Vera Southgate Books

The big pancake eludes the hungry grasp of everyone it meets until it comes upon a very clever pig.

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. This classic version of the fairy tale is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with beautiful new illustrations of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. An essential part of any child's bookshelf, Ladybird Tales are perfect for sharing together and creating memories to treasure forever.

Tells in simple dialogue the story of three bears who return home from a walk to find a little girl asleep in Baby Bear's bed.

Dick Whittington makes his fortune by selling his cat for gold and jewels and later becomes Lord Mayor of London.

Suitable for children above 3 years, this title presents the story of Sleeping Beauty's birth through to the day she pricks her finger on her 15th birthday and falls asleep for one hundred years.

Fairy stories and traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust Ladybird to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small, hard-wearing format. This tale of The Little Red Hen is perfect for reading aloud, or for older, more confident readers to read by themselves. There are 24 Ladybird Tales to collect, so the only problem is which one to choose first!

In this carefully planned reference book, interesting and accurate information is given about the Postal Service, its history and its development to meet present day needs.Even children whose reading experience is limited will be encouraged by the superb, full-colour illustrations and relatively simple text to find out for themselves about this vital service, and at the same time gain extra reading practice.

"Rapunzel, let down your hair! When she heard the witch, she gathered up her long blond hair; which no-one had ever cut, and let it slide down the tower".

Suitable for children ready to attempt reading, this book retells The Enormous Turnip in a simple way using a number of frequently repeated words. The sentences are closely supported by pictures and the story begins with a detailed scene introducing the main characters and vocabulary.

Suitable for children, this title collects traditional stories.

When a miller tells the king his beautiful daughter can spin straw into gold, she is locked in a room full of straw and if she does not prove it, she will die. The poor girl does not know what to do until a strange little man appears and offers to spin the straw in exchange for her necklace. The very next night the same thing happens and she gives the little man her ring. But the next night, the miller's daughter has nothing left to offer and must promise her first born child to him. The king, pleased with his gold, makes the girl Queen and a year later, the strange little man returns to collect the child unless, that is, she can guess his name . . .

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of The Princess and the Pea is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, retaining all the key parts of the story beginning with the princess finding her way to the castle one stormy night, through to her sleepless night on top of twenty mattresses! 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 Little Pigs, 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, Chicken Licken, The Ugly Duckling and The Little Red Hen. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, 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.

When the gingerbread man runs away from the old lady's oven, the whole village is soon chasing after him.

An adaptation of the classic tale in which a poor old shoemaker becomes successful with the help of two elves who finish his shoes during the night.

The story follows Rapunzel, who is trapped in a tower by a wicked witch. As she navigates her isolation, her life takes a turn when she meets a charming prince, leading to a tale of love and adventure. This enchanting narrative is tailored for children over three, introducing them to themes of bravery and romance in a whimsical setting.

'Beauty and the Beast' is the story of a kind-hearted girl called Beauty who is forced to live with an ugly beast, until one day some magic happens.

Based on the classic fairy tale. When an old man plants some turnip seeds, one of the turnips grows ENORMOUS How will he ever get it out of the ground? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. The Enormous Turnip is aLevel 1Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words."

With the help of her fairy godmother, a mistreated kitchen maid attends the palace ball on condition that she leave before midnight.

For over 40 years, this classic fairytale has delighted children and adults alike. This title combines a faithful retelling with rich, vibrant artwork, promising to reintroduce the magic of this timeless tale to those who loved it, while casting a spell upon a new generation of readers.

Fairy stories and traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust Ladybird to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small, hard-wearing format. This tale of Little Red Riding Hood is perfect for reading aloud, or for older, more confident readers to read by themselves. There are 24 Ladybird Tales to collect, so the only problem is which one to choose first!

Retells the story of a princess who escapes her wicked stepmother by hiding out in the home of seven hospitable dwarfs.

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. This classic version of Hansel and Gretel is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with beautiful new illustrations of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. An essential part of any child's bookshelf, Ladybird Tales are perfect for sharing together and creating memories to treasure forever.

An adaptation of the classic tale in which a beautiful princess has a spell cast on her to make her sleep 100 years.

Retells the legend of the poor boy in medieval England who trades his beloved cat for a fortune in gold and jewels and eventually becomes Lord Mayor of London.

Suitable for children, this title collects traditional stories.

Three little pigs have many adventures as deal with the attacks of a big bad wolf.

Children's reading. Illustrated children's story from the reknowned much loved tales series.

Fee, fi, fo, fum I smell the blood of an Englishman When Jack discovers an enormous beanstalk growing in his garden, he climbs all the way up and discovers a castle at the top. A greedy, rich and bloodthirsty giant lives there with his wife, and Jack must use his wits to escape. Not before he can take some of the giant's money bags with him though...

One of a series which consists of a mini storybook plus audio recording narrated by Zoe Wanamaker on one side and on the other side sound effects and music.

Children will delight in the magic of this tale, with the two readings on each CD. The first allows the child to listen to the story while following the words in the book. The second encourage the child to read along with the CD. 5 yrs+

A series of popular, traditional tales written in a simply way for children who are learning to read.

The porridge pot always produces food for the little girl, but it runs amuck when her mother tries to use it without knowing the magic words to stop it

This beautiful Ladybird ebook edition of The Princess and the Frog is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, retaining all the key parts of the story beginning with the princess losing her golden ball in the pond, through to the frog returning it to her and requesting thanks in return by coming to live in the castle with the princess. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Tales series include The Big Pancake, Dick Whittington and Beauty and the Beast. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, 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.

This beautiful hardback edition of Chicken Licken is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, following Chicken Licken and his friends as they go to tell the king that the sky is falling down.

Little Red Riding Hood is heading to Granny's house -- but so is a greedy wolf... A repeated refrain ("What big eyes/hands/teeth you have!") encourages listeners to join in, and the enchanting illustrations by Bao Luu bring the fairytale world to life

Four old animals leave their homes and decide to form a group of town musicians.