“All our discontents about what we want appeared to me to spring from the want of thankfulness for what we have.”
― Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe
Two childrens classics from 300 years ago
Abridged and illustrated
These stunning hardback editions would make gorgeous gifts this Christmas
Perfect stories of adventure and discovering new lands
Stories of land and sea
Stories of celebrating difference
Stories of human resourcefulness
Stories of finding friendship in unlikely places
Stories where danger lurks around every corner
Stories with messages still relevant today
Vintage stories of young explorers
To inspire today’s curious young adventurers
Beautifully illustrated by Robert Ingpen
Published by Welbeck Kids
Perfect for middle grade readers and their grown ups
“Undoubtedly, philosophers are in the right when they tell us that nothing is great or little otherwise than by comparison.”
― Jonathan Swift, Gulliver’s Travels