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Jane Ray
Have you ever seen a mermaid Eliza has! And this is the story of how she and a little mermaid became the most inseperable of friends … A perfectly bewitching…
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Georghia Ellinas
A captivating picture book retelling by Shakespeare's Globe for very young readers. William Shakespeare's comedy about mistaken identities and unrequited love in the far-off kingdom of Illyria is unforgettably re-imagined…
Jane Bingham
Add an astonishingly diverse range of sharks and rays to the captivating scenes. Dive into the incredible underwater world of sharks and rays, from menacing Great Whites and weird-looking Hammerheads…
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Dive into the incredible underwater world of sharks and rays, from menacing Great Whites and weird-looking Hammerheads to graceful Manta Rays. Learn how these mysterious creatures swim, breathe and feed…
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William Shakespeare
A captivating picture book retelling by Shakespeare's Globe for very young readers. William Shakespeare's comedy about four lovers' mishaps in an enchanted forest is unforgettably re-imagined by Shakespeare's Globe as…
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Jasbinder Bilan
Inspired by Hindu mythology, Anya's Quest is an enchanting tale of a young girl's journey to protect the planet, from the Costa-winning author of Asha and the Spirit Bird and…
Lucinda Riley,Harry Whittaker
Bill and the Dream Angel, created by bestselling author Lucinda Riley and her son Harry Whittaker, is a reassuring story about moving house and overcoming fears, part of the enchanting…
The Shakespeare Globe Trust, Georghia Ellinas
The Bard's classic comedy of mistaken identities is given a captivating retelling in a picture book splendidly illustrated by Jane Ray.
Travel to the far-off kingdom of Illyria as Shakespeare's…
The Shakespeare Globe Trust
A captivating picture book retelling by Shakespeare’s Globe for very young readers.
William Shakespeare’s comedy about four lovers’ mishaps in an enchanted forest is unforgettably re-imagined by Shakespeare’s Globe as…
Dianne Hofmeyr
A beautiful fable set in sixteenth-century Venice, with stunning illustrations from award-winning artist Jane Ray.
Michelle Ray
"You are more concerned with duty than in doing what is right?"
"Performing my duty is what is right."
WHEN FITZWILLIAM DARCY meets Elizabeth Bennet at Longbourn, he is a…
The story of Adam and Eve transcends age and culture with its potent allegories of utter peace and tranquility, its hard-learned lessons, and the experience of growing up and entering…
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Jane Ray’s stunning story collection features The Lion & The Unicorn, Brer Wolf, The Singing Ringing Tree, Theseus and the Minotaur and many more. Beautifully illustrated and designed with stories…
A wonderful gift anthology full of well-known and well-loved folktales, plus some new contemporary stories and poems. Written and illustrated by Jane Ray who has been nominated for the Hans…
A collection of traditional and modern tales illustrated by the incomparable Jane Ray.
Retold and illustrated by the renowned picture-book artist Jane Ray, The Little Mermaid and Other Fishy Tales features an international selection of captivating stories and poems: The Fisherman and His…
Here you will find stories about animals of all kinds: rough-skinned elephants, yellow-eyed tigers, hulking great bears, elegant springing antelope, wily rabbits, and more. The tales–which feature transformation, magic, empathy…
Saviour Pirotta
The fortunes of a young woman are magically transformed when she shows kindness to a unicorn in this enchanting contemporary fairy tale, based on a Scottish fable and gloriously illustrated…
Written and illustrated by Jane Ray who has been nominated for Hans Christian Andersen Award 2018. Jasmine works hard in her garden, but someone is eating all the fruit. Who…
Anuradha
Anuradha’s lucid and lively retelling of the Baburnama will introduce this classic of world literature to a new generation of young readers.
Rumer Godden
A beautiful new edition of Rumer Godden’s classic story about Tottie, the little wooden doll.
Mary Joslin
A classic presentation of traditional Christmas stories illustrated by Jane Ray
Discover the Bard’s dazzling play about magic, revenge, and forgiveness, reimagined by Shakespeare’s Globe as a gorgeously illustrated picture book for children.
I told him that if I were a…
Nicola Davies
One of the prettiest works of non-fiction you are likely to see… It is ravishing. The Sunday Times
From Nicola Davies, one of the UK’s finest non-fiction writers, and from…
Every spring, birds small enough to fit in the palm of your hand fly two thousand miles north to lay their eggs. This is the story of one tiny hummingbird’s…
A beautiful illustrated edition of Rumer Godden’s classic story about Tottie, the little wooden doll.
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Kenneth Steven
A talented author retells a collection of world stories that each reflect humanity’s need to take care of the world that sustains them.
William Shakespeare’s dazzling play about magic, revenge and forgiveness is unforgettably re-imagined by Shakespeare’s Globe as a picture…
Sita Brahmachari
An inter-generational story about dealing with and overcoming worry.
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This is the astonishing true story of Zeraffa, a real giraffe who was sent as a gift by the Ottoman Viceroy of Egypt to King Charles X of France in…
A story that beautifully weaves together themes of bereavement, identity and hope, alongside the traditional selkie legend
This study edition contains both the texts of selected 19th-century American women poets and commentaries upon them. Throughout that century, these women blurred the distinction between the private and public…
The town of Hamelin is over-run with rats, and the mayor is getting desperate for a solution. When the mysterious Pied Piper appears their troubles seem to be over -…
Kevin Crossley-Holland
An extraordinary illustrated tale, set within the dark mystery of Venice and composer Vivaldi’s life, about an orphan who finds her voice and future through the healing power of music…
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Carol Ann Duffy
Short-listed for the 2008 Kate Greenaway Medal A rousing tale of story telling, bravery and witches!
Aimee Ray
Embroider a beautiful piece of home decor reminiscent of the Jane Austen era! Learn the traditional art of embroidery with this Jane Austen-themed kit. All the materials you’ll need to…
Jane Bryan
Biography Embark on an enthralling exploration of Ray Anthony's life and musical legacy through this compelling biography. From the intimate jazz clubs of the 1940s to the glamorous stages of…
Ray Smith
A penetrating story of a Montreal with only the lingering effervescence of its past, a Montreal of loss, or regret, of sadness.
Joan Elizabeth Klingel Ray
Jane Austen (1775-1817) is among the most beloved authors in the English language. Her six novels have been made and remade into films. This title explains Austen’s methods, motivations and…
Lucinda Riley, Harry Whittaker
A helpful, heartwarming story about losing and finding a favourite toy, part of the Guardian Angels series written by Lucinda Riley and her son Harry Whittaker, stunningly illustrated by Jane…
Shakespeare's Globe
Retold for a picture book audience, the Bard’s mischievous take on love run amok in fairyland meets its match in luminous illustrations by Jane Ray.
If we shadows have offended…
A soothing, heartwarming story about making friends, part of the Guardian Angels series written by Lucinda Riley and her son Harry Whittaker, stunningly illustrated by Jane Ray.
The first book in the heartwarming Guardian Angels series, written by No.1 bestselling Lucinda Riley and her son Harry Whittaker, and stunningly illustrated by Jane Ray. A perfect gift of…
The first book in the heartwarming Guardian Angels series, written by No.1 bestselling Lucinda Riley and her son Harry Whittaker, and stunningly illustrated by Jane Ray.
Part of the heartwarming Guardian Angels series, Rosie and the Friendship Angel is a reassuring story about making new friends, written by No.1 bestselling author Lucinda Riley and her son…
