Knights are brave, chivalrous, strong and handsome - although good looks and muscle are not essential, provided you are not afraid of dragons and are properly equipped with chain mail, shield, and chocolates and flowers for damsels in distress.

Introduces medieval knights and the world in which they lived, including their training, their mounts, heraldry, their arms and gear, tournaments, and warfare, and offers paper models of knights on foot and mounted, and a knight's helmet.

Discover a world of adventure as a medieval knight! Step back in time and embark on a thrilling quest to become a medieval knight. Learn about castle life and caring for your faithful steed, joust in tournaments, and gallop into battle with the bravest of the brave. Piece together 3-D models to make a fully armoured knight, his destrier (warhorse), and a real-size helm. With this essential companion, you will win your spurs and be ready to ride off in search of adventure. Topics include: The Noble Knight, Dubbing Ceremony, Castle Life, Faithful Steeds, Coats of Arms, The Knight's Code, Arms and Armour, Tournaments, and Battles.

A role-playing activity book explores everything a potential princess needs to know. Fully illustrated throughout.

An unforgettable fable about a father's journey and a timeless guide to life's many questions—from Ethan Hawke, four-time Academy Award nominee, twice for writing and twice for acting. A knight, fearing he may not return from battle, writes a letter to his children in an attempt to leave a record of all he knows. In a series of ruminations on solitude, humility, forgiveness, honesty, courage, grace, pride, and patience, he draws on the ancient teachings of Eastern and Western philosophy, and on the great spiritual and political writings of our time. His intent: to give his children a compass for a journey they will have to make alone, a short guide to what gives life meaning and beauty.

Fairies can be short, small, fat, tall or thin. Whatever they look like, all fairies are very clever and very magical. If you want to be a fairy, here are some essentials: a magic wand, flying shoes, a cloak of invisibility, glitter, a regal expression... and this book!

For many years wizards were out of fashion. They hid in caves and castles and whiled away their time sewing sequins on their best gowns and boiling up fantastical potions biding their time to make a comeback. And boy have they made a come back! There are wizards and aspiring wizards everywhere and this book is packed full of wizardly facts, hints and tips for leading a life of magical excess!