Original and traditional stories, together with familiar carols, make up this Christmas collection which reflects all aspects of the festive season, from carol-singing to the wonderful tale of the very first Christmas of all.
This collection of stories will be relished by any horse-mad child. It includes traditional pony stories by writers such as Christine Pullein-Thompson & Adele Geras, as well as folktales from America, France & Scotland, & a Greek legend. '
An illustrated collection of poems about the four seasons by such poets as Robert Louis Stevenson, Eleanor Farjeon, Walter de la Mare, and John Clare.
Penny the puppy enjoys the company of big, floppy, toy Pup so much that she feels she no longer needs real animal friends.
Tom, the pig, doesn't like his curly tail and he goes to great lengths to straighten it -- with disasterous results. Tom, the pig doesn't like his short and curly tail. He wants to wag his tail like Sam the sheepdog, or swish his tail like Henry the horse. With the help of some mud, Tom works on getting his tail to straighten out. After a sleepless night Tom goes outside to sleep and luckily, the rain washes away the mud on his tail, making it soft and curly again!
Dickens's stirring tale of love, hope and nobility during the French Revolution. The epic story of two cities and two men. Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton are alike in appearance, very different in character, but in love with the same woman. Darnay, who has abandoned the cruelty of the French nobility for London, has to return to Paris during the violent Revolution to rescue his faithful servant from the guillotine. But what part does Carton play in the dramatic events that follow? This edition has been specially abridged for Puffin Classics.
Titus the goat has terrible toothache. All the farmyard animals are happy to help him get rid of his troublesome tooth, but poor Titus doesn't want his tooth pecked, butted or pulled out. Then Sadie the Hen provides shocking news - the vet is coming.
Delight in a collection of entertaining animal tales that promise warmth and joy. Each story features charming characters and engaging adventures, perfect for cozy reading sessions. Ideal for animal lovers, these narratives are designed to spark imagination and laughter, making them a wonderful choice for children and families alike.
Jock the Tartan Tanker is in a traffic jam, making him late for the Truck Show. When he sees Steady Eddy driving into the safari park delivering animal feed, Jock decides to take a shortcut through the park, but without permission. Will he cope with the animals and make it to the Truck Show?
