This is J.M. Barries timeless tale of the boy who would not grow up. Peter Pan" is edited with an introduction by Jack Zipes in " Penguin Classics". When Peter Pan & his fairy companion Tinker Bell fly in through the window of Wendys nursery one night it is the beginning of an adventure that whisks Wendy & her brothers Michael & John off to Neverl&. There they will find mermaids fairies pirates led by the sinister Captain Hook & the crocodile who bit off his leg
- & still pursues him in hope of the rest! " Peter Pan" originally appeared as a baby living a magical life among birds & fairies in J.M. Barries sequence of stories " Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens". His adventures capture the spirit of childhood
- & of rebellion against the role of adulthood in conventional society. This edition

Includes:: the novel & the stories & reproduces the original illustrations by Francis Donkin Bedford & Arthur Rackham. In his introduction Jack Zipes sifts through the psychological interpretations that have engaged critics explores the cultural & literary contexts in which we can appreciate Barries enduring creation & shows why " Peter Pan" is fundamentally a work that urges adults to reconnect with their own imagination. James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937) was born in Scotland the son of a weaver. In 1885 he moved to London to pursue a literary career. " Peter Pan" with its flying & theatrical devices was a huge success & continues to be performed today; in 1911 Barrie rewrote the play as a novel. On his death in 1937 Barrie gifted copyright of the play " Peter Pan" to Great Ormond Street hospital. If you enjoyed " Peter Pan" you might like Lewis Carrolls " Alices Adventures in Wonderland" & " Through the Looking Glass" also available in " Penguin Classics". " One of the classic childrens stories of all time". (" Daily Mail"). " Intensely moving as well as enchanting in its evocation of childhood the heartlessness of youth & parental grief as children grow older". (" Daily Telegraph")."



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Readers will delight in this re-telling of this classic story of Neverland pirates & flying. Robert Sabuda's elegant text & paper engineering give new life to favourite characters like Captain Hook Tinkerbell Wendy Michael John & of course Peter Pan himself! ...

Barrie's classic tale of the boy who wouldn't grow up. It started life as a series of stories made up for the five Llewelyn Davies boys who were virtually adopted by Barrie after being orphaned. This edition has F.D. Bedford's illustrations which first appeared in the author's own day. ...

Neverland is calling again... Something is wrong in Neverl&. Dreams are leaking out-strangely real dreams of pirates & mermaids of warpaint & crocodiles. For Wendy & the Lost Boys it is a clear signal-Peter Pan needs their help & so it is time to do the unthinkable & fly to Neverland again. But back in Neverland everything has changed-and the dangers they find there are far beyond their dreams... Specially commissioned by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children as the winner of their competition to write the official sequel to J.M. Barries Peter Pan Peter Pan in Scarlet is a thrilling adventure that you will never forget. Proceeds from every copy sold will go to benefit Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. ...

Neverland is calling again Something is wrong in Neverl&. Dreams are leaking out-strangely real dreams of pirates & mermaids of warpaint & crocodiles. For Wendy & the Lost Boys it is a clear signal-Peter Pan needs their help & so it is time to do the unthinkable & fly to Neverland again. But back in Neverland everything has changed-and the dangers they find there are far beyond their dreams... Specially commissioned by Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children as the winner of their competition to write the official sequel to J.M. Barries Peter Pan Peter Pan in Scarlet is a thrilling adventure that you will never forget. Proceeds from every copy sold will go to benefit Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. This new version brings the adventure to new life with full colour illustrations throughout by David Wyatt & a new version of the text by Geraldine Mc Caughrean to make the story accessible to younger readers. A beautiful book to share & to treasure. ...

Introduce babies & toddlers to letters of the alphabet & to Beatrix Potters famous characters with this Peter Rabbit ABC" book! This beautiful padded board book features a giant lift-up flap on every page & an illustration for every letter. Join Peter Rabbit Squirrel Nutkin Mrs Tittle mouse & lots of other animal friends inside. " Peter Rabbit ABC" is accompanied by " Peter Rabbit 123" & is published by Frederick Warne & Co. publishers of Beatrix Potters " Original Peter Rabbit" books." ...

Peter Rabbit is a good little bunny (most of the time!) & now hes getting ready to celebrate Easter. He fetches some groceries for his mother helps himself to some vegetables in Mr. Mc Gregors garden & joins his friends for a fantastic Easter egg hunt! Help him search for the eggs hidden in the garden by lifting the flaps & pulling the tabs on every spread in this seasonal novelty book for young children. ...

The Peter Rabbit Book & Toy gift box contains Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit & an soft & cuddly Peter Rabbit toy making this a perfect birthday or Christening gift for a new baby or young child. The packaging is contemporary & striking & will appeal to both lovers of this timeless tale & fans of something stylish & bang up to date. ...

Peter Rabbit & his friends love Easter & this year the race is on to find as many Easter eggs as possible. There are lots of fun flaps to lift & pops to discover in this playful eggstravaganza! Children can lift the giant flaps to reveal Peter Rabbit's burrow then help Peter to pull up some radishes & turnips before Mr. Mc Gregor catches him! Next they can help Jemima Puddle-duck to find her naughty little ducklings & join Peter & his friends to find the ten hidden Easter eggs! Make sure they look out for the amazing pop-up surprise! Peter Rabbit Easter Egg Hunt is the perfect Easter gift & is ideal for parents to enjoy with their children. It will appeal to Peter Rabbit fans & any children who enjoy animal stories. ...

This simple counting book with a soft finger puppet of Peter Rabbit will really help adults to bring the pages alive. The Peter Rabbit puppet is cleverly stitched into the book so it cant get lost & is integral to every page! This is a great fun read to share with very young children. ...