A small boy in a big hat steers himself and three friends on the good ship Neversink in search of a land where children grow up immediately, cutting out any further need for school... By th... read more
Gorgeous story of a princess and her quest to restore joy and music to a grey realm; tales within tales reveal the evil enchantment. First published in 1969. Ages 7-10.
King Mansolain is a thousand years old and fading; his devoted attendant Hare ushers in a caravan of storytellers to keep him alive - a rabbit, a donkey, a mouse, a dwarf, a witch - while wa... read more
An outstanding, wordless graphic novel with superb black and white illustrations: a small paper boat set sail across the seas and encounters a fantastic ocean world, dreadful monsters and my... read more
Left behind by his brother on a bike ride, our hero makes an unexpected friend and learns the value of taking your time. For slow pokes 2-5. Please note this will be publishing in early Dece... read more
Sadly not the lost early version of 'Romeo and Juliet' called 'Ethel the Pirate's Daughter' (vide 'Shakespeare in Love', screenplay by Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman) but nevertheless this wil... read more
Like all well-loved nursery creatures, Teddy has lost one of his button eyes. Surely it's somewhere in the garden? A charming picture book from Japan for ages 4-6.
Courage takes a rest in the heart of the forest, loneliness trudges through the desert, curiosity climbs to the top of the tree... Imaginative and playful, with excellent illustrations remin... read more