Children’s / Teenage: Anthologies

Bluebeard - Origins of the Fairy Tales from around the World' contains seven different versions of the story of bluebeard.

Discover an enchanting collection of seven adaptations of the classic romantic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast, collated from around the world.

This book is Edward Thomas's only book specifically for children.

For the first time, there is an anthology of monologues for young people available, taken from plays commissioned as part of the National Theatre Connections over the past 20 years.

Drawing together the work of ten leading playwrights - a mixture of established and emerging writers - this National Theatre Connections anthology is published to coincide with the 2014 festival, which takes place across the UK and finishes up at the National Theatre in London.

In aid of breast cancer charities.

Shortlisted for the World Fantasy Awards, these eighteen spellbinding tales from top authors have been brewed together for the witching hour.

Eight Sunny Funny Reads from a brilliant selection of bestselling authors!

From famous stories like "e;Hansel and Grethel"e; and "e;Cinderella"e; to the lesser-known "e;One-Eye, Two-Eyes, and Three-Eyes,"e; this collection of twenty-five fairy tales is full of talking animals, naughty children, wicked parents, magic objects, and honorable heroes and heroines.

From famous stories like "e;Hansel and Grethel"e; and "e;Cinderella"e; to the lesser-known "e;One-Eye, Two-Eyes, and Three-Eyes,"e; this collection of twenty-five fairy tales is full of talking animals, naughty children, wicked parents, magic objects, and honorable heroes and heroines.

Just when Sir Jasper Gowlings thinks it is safe to return to his humble abode, he is horrified to find the terrifying and bad-tempered old hag Felicitatus Miserius waiting for himwith yet another collection of blood-curdling fairy tales.

Storytellers_librarians, teachers, parents_seeking a unique variation to traditional storytelling will welcome this collection of chalk talk stories.

Dragons have invaded Crumbling Castle, and all of King Arthur s knights are either on holiday or visiting their grannies.

An A-Z of the 100 naughtiest children ever!

Published to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, this beautiful anthology collects favourite extracts, poems and images from some of the UK s leading cultural, political and literary figures.

THE STORY OF TRACY BEAKERI'm Tracy Beaker.

Magic beans.

Research shows that the seemingly simple act of being read to brings remarkable health and happiness benefits.

Everything you could ever want to know about Jacqueline Wilson and her books in one adorable, small, pink package.

This book is a wonderful collection of stories and poems from various authors illustrated by Hilda Cowham.

'The Greek Heroes - Stories Translated From Niebuhr' presents a collection of thrilling stories about five Greek Heroes; 'The Argonauts, 'The Prowess of Hercules', 'The Heraclidae', 'The Story of Perseus', and 'The Story of Theseus'.

I asked myself lots of questions, like what happened in Hamelin after the children vanished?

I asked myself lots of questions, like what did Hansel and Gretel say to their father when they finally made it home?

Often, I found things were not quite as they first seemed.

Here is Cinderella, who so much deserved her fairy godmother.

Here are the twelve dancing princesses, who drove the Old King to distraction by wearing through their slippers every night.

Rumpelstiltskin - all my life I have been troubled by the injustice with which he was treated .

Here is brave, loyal Elsa, who wove the nettles in silence for seven long years.

I asked myself lots of questions, like why did the Piper's son steal the pig?

I asked myself lots of questions, like how could Snow White have left those seven kind dwarves?

Hilary McKay's Fairy Tales is a classic fairy-tale collection to treasure.

A fantastic collection of history poems that conjure up the sights, sounds and smells of the past - both the great events and battles, and ordinary day-to-day activities.

I Love My Mum is a gorgeous collection of poems celebrating how wonderful our mums really are.

What Are We Fighting For?

A perfect introduction to poetry for young children.

There are poems about winning, and about taking part; poems about having all the right kit, but no talent; poems that show that it if you are at school being the best egg and spoon racer really is as important to your mum and dad as being an Olympic athlete; poems about being a team player and poems about being an individual hero.

'The joy for me is that this is my anthology, and I love every single poem in this book.

'you will be held entranced by the adventures of charming Aslaug, you will revel in Baldur the Beautiful, and marvel at the wisdom of Odin.

This wonderful book contains fifteen stories that have been adapted from poems by some of the greats of that past 700 years.

'Baby's Own Aesop - Being the Fables Condensed in Rhyme with Portable Morals' is a collection of Aesop's fables, beautifully illustrated by Walter Crane, and originally engraved and printed by Edmund Evans, in 1887.

Containing the best of Aesop's fables, this text presents a variety of entertaining stories with thought-provoking morals - alongside Rackham's beautifully imaginative and humourous illustrations.

The teen years are one of the most difficult periods of life; while at the same time one of the most fun.

The first two stories about the Animals of Farthing Wood have been brought together in one, value for money bind-up.

In March 1807, the British Parliament passed an Act making the trading and transportation of slaves illegal.

There's something for everyone in this collection of funny short stories.

Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul is a place to turn for all those kids who want answers and encouragement and help to realise that dreams can really come true.

A beautiful treasury of stories for every season from one of the world's best-loved storytellers.

This beautiful large-format anthology of Famous Five short stories and favourite scenes, plus fun activities, is fully illustrated in colour by Laura Ellen Anderson, who has reimagined the Five for young readers today.

This book contains a delightful collection of stories and morals illustrated by Maud U.