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The Happy Prince and Other Tales(1888) is an enormously popular collection of classic short stories from Oscar Wilde. This timeless volume, enthralling both adults and children since its publication, includes five delightful stories and features The Selfish Giant one of the most beloved fairy tales in all of literature.

Francis Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a novelist and playwright born in England but raised in the United States. As a child, she was an avid reader who also wrote her own stories. What was initially a hobby would soon become a legitimate and respected career. As a late-teen, she published her first story in Godey's Lady's Book and was a regular contributor to several periodicals. She began producing novels starting with That Lass ö Lowrie¿s followed by Haworth¿s and Louisiana. Yet, she was best known for her children¿s books including Little Lord Fauntleroy and The Secret Garden.

A lowly Munchkin with a forbidden gift joins forces with an exiled king in order to conquer the land of Oz. In The Magic of Oz, the penultimate installment of L. Frank Baum's classic series, the reader returns once more to a land of wonder that is as much an escape as it is a reflection of the world we live in.

Crusaders, lepers, wives, royalty, soldiers, and philanthropists each prove that one's ability for heroism does not correlate to status, but rather the contents of their hearts. The Red Book of Heroes is a stunning collection of short fiction curated, translated, and edited by Andrew and Leonora Lang. With compelling prose, this collection celebrates lesser-known but well deserving heroes of history.

Through both noble births and humble origins, remarkable leaders have appeared, creating a legacy that affects generations. The Book of Princes and Princesses is a collection of short stories assembled, translated, and edited by Andrew and Leonora Lang. Depicting the lives and legacies of both popular and lesser-known monarchs, this collection is a fascinating compilation of truth and history.

Full of adventure, desire, violence, and loyalty, The Book of Romance explores King Arthur's court with originality and accuracy. Written by Andrew and Leonora Lang, The Book of Romance is a collection of short fiction that was recovered, translated, and edited by the couple. Featuring dazzling stories of an age of chivalry, and quests, this collection is appropriate for all ages.

Eventually, fairytales must be dismissed as mere works of fiction, however, truth is determined to stay on the mind. The Red True Story Book is a collection of short fiction compiled, translated, and edited by Andrew Lang. With stories of brave soldiers, and stunning acts of nature, this collection explores the curious truths of history.

Collected across generations and cultures, The Red Romance Book is a vast collection of folklore that explores medieval legends. The Red Romance Book is a medley of short fiction, collected, translated, and edited by the literary duo Andrew and Leonora Lang. With stories of knights, dragons, and werewolves, The Red Romance Book is whimsical, charming, and suitable for all ages.

Left in the care of two nymphs, Proserpine is kidnapped by Pluto, god of the underworld. Distraught, her mother petitions the counsel of Jove, ruler of the heavens. When Pan loses to Apollo in a musical contest, he the judgment of Midas, a powerful king. Proserpine and Midas is a collection of plays by Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Shelley.

Presented to a young boy as a Christmas present, the velveteen rabbit soon finds itself cast aside for modern, mechanical toys. Inspired by stories of toys who become real through the love of children, the rabbit wishes the boy would show some attention for a change. The Velveteen Rabbit is a beloved children's book by Margery Williams Bianco.

Young Alice passes through a mirror into a land of reversal, paradox and sublime imagination, in Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. Brimming with strange and delightful characters and incidents, poetry and wordplay, elegance and nonsense, this is a classic for both children and anyone who has ever been a child.

On a breezy afternoon, a girl named Alice remarked at a rather peculiar sight. Suddenly, she is down the rabbit hole and into a new world of fantastical and curious creatures. Written in 1865, Lewis Carroll's, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a timeless treasure that has captivated the imagination of so many of its readers.

When a wicked tornado hits a small town in Kansas, Dorothy and her little dog Toto wake up, not in the comfort of their own home, but in a magical land called Oz. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by Frank L. Baum, has become one of the most well-known American stories of our time, inspiring its many readers that there is indeed, "no place like home."

Exploring the Berkshire Downs of Oxfordshire, a curious young boy discovers a wise old dragon, and the pair become fast friends. When the townspeople learn of the dragon's existence, however, they send for St. George to kill him. A sequel to his beloved The Golden Age, Dream Days is a collection of stories for children by Kenneth Grahame.

