Classic literature gifts

1000-PIECE PUZZLE: Piece together the world of Jane Austen in this exciting jigsaw inspired by the life and works of the prolific author. The perfect challenge for Janeites - or anyone who loves a good jigsaw. CAST OF CHARACTERS: Featuring...

Featuring the much-loved stories in Waterstone's Oxfam bestseller, The Invisible Child and The Fir Tree—the Moomins' gloriously funny and generous take on Christmas—Tales from Moominvalley collects together nine delightful Moomin short stories. Highlights include The Spring Tune (which Jarvis Cocker...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Neverending Story Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this highly anticipated 45th anniversary edition of The Neverending Story....

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good. Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with...

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! George Kranky's Grandma is a miserable grouch. George really hates that horrid old witchy woman. One Saturday morning, George is in charge of giving Grandma her medicine. So-ho!...

In this lovingly detailed, expansive illustration of Dickens's famous tale, Michael Kirkham tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from miser to benefactor as he is visited by the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet To Come. From the...

Bring the pages of your favourite classic literary title to life with this stunning 252-piece double-sided jigsaw puzzle. One side shows a passage from the book and the other a beautiful illustration from an iconic scene. Perfect for book lovers...

Learn about the story of William Shakespeare, the incredible playwright and poet who shaped the world of literature.This powerful book features captivating illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline and a detailed profile of his life.Little William...

NEW stunning paperback edition showcasing the original E.H. Shepard art with Milne’s classic, timeless poetry for children. ‘Hush! Hush! Whisper who dares! Christopher Robin is saying his prayers!’ E.H. Shepard’s original, iconic artwork has been reproduced for this 100th anniversary...

The Classic Comics series is the authoritative graphic guide to the greatest masterpieces in literary history. The three witches have prophesied that Macbeth will be king, and both he and his wife will stop at nothing to make this prophecy...

A collection of delightful short stories perfect for celebrating your birthday from the world's best-loved storyteller! Celebrate your special day with these birthday adventures! Meet the fairy who found the perfect gift for the queen, the teddy who thought his...

Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood! Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Owl as they set off on another grand adventure, with plenty of laughter along the way. A heartwarming story about the importance of togetherness.

A stunningly beautiful and perfectly wicked hardback gift edition of the classic much-loved story. Follow the yellow brick road! Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far...

New addition to this beloved series! Famous and beloved classics are reinterpreted to capture the attention of young audiences in this engaging book series. This magnificently illustrated edition of Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days brings new life...

The original story of Paddington, the classic bear from Darkest Peru – now a major movie star! Unabridged and featuring colour illustrations from the original Paddington illustrator, Peggy Fortnum, this beautiful large-sized edition of a much-loved classic will enchant established...

The Iron Man isn't scary—he's just very, very hungry... It's not until he starts chomping on fence posts and tractors that he comes to the attention of the angry farmers, who trap him in a hole with the help of...

A literary treasure trove that brings together the timeless adventures created by the legendary Enid Blyton. This captivating collection features two of Blyton's most beloved series: "The Famous Five" and "The Secret Seven." Titles in this Set: The Famous Five  Five...

Treasure the imaginative world of Anne Shirley with the first four artfully packaged books in the Anne of Green Gables series, now available as a collectible boxed set. Red-headed, big-hearted Anne Shirley is one of literature’s most classic and beloved...

Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations have charmed generations of children and adults alike for nearly 75 years. My naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat’s...

The complete collection of classic Winnie the Pooh tales is beautifully packed in a slipcase. This collection includes: Now We Are Six When We Were Very Young The House at Pooh Corner Winnie The Pooh All these timeless stories feature...

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 new resized edition of What Katy Did, complete with a bold new...

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 new resized edition of Heidi, complete with a bold new cover. 'Let's...

The Narnia Chronicles, first published in 1950, remain some of the most enduringly popular ever published. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been translated into 29 languages! The illustrations in this book have been coloured by the original...

Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Town is a classic book that takes readers all around town! Join Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, and other beloved characters for a day in Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Town. Visit the school, the farm, the post...

Puffin in Bloom - an all-new line of classics, gorgeously illustrated by renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.'s lead artist, Anna Bond. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a classic tale of four sisters presented in a deluxe hardcover...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Anne of Green Gables. Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of Anne of Green Gables. Marilla...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of A Little Princess. Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of A Little Princess. “Everything's a story...

The touching story of The Velveteen Rabbit is a magical tale about the bond between a little boy and his favourite toy animal. It's a story about the transforming power of love that has been enjoyed by generations since it...

A multi-award winning classic and its timeless sequel presented in twenty-two beautiful volumes in a gift box. For over a hundred years, Lewis Carroll's classic stories of logic and lunacy have delighted young and old alike. Abundantly illustrated, these contemporary...

Judy's father, Captain Woolcot, found his vivacious, cheeky daughter impossible—but seven children were really too much for him, and most of the time they ran wild at their rambling riverside home, Misrule. Step inside and meet them all—dreamy Meg, and...

The magic of L.M. Montgomery’s treasured classic is reimagined in a whimsically illustrated graphic novel adaptation, perfect for newcomers and kindred spirits alike. When Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan who can help manage their family farm,...

The definitive Oz experience: Immerse yourself in the wonder of Oz with this keepsake collection of fifteen titles from L. Frank Baum’s cherished American fairy tale series. This lavishly packaged boxed set includes fifteen classic and beloved Oz tales in...

One of the most celebrated works of classic literature for children, Wind in the Willows follows Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger from one adventure to the next—in gipsy caravans, stolen sports cars, to prison and back to the Wild Wood....

Rediscover Puffin Classics - the world's favourite stories. A classic story of friendship between man and beast. Saved from the jaws of the evil tiger Shere Khan, young Mowgli is adopted by a wolf pack and taught the law of...

One of the most famous animal stories of all time, The Wind in the Willows is a classic that has been entertaining children and adults alike for over a hundred years. One of Junior Magazine’s 100 best children’s books of...

Puffin in Bloom: an all new line of classics, gorgeously illustrated by renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.'s lead artist, Anna Bond. A gorgeous hardcover edition of the cherished classic from the author of The Secret Garden. Beautiful cover illustrations...

Discover how Shakespeare came to write some of the greatest works of literature and how his words changed our world foreverTravel back 400 years to visit rowdy theatres and royal palaces to understand what it was like to live in...

With their father away in the military and their mother working overtime to support the family, the March sisters have to rely on one another to make it from day to day. Whether they're arguing over the bathroom, struggling with...

Puffin Clothbound Classics - stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world. Heathcliff, an orphan, is raised by Mr Earnshaw as one of his own children. Hindley despises him but wild Cathy becomes his constant companion,...

Puffin Clothbound Classics - stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world. Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable, bitter old man with no friends. One cold Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a scary journey...

Puffin Clothbound Classics - stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world. After losing her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from India to live in her uncle's gloomy mansion on the wild English moors. She...

A new board book edition of the Christmas classic The Snowman, featuring artwork and text and based on the original animated film Based on the much-loved film, fly away on a magical journey to the enchanting land of the Snowman...

Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing like you've never seen it - or read it - before!Classics in Graphics: Much Ado About Nothing has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by...

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Where, you tend a rose, my lad, a thistle cannot grow.'After the sudden death of her wealthy parents, spoilt Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her...

A wonderful collection of six retellings of William Shakespeare's best-loved plays -- a perfect mix of comedy, tragedy, magic and romance, retold for younger readers. Full of colourful illustrations from the Usborne Young Reading Programme.Age 7+ The stories of six...

Discover one of the most beloved stories for children about a little girl who discovers a magical secret garden. After her parents' deaths, Mary Lennox is sent from India to her uncle's gloomy manor in Yorkshire. She is spoiled, contrary...

