Gorgeous story of a princess and her quest to restore joy and music to a grey realm; tales within tales reveal the evil enchantment. First published in 1969. Ages 7-10.
A boy finds an unknown variety of apple while wandering deep in the woods near his home. Lovely watercolours throughout. For children who love pottering about outside and are good at noticin... read more
A very good edition of these beautiful stories, bound in orangey-yellow cloth, with Robinson's illustrations and cover design from the 1913 edition. For all ages from 8.
A girl paints a picture, with a blue tree frog and a red hot-air balloon to float away in: with a rhyming text and splendid illustrations, flaps to lift and peep-holes. For ages 3-5.
History and culture, food, geography, wildlife and customs, region by region: a wonderful introduction to the sub-continent that takes in busy Delhi streets quite as much as gently rocking h... read more
The little daughter of a train driver stows away on the Flying Scotsman...With exhilarating illustrations of the steam locomotive rushing through the countryside and in and out of tunnels. A... read more