Most Popular Books by Berlie Doherty

Available for the first time as a paperback picture book, this exquisitely illustrated re-telling of ''The Wild Swans'' is a must for any child''s library. ''The Wild Swans'' is one of the best-loved fairy tales of all time. Retold by Berlie Doherty, this enchanting story is beautifully illustrated by award-winning Jane Ray. It is a fairy tale magic to treasure forever.

Jinnie Ghost is as thin as the wind, with hair as white as the feathers of owls and eyes like water. Jinnie whispers dreams to children as they sleep: she brings Charlotte''s dolls to life, makes Amy''s carpet bubble with frogs and toads, and conjures up a giant to carry Joe off to a castle in the sky. But at the break of dawn, Jinnie hurries away, leaving only half-formed memories of her ghostly visit. Hauntingly illustrated, this perfectly pitched poem celebrates the power of the imagination, taking readers on a fantastic journey while sending a shiver down the spine.

A Welsh adaptation of The Snakestone, a tender story about a fifteen year-old adopted boy who embarks on a journey to look for his natural mother and reaches a better understanding of himself; for 12-15 year-old readers.

This book contains tales from all round the world - from Australia to the Shetland Isles - full of strange and wonderful happenings. Some are happy stories, others haunting and sad, but all have the power to enchant and enthral.

This text is an illustrated retelling of the classic fairy tale.

This text is an illustrated retelling of the classic fairy tale.

When Sally brings home a new cat, her old cat, Paddiwak, hisses and storms off into the night.

Tricky Nelly Nickleby and Billy the Bamboozler are always playing tricks on each other. So when Nelly asks for a pretty feather hat for her birthday, Billy comes up with a crafty plan to give her what she wants - and more. But Nelly has plans of her own to make him look like a silly Billy

This text is an illustrated retelling of the classic fairy tale.

When Sally brings home a new cat, her old cat, Paddiwak, hisses and storms off into the night.

A boy finds that he cannot ride his new bicycle during the day, only in his dreams at night, until one day he finally discovers the magic he needs to ride it in real life.

At first, Tam isn''t at all keen on his baby sister, Blue. All she seems to do is cry. But with a little inventive persuasion from Great-grandpa Tam changes his mind and even goes as far as to admit he might quite like her. But then one terrible night, Blue is stolen and an ugly fairy changeling is left in her place. With his Mum and Dad wrapped up in grief, and his Great-grandpa far too old for adventures, it falls to Tam to venture to the land of Faery, return the changeling and win back Blue. But it is a hazardous journey, and Tam must keep his wits about him as he crosses the Sapphire lake, does battle with the castle nightmares and finally confronts the King and Queen of the fairies.