James Riordan Books

Thumbelina is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.

Thirty-five years after his death in Paris at age twenty-seven, Jim Morrison's iconic legend remains as powerful as ever, swathed in the mists of mystery. There have been numerous biographies about the self-proclaimed "Lizard King's" life and career. But none have examined his roots and childhood, the intellectual foundations of his music, his wild days with the Doors, and his enigmatic early death as completely and insightfully as Break On Through.More than simply a fascinating look at a rock legend whose cult following never stops growing, here is the definitive Morrison biography: his angry relationship with his father; the early tragedies and terrible events responsible for the darkness of his artistic vision; his private life and legal trials, including his infamous Miami obscenity bust; and the truth about his final hours. Based on extensive research and featuring dozens of rarely published photographs, this is the authoritative portrait of the poet, the grim visionary, the haunted man, and his haunting music.

A collection of sixteen tales, including original stories by a variety of Irish authors and retellings of traditional folktales

An international collection of twenty-five tales of courage, daring, and romance, featuring heroes such as Robin Hood, El Cid, Perseus, and Volund.

The book explores the rich oral traditions of Siberia, showcasing a unique spiritual democracy and the enduring purity of its folk art. With roots that stretch back two thousand years, these stories reflect the region's beauty and strangeness, offering insights into the culture and beliefs of its people. The narrative emphasizes the significance of these tales in preserving the heritage and wisdom of Siberian communities, making it a compelling journey into a lesser-known aspect of human storytelling.

Little Bunny Bobkin wants to learn how to count, but nobody will help him. Mother Duck shoos him away when he tries to count her ducklings, and the honey bees chase him away when he tries to count their poppies. When he finds he has wandered into the wild wood and is trapped in the foxes' den, he must use his counting skills to outwit Mother Fox and avoid becoming rabbit stew.

Dorothy e il suo amato cane Toto vengono sollevati da un tornado e depositati nella terra Blu dei Munchkin, ma nell'atterraggio schiacciano la strega cattiva dell'Est. La strega buona del Nord viene a complimentarsi con Dorothy per quanto avvenuto, donandole le scarpette d'argento della defunta strega. E le spiega, poi, che in tutto il paese di Oz (così si chiama quel luogo fantastico) esistono quattro streghe, di cui due buone (la strega del Nord e la strega del Sud) e due cattive (la defunta strega dell'Est e la strega dell'Ovest). Ma in realtà Dorothy è poco interessata alla storia, vuole solo tornare subito a casa, dagli zii nel Kansas. A quel punto, la strega le consiglia di recarsi dal mago di Oz, l'unico che potrebbe aiutarla. Per trovarlo, le dice, sarà sufficiente seguire la "strada di mattoni gialli" fino alla città di Smeraldo. Dopo aver incontrato tre nuovi compagni di viaggio, e con difficoltà aver superato numerosi mostri e prove, Dorothy riesce finalmente a raggiungere la città e, dopo altre avventure, a incontrare finalmente il famoso mago, che altri non è che un ventriloquo americano che con la sua mongolfiera aveva raggiunto per sbaglio quella terra misteriosa. Alla fine, Dorothy riuscirà a tornare a casa. Il segreto era sempre stato alla sua portata. Le scarpette d'argento che le aveva donato la strega buona del Nord potevano portarla là dove desiderava di più.