Children's Classics

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Start your kids off the right way with the classics. Our classic children's books collections has everything from modern classics like Harry Potter to the timeless classics that never go out of fashion. Just use the filters below to browse of range of classic Children's book collections and books.

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Online Only! Get more for less with The Work’s expertly hand-picked Book Bundles. These are a collection of great quality products, grouped together to give you amazing value. Join your favourite lovable rogue, Hairy Maclary, and his four-footed friends in this hilarious 10 book collection! With unforgettable illustrations and a brilliant rhyming text, these classic tales are a true delight to read aloud again and again.  Title in this collection: • Hairy Maclary's Bone • Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks • Hairy Maclary Shoo • Hairy Maclary Sit • Hairy Maclary And Zachary Quack • Hairy Maclary Scattercat • Hairy Maclary's Caterwaul Caper • Hairy Maclary's Showbusiness • Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at the Vet • Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy 10 of our favourite kids' picture books are reduced from £2 to only £1 each, as part of this fantastic bundle!  Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241527412 • Author: Lynley Dodd • Publisher: Penguin • Format: Paperback – Book Collection

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The Snowman flies again in the follow-up to the Christmas classic. Billy and his mum have moved into a new house, but Billy isn't very full of Christmas cheer, as his beloved old dog has passed away. So when the snow falls and Billy starts to build a Snowman, he knows exactly what to do- he builds a Snowdog too! Later that night, something magical happens, taking Billy on the most wonderful Christmas adventure. The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241491560 • Author: Raymond Briggs • Publisher: Puffin • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28.5 x 23.29 x 0.43 cm

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Jump into the world of the incredible Dr. Seuss with this fantastic keepsake collection of 20 books! Including 20 of Dr. Seuss’ best-loved stories, this collection is perfect for Dr. Seuss fans and new readers alike. Get to know the colourful cast of crazy characters in these hilarious tales told in rollocking rhyme.  Get rrady to experience the wonderfully whacky world of Dr. Seuss with these marvellous pocket-sized editions, great for taking with you on-the-go on your adventures.  Titles in this collection: • Dr. Seuss on the Loose • Marvin K Mooney, Will You Please Go Now! • Hunches in Bunches • The Sneetches and Other Stories • If I Ran the Circus • I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew • Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? • Dr. Seuss’ Sleep Book • Hop on Pop • Horton Hears a Who! • Horton Hatches the Egg • Dr. Seuss’ ABC • The Cat in the Hat Comes Back • Oh, The Places You’ll Go! • One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish • How The Grinch Stole Christmas • There’s A Wocket in my Pocket! • Fox in Socks • The Cat in the Hat • Green Eggs and Ham Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008587765 • Author: Dr. Seuss • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format: Box Set

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This elegant boxset brings together all 26 books, in hardback, from the original Railway Series. A nostalgic offering to share between generations and a real collector's item that makes a delightful present for new babies who are sure to grow up to be firm Thomas fans. The perfect item for fans of the classic series, or first-time young readers looking to discover the world of Thomas The Tank. It all began with the author Reverand W. Awdry, writing a story to entertain his son when he had measles. Now millions of people across the world have grown up with the tales of Sodor Island, enchanted by the adventures of Thomas and his friends, Percy, Gordon, and Toby, and all the other engines that work on the Fat Controller’s railway. Have you met them all? Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008500160 • Author: Rev. W Awdry • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers • Format: Hardback • Dimensions: 16.1 x 26.2cm

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Join Clara on a magical Christmas adventure with this imaginative retelling of the classic tale. When her enchanted doll comes to life at midnight, Clara begins a fantastical journey to the Land of Sweets, where she meets an enchanting cast of characters, including the beautiful sugar plum fairy… Product Information: • ISBN: 9781802498844 • Author: Curious Universe • Publisher: Curious Universe • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 3cm

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Peter can't sleep. He's too big for his bedroom with his sisters, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail. But is he big enough for his own room? The simple tales mirror important early experiences and emotions of young children through the eyes of Beatrix Potter's most well-loved characters, while Eleanor Taylor's illustrations are filled with charm, warmth and humour. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780241402443• Author: Beatrix Potter• Publisher: Penguin• Format: Hardback• Pages: 16• Dimensions: 16 x 19 x 1cm

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A modern picture-book classic - there's never a dull moment with the Large family! Mr and Mrs Large are getting ready for the office dinner-dance. But with Lester, Laura, Luke and the baby around, they'll be lucky to get out of the house all in one piece! The perfect read for you and your little one at story-time! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781844285341 • Author: Jill Murphy • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 30 • Dimensions: 21.4 x 26 x 0.3cm

