{"title":"Story Collections","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have great selection of books and box sets that contain a range of stories. This range includes board book collections, classic fairy tale treasuries, folktale compendiums and more! \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"world-of-peter-rabbit-beatrix-potter","title":"Beatrix Potter: The World of Peter Rabbit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful keepsake case features all 23 of Beatrix Potter's Tales in hardback editions, clothed in classic white jackets. Each book is rendered in full colour and they contain individual publication notes of how these classic stories came to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world of Beatrix Potter is one of the finest literary gifts a child could receive, and it would also serve as a nostalgic treasure to many adults who befriended these characters in their own childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardback books\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30092651523,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/beatrix-potter-the-world-of-peter-rabbit-books-256478.jpg?v=1729735196"},{"product_id":"elsa-beskow-gift-collection-2","title":"Elsa Beskow: Gift Collection 2","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGorgeous set of five mini books from one of Scandinavia's most celebrated writers and illustrators of children's books, Elsa Beskow. These fun and heartwarming tales of the forest and its inhabitants are the perfect gift for fans of Beatrix Potter, and would make a brilliant addition to any child's bookshelf. The books are hardback and come in a slipcase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/products\/peter-in-blueberry-land-by-elsa-beskow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Peter in Blueberry Land by Elsa Beskow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeter in Blueberry Land\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/products\/the-sun-egg-by-elsa-beskow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Sun Egg by Elsa Beskow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sun Egg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmily and Daisy\u003c\/em\u003e (exclusive mini-edition, only available in this set)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/products\/around-the-year-by-elsa-beskow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Around the Year by Elsa Beskow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAround the Year\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/products\/elsa-beskow-ollies-ski-trip-mini-edition\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ollie's Ski Trip by Elsa Beskow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOllie's Ski Trip\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Learn about Elsa Beskow's interesting life and influences \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/blogs\/news\/illustrator-of-the-month-elsa-beskow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Elsa Beskow \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34392538894,"sku":"","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/elsa-beskow-gift-collection-2-books-514192.jpg?v=1728391075"},{"product_id":"dorothy-edwards-my-naughty-little-sister-a-treasury-collection-illustrated-by-shirley-hughes","title":"Dorothy Edwards: My Naughty Little Sister, A Treasury Collection, illustrated by Shirley Hughes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful new treasury brings together a collection of stories from Dorothy Edwards classic series, starring the cheeky little heroine \u003cem\u003eMy Naughty Little Sister\u003c\/em\u003e! This book is a joy to behold, from its lovely hardback cover and dustjacket designs, to its newly coloured illustrations by the beloved \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/collections\/all\/shirley-hughes\" title=\"Shirley Hughes prints and merchandise\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShirley Hughes\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also includes an opening essay about the author and illustrator, and about the author's own sister, who inspired the stories. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect nostalgic gift for an adult who read these books growing up, or for a child who'd enjoy these spirited stories- whether they have their own naughty little sister to contend with or not!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49771905038,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/dorothy-edwards-my-naughty-little-sister-a-treasury-collection-illustrated-by-shirley-hughes-books-873101.jpg?v=1728390988"},{"product_id":"richard-scarrys-best-storybook-ever","title":"Richard Scarry: Best Storybook Ever","description":"\u003cp\u003eA treasury of classic books from the one and only, Richard Scarry!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing over 80 Richard Scarry classics, this treasury is nearly 300 pages of fun, adventure, and discovery. Filled with beloved excerpts from stories like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eI am a Bunny\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoodnight Little Bear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Rooster Struts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and more, readers will find it easy to see why this is – most definitely – the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBest Storybook Ever\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you would like to read more about Richard Scarry, please see our \u003ca title=\"Richard Scarry Blog\" href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/blogs\/news\/richard-scarrys-busy-busy-life\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/blogs\/news\/richard-scarrys-busy-busy-life\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eblog\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12909335674914,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/richard-scarry-best-storybook-ever-books-278218.jpg?v=1728392516"},{"product_id":"jon-klassens-hat-box","title":"Jon Klassen's Hat Box","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHold on to all of your hats at once for this special collection of Jon Klassen’s celebrated hat trilogy!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it back. 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New illustrations by today's most exciting illustrators give the book a brilliant and fresh look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note this is a second-hand book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good used condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32822445375535,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/the-puffin-treasury-of-classics-second-hand-books-219145.jpg?v=1741655499"},{"product_id":"judith-kerr-the-judith-kerr-treasury","title":"Judith Kerr: The Judith Kerr Treasury","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-height=\"230\" class=\"item-excerpt trunc\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFive classic stories from Judith Kerr, the creator of the iconic The Tiger Who Came to Tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJudith Kerr OBE is one of the most beloved creators of children’s books in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis delightful treasury brings together five of her bestselling stories in one very special collection, including classics such as The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeaturing:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Tiger Who Came to Tea\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMog the Forgetful Cat\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne Night in the Zoo\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Other Goose\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen Willy Went to the Wedding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-tools\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checkout-tools\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price-info-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-info-wrap\"\u003eFormat: Hardback. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39374604369967,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/products\/judith-kerr-the-judith-kerr-treasury-books-7306416.jpg?v=1764347709"},{"product_id":"jonathon-langley-collins-bedtime-treasury-of-nursery-rhymes-and-tales","title":"Jonathan Langley: Collins Bedtime Treasury of Nursery Rhymes and Tales (Second-Hand)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCleverly retold, this picture book brilliantly presents our beloved classic rhymes and tales, while retaining its old magic. 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The colourful format and the quality of paper and print are absolutely lovely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Format: Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39374616363055,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/products\/jonathan-langley-collins-bedtime-treasury-of-nursery-rhymes-and-tales-second-hand-books-4585493.jpg?v=1751788247"},{"product_id":"ineke-verschuren-illustrated-tales-of-dwarfs-gnomes-fairy-folk-daniela-drescher","title":"Ineke Verschuren: Illustrated Tales of Dwarfs, Gnomes and Fairy Folk, illustrated by Daniela Drescher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet helpful dwarfs, mischievous gnomes and powerful fairy folk in this sumptuously illustrated storybook anthology of classic European folk tales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuch-loved stories such as 'Kate Crackernuts', 'Tom Tit Tot' and 'The Griffin' take readers on a journey through Europe as they climb snowy mountains, delve deep underground and wonder at beautiful palaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unique collection celebrates the rich folklore tradition of Europe, including dwarfs from Flanders, fairies from Scotland and gnomes from Austria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith radiant pictures by Daniela Drescher, one of Germany's best-loved illustrators, Illustrated Tales of Dwarfs, Gnomes and Fairy Folk is sure to enchant young and old readers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40137496723503,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/ineke-verschuren-illustrated-tales-of-dwarfs-gnomes-and-fairy-folk-illustrated-by-daniela-drescher-books-952932.jpg?v=1728391557"},{"product_id":"dick-bruna-miffys-treasury","title":"Dick Bruna: Miffy's Treasury","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dutch classic, Miffy, is a beautiful bedtime story for small children. 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