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The Secret Garden

Owl Books — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:38:58 +0000

A favourite bedtime classic, beautifully retold by bestselling and award-winning author, Geraldine Mccaughrean. This beloved childhood classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett is now available in a sumptuous gift book edition with dazzling new art. With sumptuous details including cloth binding, foil cover, full colour illustrations throughout, textured paper jacket, ribbon marker and head and tail bands. When Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her uncle at gloomy Misselthwaite Manor, she is the most spoiled and contrary child you could ever meet. But she is also extremely lonely. Until one day, she discovers a walled garden that has been kept secret for years. With the help of a little robin, Mary unearths the key and unlocks the wonder that lies beyond the garden walls – and finds that making friends can be every bit life-changing as a magical garden. A captivating picture book retelling for young children by acclaimed author Geraldine McCaughrean – who has won numerous awards including the Carnegie Medal – and with beautiful illustrations by Margarita Kukhtina, this is a timeless keepsake gift that will be treasured by generations. Discover more beautiful gift books in the Nosy Crow Classics range, including:

The Wind in the Willows
Anne of Green Gables
Heidi
The Velveteen Rabbit
Peter Pan

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The Story of the Nativity

Owl Books — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 15:30:48 +0000

A captivating retelling of the story of the very first Christmas from multi-award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean. In the still heart of the night, the child was born. A boy.

Mary kissed him, washed him, wrapped him tightly and laid him in the wooden trough where the animals usually munched hay. She gave him a kiss. She gave him a name too – Jesus – just as the angel had told her to do.

Discover the tale of Mary and Joseph, the Angel Gabriel, the shepherds, the wise men and the arrival of the Baby Jesus, retold in simple, lyrical language. Illustrated with enchanting silhouette artwork by Laura Barrett, this is a book to be shared and treasured by every family at Christmas time.

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The Snow Queen

Owl Books — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 15:07:14 +0000

Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story of The Snow Queen has enchanted children for over 150 years. Join Gerda on her journey to rescue her best friend Kai from the Snow Queen’s icy palace in this magical retelling from award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean, with stunning silhouette illustrations by Laura Barrett. With a sparkling foiled cover, this beautiful gift book is a must-have addition to any child’s bookshelf!

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