Open the pages of this lavish collection to discover the best of children's literature, from Treasure Island, Little Women and The Wind in the Willows to Ramona the Pest, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Tom's Midnight Garden.
This enchanting anthology includes memorable extracts from over thirty classic stories. Here children will encounter a host of favourite characters, such as Peter Pan, Heidi and Oliver Twist, journey to faraway places and embark on exciting adventures. Young children will enjoy hearing the stories read aloud, while older boys and girls will delight in reading them for themselves.
Glorious illustrations by some of today's most celebrated artists provide vivid new interpretations of many stories, while others are accompanied by their well-loved original drawings.
A truly handsome gift, this classic collection will be cherished by the whole family.