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	Asterix in Britain - Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo Gaul was divided into three parts. No, four parts - for one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. The Romans have invaded Britain but one village still holds out against them. At his British cousin Anticlimax's request, Asterix and Obelix set off to help with a barrel full of magic potion... Publisher: Orion ISBN: 0752866184 Published: 2004 Hardback: 48 pages, 287 x 216 mm Price: £9.99


	The Little Prince - Antoine De Saint-Exupery This parable for all ages concerns a pilot who is forced to land in the Sahara, where he meets a little prince. The wise and enchanting stories the prince tells of his own planet, with its three volcanoes and a haughty flower, are funny, moving and unforgettable. Including the original illustrations by Saint-Exupery. Suitable for ages 5 - 8 Publisher: Egmont Books ISBN: 0749707232 Published: 1991 Paperback: 96 pages, 190 x 255 mm Price: £5.99


	Hansel and Gretel This classic fairytale from the Brothers Grimm shows Hansel and Gretel pit their wits against their evil stepmother and a wicked witch. - Cheerily illustrated throughout - Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. - The Young Reading Series is designed to encourage independent reading Author: retold by Katie Daynes Publisher: Usborne ISBN: 0746066759 Published: 2005 Hardback: 48 pages, 196 x 130 mm Price: £4.99


	Grimms' Fairy Tales - Audio Book on 2 CDs Here are some of the most enchanting fairy stories of all time. The Brothers Grimm conjure up a world of fantasy, hope and good fortune where the princess meets and marries the right prince (even if he was once a frog), and where the cruel witch and the greedy wolf get their comeuppance. Includes The Frog Prince, The Elves and the Shoemaker, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, The Golden Goose, The Dancing Shoes, Tom Thumb, Rumplestiltsken, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and more. Music by Tchaikovsky, J. Strauss Jr and Grieg Publisher: Naxos ISBN: 9626340053 Published: 1994 Running time 2 hours 20 minutes Audio book on 2 CDs Price: £10.99


	J. K. Rowling - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince takes up the story of Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as Voldemort's power and followers are increasing day by day, in the midst of this battle of good and evil. Publisher: Bloomsbury ISBN: 0747581088 Published: 16 July 2005 Hardback Price: £16.99


	Raymond Briggs - The Snowman Touch and Feel Book Touch the woolly scarf, feel the fluffy cat and see the twinkling stars! The magical story of The Snowman is brought to life again in this wonderful interactive book. Suitable for ages 2 - 6 years Publisher: Puffin ISBN: 0241141486 Published: 2002 Hardback: 10 pages, 184 x 191 mm Price: £5.99


	Winnie the Pooh: The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems - A. A. Milne An edition of the complete collection of stories and poems, published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of Winnie The Pooh. Colour illustrated with E.H. Shepard's original artwork. Publisher: Egmont ISBN: 0416199615 Published: 2001 Hardback Price: £29.99


	Aesop's Fables Foxes, storks and thirsty crows - they're all gathered in this collection of eight of Aesop's best-loved tales. You may know the story of the tortoise and the hare, but have you heard the one about the lion and the mouse? A fun retelling of Aesop's classic fables specially for young readers. - Entertaining version of classic stories with humorous illustrations - Written in consultation with a specialist in early reading - Easy-to-follow text for young readers Author: retold by C. Watson Publisher: Usborne ISBN: 0746054084 Published: 2003 Paperback: 64 pages, 196 x 130 mm Price: £3.99


	Make this Roman Villa All that is needed is a tube of glue, a ruler and a craft knife to turn this book into a superb model of a Roman Villa. The model is packed with historically-accurate detail, and also includes over 20 cutout figures to help the villa really come to life. Author: Iain Ashman Publisher: Usborne ISBN: 0746066996 Published: 2005 Paperback: 32 pages, 305 x 229 mm Price: £5.99


