Where did the moon come from? And what happened when giants roamed the land? Find out in this enthralling collection of myths from around the world, including the African folktale, “Anansi and the Box of Stories”, the Japanese fairytale, “The Fox Maiden” and the Irish myth, “Fionnuala”.

Magical Illustrated Stories

by Various

Published 1 September 2015
A treasury of traditional fairytales such as 'The Princess and the Pea', 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses' and 'Rapunzel', alongside brand new stories about mermaids, fairies, princesses and dolls. This book is sure to be revisited time and time again, as little children will enjoy listening to the tales read aloud to them, and then want to read them on their own as they get older. A charming collection that is beautifully illustrated in full colour and with a hardback cover.

Illustrated Stories for Bedtime

by Various

Published 29 October 2010
Eight delightful tales of heart-warming fun and adventure. Stories include “King Donkey Ears”, “The Enormous Turnip”, “Danny the Dragon”, “The Inch Prince”, “Androcles and the Lion”, “Stone Soup”, “The Clumsy Crocodile” and “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”. Each story is brilliantly illustrated by artists from the Usborne Young Reading Programme.

This wonderful collection contains six beautifully illustrated classic stories retold for younger readers. Packed alongside The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, you'll find The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Kidnapped, King Solomon's Mines, White Fang and The Phantom of the Opera. With lovely illustrations throughout and with a luxury padded hardback cover, this makes a beautiful gift.

Illustrated Traditional Stories

by Various

Published 1 October 2016
This wonderful collection contains seventeen beautifully illustrated tales from around the world – thrilling stories of giants and genies, witches and fairies and a little gingerbread man running for his life. With lovely illustrations throughout and with a luxury padded hardback cover, this is a beautiful gift for any child.

Thrilling Illustrated Stories

by Various

Published 1 September 2015
A hardback treasury of stories including well-known classics such as 'Treasure Island' and 'Sinbad the Sailor', alongside brand new stories about robots, pirates, monsters and knights. This book will last for years as children enjoy having the tales read to them, and then reading them themselves.

A fully illustrated collection of classic fairy tales, that includes Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, and more traditional tales from around world.

Illustrated Adventure Stories

by Various

Published 1 March 2011

A collection of five rip-roaring classics retold for young readers.
Includes ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, ‘The Prisoner of Zenda', 'The Three Musketeers’, The 39 Steps' and 'Don Quixote'.
Also includes fascinating biographies of Alexandre Dumas, Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, Miguel de Certantes Saavedra and John Buchan – the original authors of these classic adventure stories.


Illustrated Stories from India

by Various

Published 1 November 2015
This richly illustrated collection of traditional stories from India is full of compelling tales and ancient stories of trickery, including “A Single Grain of Rice”, “The Greatest Battle” and “The Biggest Banquet”. The stories have been specially rewritten for young readers, and are sure to be treasured for years to come.

A wonderful collection of classic stories to enchant and delight, in a beautifully illustrated, hardback edition with a ribbon marker. Includes Robin Hood, Gulliver’s Travels, Moonfleet, Around the World in Eighty Days, Robinson Crusoe and the Canterville Ghost, all retold for especially for children. A joy to share together, and the simple clear text is perfect for confident readers to enjoy independently.

Illustrated Pirate Stories

by Various

Published 1 November 2014
Landlubbers beware! A thrilling collection of illustrated stories full of nail-biting danger, booming canons, mysterious treasure hunts... and plenty of parrots. Stories such as The Captain’s Cat, The Bookish Pirate, The Battle of the Toasted Cheese and others are bristling with swashbuckling sea dogs, cursed cabin boys and even zombie pirates! Finished to a high standard and colourfully illustrated, this hardback book would make an excellent gift for any pirate enthusiast. Ideal for sharing together, the simple text also makes this book perfect for confident readers to enjoy alone.