Hansel and Gretel are lost in the woods, when they discover a house made of gingerbread! but when they start eating, a wicked old witch opens the door...
Based on the classic story 'Hansel and Gretel', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when the brother and sister get lost in the woods! Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with children aged 2-4 year olds.
Based on the traditional fairy tale 'The Magic Porridge Pot', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when a magic pot won't stop cooking porridge! Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.
This ebook has been optimised for viewing on colour devices. Based on the traditional fairy tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Jack's mother is very angry when he swaps their only cow for some magic beans. But before Jack knows it, he is off on a big adventure! Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this ebook contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.
Ladybird's First Favourite Tales are fun, gentle introductions to classic fairy tales, suitable for reading to the youngest of children. Packed with rhythm and rhyme, these abridged tales are great to share together again and again. Now, for the first time, all eighteen classic titles in the First Favourite Tales series are available in one audio CD collection. Perfect for use either at home or in the car, each individual track features a fun, rhythmic fairy tale retelling plus beautiful, specially composed music and sound effects to help bring it alive. A wonderful first introduction to the best-loved fairy tales, created especially for very young children.
The story of Snow White and Rose Red is one of the lesser-known fairy tales, collected by the Brothers Grimm in Germany in the 19th century. This retelling of the story, originally published by Ladybird in 1969, is one of the best-known versions of Snow White and Rose Red in modern times. This beautiful Ladybird ebook edition of Snow White and Rose Red is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The story is sensitively retold, following the tale of two young sisters who encounter a friendly bear and a wicked dwarf. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Tales series include The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs, Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Gingerbread Man, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Rapunzel, The Magic Porridge Pot, The Enormous Turnip, Puss in Boots, The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Big Pancake, Dick Whittington, The Princess and the Frog, The Princess and the Pea, Chicken Licken and The Little Red Hen. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. Children have always loved, and will always remember, these classic fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure. Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.
'All power to Gretel and Tamasha and Tokoyo and Chandra and Sea Girl and Gerda! They come from different countries and traditions but they're all such marvellous spirited girls I wish each one could be my best friend' - Jacqueline Wilson Girls can save the day too, and they always have . . . Join six adventurous girls from around the world as they use their wits, courage and strength to overcome the odds in this colourful, illustrated collection of Ladybird Tales. Gretel and Hansel Tamasha and the Troll Tokoyo and the Sea Serpent Chandra and the Elephants Sea Girl and the Golden Key The Snow Queen Perfect for bedtime, to read aloud or enjoy alone, these empowering tales show that girls can be the heroes of any story. Includes a special Introduction from award-winning author Jacqueline Wilson.
Based on the traditional fairy tale 'The Ugly Duckling', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens to the Ugly Duckling. Will he ever find anyone who loves him? Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with children aged 2-4 year olds.
Introduce your baby to fairy tales and first words with sturdy Ladybird Little Pop-Ups. Based on the popular tale of Hansel and Gretel, this simplified story with sturdy, integrated pop-ups is perfect for parents and toddlers to explore the magic of reading and learning together. Nila Aye's beautiful illustrations bring the story to life as each spread features a central pop-up with a highlighted word for your child to learn.