young ballet fans will enjoy the stories in this collection, from those who are already keen dancers, to those that dream of putting on their own pair of ballet shoes one day.