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Kingfisher Modern Classics

3 total works

Cover of Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse

Rediscover the classic magical adventure of the Little Wooden Horse, brought to life with the original inside illustrations from the author of Milly-Molly-Mandy, Joyce Lankester Brisley.

When Uncle Peder the toymaker falls on hard times, his little wooden horse must go out into the world to seek his fortune. But whether he's working in a coal mine, sailing the seven seas with a band of pirates or walking the tightrope in a circus, the loyal little horse only has one wish: to return to his beloved master.

Originally published in 1938, Ursula Moray-Williams' The Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse is her most famous story and continues to be one of the most-loved classic stories of children's literature. With its glorious inside illustrations by Joyce Lankester Brisley and cover artwork from Catherine Rayner, this beautiful hardback edition is a truly special gift to treasure.

Cover of Gobbolino the Witch's Cat
Gobbolino, a witch's cat who longs to be just an ordinary kitchen cat, has a series of adventures before achieving his heart's desire.

Cover of The Further Adventures of Gobbolino and the Little Wooden Horse
"Oh please come and help me, brother! Oh, please do! When Gobbolino receives his sister Sootica's call for help he leaves his comfortable new life as a kitchen cat and sets off for the Hurricane Mountains, home of the old witch with whom his sister lives. On the way he meets the little wooden horse who offers to accompany him on his journey. It's just the beginning of many exciting, magical and sometimes dangerous adventures for these two brave and kindhearted friends. First published in 1984, The Further Adventures of Gobbolino and the Little Wooden Horse is a well-loved modern children's classic.