Featured Book - Ardizzone's English Fairy Tales - Contributed by Lorna

This collection of twelve fairy tales were particular favourites of Edward Ardizzone, who wanted to bring them together to share them with children, hoping that they would enjoy them also. The tales are taken from the collection of Joseph Jacobs, a folklorist who wanted children to read and enjoy English Fairy and Folk Tales as well as French and German tales by, for example, Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm. Joseph Jacobs' collection of tales included folk tales, fables, legends etc. as well as fairy tales, I would find it difficult to choose my favourite twelve out of such a vast collection......Read more.

Theme of the Month -Wishing For Spring
contributed by Joanne

After the snow in January - I looked out into my garden last week and noticed some Snowdrops and thought, although it's still winter, spring is soon going to be on its way – and I can't wait!!

It's a long-standing joke here at Stella Books that I feel the cold - and come in with many jumper layers in the winter (and sometimes even in the summer!), with blankets to go over my knees and occasionally even heat packs! So I look forward to the warmer days and longer hours of daylight that spring (and summer beyond) bring. Read the Full Article.