Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PB Illustrated Edition) by J. K. Rowling

$29.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world has won legions of fans since the first Illustrated Edition of the Harry Potter novels was published in hardback in 2015, becoming a bestseller around the world. This irresistible smaller-format paperback edition ofHarry Potter and the Chamb er of Secrets perfectly pairs J.K. Rowling's storytelling genius with the enchantment of Jim Kay's illustrations, bringing the magic of Harry Potter to new readers with full-colour pictures and a handsome poster pull-out at the back of the book. This edition has been beautifully redesigned with selected illustration highlights - the fully illustrated edition is still available in hardback. Fizzing with magic and brimming with humour, this inspired reimagining will captivate wizards and Muggles alike, as Harry and his friends, now in their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, seek out a legendary chamber and the deadly secret that lies at its heart ... ...Show more

Winnie-The-Pooh Complete Collection 6-Book Slipcase by A. A. Milne; E. H. Shepard (Illustrator)

$39.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

This complete collection of classic Winnie the Pooh Tales packed in a slipcase, including : Winnie-the-Pooh, When We Were Very Young, Now We Are Six, The House at Pooh Corner, Return To Hundred Acre Wood, and The Best Bear in all the World. 

Complete Tales of Winnie-The-Pooh by A. A. Milne; Ernest H. Shepard (Illustrator)

$72.95 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics | Series: Winnie-The-Pooh Ser.

This exquisite, deluxe edition contains the complete illustrated texts of both Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. In full-color and featuring a satin ribbon marker, it is the perfect gift and a cornerstone of every family's bookshelf. Happy 90th birthday, to one of the world's most beloved ic ons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh Since 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends--Piglet, Owl, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, and the ever doleful Eeyore--have endured as the unforgettable creations of A. A. Milne, who wrote two books of Pooh's adventures for his son, Christopher Robin, and Ernest H. Shepard, who lovingly gave them shape through his iconic and beautiful illustrations. These characters and their stories are timeless treasures of childhood that continue to speak to all of us with the kind of freshness and heart that distinguishes true storytelling. This deluxe volume brings both Pooh stories--Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner--together in one beautiful, full-color edition. The texts are complete and unabridged, and all of the illustrations, each gloriously recolored, are included. Elegant yet simple, whimsical yet wise, this classic edition is a book to savor and treasure. The perfect gift for holiday, to welcome a new baby, or for your favorite collector and book lover. ...Show more

The Usborne Complete Shakespeare by Anna Milbourne

$29.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

Discover or rediscover the fantastic stories from Shakespeare plays with this complete book! In this beautifully-illustrated book you will find the thirty-seven plays that Shakespeare wrote, retold for children from 8 to 88! You will be pleased with re-reading the all-time favorites (Romeo and Juliet, M idsummer Night's Dream or Hamlet) but also with discovering the less well-known stories. ...Show more

Mary Poppins by P. L. Travers

$39.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

An exquisite edition of an iconic classic, illustrated by the current Waterstones Children's Laureate, Lauren Child. When Mary Poppins arrives at their house on a gust of the East Wind and slides up the bannister, Jane and Michael Banks's lives are turned magically upside down. Who better to reimagine t his endearing children's classic than today's most instantly recognisable and best-loved artist-illustrator? Lauren Child brings the magic of Mary Poppins into the hearts and imagination of readers and fans new and old. First published in 1964, Mary Poppins has been delighting readers ever since, both in books and on film. This stunning edition is published ahead of the release of the hotly anticipated Disney film Mary Poppins Returns. ...Show more

Treasury of Curious George (HB) by H. A. Rey

$24.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics | Series: Curious George Ser.

Curious George has found a lasting place in the hearts of millions all over the world ever since he was brought to life more than 60 years ago. This treasury contains eight timeless stories about George, the man with the yellow hat, and their friends. Full color.

