Classic Fiction

Based on the stories contained in this volume, the ten-part anthology series, Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams is written and executive produced by Emmy-nominated Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica, Outlander) and Michael Dinner (Justified, Masters of Sex), with Oscar-nominated Bryan Cranston (Trumbo, Breaking Bad) both executive producing and appearing in the series. Each episode will be a sharp, thrilling standalone...

In the distant future, when mortals mingle with the gods in deep space, an out-of-date automaton, a recovering addict, and an angel race to solve the Pope's murder in an abandoned corner of the galaxy. Dreamy, beautifully written science-fantasy novella, for fans of Martha Wells and This is How You Lose the Time War. Scribe IV is an obsolete automaton,...

The debut collection by a very popular writer with support in science fiction & fantasy and Filipino communities and more. Never Have I Ever showcases Isabel Yap's prowess in weaving intricate stories. The collection offers a blend of the fantastical and the real, capturing readers with its unique voice and perspective that bridges cultural landscapes.

Lud-In-The-Mist - a prosperous country town situated where two rivers meet: the Dawl and the Dapple. The latter, which has its source in the land of Faerie, is a great trial to Lud, which had long rejected anything 'other', preferring to believe only in what is known, what is solid. Nathaniel Chanticleer is a somewhat dreamy, slightly melancholy man, not...

Matthias Ronay is a prodigy. He's talented, smart, imaginative, and he's never left the Moon. He dreams of more—of space, of adventure, of glory. Desperate to explore the galaxy further, he finds himself at odds with his father, Albin, a senior politician in the Lunar government. Albin has expectations for his son, for the legacy he has built on the...

A new edition of this vitally important political novel from George Orwell. First published in 1945, Animal Farm—the history of a revolution that went wrong—is Orwell's brilliant satire on the corrupting influence of power. 'All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others.' Mr Jones of Manor Farm is so lazy and drunken that one day he...

Celebrating 25 years of this classic bedtime favourite! Winter is here, and in winter, bears sleep. But how do you convince six not-so-sleepy bear cubs to go to bed? Mother Bear, of course, has found a way. From award-winning duo, Mem Fox and Kerry Argent, comes a delightful bedtime book that is certain to inspire sweet dreams.

OLD books get NEW doodles – it's the classics as you've never seen them before! A hilarious new series that brings the classics to life with illustrations by Jack Noel. Perfect for 7 – 9 year olds and fans of Tom Gates, Wimpy Kid, and Dav Pilkey. And SHERLOCK HOLMES! Solve a SPOOKY MYSTERY with Holmes and Watson … but...

Selby Screams, featuring Selby the talking dog, is back by popular demand, and he's entangled in more misadventures. Selby is still trying to keep his extraordinary abilities a secret to prevent the Trifles from putting him to work or, even worse, handing him over to scientists for examination. Yet, he finds himself needing to speak out—or scream out—when the Beast...

When stars begin to twinkle in the night sky, it's time for an outer-space lullaby. A perfect bedtime read to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing! Rocket-Bye Baby, up to the moon. Night-time is falling; sleep will come soon. We'll climb in the spaceship and that's where we'll stay, snuggled up close as we're carried away... Join a...

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation, including this thrilling edition of Robinson Crusoe. After surviving a terrible shipwreck, Robinson Crusoe discovers he is the only human on an island far from any shipping routes or rescue. At first, he is devastated,...

Discover the bravery inside you in a magical Robin Hood reimagining from author, comedian and actor Ben Miller. Lonely at school, Charlie prefers to escape into a world of books. But when she finds herself on the other side of the library in a place of outlaws, queens and knights, she is welcomed as the hero who will save the...

Rediscover Anne Shirley and her adventures in this beautiful edition of L.M. Montgomery’s classic. The youngest daughter of Anne and Gilbert meets the trials of World War I with irrepressible spirit in this artfully packaged edition of the sixth book in the Anne of Green Gables series. Anne’s children are almost grown up, except for pretty, high-spirited Rilla. No one...

There's always something fun to see or learn in Richard Scarry's The Great Pie Robbery set in the vibrant world of Richard Scarry's Busytown! When someone steals Ma Dog's cherry pies, Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are on the case! Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig want to help Ma Dog find out who is stealing her cherry pies. Will...

