Ivy and Bean, two friends who never meant to like each other: This boxed set, Ivy and Bean Boxed Set: Books 7-9 continues the story of these two spunky characters. It includes the third of three books in the Ivy and Bean series.

The ultimate gift for fans of Thomas the Tank Engine! This elegant boxset brings together all 26 books, in hardback, from the original Railway Series. A nostalgic offering to share between generations and a real collector’s item that makes a delightful present for new babies who are sure to grow up to be firm Thomas fans. Children aged 3 and up will love becoming acquainted with beloved characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway.

This companion to the 12-copy “World of Peter Rabbit Giftbox” contains numbers 13-23 of Beatrix Potter’s “Original Peter Rabbit Books” plus the little biography, “Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit

Padme Amidala and C-3PO are on a diplomatic mission – when they are unexpectedly taken hostage aboard the Separatist warship, Malevolence,by the sinister General Grievous. Anakin and Obi-Wan must hatch a desperate plan to rescue the Senator. Discover what happens next in this exciting Clone Wars adventure.

The life and adventures of famous Jedi mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi are the focus of this Level 3 reader.
In its pages, young readers learn more about the hero, from his time as a young Padawan and his days as a wise and powerful Jedi, to his tragic death at the hands of Darth Vader and his presence as a “Force spirit,” guiding Luke Skywalker to victory.

Who are the Masters of the Force? The Jedi, of course! In this exciting Level 1 reader, harness the power of the Force as you learn all about the Jedi and their amazing abilities. With eye-catching images and simple sentences, this reader is sure to capture the imagination of young Padawans everywhere!

It is set in Sicily, and revolves around the main character, King Leontes, who is consumed by doubts about his wife s loyalty. Jealousy drives him to plot his best friend s murder, imprison his wife and disown their unborn child.

The play stretches over a period of sixteen long years during which Leontes realises his mistakes, and he is finally reunited with his estranged wife and daughter. This short narrative version of the play has been suitably adapted to help introduce the play to young readers.
It can be read by children or read to them by parents who wish to introduce them to the play. It can also be used by teachers as a classroom resource.

The play is focused around Lear, the aging King of Britain, and his three daughters, Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. When Lear wants to step down from the throne, he decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters and asks each daughter how much she loves him. Goneril and Regan, greedy for their share, give him flattering answers, while Cordelia remains silent, which enrages Lear and forces him to disown her. The play tells of Lear s fate once he has given up his kingdom and destroyed his relationship with his daughters.

This short narrative version of the play has been suitably adapted to help introduce the play to young readers.
It can be read by children or read to them by parents who wish to introduce them to the play. It can also be used by teachersas a classroom
resource.
The easy-to-read narration and comic-style illustrations are sure to captivate children s interest and develop their reading skills

One of Shakespeare’s most robust comedies, The Taming of the Shrew, is about Katherine, the ill-tempered daughter of a wealthy merchant in Padua. Katherine is so petulant that her father always believed no man would ever want her as his wife. However, Petruchio, a rich and arrogant young man, comes into Katherine’s life and together they begin to realise the error of their ways.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona is a popular romantic comedy by the master playwright, William Shakespeare. It is believed to be his first comedy and probably his first play. It is about two inseparable friends, Valentine and Proteus, and how their friendship is affected when they fall in love.

Hailed as one of the greatest romantic tragedies ever written, William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet is the tragic love story of the star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet. Set in the city of Verona, Italy, the play revolves around the feud between two affluent families, the Montagues and the Capulets.

Despite the enmity, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall passionately in love and wed in secret. However, the curse of enmity overpowers and everything goes terribly wrong

Shakespeare s Timon of Athens is the tale of a rich Athenian who lived a lavish life, spending his wealth on his friends. Eventually, when his wealth ceases and he asks his friends for help, Timon is shocked to find that none of them are prepared to do so. This fills him with hatred for humanity, and he goes on to live the life of a hermit.

This short narrative version of the play has been suitably adapted to help introduce the play to young readers. It can be read by children or read to them by parents who wish to introduce them to the play. It can also be used by teachers as a classroom resource.

Antony and Cleopatra is a brilliant drama of love and war by William Shakespeare. Hailed as one of the master playwright’s
greatest tragedies, the play is set in ancient Rome and Egypt, and portrays actual events from Roman history. It revolves around its two main characters, Antony, a Roman General, and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt. Antony falls in love with Cleopatra, and throughout the play remains torn between his duty and his love for her.

This short narrative version of the play has been suitably adapted to help introduce the play to young readers. It can be read by children or read to them by parents who wish to introduce them to the play. It can also be used by teachers as a classroom resource. The easy-to-read narration and comic-style illustrations are sure to captivate children’s interest and develop their reading skills.

Jenny Oldfield’s As You Like It is a fresh, youthful retelling of Shakespeare’s comedy. When half of the royal court end up abandoning their luxury lifestyles for the back-to-basics life of the forest no one really knows who they are anymore – let alone who anyone else is! In the midst of all this, the young people are trying to find love and everyone is looking for an end to the feuding.