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Snow has shut down Greg Heffley's middle school! Which should be exciting, but now his neighbourhood is a wintry battlefield. And Greg and his best friend Rowley are caught in the crosshairs of territory battles, epic snowball fights and massive snow forts. Can Greg and Rowley navigate the art of war when their street goes into meltdown? Or will they even survive to see another day? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241389317 • Author: Jeff Kinney • Publisher: Puffin • Format: Paperback • Pages: 240 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5cm

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It's Peter's birthday, but he feels sad because nobody in his family wants to play or even see him! It's turning out to be the worst birthday ever for Peter... until he gets a special surprise. The simple tales mirror important early experiences and emotions of young children through the eyes of Beatrix Potter's most well-loved characters, while Eleanor Taylor's illustrations are filled with charm, warmth and humour. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780241402436• Author: Beatrix Potter• Publisher: Penguin• Format: Hardback• Pages: 16• Dimensions: 16 x 19 x 1cm

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When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny. A new edition of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series. With huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to pass the magic on. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408855706 • Author: J.K. Rowling • Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 560 • Dimensions: 19.5 x 12.6 x 3.6 cm

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A hideous, vindictive, spiteful married couple known as the Twits live together in a brick house without windows. Mr Twit is a foul and smelly man who always has bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard. Mrs Twit is scheming and sly and always thinking of the next horrible trick to play on her husband. The Twits are so ghastly and evil that they even keep Muggle-Wump the monkey and his family captive in their garden. But not for much longer! The monkeys are planning to trick the terrible Twits so that they can escape and put a stop to the frightful pair once and for all!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241578186 • Author:  Roald Dahl  • Publisher:  Puffin • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  144 • Dimensions:  12.8 x 1.8 x 19.6 cm

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It's Mr Large's birthday and Mrs Large has prepared him a meal, as they're going to celebrate with a quiet night in. But as usual in the Large household, things don't go to plan, and Mr and Mrs Large fall asleep on the sofa! So the little Larges sneak off to bed with all the lovingly prepared food... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781844285273 • Author: Jill Murphy • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 21.5 x 26 x 0.4cm

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Jack’s Grandpa... wears his slippers to the supermarket, serves up Spam à la Custard for dinner and often doesn’t remember Jack’s name. But he can still take to the skies in a speeding Spitfire and save the day... An exquisite portrait of the bond between a small boy and his beloved Grandpa – this book takes readers on an incredible journey with Spitfires over London and Great Escapes through the city in a high octane adventure full of comedy and heart. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008183424 • Author: David Walliams • Publisher: Harper Collins • Format: Paperback • Pages: 461 • Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 3.5cm

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Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car!  Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone . Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408855669 • Author: J.K. Rowling • Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.1 x 2.4cm

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Harry Potter is preparing to leave the Dursleys and Privet Drive for the last time. But the future that awaits him is full of danger, not only for him, but for anyone close to him - and Harry has already lost so much.  Only by destroying Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes can Harry free himself and overcome the Dark Lord's forces of evil. In this dramatic conclusion to the Harry Potter series, Harry must leave his most loyal friends behind, and in a final perilous journey find the strength and the will to face his terrifying destiny: a deadly confrontation that is his alone to fight. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408855713 • Author: J.K. Rowling • Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 640 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 13 x 3.9cm

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When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter.  Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run - and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry's tea leaves . But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408855676 • Author: J.K. Rowling • Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 480 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 13 x 3.1cm

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Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him.  There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408855690 • Author: J.K. Rowling • Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 816 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 5.2cm

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Mrs Large is feeling a tiny bit wibbly-wobbly - so decides to put the whole family on a diet! Biscuits and crisps are out, healthy meals and jogs are in. But for hungry elephants, dieting is definitely not a piece of cake... Just what will happen when Granny sends them something delicious in the post? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781844285266 • Author: Jill Murphy • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 21.4 x 26 x 0.3cm

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Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, in fact. You see, Joe's rich. Really, really rich. Joe's got his own bowling alley, his own cinema, even his own butler who is also an orangutan. He's the wealthiest twelve-year-old in the land. Yes, Joe has absolutely everything he could possibly want. But there’s just one thing he really needs: A friend. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780007371082 • Author: David Walliams • Publisher: Harper Collins • Format: Paperback • Pages: 279 • Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 2cm

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Elmer sees and hears amazing things on his walk, but the other animals are too busy to stop and enjoy them with him. What will you discover on Elmer’s walk? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781839136160 • Author: David McKee • Publisher: Andersen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 23 • Dimensions: 23.5 x 20.5 x 0.3cm

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