	Anne Frank - The Diary of a Young Girl Anne Frank was born in Frankfurt am Main in Germany in 1929. She moved to Holland with her family when the Nazis became powerful in Germany. During the Second World War the Nazis occupied Holland and created a police state. The Nazis believed that some races, such as Jews and gypsies, did not deserve the right to live and they started to arrest, transport and kill them. Anne and her family were Jews and were afraid for their lives and so they went into hiding. The family hid in the Secret Annexe at the back of a warehouse from July 1942 until August 1944 when they were discovered by the Nazis. During the terrible time in hiding and constantly in fear of discovery, Anne was growing from a young girl into a woman and she recorded her thoughts and experiences in a diary. The occupants of the Secret Annexe were betrayed just before the War ended, and were taken off to concentration camps. Anne died of typhus in 1945, just a few months before her sixteenth birthday. Her diary was found after the War and was later published by her father, the only surviving member of the family. It has become a bestseller throughout the world and is an extraordinary piece of writing from such a young girl. It reminds us of the horror of prejudice and persecution as well as telling one girl's remarkable story. One can't help but wonder what sort of writing Anne might have produced if she had survived the horrors of World War II. Publisher: Puffin ISBN: 0141315180 Published: 2002 Paperback: 352 pages Price: £6.99


	Peter and the Wolf An illustrated version of Prokoviev's musical tale of Peter and his encounter with the Wolf. Suitable for ages 3 - 7 years Publisher: Ladybird ISBN: 0721415660 Published: 1999 Hardback: 32 pages, 114 x 170 mm Price: £1.99


	The Best of Pippi Longstocking - Astrid Lindgren Here's a chance to read three books about Pippi in one volume - Pippi Longstocking, Pippi Goes Aboard, and Pippi in the South Seas. Pippi Longstocking is as popular as ever, with dedicated fans all over the world. She's funny, feisty, and incredibly strong and has the most amazing adventures ever! Astrid Lindgren has won numerous awards including the Hans Christian Andersen Award and the International Book Award. Illustrated throughout by best-selling artist, Tony Ross. Readership: age 9 and over Publisher: Oxford ISBN: 0192753371 Published: 2003 Paperback: 384 pages, 198mm x 129 mm, numerous line drawings Price: £7.99


	The Emperor's New Clothes This classic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's comical fairytale about a fashion-crazy emperor is amusingly illustrated throughout. - Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker - The Young Reading Series is designed to encourage independent reading Author: retold by Susanna Davidson Publisher: Usborne ISBN: 0746067755 Published: 2005 Hardback: 48 pages, 196 x 130 mm Price: £4.99


	Finn Family Moomintroll - Tove Jansson Although they're small, fat and shy creatures, Moomins have the most amazing adventures. It all begins when Moominpappa tries on a magic hat which makes exciting and funny things happen... Tove Jansson drew her first Moomin in the 1930s, just for fun, to tease her little brother by drawing the ugliest creature she could think of. Moomin developed a nicer snout and character and in 1939 he became a character in a children's story. The Finn Family Moomingtroll has been a hugely successful book, and many other Moomin stories followed. Suitable for ages 8 - 12 years Publisher: Puffin ISBN: 014030150X Published: 1973 Paperback: 160 pages, 129 x 198 mm Price: £4.99


	The Three Billy Goats Gruff Suitable for ages 2 - 5 years Publisher: Ladybird Retold by: Irene Yates ISBN: 0721497365 Published: 1999 Paperback: 32 pages, 171 x 171 mm Price: £2.99


	Heidi - Johanna Spyri Heidi is only five when she goes to live with her grandfather in his hut in the Swiss Alps. Up high in the pastures, she befriends the goat herd Peter and delights in the company of the gentle goats. Everyone is sad when she is taken away but Heidi's courage and good spirits charm all who meet her, and she is soon able to return to her beloved mountains and new-found friends. First published in 1880, Heidi has delighted and inspired generations of children. Age 8 years and over Publisher: Kingfisher ISBN: 0753407280 Published: 2002 Paperback: 352 pages, 205 x 156 mm Price: £9.99