A CCBC 2024 Choices for the Books for Beginning Readers category! In Reina Ramos Meets a BIG Puppy, Reina is embarrassed to admit she is afraid of a very big dog. This Level Two I Can Read story is perfect for social emotional learning! Reina Ramos is the creation of Emma Otheguy, a children’s author who writes about Latin identity....

A special 32-page picture book adaptation of Dodie Smith’s much-loved classic story, perfect for children aged 3 years and up. When Missis and Pongo’s darling Dalmatian puppies are stolen, they know just who to suspect… the evil Cruella de Vil! She’s enough to scare the spots off a pup and she would love nothing more than to turn them into...

An adventure to treasure from two multi award-winning creators, discover a classic story of family, friendship and believing in your own magic. When Summer and her foster family are having lunch one day, a hole appears in the middle of the living room. That hole leads to a dragon and the promise of three wishes, granted by a very unusual...

'A magical, fairy-filled read with a twisty plot and main character you'll adore' A.F. Steadman, author of the internationally bestselling Skandar and the Unicorn Thief Nobody knows what lies inside the Knoll nor what form the Fae have taken after all these years . . . dare to face the unknown and rescue Goblyn Wood. Are you ready to enter...

Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of The Happy Prince and Other Stories. A haunting, magical fairy-tale collection, in which Oscar Wilde beautifully evokes (among others) the happy prince who was not so happy after...

Gloriously adapted and illustrated by the winner of the British Book Awards Nibbie for Children’s Illustrated Book of the Year and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. This gorgeous version of Oscar Wilde's classic fable is a heartwarming delight - Waterstones, Best Children's Books June 2024 Swallow is a homeless boy who’s just arrived in the big city. He settles down...

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this thrilling edition of The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Investigate thrilling mysteries with the world's most famous private detective, Sherlock Holmes! From the strange case of The Red-Headed League to the extraordinary...

Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this thrilling edition of The Extraordinary Cases of Sherlock Holmes. Through the foggy streets of Victorian London to the deepest countryside, Sherlock Holmes uses his unique powers of deduction in eight thrilling...

Incredible stories. Award-winning storytellers. Epic adventure, mystery, and fun — we've got it all in Ghostwriter — the extraordinary new series from the Emmy award-winning hit Apple TV+ show, created by your friends at Sesame Workshop. Masterfully adapted from the original novels and short stories, this diverse and playful retelling of The Cobalt Mask is sure to delight today's readers...

Bestselling author Beth Ferry of Stick and Stone and The Scarecrow is back with an irresistible holiday picture book. The Christmassy Cactus tells the heartwarming story of Tiny Cactus, who loves Christmas! However, Tiny Cactus isn’t very fond of the fact that her little girl seems to be spending more time with the giant sparkly tree in the living room...

Einstein the penguin is back in this future-classic and fantastically funny story for all the family to enjoy. Get ready to welcome the most extraordinary penguin back into your own home. Imogen has been taking a step back from penguin activities since she started her new school, leaving her brother, Arthur, in charge of visiting their feathered friends. But when...

An unforgettable friend returns in this warm and fantastically funny sequel to the bestselling debut Einstein the Penguin. Imogen and Arthur have been missing their friend, the penguin, Einstein, since he went back to Australia. So when an opportunity for him to return arises, they jump at the chance. But then Einstein and his friend Isaac are kidnapped. It’s time...

It's time to go camping with The Little Engine That Could in this original storybook with stickers! The Little Engine That Could is so excited to go camping for the first time! Her friends are determined to make this the best trip ever, but somehow everything seems to go wrong. The hike is too muddy, the lake is too cold...

Nature-loving Timi is unsettled by the arrival of a new sibling and turns to tending a tree growing in his local library. But there is something magical about the tree and it is growing fast... and the library is going to close. Can Timi save the library and his tree, and maybe bring his community closer together along the way?...

Ziggy Truegood lives in a tiny town deep in Hushing Wood, where strange things are happening. The townspeople are fighting, Ziggy feels like something is hunting her, and her beloved woods have become dark and hostile. When exotic Raffi and his grandfather arrive in town, Ziggy finds herself strangely drawn to them. But are they there to save Ziggy, or...

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation—including this legendary edition of The Adventures of Robin Hood. Robin Hood, champion of the poor and oppressed, stands against the cruel power of Prince John and the brutal Sheriff of Nottingham. Taking refuge in the...

