Michael Hague

"An irresistible new collectible hardcover in the beloved series of six Penguin Christmas Classics L. Frank Baum's Life and Adventures of Santa Claus was first published in 1902, two years after his Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Drawing on the attributes of Santa Claus from Clement Moore's 1822 poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" ("The Night Before Christmas"), Baum chronicles Santa's life from his childhood in an enchanted forest--the same forest that is...

In this illustrated, abridged version of the original, the boy who finds the dragon in the cave knows it is a kindly, harmless one, but how can he convince the frightened villagers and, especially, St. George the dragon killer that there is no cause for concern?.

The Borrowers live underneath the kitchen floor, whenever the Clocks need they simply "borrow" from the "human beans" who live above them. Only Pod ventures into the house above, Borrowers who are seen by humans are never seen again. But, Arrietty is seen, suddenly it seems everyone in the household is after the Borrowers, but have to put their trust in one human bean.

A collection of fanciful, humorous short stories introducing such characters as the Potato Face Blind Man, Henry Hagglyhoagly, the Blue Wind Boy, Googler and Gaggler, and others.

The boy and rabbit from the classic story "The Velveteen Rabbit" go for a walk in the woods and play games.

Revisit the hallowed halls of the Misselthwaite Manor in this new edition of the classic novel, The Secret Garden, presented with eye-catching manga-style artwork.Young Mary Lennox is left an orphan when her parents die of illness while living abroad in India. Raised primarily by servants, Mary is left to mourn the loss of her inattentive parents before eventually being sent under the care of her Uncle in Yorkshire, England. It's there in Misselthwaite...

One of the true classics of English literature, here are the adventures of Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and Toad. Shy Mole is cleaning his underground house until the spring weather lures him above for a cautious encounter with the worldly Water Rat. Their exploration of the Wild Wood includes lunch with Otter and hilarious adventures at Toad Hall. Grahame's idyllic world is as fresh now as when they first discovered his enchanting tales, of Ratty sculling...

Everett is a slightly inept, but ever-so-polite Elf in Santa's workshop who messes up everything. When Everett dawdles on Christmas morning playing with one of the toys he finds himself left behind. Then he meets Sam, who helps Everett get back to the North Pole and Everett learns that being "different" can be wonderful.