"The stories, first published in 1902, are pourquoi stories, fantastic accounts of how various phenomena came about. A forerunner of these stories is "How Fear Came" in The Second Jungle Book (1895), in which Mowgli hears the story of how the tiger got his stripes."--Amazon.com viewed April 4, 2022.

A young English boy describes his relationship with his father and the special adventure they share together.

The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers' attention in the book known as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now, thanks to Hermione Granger's new translation from the ancient runes, we present this stunning edition with an introduction, notes, and illustrations by J. K. Rowling, and extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore. Never before have Muggles been privy to these richly imaginative tales. Contains five...

"I like to do all the talking myself. It saves time, and prevents arguments." Similar to Hans Christian Andersen fairy-tales (but with trademark witticisms), 'The Happy Prince and Other Tales' (1888) by Oscar Wilde are children's stories that are a great ride for people of all ages. The collection includes five stories, "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Selfish Giant", "The Devoted Friend", and "The Remarkable Rocket". They...

An anthology of fourteen unpublished short stories, written when Pratchett was in his teens, shares insights into his writing process and the early ideas that inspired his later career.

Presents seven short stories by Roald Dahl, including the title work about a modern-day Robin Hood who steals from casino owners and gives to orphans.

Paddington the bear loses his shopping cart and has his immigration status questioned before receiving a surprise visit from his Uncle Pastuzu.

Presents three of Beatrix Potter's most beloved stories.

The five teeny tiny children who live in a dollhouse--Poppy, who wears a crown, Fern, the twins Spike and Reed, and Baby Rose--and their wheeled guard dog, Burr, encounter a cat, a bat, and other creatures, and search for Baby Rose.

Presents two original short stories, plus puzzles, interviews with characters, and other writings that unlock secrets of the Artemis Fowl books, which feature a twelve-year-old evil genius and his dealings with fairies and other magical beings.