A glorious full-colour edition of a much-loved classic. A celebration of words and pictures from the creator of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond, and contemporary genius and internet drawing sensation Rob Biddulph! Living in the magical Herb Garden, Parsley the lion is never quite sure what’s going to happen to him next, especially with an excitable friend like Dill the dog...

Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this bold edition of Tales from Shakespeare. These tales are the perfect introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays. Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, the...

Bruno Gunther lives on a farm in South Australia, where adventures spring up like wheat shoots. He has to cope with his stern dad, his mother and family, and trickiest of all is the new teacher in town, who is too alert for comfort. Then there are the local arguments that all seem to flare up around complicated bits of...

What REALLY happens when Kit the Pussy Cat tries to visit the Queen? Will the Lord Chamberlain's evil plot to lock the Queen in a castle tower succeed? And ... who is really more frightened - the cat or the mouse? It certainly sounds mysterious... Fear not! Amateur sleuth Little Miss Muffet and her feline sidekick are on the case,...

A funny, friendly picture book about a magical talking cat. All Tom has in the world is his pet cat, but this cat can talk—and he has a stylish taste in boots. Thanks to Cat, Tom is soon meeting the king and defeating an ogre in Charles Perrault's fantastical fairy tale, specially retold for younger children. With free online audio....

Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of Pollyanna. As soon as Pollyanna arrives in Beldingsville to live with her strict and dutiful maiden aunt, she begins to brighten up everybody's life. The 'glad game' she...

Pinquo is a fairy penguin who can swim, skip, and dive faster than the blink of an eye. When Pinquo is wounded, the children Kirsty and Tim take him to Dr Piper, and they all look after Pinquo until he is ready to go to sea. Later, the penguin with the droopy walk and kinky flipper comes back into their...

Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of Pinocchio. The old wood-carver Geppetto decides to make a wonderful puppet which can dance and turn somersaults, but by chance he chooses an unusual piece of wood -...

Pinkalicious loves reading so much, she can’t stop. The perfect Level One I Can Read to share with your book-loving beginning reader! An homage to reading from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann. Pinkalicious reads in bed, at the table, and even while she is walking. When Pinkalicious can't find any new books to read at the...

A special anniversary edition of the popular modern classic. Celebrating twenty years of Australia's favourite sheep, Pete. Shaun the shearer doesn't have a sheepdog. He has Pete. And Pete is no ordinary sheep. From Jackie French and Bruce Whatley, the award-winning duo of the bestselling Diary of a Wombat, comes a story about what can happen when you do things......

Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of Peter Pan. The Darling children's lives take an extraordinary turn when Peter Pan loses his shadow in their nursery... Soaring over a sleepy London and through twinkling stars,...

Relive the magic of Peter and the Wolf through this extraordinary modern retelling. An incredible retelling of the well-loved classic story Peter and the Wolf - with a twist. Enter the fairytale world first created by Sergei Prokofiev, now re-imagined into an enchanting graphic masterpiece of love and loss by award-winning musicians, Gavin Friday and Bono. "Gavin's retelling of the...

‘This captivating series of adventures is ideal for those who love whimsical humour’ Guardian, Best Children’s Books of the Year Written by Carnegie and Costa Award-winning author Sally Gardner and beautifully illustrated throughout by Greenaway-shortlisted artist Chris Mould, Pernickety Boo is the unforgettable story of a very unusual umbrella. 'Hello,' said the umbrella. 'Gosh,' said the boy. The umbrella's handle...

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the iconic teen sleuth with this beautifully designed, collectible boxed set of the Nancy Drew Diaries series, a fresh approach to the classic mystery series! Danger and mystery abound in this suspenseful series. Join Nancy Drew and her friends as they journey to Alaska, compete in a horse show, investigate election sabotage, get stranded at...

A Little Golden Book biography about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, written for preschoolers. Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book is a compelling introduction to an inspiring woman, written for the youngest...

A Little Golden Book biography of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, written for preschoolers. Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book captures the essence of Frida Kahlo for the youngest readers. From overcoming illness, to being one of...

Fans of Little Owl's Night and Kitten's First Full Moon will want to cuddle up with this charming bedtime story that answers the question—what does Mr. Moon do when you're fast asleep? There is a lot of work to be done before the sun greets the dawn. But with the help of Mr. Moon's light, all the creatures of the...

Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this epic edition of Moonfleet. Everyone in the tiny village of Moonfleet lives by the sea one way or another, so it's no surprise when young John Trenchard gets involved in the...

Based on Judith Kerr’s best-loved Mog stories, join in the adventures of everyone’s favourite cat in this brilliant activity book with over 100 stickers! Celebrate Mog and all her antics in this fun-filled teatime activity book! Featuring everyone’s favourite feline, this brilliant book includes over 100 stickers and is packed full of puzzles, colouring, dot to dot and so much...

An inspiring series for young and old makers by the award-winning author-illustrator team Alice Pung and Sher Rill Ng. Nine-year-old Millie Mak has discovered she has a superpower! Using everyday objects, Millie turns them into something new, beautiful and useful. Who would ever think that a sunhat could be made from an old bedsheet, a skirt from a tea-towel, or...

Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic adventures! The original and classic stories are available now in all-new luxurious livery. On a dark November night, Mary Poppins Opens the Door sees Mary Poppins returning in a burst of fireworks to restore order—and a sprinkling of magic—to the residents of Cherry Tree Lane. More than eighty years...

Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic adventures! The original and classic stories are available now in all-new luxurious livery. Whether it’s a lion loose in the park or story-book characters coming to life, when Mary Poppins is in residence in Cherry Tree Lane, you can be sure that wonderful adventures will follow. More than eighty...

Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in these classic adventures! The original and classic stories are now available in all-new luxurious livery. Just when Jane and Michael Banks thought she was gone forever, Mary Poppins floats back into their lives on the end of a kite string, bringing a whole host of wonderful adventures with her. More than...

Renowned artist Mary Engelbreit reimagines her New York Times bestselling Christmas classic with a brand-new picture book that features woodland animals in a magical wintery world. 'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house... not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.... That may be how the classic Christmas poem begins, but in Mary Engelbreit’s latest reimagining...

The first title in a delightful new Level 2 I Can Read! series from acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and illustrator Lydia Mba, starring Makeda, an exuberant 7-year-old "maker" and problem solver who loves to create. Perfect for readers who love Rosie Revere, Engineer and Reina Ramos Works It Out. It’s Makeda’s birthday! To celebrate, she is excited to make her...

Magpie Island by Colin Thiele introduces us to a magpie who is launched into the sky like a bolt from a catapult. He whizzes above the hill, then sweeps down in a fierce circle around the she-oaks, his wings cutting through the air like knives. Marooned alone on an island, Magpie is a sad, lonely figure, a castaway reminiscent of...

The Curse is changed. You'll never know. The truth is lost. The lie will grow. The year is 1726 and the Royal Sorcerer of England is on the hunt for those who are Magicborn. When Tempest is captured, she is taken to Kensington Palace alongside a boy like her, Thomas. Trapped, Tempest and Thomas find their magic flickering to life...

Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation, including this charming edition of Little Men. With two young sons of her own, and twelve rescued orphan boys filling the unusual school at Plumfield, Jo March—now Mrs Jo Bhaer—couldn't be happier. But the...

Puffin Classics— the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation, including this charming edition of Little Lord Fauntleroy. The story of a small, angelic boy from New York who is told he is the heir to an English earldom and is whisked away to the...

Little Board Books: A Christmas Carol is a gentle edition of Dickens' much-loved story, specially retold for little children. Scrooge is the meanest man alive, but three night-time visitors are trying to change his ways. This classic Christmas story has been specially retold for little children to enjoy. The delightful illustrations by Jesus Lopez are full of extra details to...

Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this thrilling edition of Kidnapped. When young David Balfour's father dies and leaves him in poverty, he tracks down his Uncle Ebenezer to seek his inheritance. But his uncle is a mean,...

Puffin Classics— the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation — including this epic edition of Journey to the Centre of the Earth. An ancient book is opened by the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock and his life — and the life of his nephew Axel —...

A Little Golden Book retelling of the classic Bible story with fresh artwork for today's preschoolers. The classic Bible story of Joseph, who faced many challenges and hardships after receiving a colourful coat, is retold with bright, contemporary-style illustrations. Preschoolers will love the look of this new Little Golden Book as well as the timeless tale. Look for these other...

An irresistible picture book adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's original iconic lyrics to the smash-hit musical! Join Joseph on an epic, song-filled adventure in this new anniversary reissue! Following the age-old Bible story with the libretto from the musical, this new picture book is jam-packed full of big characters, jeopardy and redemption, with a healthy dose of theatrical flair. Head...

