National Velvet told the story of a butcher's daughter, Velvet Brown, who wins a horse in a raffle and, disguised as a boy, rides to victory in the Grand National. In 1924 she published the highly acclaimed novel, The Difficulty of Getting Married followed by the commercially successful National Velvet in 1935. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth GrahameĮgmont Heritage an imprint of Egmont Childrens BooksĮnid Bagnold (1889-1981) was an author and playwright.Įnid Bagnold began her writing career in August 1913 on a magazine entitled, Modern Society, where she was employed a staff writer. The Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder Launch titles in the Heritage Collection from Egmont include:Ĭlassic Tales of Barbar by Jean de BrunhoffĬlassic Tales of Rupert by Alfred BestallĬlassic Tales of Oscar Wilde by Oscar Wilde But will Velvet be allowed to ride in the race? And can The Pie really win the most prestigious prize in all of steeplechasing? A horse-racing classic, National Velvet has entertained generations of horse lovers with dreams of riding in races themselves. When she and her friend Mi see a piebald horse jump a five foot fence, they decide to follow Velvet's dream to ride in the Grand National. She dreams of owning and training horses one day. Velvet Brown is a 14 year old girl living in small coastal village in the 1920s. This is a beautifully bound gift edition of this classic tale of a girl and her horse. Celebrate Elmer Day with David McKee's colourful and inclusive picture books.Great Children's Books to read with Dad this Father's Day!.10 Books for Children to Celebrate the Windrush Generation.30 Children's Books to Celebrate World Oceans Day.Children's Books that celebrate brilliant teachers for National Thank a Teacher Day!.The Week Junior Announces Shortlist for New Children's Book Awards.A Summer of Adventure - 50 Books to Inspire!.LGBTQI+ Children's Books celebrating Pride in London and Pride Month this June.Children's Books that feature Young Carers for Carers Week 2023.Create powerful poems to cheer your friends and family - Get Creative activities inspired by Sophie Cameron’s Away with Words.Brilliant Children's Books to Read this Summer.Back to the (Book of) the Future - the exciting re-issue of a much-loved classic.30 Children's Books to Celebrate World Music Day.
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