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At the time when the Earth was still young, it was up to the heroes to carry out the most difficult, or even impossible tasks. And first among them was Hercules, who was sent to tidy up and clean all kinds of places, even the stables of Augeas, whose filth reached right up to the sky. Hercules harnessed the Cleansing Waters, and made the stables sparkling clean!

"Dear moon, there, high in the dome where you are, I dare you, better than you I’ll become. It’s either I win or lose it all, I swear", the fairy said and at the moon she stared.

The heartbroken widow of a captain drowned at sea discovers a friendly amphibian at her lowest point. But he is no ordinary frog - he's a dancing frog set on saving her! Soon the duo are touring the world with their routine, spreading light and laughter - and carrying out the occasional rescue - wherever they go. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.

The Tales of Beedle the Bard have been favourite bedtime reading in wizarding households for centuries. Full of magic and trickery, these classic tales both entertain and instruct, and remain as captivating to young wizards today as they were when Beedle first put quill to parchment in the fifteenth century. There are five tales in all: 'The Tale of the Three Brothers' Harry Potter fans will know from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; 'The Fountain of Fair Fortune', 'The Warlock's Hairy Heart', 'The Wizard and the Hopping Pot' and 'Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump' complete the collection. These narrative gems are accompanied by explanatory notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore (included by kind permission of the Hogwarts Headmaster's archive). His illuminating thoughts reveal the stories to be much more than just simple moral tales, and are sure to make Babbitty Rabbitty and the slug-belching Hopping Pot as familiar to Muggles as Snow White and Cinderella. This brand new edition of these much loved fairy tales from the wizarding world pairs J.K. Rowling's original text with gorgeous jacket art by Jonny Duddle and line illustrations throughout by Tomislav Tomic. The Tales of Beedle the Bard is published in aid of the Lumos (link to wearelumos.org), an international children's charity (registered charity number 1112575) founded in 2005 by J.K Rowling. Lumos is dedicated ending the institutionalisation of children, a harmful practice that affects the lives of up to eight million disadvantaged children around the world who live in institutions and orphanages, many placed there as a result of poverty, disability, disease, discrimination and conflict; very few are orphans. Lumos works to reunite children with their families, promote family-based care alternatives and help authorities to reform their systems and close down institutions and orphanages.

When Paris, the youngest prince of Troy abducted Helen, king Menelaus’ of Sparta wife, the Greeks were mortified. This is how the Trojan was broke off,.This war lasted for many years and both people were severely hurt, Did the Greeks manage to take Helen back? Is there a war worth fighting even for all world treasures? This book comprises several activities and games helping young readers consolidate the basics of Greek mythology,

From number one bestselling author Matt Haig comes a hilarious and heartwarming story, brilliantly illustrated throughout by Chris MouldWherever she is, whatever the day,She only has one kind of thing to say. Just as cats go miaow and cows go moo,The Truth Pixie can only say things that are true. A very funny and lovable tale of how one special pixie learned to love herself. The Truth Pixie is an enchanting, rhyming story that will delight younger readers - with words by the bestselling mastermind Matt Haig and pictures by the inky genius Chris Mould.

The twelve Gods of Ancient Greece lived on Mount Olympus and from there they ruled the world and the humans beneath them. Their stories still enchant us, thousands of years after they were first told.

Following the original runaway-hit, The Ultimate Reading Challenge, comes this beautiful portfolio that deepens and expands a child's love of reading with 15 unique challenges and cool prizes!A reading challenge just for kids! Each pocket inside this portfolio presents young readers with a bookish challenge. Once a challenge is completed, it's time to open the pocket to claim an awesome prize! While many reading challenges and programs are met by reading speed or quantity of books read, the challenges presented in The Ultimate Reading Challenge for Kids! are carefully designed to expand any young reader's experience with reading and create opportunities for accomplishment and success. The perfect gift for both bookworms and reluctant readers, The Ultimate Reading Challenge for Kids! encourages young readers to connect with books in new and creative ways. Challenges include: * Read a book based on a true story. * Watch a movie based on a book. * Read outside. * Read a book out loud. You could read to a sibling, parent, grandparent, or pet. * Create a reading nook: Be creative! Closets, corners, and trees all make for great nooks. And more! Prizes include: * A hologram bookmark * Puffy stickers * A rad keychain * Bookplates And more! These four tales show that the exquisite art of getting even is a skill that sees kindness win over malice. Tantalising and amusing, these stories show off a darker side but carry with them the author's trademark warmth and humour.

From Snow White, Cinderella and Pinocchio to ¬ The Little Mermaid, ¬ The Wizard of Oz and Peter Pan: twelve of the most famous children's fairy tales of all time, gathered together in a series of essential volumes, must-haves for every budding reader's library. All children can discover or rediscover their favourite characters and identify themselves in their adventures thanks to these original texts, updated in modern, accessible language, perfect for the littlest ones as well as those already able to read on their own. Enriching and completing the narratives are the colorful and captivating illustrations by Francesca Rossi, an artist who gives a fresh, modern touch to timeless classics. AUTHOR: Francesca Rossi was born in 1983. She graduated from the Scuola Internazionale di Comics in Florence. She publishes illustrated books for a number of Italian publishers and designs book covers and posters. Alongside her work as an illustrator, she conducts labs in schools and libraries, as well as making and decorating pottery. Colour illustrations

Why the Cretan civilization went down in history as the first culture in Greece and Europe? Which was the princess Zeus fell in love with and a whole continent was called after her? Who was Minos’ father and why he was punished by god Poseidon? Who was Talus? What was the labyrinth and who was the Minotaur? Who was the artist behind the exquisite palace of Knossos? Why no enemy dared to invade the island of Crete? Who was the hero who managed to kill the Minotaur? Why Cretans was a happy people? What was taurokathapsia? How was the ancient Cretan culture brought to light? ... are some of the questions answered in this exiting book of myths and knowledge. At the end of the book some significant historical information is comprised, as well as activities that will help readers consolidate what they have learnt on this exiting period of ancient Greek history.