Classic fiction Books

Reading with your kids has a profound impact on their development, and now it's easier than ever! In A Christmas Carol in 20 Minutes a Day, the unabridged text of the beloved story of old Scrooge and the three Christmas ghosts is broken down...

Reading with your kids has a profound impact on their development, and now it's easier than ever! In Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in 20 Minutes a Day, the unabridged text of the beloved story of the white rabbit, the mad tea party,...

Age range 6 to 12Reading with your kids has a profound impact on their development, and now it's easier than ever! In The Secret Garden in 20 Minutes a Day, the unabridged text of the beloved story of the garden, the key, and the robin is broken...

Age range 3 to 6Adventure into the epic and magical world of Greek myths with this brightly-illustrated introduction to the striking king of the gods, Zeus, for young readers. Colourful and easy to read, this retelling of the Olympian god of thunder...

Age range 3 to 6Adventure into the epic and magical world of Greek myths with this brightly-illustrated introduction to the story of Theseus and the Minotaur for young readers. Colourful and easy to read, this retelling of Theseus' defeat of the...

Age range 3 to 6Only the bravest dare to enter the gardens of the powerful goddesses of Greek myths!In this must-have children's storybook collection, young readers will enter a world where goddesses command the seasons, trespassers turn into pigs, and...

Age range 5 to 9Tchaikovsky's magnificent ballet is now accessible to a new, younger audience thanks to this classically elegant picture book adaptation. Painterly illustrations by Teresa Martinez are filled with colours as soft and gentle as swan's...

Age range 5 to 9Never has this classic fairy-tale been more stylishly spun for young readers than in this new, freshly illustrated picture book adaptation! Children will treasure this elegant, accessible edition of Rumplestiltskin, complete with a cover...

Age range 3 to 6Journey to a world of heroic deeds and fantastic creatures with three exciting myths, ready to thrill a new generationThe heroes of Greek Myths are the boldest, bravest characters of all time! Gallop through the clouds with Pegasus, the...

Introduce young readers to classic novels with exciting adaptations and fresh art.White Fang is part dog and part wolf, and the lone survivor of his family. In his lonely world, he soon learns to follow the harsh law of the North - kill or be killed. But...

Accompanied by beautiful color illustrations, this beautiful collection of Aesop's Favorite Fables is sure to ignite young imaginations and teach them virtue, kindness, integrity, problem-solving, happiness, and what it means to be human.Passed down for...

Age range 5 to 11Recreated from the Hans Christian Andersen story, The Nightingale tells the tale of the Nightingale's singing voice. It is so beautiful that it even warms the heart of Death itself.Sure to move the heart of readers, the book is...

Age range 9 to 12When Miss Mary Morstan is invited to meet a secretive stranger, she asks Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to help her. Captain Morstan has disappeared from his hotel without a trace. Should Miss Morstan dare hope that her father is still...

Age range 8 to 12No one would have believed that planet Earth was being watched by creatures more intelligent than humankind. Planet Earth was not only being watched soon itwould be invaded by monstrous creatures from Marswho strode about the land in...

Age range 8 to 12As the summer unfolds, Nick is drawn into Gatsby's world of luxury cars, speedboats and extravagant parties. But the more he hears about Gatsby even from what Gatsby himself tells him the less he seems to believe.Did he really go to...

Longfellow's epic poem of the legendary Native American hero, Hiawatha and his love, Minnehaha, as he performs many brave and magical deeds. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction...

Fenimore Cooper's tale of Hawkeye and Chingachgook. Part of his "Leatherstocking Tales" of the great Frontier. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, providing an excellent introduction for younger readers. Also...

H. G. Wells's tale of the mad scientist who discovers the secret of invisibility and wields its awesome power to his own ends. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, providing an excellent introduction for younger...

Age range 3 to 6Adventure into the epic and magical world of Greek myths with this brightly-illustrated introduction to the clever adventurer Odysseus for young readers. Colourful and easy to read, this retelling of the war hero and epic adventurer...

Age range 8 to 12A violent storm shipwrecks the King of Naples and his noblemen on what appears to be an uninhabited island. What the king doesn't know is that they have been brought here by powerful magic.Prospero, the mysterious ruler of the island,...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...

Oscar Wilde's children's stories explore timeless themes of good and evil, freedom and responsibility, love and death, beauty and self-sacrifice. Featuring princesses, ogres and talking animals, the questions they pose are as pertinent now as they were...

Favorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say "I read this myself!"Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch's zany stories and Michael Martchenko's illustrations will...

Favorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say "I read this myself!"Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch's zany stories and Michael Martchenko's illustrations will...

The modern classic is now in a sturdy format featuring the complete original text. Readers asked and we answered: the world's favorite feminist fairy tale is now available in board with the original story intact. The large 9" x 9" trim makes this version...

