Travel back to Medieval England and join Chaucer and his band of Canterbury pilgrims in this wonderful introduction to one of Britain’s greatest literary legacies. These nine well-loved tales, from a host of colourful characters – the Knight, the Miller, the Reeve, the Wife of Bath, the Summoner, the Clerk, the Franklin, the Pardoner and the Nun’s Priest – are brought to life with Marcia Williams’ trademark witty, comic-strip art, allowing this classic text to be enjoyed by all ages.

The Iliad tells the story of the war between Greeks and Trojans; the love between Helena and Paris; Achilles and Hector’s deadly combat; and the Trojan Horse. “The Odyssey” depicts the perilous voyage home of the Greek warrior Odysseus; his struggles against the one-eyed Cyclops; the terrible Sirens; the dreadful, six-headed Scylla. These classic Greek stories have been retold with lively text and a dramatic cartoon style, making them accessible and fun for young children.

The dragon was born in the deepest crevices of a bottomless pool. Its father was Evil, its mother Darkness, and its name was Wickedness.’ This magnificent picture book is reissued with a new cover and brings to life this powerful tale of England’s patron saint and his triumph over the evil Dragon.

Pandora is always curious. When a messenger arrives with a beautiful golden vase from Zeus, Pandora is entranced by it. She longs to open its lid, but Zeus has told her not to. Will Pandora be able to keep her curiosity under control?

Odysseus and the Greeks had been fighting the Trojans for 10 years before something finally happpened. Odysseus came up with a brilliant idea! Will Odysseus plan put an end to the war? Or will the Greeks and trojans fight another 10 years?

OF COURSE you think I was the bad guy, terrifying poor little Jack. You don’t know the other side of the story.

The Frog Prince’ is a very old tale, first written down by the Brothers Grimm. It tells the story of a princess who promises to be a frog’s friend after he rescues her ball from the pond. Will she be able to keep her promise – and who is the frog really?

How Anansi Got His Stories is a tale of a familiar character from many African and Caribbean tales. Anansi the trickster wants everyone to listen to his stories, but he will have to complete three challenges before he is proved worthy of the title King of Stories.

The Children of Lir is an Irish legend of a wicked queen who wants the King to love her more than his four children. She decides to use her magic to get rid of the children .

Mulan is the story of a brave girl who decides to protect her family by going to fight for her country. To become a soldier, she must pretend to be a boy and learn to fight and outsmart her enemies

A sealed set of 10 hard cover Ladybird books;
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Ugly Duckling, Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Gingerbread Man, Little Red Riding Hood,and the Three Little Pigs.

A unique collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic Ladybird book cover from the 1940s to 1970s. From the first ever Ladybird book Bunnikin’s Picnic Party, to Well-Loved Tales and How It Works, this is a selection from over thirty years of beloved Ladybird illustration in one sturdy little gift box. A perfect nostalgia gift for all Ladybird fans.

There was a time when Elephant had no nose. He couldn’t swat away the flies, or scrub his belly and he couldn’t even blow his nose. Then one day snappy Crocodile snapped. Crocodile pulled and he pulled and he pulled until Ker-doing. Crocodile let go and Elephant’s nose was all long and wiggly and And that’s why Elephant has a trunk.