A treasure-trove of classic bedtime stories accompanied by beautiful and charming illustrations This book takes little ones on a magical journey into the world of popular bedtime tales. Read along with your children as you introduce them to well-known stories...

A timeless heroine, Alice is quick-witted, determined and resourceful. In her extraordinary adventures she meets a series of unforgettable characters, from the bossy White Rabbit to the grinning Cheshire-Cat and the Mad Hatter, all of whom are as famous as...

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 Anne's House of Dreams, the fifth novel about Anne...

A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.Fanny Price is one of nine children, and her family are very poor. So when a distant relative offers to take her in...

A phizzwhizzing new edition of Roald Dahl's classic story, in glorious full colour for the first time. Illustrated for the first time in full colour by Quentin Blake. Danny lives in a caravan with his father, the most marvellous and...

Ten stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller, with an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch Featuring re-tellings of ten of Shakespeare’s plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo’s warm, accessible and inimitable style, this wonderful collection offers a new generation of...

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 Wuthering Heights. Heathcliff, an orphan, is raised by Mr...

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 Just So Stories The delightful tales of whales and...

Pollyanna might just be a poor orphan but she knows something that lots of grown-ups don't - how to be happy THE COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED TEXT 'Most generally there is something about everything that you can be glad about, if...

Celebrating 70 years of Horton, the kindly elephant determined to save the tiny Whos who live on a speck of dust. Because ‘a person’s a person, no matter how small’! Celebrate 70 years of Horton the elephant in this classic...

The Narnia Chronicles, first published in 1950, have been and remain some of the most enduringly popular books ever published. The best known, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, has been translated into 29 languages! First published fifty years...

This title features six illustrated stories from Shakespeare. Six of Shakespeare's most famous plays are beautifully illustrated in this collection of dramatic retellings. It is an inspiring introduction to the intricate comedies of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night,...

A handsome gift set featuring all four Puffin in Bloom classics illustrated by Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co. in a charming keepsake box designed in her signature style. An exquisite 4-book gift set with stunning cover art by renowned...

A beautiful new hardback special edition of an iconic and timeless classic, celebrating 90 years of the world's favourite Nanny. The original and classic story of the world's most famous nanny, Mary Poppins is a timeless classic that has enchanted...

A wonderful slipcase collection of 20 classic Dr. Seuss titles. A classic collection of twenty of Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories – in one wonderful case!Includes:The Cat in the HatThe Cat in the Hat Comes BackGreen Eggs and HamThe LoraxFox in...

The Narnia Chronicles, first published in 1950, remain some of the most enduringly popular ever published. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, has been translated into 29 languages! The illustrations in this book have been coloured by the original...

A beautiful hardback edition of The Last Battle, book seven in the classic series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and colour interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. To my side, all true Narnians!...

In 1807, Charles Lamb and his sister Mary wrote a collection of stories retelling twenty of Shakespeare’s plays for children. While making sure that the pieces were accessible for a younger audience, they took care to stay faithful to the...

One sunny spring day, Mole decides to visit the riverbank. There he meets and soon becomes firm friends with Ratty, Badger and car-crazy Mr Toad. Life on the river couldn't be better, but Toad's reckless driving soon lands him in...

Part of The Macmillan Alice range, celebrating the 160th anniversary of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with new editions of the classic books, plus The Complete Alice, The Macmillan Alice Pack of Cards, and The Nursery Alice. Join Alice on her...

Celebrate the 160th anniversary of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland! Lewis Carroll's timeless heroine Alice has been enchanting children for 160 years. Curious Alice, the bossy White Rabbit, the formidable Queen of Hearts, the grinning Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter...

Discover a world of adventure with these six timeless children’s classics retold for our little ones to enjoy. Join Pinocchio on his quest to become a ‘real boy’ and enjoy the charming tale of a group of animal friends –...

Classic nursery rhymes with interactive elements makes this board book ideal for little hands! Classic nursery rhymes with interactive elements makes this board book ideal for little hands! With a lift-the-flap on every spread, this sturdy casebound board book is...