New Releases by Ursula Moray Williams

Rediscover the classic magical adventure of the Little Wooden Horse, brought to life with the original inside illustrations from the author of Milly-Molly-Mandy, Joyce Lankester Brisley. When Uncle Peder the toymaker falls on hard times, his little wooden horse must go out into the world to seek his fortune. But whether he''s working in a coal mine, sailing the seven seas with a band of pirates or walking the tightrope in a circus, the loyal little horse only has one wish: to return to his beloved master. Originally published in 1938, Ursula Moray-Williams'' The Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse is her most famous story and continues to be one of the most-loved classic stories of children''s literature. With its glorious inside illustrations by Joyce Lankester Brisley and cover artwork from Catherine Rayner, this beautiful hardback edition is a truly special gift to treasure.

A beautiful Macmillan Classics edition of this favourite story, Gobbolino the Witch''s CatWith his sparky whiskers and magic tricks, no one could mistake Gobbolino for a simple kitchen cat, but that''s just what the witch''s kitten wants to be. Instead of learning how to turn mice into toads for the witch''s brew, Gobbolino sets out on an adventure to find a family and a home of his own.Gobbolino has been delighting readers since 1942. With glorious illustrations by Catherine Rayner, a ribbon marker and a foreword by Joan Aiken, this beautiful hardback edition of Ursula Moray Williams''s Gobbolino the Witch''s Cat is a truly special gift to treasure.

One day Spid comes up the plughole in Henry''s bathroom. Within minutes, Henry and this very large black spider are best of friends. Spid only wants to be loved. Unfortunately, Henry''s family don''t like Spiders, so Spid sets out to win them over - with some extraordinary results!

The Christmas tree of a poor peasant family leaves their cottage on Christmas Eve and goes into the forest in search of pretty things with which to decorate himself.

Oh please come and help me, brother Oh, please do When Gobbolino receives his sister Sootica''s call for help he leaves his comfortable new life as a kitchen cat and sets off for the Hurricane Mountains, home of the old witch with whom his sister lives. On the way he meets the little wooden horse who offers to accompany him on his journey. It''s just the beginning of many exciting, magical and sometimes dangerous adventures for these two brave and kindhearted friends. First published in 1984, The Further Adventures of Gobbolino and the Little Wooden Horse is a well-loved modern children''s classic.

Abandoned by her guardian, Samantha moves in with an unwelcoming aunt whose dilapidated house includes bogwoppits, rat-sized creatures with wings, fur, and blue eyes.

The girls of Canterdown School love one thing: ponies. But the new headmistress announces that the stables will be closed in favor of more academic interests.

When he becomes trapped in the underground domain of the evil toymaker Malkin, Rudi Toymaker tries to find a way of destroying his rival''s power.

A Parisian Grandmaman is kidnapped during a birthday drive in the Bois. Her five devoted, and despairing grandchildren set about rescuing her and eventually somewhat reluctantly, have to accept four honorary grandchildren.

Toymakers of the Black Forest strive to create the perfect toy and win the king''s prize of a thousand gold pieces.

The adventures of Aunt Hegarty and her six nieces on a voyage to the South Seas.

During a great thunderstorm, a mysterious object, small and round and covered with golden hair, lands on the village green.

The "story of a tigerskin rug, and an unconventional, imaginative little English girl who lies, steals, and charms her way into everyone''s heart." McClurg. Book News.