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Illustrated story collections
From the legendary adventures of Robin Hood to the gritty tales of Charles Dickens, Usborne's illustrated story collections bring classic tales to life. Attractively presented with padded hardback covers and ribbon markers, these evocative retellings from Shakespeare, Hans Christian Andersen, the Arabian Nights and many more introduce a new generation to much-loved stories and make wonderful gifts.
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Usborne Illustrated Originals
Usborne Illustrated Originals bring complete and unabridged classic stories to life with enchanting illustrations in beautiful gift editions.
Join Mole, Ratty, Badger and Mr. Toad in their adventures and antics, from venturing into the dark and dangerous Wild Wood to simply messing about in boats.
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Clothbound gift books
These classic story collections from Dickens, Shakespeare, Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm are truly gifts to treasure. Beautifully designed and bound in a traditional style with cloth covers and gilded lettering, these authentic re-tellings of timeless stories will captivate and entertain children for many years.
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Illustration from Illustrated Grimm's fairy tales
Illustrated Nursery Rhymes
A really lovely book of nursery rhymes, sumptuously presented with a cloth cover and attractive slipcase. With over a hundred beautifully illustrated nursery rhymes and lullabies, this makes a wonderful gift to be shared and treasured.
"Perfect to share as read-aloud bedtime reading."
Library Mice review of Illustrated Grimm's fairy tales
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
A beautiful gift edition of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic, including the complete and unabridged text, stunning illustrations and finished with a luxurious padded hardback cover and ribbon marker.
£12.99
Royal fairytales for bedtime
A regal collection of much-loved classics and some less familiar tales, perfect for reading aloud and sharing at bedtime.
£9.99
The Wind in the Willows
A beautiful gift edition of Kenneth Grahame’s timeless classic, enchantingly illustrated and told in its complete and unabridged form.
£12.99
Beautiful reference books
Bring history to life with Usborne's luxurious hardback reference books. Filled with intriguing facts, stunning illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and family trees, these are must-have gifts for young history lovers.
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"Beautiful watercolour illustrations throughout...ideal for reading to children."
Baby and Me Magazine review of The Wind in the Willows
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