The Hobbit (Illustrated Gift Edition) by J. R. R. Tolkien

$34.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

Sumptuous, oversized hardback edition of the classic adventure, fully illustrated with over 60 watercolour and pencil illustrations by award-winning artist, Alan Lee, Conceptual Designer on Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY. J.R.R. Tolkien's great classic work, The Hobbit, celebrated its 60th year of publication (1937) with a gorgeous illustrated edition by artist Alan Lee, winner of the Kate Greenaway medal for illustration, and creator of the fabulously successful Centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings. Containing 22 full colour illustrations depicting key scenes from this all-time classic (scenes such as Gollum and Bilbo, The Wargs, Smaug the Dragon and The Battle of the Five Armies), this beautifully designed volume also includes a wealth of integrated pencil drawings which demonstrate perfectly Alan's genius at work. Alan Lee's work on this book, as well as the illustrated Lord of the Rings, led to him being approached by Peter Jackson to join the film trilogy as Conceptual Artist. The same artistic vision, present in his beautiful paintings and drawings, played a major role in the look of the films, and his work received the ultimate accolade with an Academy Award for Best Art Direction on The Return of the King. ...Show more

Winnie-The-Pooh: Exploring a Classic by Annemarie Bilclough

$55.00 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

Published to accompany a major exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, this book explores the fascinating story behind the development of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends through the creative collaboration between author A.A. Milne and illustrator E.H. Shepard. Beautifully illustrated with orig inal drawings for the first editions, accompanied by extracts from the manuscripts and the published books, Winnie-the-Pooh: Creating a Classic is a testament to the bear’s enduring popularity. ...Show more

Ludwig Bemelmans by Quentin Blake; Laurie Britton-Newell; Laurie Britton; Anon

$39.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics | Series: The\Illustrators Ser.

While almost everybody knows Ludwig Bemelmans' Madeline, the fact that the illustrator published over forty other titles remains a well-kept secret. The first title in Thames & Hudson's brand-new series, this book offers a visually rich insight into the life and work of this important artist and wr iter. Ludwig Bemelmans grew up under the Austro-Hungarian empire and emigrated to the United States in his late teens, just escaping the outbreak of the First World War. His illustrations for the Madeline books offer a classic vision of Paris that has created a lasting impression on millions of readers. And every illustrator would love to know how he conveyed all the emotions of a spirited little girl drawn with just a few lines and dots; how did he achieve such clarity in simplicity? Laurie Britton Newell's illustrated essay gathers material from Bemelmans' diverse oeuvre, from novels, autobiographical stories, humorous articles and comic strips to murals and menus for hotels and restaurants. The book makes accessible this mesmerizing material, which is otherwise lost to the public, and connects it to the artist's intriguing life. An icon of a fascinating era, Bemelmans through his magical work gives us glimpses of a life that embodied both hard work and glamour, in Paris and New York. ...Show more

The Nutcracker and Other Christmas Tales - (Barnes and Noble Collectible Editions)

$49.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics | Series: Barnes and Noble Leatherbound Classics Ser.

The Big Book of Fairy Tales by Walter Jerrold; Charles Robinson (Illustrator)

$75.00 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics | Series: Calla Editions Ser.

A rich collection of well-known fairy tales, this magnificently illustrated hardcover volume will add a keepsake treasure to the family library. Thirty stories recount the adventures of Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Three Bears, The Ugly Duckling, Aladdin, Little Red Riding Hood, Rumpel-stilts -kin, The Frog Prince, and many other beloved characters. Storytellers include Aesop, Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Anderson, and Robert Southey as well as anonymous sources. Golden Age pioneer Charles Robinson provides nearly 200 illustrations including 34 full-page images -- 12 in full color, 16 in black and red, and 6 in black and white -- in addition to scores of smaller line drawings. ...Show more

Back Home (Puffin Modern Classics) by Michelle Magorian

$15.99 AUD

Category: Childrens Classics

It's 1945. World War II has just ended and twelve-year-old Rusty comes back home to Britain after being evacuated to the US. The greyness and bleakness of life in England is a shock, but even worse is adapting to the strict discipline of her family, including a brother she's never met, after the warmth and openness of her adopted American family. Rusty is sent to an horrific boarding school, before finally running away as her search for happiness becomes more and more desperate. ...Show more