A classic collection of tales for young readers of about five, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Elizabeth Laird and others, chosen by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare.
Paddington Bear tries to buy a bi
Three little pigs set off to build new homes for themselves. But someone big and bad soon comes looking for a tasty piggy snack...Can the pigs outwit the wicked wolf?
When Little Red arrives at Granny's cottage, there's someone BIG, HAIRY and very, very SCARY waiting in Granny's bed...Will Little Red be breakfast for that big, bad wolf?
When Goldilocks sneaks into the three bears' cottage, no one seems to be home. But the bears soon return from their walk... Will they catch that naughty little girl?
A wicked fairy puts a curse on the king's daughter, Aurora, that sends everyone at the palace to sleep. Thorns grow like a forest around the castle. Can anyone break the spell?
A brimming collection of exciting stories, full of adventure and magic, by much-loved writers, including Margaret Mahy, Ted Hughes and Malorie Blackman.
From a naughty pirate to a very lonely lion, children will love the amazing characters they meet in this timeless collection.
