Children’s / Teenage: Anthologies

Ten stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller, with an introduction by Benedict CumberbatchFeaturing re-tellings of ten of Shakespeare's plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo's warm, accessible and inimitable style, this wonderful collection offers a new generation of readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare - the perfect introduction to the Bard and an unmissable book for children.

This enchanting collection of six classic stories and fairy tales is perfect for sharing with your little one.

A collection of laugh-out-loud funny short stories and extracts including:The hilarious antics of Arabel and pet bird MortimerLaid-back Clever Polly and the stupid wolfThe zany Bold familyThe crazy killer AuntiesAnd many more!

"e;The only thing better than the questions, in this delightful and informative book, is the answers.

Discover six new tales of wit, courage and power in this new treasury from Ladybird Books.

'This is the freshest, most honest collection of writings about mental health that I've read.

Discover the universe in a nutshell, with chapters on everything from the creation of the universe to time travel to the future of humanity, all in an easy-to-read, illustrated package.

Superheroes have always been with us, from gods with mighty powers to human heroes who don disguises to save the day .

Be truly inspired by these powerful true stories of animal heroes: meet heroic bears, drone-catching eagles, loyal dogs, sassy cats, and much, MUCH more!

The Sunday Times BestsellerNational Book Awards Winner 2018!

The legendary enchantment of Rip Van Winkle in the Kaatskill Mountains; the gruesome end of Ichabod Crane, who met the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow; the spectre bridegroom who turned out to be happily substantial; the pride of an English village and the come-uppance of the over-zealous Mountjoy - these witty, perceptive and captivating tales range from fantasy to romance.

Have you ever had a crush?

HOW would you dispose of a murder weapon without causing suspicion?

CAN a machine really do the job of a writer?

From Agard to Zephaniah, the very best of children's poetry from the very best of children's poets appears in this wonderful and exciting anthology edited by Michael Rosen, the Children's Laureate.

A collection of political tales-first published in British workers' magazines-selected and introduced by acclaimed critic and author Michael RosenIn the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, unique tales inspired by traditional literary forms appeared frequently in socialist-leaning British periodicals, such as the Clarion, Labour Leader, and Social Democrat.

With over 250 nursery rhymes, including both well-known favourites and hidden gems, this collection has something for every child.

The Roald Dahl Treasury is a delightful collection by and about the World's Number One Storyteller.

The very funny stories of Clever Polly and the stupid wolf, gathered together in one volume, including Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf, Polly and the Wolf Again, Tales of Polly and the Hungry Wolf and More Stories of Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf.

The fixed format edition of This Star Won't Go Out, matching the original design of the print edition, without resizable text.

Edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi, Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it's like to be young and black.

Join Alfie and Dad as they spend time together in this wonderful collection of stories from the award-winning Shirley Hughes.

Any old weather is Alfie weather and as Alfie demonstrates, there's always lots to do come rain or shine.

Alfie and Grandma are very special friends, and together they have lots of adventures!

Meet Alfie's mum.

A lavish volume of heart-warming verse dedicated to one of Shirley Hughes's most endearing characters - Alfie's little sister, Annie Rose.