Seventeen stories from Russia to South America, Iraq to Cambodia. 8 yrs+

Beginning readers will love the five fun stories from such award-winning authors as Vivian French, Ant Parker, and Sally Grindley in this colorful collection. Large, clear type and bright illustrations make this the perfect choice to introduce a child to the joys of reading.

This anthology of 19 animal stories features all kinds of creatures from the animal kingdom, little and large, feathered and finned. The mixture of tales includes folk tales and fables, traditional favourites and modern stories.'

Princesses, palaces and parties! This glittering collection of stories will delight the princess in all its young readers. Full of magic, merriment and happily-ever-afters, these thirteen princess tales, both contemporary and classic, will conjure up all the romance, glamour and fun of a princess's fairytale world.

A blend of familiar and unusual tales from all over the world. They include traditional stories, some by well-known authors, and others from overseas which have been re-told here by the co-compiler, Edward Blishen, editor of "The Junior Pears Encyclopedia" since 1963.

Comprising 15 stories, this collection of dragon stories includes contributions from writers such as Judy Corbalis, Terry Jones, Jamila Gavin and Robin Klein.

Ballet shoes, tutus and dreams... This sparkling collection explores the world of the ballet, from the excitement of learning the first steps to the chaos of rehearsal and the end-of-year show. The joy of dancing shines through the stories in this anthology. Featuring stories by great writers, including Margaret Mahy, Jean Richardson and Vivian French, this book contains some unforgettable characters. All young ballet fans will enjoy the stories in this collection, from those who are already keen dancers, to those that dream of putting on their own pair of ballet shoes one day.

A collection of myths from many cultures.

This collection of twenty-four delightful stories has been carefully selected to be just right for four-year-olds. With contributions from eminent children's writers including Joan Aiken, Dick King-Smith, and Leila Berg, as well as funny line drawings, this book is sure to be a hit.

This collection of twenty stories reads like a who’s who of the best in science fiction—Asimov, Wells, Chandler, Verne, Clarke, Le Guin, Bradbury—among others. Readers will go beyond the limits of human possibility in this perfect introduction to the genre for newcomers. The masterful collection captures the feeling of alienation that makes science fiction so popular among tweens and young teens and is sure to be read, reread, and passed around as a favorite.