Item category 2: Picture books for older readers

A new picture book version of one of Britain's oldest and most haunting folk-tales. The setting is medieval but the issues are timeless.

Originally written by Juliana Horatia Ewing in the 19th century, this story is retold here by award-winning writer Berlie Doherty. Two children believe that an old man they meet in the snow is Father Christmas himself. Never realizing his true identity, they have the best Christmas ever with him.

The Golden Hoard is the first of two companion volumes. Together they make a collection second to none in its scope and appeal. The brief notes at the back on the origin and meaning of the stories will add to its value, making it a beautiful gift book.

This text retells traditional tales from the Caribbean, about Anansi the spider and his friends, Mouse, Rat and Crow. In these stories, the animals truimph over the humans consumed by greed, selfishness and vanity.

The Silver Treasure is the companion volume to The Golden Hoard. Geraldine McCaughrean has gathered tales from distant times and faraway places, adding notes on their origin and meaning.

The Bronze Cauldron is the companion volume to The Golden Hoard and the Silver Treasure. Geraldine McCaughrean has gathered tales from distant times and faraway places, adding notes on their origin and meaning.

Charlie Bucket can't believe his luck when he finds a Golden Ticket and wins the chance of a lifetime: a magical day witnessing the miraculous creation of the most delectable eatables ever made. Join Charlie in this world-famous story.

Over one hundred years ago Oscar Wilde wrote nine fairy tales for his sons, stories that tell us of a world of passion and love, misery and suffering, of friendship and joy. Michael Hague has created illustrations for his Wilde's tales.

The tale of Mufaro's 2 daughters tells how they react in different ways to the King's search for a wife. The King takes on disguises to learn the true nature of both girls, and of course chooses Nyasha to be his queen.

Featuring tales from all around the world, this book casts a spell over the reader, so that they can't get the story out of their minds or their dreams. Some are happy stories, others haunting and sad, but all have the power to enchant.