The enchanting true story of a girl who told her family and her cousin Elsie that she had seen fairies. All except the cousin laughed, so together Frances and Elsie concoct a story with photographs with the help of her cousin's artistic ability. How could they know that their story would end up in the hands of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and that he would believe it. They never meant to fool the world, but that is exactly what happened.

A fine round cake escapes from the oven and eludes man and beast until it meets its match in the wily fox.

A princess in a coat of a thousand furs hides her identity from a king who falls in love with her.

The beloved fictional Harry Potter calls England his home. Though his world is imaginary, it includes many of Englands actual landmarks. In this profile of the real England, kids will learn the facts about the European country that serves as the setting for many of their favorite stories.

A young man believes his sweetheart and her family are the three silliest people in the world until he meets three others who are even sillier.

A pictorial tour of the capital of England, presenting drawings of her historic buildings and monuments, traditions, transportation, and the daily activities of her many inhabitants and visitors.

Come! Board the London Bus and see the London sights with us. At any time, hop off, explore! Then climb back on, and ride some more... As a family of four spend a day exploring London, fun, child-friendly poems introduce readers to our wonderful capital city, and all its secrets. Well-known landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the London Eye, plus inescapable features like rain and taking tea, all get Patty Toht's witty treatment. Non-fiction...

A simple, brief retelling of the Anglo-Saxon epic poem about the heroic efforts of Beowulf, son of Ecgtheow, to save the people of Heorot Hall from the terrible monster, Grendel.

A simplified and illustrated retelling of the exploits of the Anglo-Saxon warrior, Beowulf, and how he came to defeat the monster Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a dragon that threatened the kingdom.

Children have always found a delightful friend in James Herriot. His award-winning stories for young readers bring the farmyard world of Herriot's Yorkshire to vibrant life. Featuring a host of adorable animals and colorful townsfolk, each of the stories is narrated by the country vet himself, with all of the warmth, caring, and good humor that have made James Herriot beloved the world over. Here, in James Herriot's Treasury for Children, we find...