A novel of beauty and betrayal, which reminds us that deception can be unearthed - and love unveiled - in the most unexpected of places

Ella is given a blessing at birth by a very stupid fairy: she gets the gift of obedience! But the blessing turns into a horror for Ella who literally has to do what anyone and everyone tells her - from sweeping the floor to giving up a precious necklace!

Mufaro's two daughters react in different ways to the King's search for a wife - one is aggressive and selfish, the other kind and dignified. The king disguises himself to learn the true nature of both the girls and chooses Nyasha, the kind and generous daughter, to be the queen.

When a small boy turns up on Bob and Joan's doorstep unable to say much except 'I was a rat', the kindly couple adopt him. It seems strange but Bob reads about odder things every day in his newspaper. To them, the sunny little chap is Roger, and he's trying hard to adapt to human life.

When Adeline Yen Mah's mother dies giving birth to her, the family rejects Adeline. In this vivid autobiography, the author describes her, life, struggles and how she comes to be accepted by her family at the time of the Cultural Revolution in China.

Sophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball, and that Prince Charming would be waiting there for her! Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of servant by her stepmother. But, now, spinning in the arms of the debonair Benedict Bridgerton, she feels like royalty.

Prince Cinders leads a very hard life. Bullied by his three hairy brothers about his less-than-perfect looks, he spends all his time cleaning and tidying up after them. One Saturday night Prince Cinders' luck changes as a small, dirty fairy falls down the chimney and promises that his wishes shall come true.

Mr Cinders was a dressmaker and ran a shop in town. After his wife died, he was left to bring up their daughter, Ella, on his own. They lived happily until Mr Cinders married again. Poor Ella was treated horribly by her stepmother and two bullying stepsisters, but found solace in her friend. Then one day, something wonderful happened!

In this version of "Sleeping Beauty", Princess Sonora sleeps for a 100 years - only to be rescued by Prince Christopher, who's desperate to learn why his country's sheep are all going bald. In the second tale Cinderellis tests his sticking powder on his horses' feet to win the hand of the princess.

Features various fairy tales including: Chicken Licken , The Princess and the Bowling Ball ; The Really Ugly Duckling , and Jack's Bean Problem .

Wolves and grandmothers, ugly sisters, a house made of bread, a goose made of gold. This is a collection of folk tales collected by the Grimm brothers.

A glorious novel set in seventeenth-century London, and in the fairy world.

Meet Cinderlily, whose faded petals bloom anew when touched by a fairy's magic. See her arrive in a butterfly-drawn coach to dance the night away with the flower of society, the elegant Sultan.

This is the second stunningly original book by Lauren Child about Herb - star of Beware the Storybook Wolves. Lauren's texts are great fun, her artwork is unique. The reader will be amazed as, this time, Herb is trapped inside his storybook. A modern masterpiece. ALSO AVAILABLE AS A BOOK-AND-TAPE PACK

Too blind to see what he is doing, Cinderella's father marries unwisely and brings home a heartless wife, her argumentative daughters and nasty little dog, who make life miserable for Cinderella until she triumphs in the marriage stakes.

A magnificent reworking of the Sleeping Beauty story by a master storyteller

Wicked stepmothers and beautiful princesses ...magic forests and enchanted towers ...little pigs and big bad wolves ...Fairy tales have been an integral part of childhood for hundreds of years. But what do they really mean? This book presents an exploration of the best-known fairy stories.

The Jane Eyre text reprinted in this edition is that of the 1848 third edition text - the last to be corrected by Bronte. The critical material accompanying the novel includes six essays and letters from the author.

The classic fairytale of Cinderella accompanied by beautiful and atmospheric illustrations that will enchant children and parents alike. Ages 5+.