Best Selling Books by Niamh Sharkey

Aspiring princesses will be entralled by this lively retelling of the classic rags-to-riches story, brightened by playful, quirky illustrations.

Cinderella's evil stepmother makes her cook and clean and dust and sweep until her arms ache and her head spins. But with a tap, tap and a WHOOSH of her fairy godmother's wand, the kind, mistreated beauty becomes a shimmering vision worthy of a prince. In a wry, conversational tone, the narrative sends Cinderella off to the ball three times — each time lovelier than the last — breathing witty new life into this oft-told, favorite fairy tale.

Find out what happens to Jack when he visits the giant's castle in this gleeful version of the classic children's story. Jack's adventure in the Land above the Clouds comes to life through Niamh Sharkey's lively pictures, and storytelling that fills the reader with expectation. Large type, bold images and classic fairy tale theme make this story perfect material for schools and nurseries.

Nothing is quite as it seems in this book. Seven stories from around the world introduce remarkable animals and extraordinary people, among them an inquisitive monkey, a clever farmer and an unusual butterfly. Each tale has the colour and vigour of the countries and cultures they represent.