Ben wants to take something really neat to school for show and tell. What could be neater than his new baby sister? But his sister doesn't want to co-operate. She cries in his backpack. She cries at the teacher. She cries at the principal, who decides...

Age range 9 to 12These are stories filled with wicked magicians, troublesome trolls, teasing magpies, and solemn tomtar. In Swedish fairy tales, frogs become beautiful fairy girls, troll girls marry troll princes, kings transform into woodcutters, and...

One of the world's oldest and best-loved tales, now retold and illustrated in thrilling detail for readers of all ages.Rama pulled the splendid arrow out of his quiver. It had been given to him long ago by the sage Agastya who had told him that he could...

William Shakespeare is arguably themost pivotal and widely read figure in the history of English literature. This comprehensivecollection highlights some of the bard's best works, adapted to be more easilyread and digestible for children.Featured within...

Doctor Dolittle has been beloved by children for more a century and will soon come to life again in the new movie, The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle. The famous doctor who can speak to animals first appeared in Hugh Lofting's letters to his...

In print for the first time in thirty years is Anna Elizabeth's Bennett classic tale of a little witch who dreams of becoming normal girl. This whimsical 1953 classic consistently tops annual lists of the "most in demand&#

Age range 6+A fully revitalized editionof the 1926 classic, featuring full-colour versions ofthe original illustrations by E.H. Shepherd.Winnie the Poohhas enchanted readers of all ages for nearly one hundred years with its relatable, heart-warming...

Age range 8+The legendary adventure of a medieval outlaw is now available in an unabridged paperback edition for today's young readers.He stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and in so doing became a lasting symbol of virtue. The thrilling...

This unsparing tale of a young Victorian orphan is now available in an unabridged hardcover edition that's a perfect gift for today's young readers. Oliver Twist, a poor orphan, escapes the miserable workhouse, only to fall into the clutches of a band...

When the newly orphaned Mary Lennox leaves her native India and arrives at her uncle's mansion in Yorkshire, everything seems strange to her. Then Mary hears of a mysterious, neglected garden. With the help of some new friends, she plans to uncover its...

Black Beauty is the classic horse story, a beautiful and touching tale told by the title character himself. Set in Victorian London, it follows Black Beauty's life and changing fortunes as he moves from owner to owner. As the horse encounters new...

Why does a burglar keep smashing statues of Napoleon? What is the speckled band? And who is the mysterious Irene Adler? Join Sherlock Holmes and his trusted friend Dr. Watson as they unravel the truth behind these cases and many more.

Camelot awaits!From the sword in the stone and the founding of Camelot to the famed Knights of the Round Table and the Lake of Enchantment, the legend of King Arthur endures. All the classic stories-including King Arthur's marriage to Guinevere and...

Age range 10 to 13Hans Christian Andersen is one of the world's most popular storytellers, and his fairy tales are among the best-loved works of literature. Readers the world over know his poignant tale of The Little Mermaid, who sacrifices...

The first of 12 volumes of fairy tales collected by renowned folklorist Andrew Lang, The Blue Fairy Book has introduced children for more than a century to such timeless stories as "Hansel and Gretel," "Aladdin and the...

Age range 10 to 13The legendary adventures of King Arthur, his Knights of the Table Round, and the court of Camelot come to life in a lively and accessible retelling by Howard Pyle.When the young Arthur pulls the embedded sword from the stone, his future...

For most children, reading the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm is an essential experience when growing up.Grimm's Fairy Talescollects fifty-five of the best-known fairy and folk tales set down by the Brothers Grimm, including...

Three-dimensional paper-cut spreads enhance the classic tale of Peter Pan, and bring the enchanting story to life. Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinker Bell, and the Lost Boys go on a grand adventure to defeat Captain Hook and save Neverland!

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor: these are just some of the strange and amazing stories that clever Scheherazade tells to captivate her husband, King Shahryar...and to save her own life. Each one is more fantastic than the...

A single person-but with two personalities: one that's noble and kind and another that's pure, repulsive evil. Robert Louis Stevenson's engrossing masterpiece about the dual nature of man-and a good doctor whose thirst for knowledge has tragic...

Mary Shelley's tragic story of a scientist who created a monster is perhaps even more compelling and meaningful today than when it was written nearly two centuries ago. From the bits and pieces of dead bodies, and the power of electricity, the brilliant...

A Newbery Honor Book (1934)An unfortunate accident with an Apple drives Bunny from Bunnyland to Elsewhere. Every letter in the alphabet is represented in Bunny's journey, through what he eats (Greens), to whom he meets (Insects, Jay, Kitten, Lizard), and...

The classic children's story with added science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics activities after every chapter. Fire up young readers' imagination and creativity with this classic story featuring added STEAM activities. This beloved...