Encouraging precious moments with your children
Little Red Riding Hood sets off through the woods to visit her Grandma. Before long, who should slink out of the woods but a big, bad, wicked old wolf. When they part, Little Red Riding Hood thinks that is the last she will see of him…but we know better.
Goldilocks is walking through the woods one day when she comes across the three bears cosy cottage. Inside she finds three delicious bowls of porridge cooling on the table. What will the bears say when they return to find that she has tasted every one? Sebastien Braun brings this much-loved traditional tale to life in a simple retelling for the very young. The second title in the Story House collection, this is the perfect introduction to a timeless classic for the very young.
The ugly duckling looks different and sounds different, but Mother Duck loves him just the same as the other ducklings. Then one day, after a lonely year on his own, the ugly duckling happily discovers who he really is. In this, the first title in the Story House collection, Hans Christian Andersen’s much-loved tale is brought to life in a simple retelling especially for the very young. A wonderful bedtime story, this is an invaluable addition to every child’s first library.bo
The Three Little Pigs are ready to make homes of their own. But what should they build with? Straw? Wood? Bricks? What would you choose when a big bad wolf says he will huff and puff and blow your house down? The wolf may be a bad wolf – but good wins out in the end. The third title in the Story House collection, this is the perfect introduction to a timeless classic for the very young.
With wit and flair, this classic fairytale is given an original and funny twist.
Little Wolf doesn’t want to be a big bad wolf. She dreams of being good and kind. But when she is sent out to catch dinner and meets Red Riding Hood, what will she do? From the team behind the popular The Three Billy Goats Fluff.
A new edition of this great lift-the-flap book, with free audio CD!
As Jack scurried down the beanstalk,
The hen squawked anxiously,
“If that giant gets his hands on us,
He’ll eat us for his tea!”
The story of Jack and the Beanstalk, retold in irreverent, playful rhyme that’s perfect for reading aloud. With flaps and pop-up surprises on every spread, this sturdy book is ideal for young children. Now in a new enlarged format including a free audio CD with two tracks: listen to the story alone, or follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.
The collection includes forty-eight favourite nursery rhymes and eight timeless first nursery story classics: The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Henny-Penny, The Gingerbread Man, Three Little Pigs, The Enormous Turnip, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Goldilocks.
The stories and rhymes have been specially selected for their read-aloud qualities. The large type and full colour, integrated illustrations on every page make these wonderful books to share with even the very youngest child.
A new edition of this great lift-the-flap book, with free audio CD!
Red Riding Hood said to the wolf,
“I’m on my way to see
My granny, who is ill in bed.”
The wolf cried, “Dearie me!”
The story of Red Riding Hood and the wolf, retold in irreverent, playful rhyme that’s perfect for reading aloud. With flaps and pop-up surprises on every spread, this sturdy book is ideal for young children. Now in a new enlarged format including a free audio CD with two tracks. Listen to the story alone, or follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.
Oh, please let me cross,” said the middle-sized goat,
But the troll only snapped, “What’s your hurry?
With some herbs and some spices and served up with rice,
You would make a delicious goat curry!”
The story of three little goats and a troll, retold in irreverent, playful rhyme that’s perfect for reading aloud. WIth flaps and pop-up surprises on every spread, this sturdy book is ideal for young children. Now in a new enlarged format including a free audio CD with two tracks. Listen to the story alone, or follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.
This classic fairy tale is retold by the best-selling author of Guess How much I Love You, Sam McBratney, with exquisite illustrations from the illustrator of Blue Kangaroo!
Little Red Riding Hood is going to visit her Granny, but who is that she meets on the way? A fabulous versio of this classic fairy tale.
Step into the magical world of beautiful princesses, handsome princes and wicked witches. This collection contains ten of the most loved fairy tales from the brothers Grimm, retold by master storyteller, Saviour Pirotta.
Step into a magical world of beautiful princesses, handsome princes and wicked witches. This collection contains ten of the most loved fairy tales from the brothers Grimm, retold by master storyteller, Saviour Pirotta, and exquisitely illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark. The well-loved stories within the book include: Little Briar Rose, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White and Rose Red, Rapunzel, Cat and Mouse in Partnership, Little Snow White, The Six Swans, The Frog Prince, Rumpelstiltskin, and The Twelve Dancing Princesses.
Ten favourite fairy tales from the brothers Grimm.
Step into a magical world of beautiful princesses and handsome princes, wicked witches and good fairies. Here are ten of the best-loved fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm, retold in a friendly, accessible way that’s perfect for young children.
