These delightful picture book versions of the traditional stories are perfect for beginning readers. Charming illustrations inspire young readers and two levels of text ensure long-time use.
The three bears make some porridge and go for a walk while it cools down. Then Goldilocks finds the bears' house with no one at home. She smells the fresh porridge and feels hungry.
Favourite stories are retold in a lively natural language to help children to develop the confidence to read alone. Henny Penny and her friends are on their way to tell the king that the sky is falling when they meet a hungry fox.
Lisbeth Zerger, winner of the 1990 Hans Christian Andersen Medal, brings her distinctive talent to the timeless story of two innocent children who lose their way in the dark forest. When the siblings happen upon the gingerbread house of a wicked witch, they unwittingly stumble into one of the most enduring fairy tales of all time. As the witch tries to fatten poor Hansel, and Gretel cunningl…
Hansel and Gretel are lost in the forest when they find a house made of candy and gingerbread. Will they be able to escape from the wicked witch who lives inside? With beautiful and charming illustrations to enjoy again and again, this simple retelling of the children's classic fairy tale is perfect for readers of all ages. Parragon is the largest illustrated non-fiction publisher in the wor…
Hansel and Gretel lived with their father and stepmother in a tiny cottage on the edge of the forest. Their father was a woodcutter and the family had always been poor. Their father and stepmother were always arguing about money and the shortage of food.
One of the oldest and most treasured folktales in the world, Hansel and Gretel resonates deeply with young readers. Now Jane Ray revives this venerable story with a retelling that preserves the power of the tale. Her rich illustrations destine it to be a classic to be enjoyed by children for many years to come. Full color.
There was once a boy named Jack who lived with his widowed mother and his pet squirrel, Phil, in a cottage in the woods. The little family was quite poor, and the day came when they had to sell their cow to buy food.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was loved by everyone who knew her. Her grandmother was so fond of the child that she delighted in giving her presents. Once she made her a beautiful cape and hood of red velvet. The little girl liked it so much that she never went out without wearing it. In time, everyone called her " Little Red Riding Hood".
Where's that wolf? Little Red Riding Hood is off to see Granny again, but this time she is determined that the wolf won't catch her! Along the way a curious crowd of fairy tale folk join in our heroine's adventure. Together they foil the wicked wolf (who, of course, gets his just desserts) in a humorous re-telling of a traditional favourite.