A boy has a strange and unique gift: he can undo curses, in a world where everyone can cast them. Hardinge has been writing for years but only reached a huge audience when The Lie Tree won t... read more
A reprint of this charming, beautifully illustrated children's book, first published in 1992, which tells the legend behind the ubiquitous and much-loved design found on plates and bowls in ... read more
A girl paints a picture, with a blue tree frog and a red hot-air balloon to float away in: with a rhyming text and splendid illustrations, flaps to lift and peep-holes. For ages 3-5.
Braun's strong illustrations are familiar from Mountains of the World and Wild Animals of the North. Short informative text but really it's Braun's distinctive artwork that carries this book... read more
History and culture, food, geography, wildlife and customs, region by region: a wonderful introduction to the sub-continent that takes in busy Delhi streets quite as much as gently rocking h... 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.