A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters.
Audrey Daly Book order (chronological)
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.






Can you hear the jungle beat? Join Mowgli, Baloo and their new friends in an adventure about bravery, loyalty, friendship and a little bit of boogie-woogie.
The Ladybird Book of Spelling and Grammar
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
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.
Spelling and Grammar
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Grade level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, i, s, t.
Kings and Queens Sticker Book
- 36 pages
- 2 hours of reading
An introduction to British kings and queens, from Boudicca to Elizabeth II. All the monarchs are here, together with the key events of their reigns. Children can match colour pull-out stickers to a caption to complete the pages of the book. Quick quizzes test the reader's knowledge.
Favourite Tales: Tom Thumb
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Retells the adventures of a tiny boy in a horse's ear, a mouse hole, a snail shell, a cow's throat, and a wolf's belly.
The Gingerbread Man
- 25 pages
- 1 hour of reading
The Gingerbread Man 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.
Jack and the Beanstalk
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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.
Beauty and the beast
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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.
The Emperor's New Clothes
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Two rascals sell a vain emperor an invisible suit of clothes.
The Wizard of Oz
Teacher's Edition
When Dorothy and her little dog Toto are caught in a tornado, they and their Kansas farmhouse are suddenly transported to Oz, where Munchkins live, monkeys fly and Wicked Witches rule. Desperate to return home, and with the Wicked Witch of the West on their trail, Dorothy and Toto - together with new friends the Tin Woodsman, Scarecrow and cowardly Lion - embark on a fantastic quest along the Yellow Brick Road in search of the Emerald City. There they hope to meet the legendary, all-powerful Wizard of Oz, who alone may hold the power to grant their every wish. Just as captivating as it was a hundred years ago, this is a story that all ages will love.
The Story of Madame Tussaud
- 43 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Favorite Poems
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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Sleeping beauty
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
An adaptation of the classic tale in which a beautiful princess has a spell cast on her to make her sleep 100 years.
Pinocchio
- 52 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The carpenter Gepetto has carved an extraordinary marionette called Pinocchio out of a special piece of wood. But what a scamp that Pinocchio turns out to be! He pulls off Gepetto's wig and races out the door in search of adventure. Pinocchio finds plenty, but he is so mischievous and so very disobedient that despite the advice of Cricket and the Blue Fairy, he always seems to land in trouble. Yet Pinocchio is also kindhearted and loving, traits that, if he can only learn to behave, may help him realize his dream of becoming a real boy. For over a hundred years, children have delighted in this tale, now in a handsome new edition for a new generation.













