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Audrey Daly

    Audrey Daly is a recognized author and editor in the realm of children's literature. Her work often revisits classic tales, imbuing them with a fresh perspective for young readers. Daly's editorial touch ensures these stories are presented in an engaging and accessible manner, making her a significant voice in classic children's storytelling.

    Sleeping beauty
    Jack and the Beanstalk
    Goldilocks and the Three Bears
    The Story of Madame Tussaud
    Pinocchio
    The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
    • The Wizard of Oz was first published in 1900 and, since then, has been immortalized on stage and screen. Its enduring appeal is coupled with fresh, new illustrations in this stunning edition, which would make an excellent gift. A complete and unabridged, illustrated edition of L. Frank Baum's classic tale of magic and adventure. Join Dorothy and her little dog Toto on the yellow brick road, as they set off to explore the magical Land of Oz. Can they find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and return to Kansas? Part of the hugely collectible Usborne Illustrated Originals series, presenting classic children's stories as sumptuous gift editions, each newly illustrated by wonderful artists and beautifully designed. Excellent production values including head and tail bands, a ribbon marker and stylish end-Paperbacks make this book an heirloom of the future.

      The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
    • Pinocchio

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.2(2406)Add rating

      Pinocchio is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.

      Pinocchio
    • Goldilocks and the Three Bears

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.0(35)Add rating

      Once upon a time, there were three bears. There was a great big bear, a middle sized bear and a tiny little bear. One morning, the father bear made some porridge but it was too hot. So the bears went for a walk to allow the porridge to cool. Meanwhile Goldilocks came calling.

      Goldilocks and the Three Bears
    • Jack and the Beanstalk

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.9(18)Add rating

      The former Well Loved Tales series have been redesigned with brighter inks and coated paper to enhance the appeal of these fairy tales to young children. They are all intended for one level of readability and are considered ideal bedtime stories. This is the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.

      Jack and the Beanstalk
    • Sleeping beauty

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.0(84)Add rating

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

      Sleeping beauty
    • A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters.

      Black Beauty
    • Beauty and the beast

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.7(17)Add rating

      This is a retelling of the story of a merchant's daughter, who, through her goodness of heart, releases a handsome prince from the spell which had imprisoned him in the form of a beast.

      Beauty and the beast
    • Whether it is a letter to your friend, a note to your mum, or a story you want to write, you will always need to use good English. This book has all the rules and the information you need to write clearly and effectively, with the tips to make it easier.

      The Ladybird Book of Spelling and Grammar