Kids Chapter Books - The Classics

Updated March 17, 2026
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A wrinkle in time
L'engle, Madeleine
Paper Book
When Charles Wallace Murry goes searching through a 'wrinkle in time' for his lost father, he finds himself on an evil planet where all life is enslaved by a huge pulsating brain known as 'It'. How Charles, his sister Meg and friend Calvin find and free his father makes this a very special and...
Alice in wonderland
Francia, Giada
Paper Book
Enjoy Lewis Carroll's timeless classic in a fresh, re-illustrated version that's perfect for the younger child. Enter the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland, where fantasy reigns and the rules of reality disappear. Artist Manuela Adreani offers a breathtaking interpretation of Lewis Carroll's...
A bear called Paddington
Bond, Michael
Paper Book
To celebrate 60 years of Paddington Bear, comes this beautiful new edition of his first ever adventure. Unabridged and featuring beautiful colour drawings from Peggy Fortnum, this stunning slipcased children's gift book will delight Paddington fans new and old. The perfect present to treasure...
Matilda
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
"A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero" - David Walliams "So Matilda's strong young mind continued to grow, nurtured by the voices of all those authors who had sent their books out into the world like ships on the sea. These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting...
Roald Dahl:Splendiferous Quiz Book part 1
Maher, Richard
Paper Book
James Henry Trotter's parents have been eaten by a rhinoceros, so now he lives with his two repulsive aunts. One hot day something peculiar happens and an enormous peach grows in their garden. Soon James and the Giant Peach are rolling away from his horrible aunts, towards a most marvellous and...
The BFG
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
A splendiferous new hardback of THE BFG, part of a collection of truly delumptious classic Roald Dahl titles with stylish jackets over surprise printed colour cases, and exquisite endpaper designs. Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we...
Charlie and the chocolate factory
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
'The ultimate children's story' - David Walliams Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Gold Ticket from Mr Willy Wonka! I shake you warmly by the hand! Tremendous things are in store for you! One miraculous moment changes Charlie...
Pippi Longstocking
Lindgren, Astrid
Paper Book
Pippi Longstocking is one of the most popular children's characters of all time and is still much loved by millions of children today. This anniversary edition of Pippi Longstocking will introduce Pippi and her adventurous spirit to a whole new generation of readers. Nine year old Pippi is an...
A house is built for Eeyore
Milne, A.A
Paper Book
A beautiful little storybook all about Eeyore, one of A.A.Milne's most beloved characters that's guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite for children aged 5 and up. Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh in 2026! Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story A House Is Built For Eeyore -...

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