"There is nothing half so much worth doing as simply messing around in boats." When Mole flees his little underground home he discovers new friends and adventures with Raj, Toad and Badger. This much-loved story has been carefully retold for young children to enjoy. With beautiful illustrations throughout, it provides the perfect introduction to a classic tale.
Robert Ingpen Books
October 13, 1936
Robert Ingpen is a distinguished Australian artist whose creative output extends beyond children's literature. His illustrations and writings explore a diverse range of subjects, from history and environmental conservation to health. Ingpen's distinctive style is evident in his ability to bring classic works to life, often grounding characters in contemporary contexts. His artistic influence is also visible in his graphic design work, which includes postage stamp designs and public art installations.
Australian Gnomes
- 110 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Beautifully illustrated survey of Australian Gnomes & from where they originated. Ingpen is a recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration.
The Magic Bookcase
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
World-renowned illustrator Robert Ingpen begins his magical journey through the world of classic children's stories with a mural he worked on for years, inspired by the great storybook characters.
The book showcases Robert Ingpen's artistic journey, featuring his illustrator's notes, original sketches, and a rich collection of illustrations from his acclaimed works. It highlights the inspirations behind his storytelling, including the places, stories, and people that have influenced his creative process, offering a unique insight into his contributions to literature and illustration.
The Poppykettle Papers
- 120 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Aloof and Arnica tell their tale of an epic journey from the shores of Peru to a new land at the world's edge, where the sun goes down. So small are they and their other three companions that instead of sailing in a boat they set out in an earthenware pot called a poppykettle. Along the way they encounter mystery, danger, hazards, nature, and the dreadful knowledge that the poppykettle will carry only three of them to the Unchosen Land.
Encyclopedia of Mysterious Places
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Tours some of the world's most interesting places, from the ziggurats of the Middle East to the mystifying lines at Nasca, Peru
The Jungle Book
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A children's classic, featuring Mowgli, the Indian boy brought up by wolves in the jungle, his companions, Baloo and Bagheera, and his enemy, Shere Khan.
The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself.Stevenson's first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages.
The Stolen White Elephant - First Edition
- 54 pages
- 2 hours of reading
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
The Hammerhead Light
- 127 pages
- 5 hours of reading
New edition of the award-winning author's adventure story about a lighthouse keeper and a young girl who are united in an attempt to save a threatened lighthouse. First published in 1976.
