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Saint
George and the Dragon
Illustrated by NICKI PALIN
The legend of St George, the Dragon-Slayer, recounting the story of
how a vile dragon, fathered by Evil and born of Darkness, rose from a
pool outside a tranquil town's gates, how it besieged and terrorised
the town, and how an unknown horseman appeared and slew the horrible
creature.
Oxford University Press
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'...Breathtaking
rendition
...eloquent and lyrical narrative'
Doubleday Review
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Little
Angel
Illustrated by IAN BECK
A picture book for Christmas about how a little angel and a young shepherd
become friends. Hand in hand they go to see the newborn king in Bethlehem
and find their lives will never be the same again.
Orchard Books
Prospero Books (U S)
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Unicorns! Unicorns!
Illustrated by SOPHIE WINDHAM
A magical story set in the time of Noah and the Great Flood, explaining
how the most fabulous beast was lost to the world.
Orchard Books
Holiday House (US) |
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'This
book has so much to recommend it....writing is splendid and
evocative'
Child Education |
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Never Let
Go
Illustrated by JASON COCKCROFT
On the eve of his wedding Tamlin is stolen away by the Fairy Queen.
Tamlin's brave love, Janet, determines to win him back - but first
she must find him. Then she must never let him go, come what may,
or Tamlin will be gone forever.
Hodder Childrens Books
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...'This
picture book will bring a shiver to your spine.'
Books for Kids
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Beauty and the Beast
Illustrated by GARY BLYTHE
'I suppose you hate me for holding you captive here.' 'I don't
hate anyone,' said Beauty. 'And that is why you are called Beauty,'
said Beast; there were tears in the hollows of his eyes.
Doubleday
Picture Corgi
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'A
visual feast...loaded with drama...a graphic interpretation
for our times.'
Times Educational
Supplement |
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The Nutcracker
Illustrated by NICKI PALIN
For Christmas, Clara is given beautiful new ballet shoes and a
special nutcracker doll. The nutcracker comes alive, turns into
a handsome prince, and the marvellous adventures begin.
Oxford University Press |
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...an enchanting re-telling...'
Oxford Mail |
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Grandma
Chickenlegs
Illustrated by MOIRA KEMP
Tatia knows she should follow her mother's advice and stay away
from Grandma Chickenlegs. But when her stepmother orders her to
visit the old witch, how can Tatia refuse? She sets out, armed
only with a clean hankerchief, a sweet nature and her dear doll
Drooga.
Doubleday
Carolrhoda Books (US) |
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'A good story can never
be retold often enough, particularly not when the author is
Geraldine McCaughrean.'
Sunday Telegraph
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My Grandmother's
Clock
Illustrated by STEPHEN LAMBERT
Can you tell the time without a clock? Grandma says you can. She
knows there are so many other ways to tell the time.....
Collins Childrens Books
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'A wonderful tale to share, discuss
and remember...
The Bookseller |
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