Faced with the failure of his physician's clinic, Doctor John Dolittle turns to the animal world and, with the help of his parrot Polynesia, learns to speak their language. As news of his veterinary practice spreads, Dolittle is recruited to cure animals around the world. The Story of Doctor Dolittle is a children's novel by Hugh Lofting.

When Jonathan Rugg receives a mysterious and beautifully-etched ball of ivory from a woman wearing a silver veil, he does not suspect he has stumbled onto an ancient curse. Soon, however, he is attacked by ruthless pirates and forced to flee for his life. Howard Pyle's The Ruby of Kishmoor is a timeless story of greed and adventure, a nonstop swirl of action and intrigue no reader will want to put down.

Otto of the Silver Hand (1888) is Howard Pyle's epic take on the medieval legend, a high adventure yarn that was the first novel that explored the darker historical aspects of the Hapsburg empire. Despite its realism, this classic children's book is heartwarming story of true valiance, kindness, and the power of love.

A young boy is swept away by the North Wind and becomes her new traveling companion. At the Back of the North Wind, by George MacDonald is a fantasy novel originally published in 1871. The story centers a joyous child who discovers the shocking duality of life, death and God.

A down and out journalist unexpectedly inherits his aunt's fortune and home in London, where he discovers a mysterious set of portraits-one of himself, and the other of a strangely familiar woman. A man promises his fiancé that, if necessary, he would return from the dead to marry her. Grim Tales is a collection of horror stories by Edith Nesbit.

While playing in her aunt's toy store, a young girl discovers a Marionette with the ability to speak with humans. For the next few weeks, she enjoys stories of romance and adventure the world of toys. Heartfelt and highly original, Adventures in Toyland is an underappreciated classic of Victorian children's literature by Edith King Hall.

Raised like brothers, Kari the elephant and his young handler roam the forests of India freely, in search of adventure and always wary of danger. Although he is trained to control the animal, the boy comes to learn that an elephant is much wiser than meets the eye. Kari the Elephant is a children's book by Dhan Gopal Mukerji.

Nathaniel Hawthorne presents a multilayered story consisting of six Greek myths that are told from a unique perspective and appeals to all readers, specifically children. His writing style transcends age to deliver a family-friendly narrative. A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys is a compilation of classic stories inspired by Greek mythology. Hawthorne's interpretation is filtered through the fictional character, Eustace Bright, a college student who's entertaining a group of children. The book features "The Gorgon's Head," a popular epic that follows Perseus and his quest to slay Medusa. There's also "The Paradise of Children," a cautionary tale about Pandora's box, and "The Golden Touch," which recalls the story of King Midas. Originally published in 1851, A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys continues to stand the test of time. Its stories are literary staples that have been adapted for multiple mediums. The collection also produced the sequel, Tanglewood Tales, which was released in 1853. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys is both modern and readable.

The Magic World (1909) is a collection of twelve children¿s fantasy stories by English writer Edith Nesbit. Using elements of magic and mystery familiar to readers of her beloved Bastable and Psammead Trilogies, Nesbit crafts tales of wonder and adventure for children and adults alike.In ¿The Cat-hood of Maurice,¿ a young boy learns firsthand the consequences of mistreating the family cat. One day, Maurice attaches an empty sardine can to Lord Hugh¿s tail, terrifying and traumatizing the poor cat. When his father gets home, Maurice is told that he will be spending the next week at Dr. Strongitharm¿s school for wayward boys. At the last moment, Maurice discovers Lord Hugh in his room, who reveals to the boy a magic word that will turn him into a cat. In ¿Accidental Magic,¿ a boy named Quentin is sent to school in Salisbury. Immensely interested in archaeology and history, Quentin is excited to learn that he will be able to visit Stonehenge while at school. After getting in a fight with a bully, Quentin runs away in fear of expulsion and escapes through the fields toward Stonehenge. There, he searches for the fabled altar stone, where, exhausted and scared, he falls asleep. When he wakes up, he finds he has been transported to the lost world of Atlantis, where the people call him the ¿Chosen of the Gods,¿ but fail to reveal what it is he is chosen for.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Edith Nesbit¿s The Magic World is a classic of English children¿s literature reimagined for modern readers.