'Snap!' went the beanstalk and down, down, down fell the giant.
Crash, bang, wallop, right on top of the new flyover.

In a 1950's-looking future, Jack and his mum run a little burger van cafe. The cafe is close to broke because of the new flyover so when Jack comes home with only an old can of baked beans in return for their last few pennies, his mother throws it out of the window.

Overnight it grows into a gigantic baked beanstalk which takes Jack to the castle of a giant who spends his life counting his huge fortune. Jack helps the giant to find something more fun to do — namely becoming the famous chef at Jack's new cafe.

The cleverness of Birbal, the most famous minister in the Mughal emperor Akbar's court, is legendary. Whenever Emperor Akbar has a problem to solve or a philasophical question to ask, it was Birbal he turned to. And Birbal would provide him with answers, which resolved the monarch's dilemma.

So whether it was why the palms of people's hands are hairless; or if a mango tree could stand witness in court; or whether all sons-in-law should be hanged, Birbal could suggest an intelligent and funny solution to these problems. This made him Akbar's favourite, which in turn earned Birbal the envy of the other courtiers.

This collection of 21 fabulously funny stories contains all the wit and wisdom that make the stories of Birbal so widely read and loved.

This Frozen Reader Collection includes five hardback books in a collectible box! The readers include Big Snowman, Little Snowman; Anna's Sleepover; The Ice Games; Olaf's Day in the Sun and Ocean Adventure!

Have fun singing along with Itsy Bitsy Spider and Other Nursery Rhymes!

This adorable book is illustrated with stunning, knitted characters on hand-stitched backgrounds. Children will love these charming characters that bring to life their favourite nursery rhymes.

In India wondrous things always happen:

• A gutsy princess imperils her life so she can rescue her brothers from the land of the magic bird
• A clever zaminder's wife sets a demon an impossible task
• A wise woman tricks thieves into ploughing her land
• A brave landowner's wife single-handedly outsmarts a gang of dacoit.

This is an enchanting collection of India's timeless folktales retold by best-selling author Anupa Lal.

Everyone called her ‘Goldilocks’,
although her name was Shirley,
because she had a mass of hair,
fluffy, blonde and curly.

Shirley goes out for a walk one day and comes across a little house in the bush. After letting herself in, thoroughly looking through (and messing up) the house, as well as helping herself to food, she eventually finds herself a comfortable place to rest ... until the koalas come home to find a stranger in their house that is!

Kel Richard’s hilarious rhyming text is beautifully accompanied by Claire Richard’s delightful watercolour art that is full of funny details for children to look for.

The snapper swam towards the whale, and in his ear she spoke, Kia ora mate, remember me? You thought I was a joke. I may be small and you are huge, but I'll help you in your plight. I have the strongest, sharpest teeth, and through this mesh I'll bite.
Kindness and courage flows two ways in this sweet-as, under-the-sea Kiwi adaptation of the traditional tale, The Lion and the Mouse. A welcome addition to the Kiwi Corkers series.

Abby and her little brother, Jonah, have a magic mirror in their basement that takes them to different fairy tales–which they always wind up messing up.

But sometimes, it's for the better: Snow White doesn't eat the apple, Cinderella gets a job she loves, etc. In this enchanting ninth installment, the siblings fall into the story of Aladdin. They're excited to be in this world of magic carpets and genies... but making three wishes isn't so easy, and soon hilarities and hijinks ensue!

These books are twisted fairy tales for a new generation.

This 80-page edition of AESOP'S FABLES introduces young readers to Aesop's classic fables in a fun and accessible way. Ann McGovern retells the classic fables using kid-friendly language, and there are striking black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Since the days of King Arthur, there have been poems and paintings created in her name. 
She is the  Lady of Shalott and this is her story...

Beautiful and outspoken, sixteen-year-old Elaine of Ascolat has a temperament as fiery as her long red hair. She lives with her father and brothers on Arthur’s army base — the sole girl in a militaristic world of  men.

While Elaine mends armor and heals wounds, she pines for the handsome young soldier Lancelot. Then a new girl named Gwynivere arrives at the camp. Elaine is thrilled to have a female companion ... until  Gwynivere proves to be cold, cunning and determined to win over Lancelot for herself.

But when the two girls are thrown into a situation of gravest danger, they must come together in order to survive. Can Elaine  find the courage to fight for the kingdom she has always believed in? 

Develop children’s reading confidence with familiar tales and entertaining texts that complement their more formal learning. At the end of each book, a range of activities encourages children to think about what they have read, retell it in their own words and talk about it.

Ten books.

Titles include:

• Little Mermaid
• Three Little Pigs
• Gingerbread Man
• Cinderella
• Sleeping Beauty
• Jack and the Bean Stalk
• Snow White
• Goldilocks and the Three Bears
• Little Red Riding Hood
• Three Billy Goats Gruff.