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.” As a young orphan, Jane Eyre is thrown upon the mercy of an aunt and cousins who are anything but merciful. When they send her away to an austere boarding school for charity cases, it seems she will never be allowed...

Everyone’s favourite curious little monkey celebrates Chinese New Year with his friend Mei in this playful rhyming tabbed board book. It's Chinese New Year, Curious George! sees Curious George joining his friend Mei and her family as they prepare for and celebrate Chinese New Year! From cleaning the house and finding red clothes to wear, to hanging decorations and enjoying...

A true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything. Michael Morpurgo’s wonderful storytelling and Barroux’s stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michael’s uncles against the epic backdrop of World War Two. Francis and Pieter are brothers. As the shadow of one war lingers, and the rumbles of another approach, the brothers argue. Francis is...

Inspired by the talent and passion Australian Test cricketing great Nathan Lyon has for the game, this is the story of an ordinary kid with an extraordinary gift. In a Spin (Nice Garry, #2) follows Garry Keenan, the most exciting new cricketer to play for the Youngstown Under-16s in years. But can a talented ten-year-old off-spinner help his team take...

Illustrated Stories from Aesop is a new collection of Aesop's fables, sumptuously illustrated by Giuliano Ferri. This edition is presented as a hardback gift edition, designed to be read repeatedly and treasured for years to come. Each of these timeless stories conveys a meaningful message about how to behave towards others. Included in this collection are beloved tales such as...

Bees! Butterflies! Ladybirds! Join Dr. Seuss’s Lorax in this exciting new book about incredible insects and how best to protect them! With unique rhymes, spectacular information and heaps of brilliant images, children will love learning about the environment and the awesome bugs on our planet! Hug a Bug brims with fascinating details to ignite a passion for the natural world...

A book of love and friendship – the perfect gift for Paddington Bear fans! This uplifting collection of inspiring – often hilarious – quotes reveals the extraordinary impact that Paddington Bear has on everyone he meets, and just how much they love him... even if there are a few well-intended mishaps to take into account!

How Do Bunnies Take Baths? is the perfect book to read before bathtime—a new Little Golden Book about the different ways animals keep themselves clean. Tigers love to soak in a cold lake or stream. Macaques relax in hot water steam! Beavers comb their fur to remove what's cruddy. Rhinos roll around in a bath that's muddy! This delightful rhyming...

The tale of a lost mouse who finds a new home Thursday the Mouse fell from a balloon, having just escaped from the Home for Waif-Mice and Stray-Mice. The Peck family of church mice adopt him and give him his name – Thursday – because the day he arrived was a Thursday to remember. Thursday joins the Pecks in their...

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation – including this charming edition of Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales. This enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories. It includes "Thumbelina," a little girl...

Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of Greyfriars Bobby. Relive the classic Scottish tale, based on a true story, of a dog's devotion to his master. Bobby, a sparky silver-haired Skye terrier, adopts lonely shepherd...

Celebrate all things green with Dr. Seuss’s Lorax in this exciting new book about nature and the inventions that can help protect it! With unique rhymes, spectacular information and heaps of brilliant eco-inventions, children will love learning about our planet and the environment. Green Machines and Other Amazing Eco-Inventions by Michelle Meadows is a captivating exploration that combines fun with...

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a multi-award-winning author. Young orphan Pip, downtrodden and mistreated by his guardian sister, has a terrifying meeting with an escaped convict. Soon afterwards, he is invited to play at the gloomy, cobwebbed house of the unhappy Miss Havisham, where he is humiliated...

Puffin Classics - the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of Good Wives. Three years on from Little Women, the March girls and their friend Laurie are young adults with their futures ahead of them. Although they all face...

Say good night with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Say good night with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Young readers can snuggle up with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this gentle picture book perfect for bedtime! Ease little ones to sleep with lullaby-like text and soothing art from the World of Eric Carle.

Mary Shelley’s timeless and beloved gothic novel, first published in the early 19th century, returns with a freshly reimagined cover for a new generation of young readers! When ambitious young scientist Victor Frankenstein animates a humanoid figure he crafted from stolen corpses, he gets more than he bargained for. While his creation is brutish—large, strong, and horrifying to look at—it’s...