Aesop was probably a prisoner of war, sold into slavery in theearly sixth century BC, who represented his masters in court andnegotiations, and relied on animal stories to put across his keypoints. All these fables, full of humour, insight and savage wit,as well as many fascinating glimpses of ordinary life, have nowbeen brought together for the first time in this definitive andfully annotated modern edition.
“Even Paddington can’t come to much harm in half an hour,”said Mrs Brown optimistically. But he can manage a lot of otherthings in even less time – like hanging Mr Curry’s lawnmower from atree-top, or coming up through the bandstand floor during the‘Surprise Symphony’.Then Paddington has a sticky time of it makingtoffee in Mrs Bird’s kitchen, and an even stickier time explainingwhat went wrong.And who else but Paddington could set FatherChristmas’s beard on fire?
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Did you know that Roald Dahl loved chocolate, but never ate spaghetti? Or that he was a terrible speller? Or that he had four sisters? D Is for Dahl is an A to Z collection of facts, trivia, and zany details that bring Roald Dahl and his memorable characters to life. Filled with Quentin Blake?s illustrations plus black-and-white photos, each spread is exploding with information about the creator of Willie Wonka, James, and Matilda?from his family tree to the exact type of pencil he used to write his stories. Perfect for devoted fans and Dahl newcomers alike, this is a gloriumptious guide to the world of Roald Dahl.
The ultimate children's classic - long summer days filled withadventure. John, Susan, Titty and Roger sail their boat, Swallow , toa deserted island for a summer camping trip. Exploring and playingsailors is an adventure in itself but the island holds moreexcitement in store. Two fierce Amazon pirates, Nancy and Peggy,challenge them to war and a summer of battles and alliancesensues. 'My childhood simply would not have been the same without thisbook. It created a whole world to explore, one that lasted long inthe imagination after the final page had been read' - MarcusSedgwick
Four English children return to Narnia to help the dwarfsbattle the evil forces which have seized the kingdom. 故事发生在彼得等四兄妹回到自己的世界一年后。他们四人在假期回校时坐在火车站的长椅上等车，忽然感到有股特殊的力量将他们拉进纳尼亚。他们得知，自从他们离开纳尼亚后已经过去了1300年。纳尼亚原国王的弟弟弥若兹篡夺了王位，杀害兄长。在他的残暴统治下，所有会说话的动物和精灵们都隐藏起来了。然而老国王的儿子凯斯宾王子渴望解放纳尼亚，他逃离王宫，在森林里找到了纳尼亚的老居民，并得到他们的支持。正邪双方展开激战。王子在寡不敌众的时候吹响了苏珊的魔法号角，将彼得四兄妹唤回这个世界帮助他们。他们领导纳尼亚的动物和精灵们战胜了邪恶的国王，凯斯宾王子继承了王位，纳尼亚又恢复了以往的生机勃勃。彼得四兄妹又重返自己的世界。
This large, deluxe hardcover edition of the first title in theclassic Chronicles of Narnia series, The Magician's Nephew, is agorgeous introduction to the magical land of Narnia. The manyreaders who discovered C.S. Lewis's Chronicles through The Lion,the Witch, and the Wardrobe will be delighted to find that the nextvolume in the series is actually the first in the sequence--and astep back in time. In this unforgettable story, Britishschoolchildren Polly and Digory inadvertently tumble into the WoodBetween the Worlds, where they meet the evil Queen Jadis and,ultimately, the great, mysterious King Aslan. We witness the birthof Narnia and discover the legendary source of all the adventuresthat are to follow in the seven books that comprise theseries. Rich, heavy pages, a gold-embossed cover, and Pauline Baynes'soriginal illustrations (hand-colored by the illustrator herself 40years later) make this special edition of a classic a bona fidetreasure. 《纳尼亚传奇》（The Chronicles ofNarnia）是
Introducing the first book of the newly designed Narniaclassics. Perfect for those seeking a contemporary take on TheChronicles of Narnia.When Digory and Polly discover Uncle Andrew'ssecret workshop, they are tricked into touching some magic ringsthat take them right out of this world. But even Uncle Andrewdoesn't realise the wonders that lie ahead as they discover thegateway to the magical land of Narnia, where many thrillingadventures await them!