Saviour Pirotta’s lively retellings of these classic fairy tales are perfectly complemented by Emma Chichester Clark’s rich, glowing illustrations, making this book a joy to share and a gift to treasure.
Contents: The Sleeping Princess; The Magic Gingerbread House; The Magic Bear and the Handsome Prince;The Golden-Haired Girl in the Tower; Little Mouse and Lazy Cat; The Princess and the Seven Dwarves; The Swans and the Brave Princess; The Naughty Princess and the Frog; The Girl Who Spun Straw into Gold; The Twelve Dancing Princesses.
Welcome to the wonderful fairytale world of Hans Christian Andersen…
Martin Waddell has brought together nine favourite stories, skillfully retelling them for today’s children. From the fun and humour of the proud Emperor with his splendid new clothes to the gentle sadness of the Little Mermaid, and with a colourful cast of witches, princesses, toys and animals, this rich and varied collection is guaranteed to delight and entertain readers young and old. Emma Chichester Clark’s glorious illustrations bring the tales vividly to life, making this book a joy to share and a gift to treasure.
With wit and flair, well-loved fairytales are turned on their head.
A follow up to the bestselling Great Nursery Rhyme Disaster.
Fairytales have never been funnier than in this outrageously silly picture book!
Once upon a time there lived an old Big Bad Wolf. He no longer had any huff and puff to blow down the Three Little Pigs’ houses so he scampers off into the pages of the Fairy Tale book to find a new one.
He tries one tale after another, but things never quite work to plan. Will he find a fairytale that suits him perfectly? With all the well-known and well-loved fairytales, including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
A lively collection of favourite fairy tales that’s guaranteed to give little ones the giggles.
From ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’ to ‘Cinderella’ and ‘The Billy Goats Gruff’ to ‘Hansel and Gretel’, Laurence Anholt’s lively retellings are full of fun and silly humour and perfectly complemented by Arthur Robins’ brilliantly funny illustrations. Storytime has never been such fun! Contents: Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Billy Goat’s Gruff, the Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel.
When Mr Troll threatens to eat the Three Billy Goats Fluff for trip-trapping over his bridge too loudly, Mother Goat comes up with a fluffy plan to keep everyone happy!
With wit and flair, this classic fairytale is given an original and funny twist.
A fun, light-hearted twist on the Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale. Any child that’s familiar with the original will find plenty of giggles here.
When Jack sells his cow for jelly beans, his mum is furious! But these are magic beans and soon Jack is on a big adventure in the clouds.
From the team behind the popular The Three Billy Goats Fluff and Red Riding Hood and the Sweet Little Wolf. Liz Pichon is the creator of the phenomenal bestseller The Brilliant World of Tom Gates.
This hilarious flap book allows you to mix and match fairy tales and create your own sensible or silly stories! Great fun!
This fantastic split page book allows the reader to mix and match different combinations of fairy tales with hilarious results. What would happen if Goldilocks had two horrid stepsisters and fell asleep for a hundred years? Would she be woken by a hungry wolf or Little Red Riding Hood’s Granny?
A new edition of this great lift-the-flap book, with free audio CD!
The pigs set off, and in a field
They saw a heap of straw.
“I’ll build my house of that,” said one.
“Straw’s nice and quick, I’m sure.”
The classic story of three little pigs and a wicked wolf, retold in glorious rhyme that’s perfect for reading aloud. With flaps and surprises on every spread, this sturdy book is ideal for young children. Now in a new enlarged format including a free audio CD with two tracks. Listen to the story alone, or follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.
A new edition of this great lift-the-flap book, with free audio CD!
Cinderella’s sisters
Were such a rotten pair,
She did all the housework,
They never did their share.
The story of Cinderella and her ugly stepsisters, retold in glorious rhyme that’s perfect for reading aloud. With flaps and surprises on every spread, this sturdy book is ideal for young children. Now in a new enlarged format including a free audio CD with two tracks. Listen to the story alone, or follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.
A new edition of this great lift-the-flap book, with free audio CD!
The house was still and quiet
For the owners had gone out.
“Oh, goody!” giggled Goldilocks.
“Now I can snoop about!”
The story of Goldilocks and the three bears, retold in irreverent, playful rhyme that’s perfect for reading aloud. With flaps and pop-up surprises on every spread, this sturdy book is ideal for young children. Now in a new enlarged format including a free audio CD with two tracks. Listen to the story alone, or follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.