Children’s Fiction

A Golden Age gift book in facsimile for the first time. Kay Nielsen’s rarest work with his virtuoso blend of folk-tale drawing and Art Deco stylisation illustrating 22 of the best-loved tales by the Brothers Grimm

The Complete Poems for Christopher Robin celebrates A. A. Milne’s two enduring children’s poetry volumes in a beautiful new Folio Society edition.

The Folio Book of Children’s Poetry is an eclectic and thought-provoking collection chosen to amuse, entertain and challenge young readers – from classic Wordsworth to the inimitable Dahl.

This much-loved story of refugee children making their way from Poland to Switzerland in the final days of the Second World War is illustrated by Raul Allen and introduced by Anne Fine.

The first book in the award-winning The Dark is Rising sequence, Over Sea, Under Stone is a fantastical adventure set among forces of Light and Dark.

Before The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit came The Silmarillion – a rich tapestry of tales and legends which tells the story of Middle-earth.

One of the most beloved children’s classics of all time tells the story of how a little girl named Fern, with the help of a kind spider, saved one special pig.

The enchanting tale of friendship, loyalty and a very remarkable mouse, presented in a lovely hardback collector’s edition.

Produced in series with Anne of Green Gables, this book sees L. M. Montgomery’s celebrated heroine growing into adulthood. Anne Shirley becomes a teacher and helps to raise young twins, but she remains the impulsive, imaginative heroine beloved by readers the world over.

Alcott’s unforgettable tale, with eye-catching illustrations by Rebecca Green.

The much-loved story of Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up, is one of the most enduring creations in children's literature.

Upon arrival at Moonacre Manor, Maria discovers an enchanted valley where she catches a glimpse of a most unusual horse. So begins a magical adventure that has captivated generations of readers, young and old. Introduced by Jane Shilling and illustrated by Debra McFarlane.

The ‘longest girl that was ever seen’, with her hair in a tangle, dress torn and bootlaces trailing, Katy is one of the most lovable heroines ever to leap from the pages of a book.

In 1900, a former travelling salesman published a book about a girl from Kansas and her adventures in a strange land. It soon became one of the best-loved children's stories of all time, with generations of children growing up with Dorothy, the Wicked Witch of the West and, of course, Toto.

Dodie Smith’s classic children’s tale, The Hundred and One Dalmatians, in a stunning Folio collector’s edition, lavishly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie and introduced by Jacqueline Wilson.

A beautiful Folio edition of Edith Nesbit’s classic children’s novel, Five Children and It, featuring the original, evocative 1902 illustrations by H. R. Millar

The Folio edition of Stig of the Dump, Clive King’s beloved children’s tale of friendship and time travel. Newly introduced by the award-winning author David Almond, with Edward Ardizzone’s inimitable illustrations from the first edition.  

This charming Folio edition of A. A. Milne’s classic children’s book The House at Pooh Corner features the unrivalled original illustrations by E. H. Shepard, in glorious colour.

One of the most popular children’s books of all time and treasured by readers of all ages, including the writer Margaret Atwood, who introduces this edition.

A definitive two-volume edition of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince featuring his original and unforgettable illustrations.

Renault's acclaimed novel, published in series with The Alexander Trilogy and introduced by the classical historian Robin Lane Fox.

The Midnight Folk is a feast of imaginative storytelling, a glorious cornucopia of pirates and witches, lost treasure and talking animals. Although it was published in 1927, it evokes an older world: houses are lit by oil lamps, and travel is by horse, carriage – or broomstick.

Set during the Alaskan gold rush of 1897, Jack London's classic adventure story inspired Kerouac and Orwell. In this Folio edition, Abigail Rorer's drawings depict the fierce beauty of the frozen Yukon. David Vann introduces.

With a new introduction by the author, this brilliantly funny ghost story for children features integrated illustrations by artist Pam Smy.

The three Drew children unite with Will Stanton on a mission to save the holy grail from the powers of the Dark. Combining ancient magic with thrilling adventure, this is the third in Susan Cooper’s The Dark is Rising sequence.

With a preface by the Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka, this anthology collects folktales from across the African continent – including classic trickster tales like ‘Spider Outwits the Rich Woman’, and stories about navigating the complexities of life, such as ‘Never Ask Me About My Family’.

Skilfully interweaving a spellbinding retelling of the Arthurian myths with the parallel story of an ordinary boy in the Middle Ages, this is the third and final book in the award-winning trilogy which is a landmark in children’s fiction.

One of the most influential novels of the 20th century, it is both a gripping thriller and an ingenious parable about the nature of civilisation.

Successive generations have been spellbound by the exploits of Frodo, Gandalf and their comrades as they journey towards Mordor to do battle with the Dark Lord Sauron.

Never out of print since it first appeared in 1906, this timeless story speaks eloquently to young and old alike.