Item category 1: CLASSICS

The ragamuffin Aladdin finds an old lamp which makes his fortune; a prince disappears on a flying horse; A falcon proves wiser than a king...These tales of kings and princes, magicians, and talking beasts, which were daily entertainment in India, Persia and Arabia over a thousand years ago, are r...

Set in England during the Wars of the Roses, this novel tells the story of Dick Shelton, a young man who is betrayed by his treacherous and brutal guardian, and is forced to seek the help of John Amend-All, his guardian's sworn enemy.

The delightful tales of whales and cats and kangaroos and crabs - everything from how the camel got in a humph (and got his hump!) to how the alphabet was invented. Enchanting and funny, these fantastical stories continue to delight each and every generation. With an inspiring introduction by Jon...

The legendary enchantment of Rip Van Winkle in the Kaatskill Mountains; the gruesome end of Ichabod Crane, who met the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow; the spectre bridegroom who turned out to be happily substantial; the pride of an English village and the come-uppance of the over-zealous Moun...

This series revisits some enduring examples of children's literature, re-illustrated for today's reader. McKee brings his distinctive style to one of the best-loved books in the canon of children's literature - The Wizard of Oz.