Books with category Whimsical Reads
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When We Were Very Young

2024

by A.A. Milne

When We Were Very Young is a delightful collection of children's poetry by the beloved author A.A. Milne. This enchanting book is part of the Winnie-the-Pooh series, and it invites readers into a world of whimsy and imagination.

Each poem is crafted with playful rhymes and charming characters, making it a perfect read for both the young and the young at heart. Whether you're exploring the curious thoughts of a child or embarking on an imaginative journey, this collection is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Discover the timeless tales that have captured the hearts of generations and enjoy the joyful spirit of childhood through Milne's magical words.

Now We Are Six

2023

by A.A. Milne

Now We Are Six completes the four-volume set of deluxe editions of the Milne and Shepard classic works. Like their companions, the Winnie-the-Pooh 80th Anniversary Edition and The House At Pooh Corner, these beautiful books feature full-color artwork on cream-colored stock.

The imaginative charm that has made Pooh the world’s most famous bear pervades the pages of Milne’s poetry, and Ernest H. Shepard’s witty and loving illustrations enhance these truly delightful gift editions.

Cinderella

2013

by Jenni James

A girl with a secret and a prince on a mission.

When Prince Anthony spies Eleanoria Woodston outside her family home dressed as a servant, he knows something is amiss. Pretending to be John, his cousin’s outrider, he decides to take matters into his own hands and figure out why Ella hasn’t been seen at court. And more importantly, why the daughter of one of the wealthiest families in the kingdom dresses like a pauper.

Ella has faced her own bout of trials, including losing her beloved father and encountering the wrath and jealousy of her stepmother and stepsisters. Becoming a servant doesn’t seem all that bad until the handsome John comes into her life, now he appears to be upsetting everything. Never before has she been so unsettled. Just his presence is making her dream of a life beyond this one.

When John invites Ella to the ball and she grudgingly accepts, he wonders if he’s truly losing his mind. How would he ever pull off pretending to be John while obviously hosting the ball as Anthony? Especially when the stubborn girl has made it quite obvious she would never attend a ball with a snobbish prince.

Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm: A New English Version

Two hundred years ago, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published the first volume of Children’s and Household Tales. Now, at a veritable fairy-tale moment—witness the popular television shows Grimm and Once Upon a Time and this year’s two movie adaptations of “Snow White”—Philip Pullman, one of the most popular authors of our time, makes us fall in love all over again with the immortal tales of the Brothers Grimm.

From much-loved stories like “Cinderella” and “Rumpelstiltskin”, “Rapunzel” and “Hansel and Gretel” to lesser-known treasures like “Briar-Rose”, “Thousandfurs”, and “The Girl with No Hands”, Pullman retells his fifty favorites, paying homage to the tales that inspired his unique creative vision—and that continue to cast their spell on the Western imagination.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

1996

by Jon Scieszka

You thought you knew the story of the The Three Little Pigs You thought wrong.

In this hysterical and clever fractured fairy tale picture book that twists point of view and perspective, young readers will finally hear the other side of the story of The Three Little Pigs.

If You Give a Moose a Muffin

If a big hungry moose comes to visit, you might give him a muffin to make him feel at home. If you give him a muffin, he'll want some jam to go with it. When he's eaten all your muffins, he'll want to go to the store to get some more muffin mix.

In this hilarious sequel to If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, the young host is again run ragged by a surprise guest. Young readers will delight in the comic complications that follow when a little boy entertains a gregarious moose.

Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats

1982

by T.S. Eliot

T. S. Eliot's playful cat poems have delighted readers and cat lovers around the world ever since they were first published in 1939. They were originally composed for his godchildren, with Eliot posing as Old Possum himself, and later inspired the legendary musical Cats.

These lovable cat poems continue to delight children and grown-ups alike. Eliot's beloved cat poems are a curious and artful homage to felines young and old, merry and fierce, small and unmistakably round.

There's a Wocket in My Pocket!

1974

by Dr. Seuss

There's a Wocket in My Pocket! is a delightful tale by Dr. Seuss that introduces a host of crazy and crackpot creatures! From wockets in pockets to waskets in baskets, this hilarious book helps young children embark on the road to reading.

This delightful book is part of the second stage in HarperCollins’ major Dr. Seuss rebrand programme. It includes bright new covers and offers much-needed guidance on reading levels. Blue Back Books are for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books are for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books are for older, more fluent readers to enjoy.

There's a Wocket in My Pocket! belongs to the Blue Back Book range, perfect for young readers starting their reading journey.

Moominland Midwinter

1957

by Tove Jansson

Moominland Midwinter is a delightful children's story that is part of the charming Mumintrollen series. This enchanting tale blends magic, humour, and adventure in the ever-changing setting of Moominvalley.

Everyone knows that the Moomins sleep through the winter, but this year, Moomintroll has woken up in January. After his initial shock at seeing his familiar haunts covered in snow, he discovers that winter is worth waking up for. More creatures than he ever imagined inhabit this new world, including a wise newcomer named Too-ticky, who introduces him to this most mysterious of all seasons.

Join Moomintroll as he goes where no Moomin has gone before and discovers the wonders and mysteries of winter.

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