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Based on the classic Enid Blyton stories, these fabulous hardback gift books incorporate up to date CGI artwork and the storytelling skills of a master.

When Noddy decides to lend a hand it isn't long before things are going a little bit wrong! Luckily, Big-Ears is there to make sure everything is all right.

Ask the Bones: Scary Stories from Around the World

horror

short-stories

fiction

supernatural

Arielle North Olson - 1999

What is real and what is imaginary? Do evil creatures lurk in the shadows? Do demons attack the helpless? Are there such things as invisible men? For generations, storytellers have given substance to our worst fears.

In Ask the Bones, master storytellers Arielle North Olson and Howard Schwartz retell a varied selection of the world's most frightening folktales. Be warned-these stories could scare you to death!Illustrated by David Linn."These twenty-two stories provide a wide variety of supernatural happenings that won't disappoint the young horror acolyte." (The Horn Book, starred review)

Please Do Not Open this Book!

Jon Stone - 2006

Many, many adults name this book as their favorite Little Golden Book.

Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old Grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page--for fear of a monster at the end of the book. Oh, I am so embarrassed, he says on the last page . . . for, of course, the monster is Grover himself! This all-time favorite is now available as a Big Little Golden Book--perfect for lap-time reading. From the Hardcover edition.

The Hidden Folk: Stories of Fairies, Dwarves, Selkies, and Other Secret Beings

Lise Lunge-Larsen - 2004

Selkies, fairies, gnomes, hill folk, river sprites—do you believe in them? Perhaps among the flowers, beside a mountain, or near deep waters you’ve caught a glimpse, once or twice, of what you thought might be the silvery shadow of a dwarf, or a hint of a fairy’s wing, or the tail of the water horse.

Or was it just the odd light of dusk or dawn playing tricks? As Lise Lunge-Larsen’s magical, timeless stories reveal and Beth Krommes’s enchanting scratchboard illustrations capture, the hidden folk are there, all right: you just have to know where—and how—to look.

My Sister's Keeper

Beverly Butler - 1980

In the north woods of Wisconsin following a forest fire that destroys their town in 1871, 17-year-old Mary James forms a new respect for her older sister..

In the north woods of Wisconsin following a forest fire that destroys their town in 1871, 17-year-old Mary James forms a new respect for her older sister.

Silly Fluffy Barking Jumping Wet-Nosed Dog Book

Agnes Green

• Does your little one adore dogs and puppies?• Knows all the breeds, collects plush dogs, toys, dog stickers, and does not miss the opportunity to greet every puppy in the park?• Or maybe you plan to adopt a dog and surprise your child?• Or has a dog recently joined your family?If so, this book is a must-have in your library! It's just a godsend for the little dog lover!Silly, fluffy, barking, jumping, wet-nosed adorable dogs on every page!Made with love for all dogs and children, this book is written in rhymes in an easy-to-read, humorous manner and illustrated by an incredible, talented illustrator who conveys the uniqueness and peculiarity of each dog’s personality.

Cheerful Pug, proud Greyhound, calm Great Dane, friendly Dalmatian, and many others. Each spread is a story about an extraordinary dog’s personality, written with humor and drawn with love, giving details that children love so much!But the most important part is the end of this story. It will make your heart beat faster and moisten your eyes.This is a short story in verse that your little dog lover will ask to read again and again at bedtime. Or maybe you will take it to the park and find each breed described?

Favorite Greek Myths

Mary Pope Osborne - 1988

Here are twelve Greek myths, retold in an accessible style and magnificently illustrated with classic elegance.

Full color.

Rose Red & Snow White: A Grimms Fairy Tale

Ruth Sanderson - 1812

A bear, befriended by two sisters during the winter, returns one day to reward them royally for their kindness..

A bear, befriended by two sisters during the winter, returns one day to reward them royally for their kindness.

The Banshee

Eve Bunting - 2009

“SCREE .

. . SCREE . . .” Terry is half asleep when he hears the wailing, rising and falling like the waves of the sea. He wishes it were a dream, but he knows it isn’t. It isn’t an owl screeching, either. Or the Flannerys’ old cat. Could it be the Banshee—the ghostly figure of Irish legend who wails outside a house when death is near? Why would she come here? In spite of his fears, Terry goes out to confront her. Is it really the Banshee, or . . . something else?

Noah's Petting Zoo

Idan Hadari - 2013

This is a wonderful children's bedtime story about an old house (Noah) in a new neighborhood, which is about to be demolished to make way for a new building.Andrew, a young child, who loves to play with his friends nearby, is doing everything he can to save the old house.

With a great deal of courage and motivation, he turns Noah into a petting zoo, and by doing so, he helps his friend Noah to be saved.The story demonstrates to children how to crusade for what they believe in; to be more environmental friendly; to help one's fellow man; what true friendship is; and of course, to like and to play with all of the adorable animals in the story. Your kids will enjoy amazing paintings of a house full of all sorts of animals (dogs, cats, monkeys, turtles, giraffes, cows, horses and many more) and a very cute yellow tractor. Your kids will learn how to be more:• Social and friendly• Self-motivated• Environmental friendlyThe story is with simple rhyming text for children ages 3-8.