Alison Ainsworth Books

A Swiss orphan is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city.

When Princess Aurora is cursed by an evil fairy as a baby, she is raised in hiding by the three good fairies. Later she falls in love with Prince Philip, but the curse is too powerful and she slips into a deep sleep. Will the prince be able to save Princess Aurora with true love's kiss?

A rewritten title from the previous "Read it Yourself" series with the original concept of the child reading a familiar story and the link with Key Words retained. It is part of Ladybird's overall "Learning to Read" programme which can be used alongside any other reading scheme.

Mowgli, the man-cub, is raised by wolves in the jungles of India. His friends and teachers are Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, and their enemy is the ferocious tiger Shere Khan. Mowgli's life is filled with adventure, and a thrilling chance to become a true hero of the jungle.'

Mowgli, the 'man-cub', is raised by wolves. His friends are Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, and their enemy is the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Mowgli's life is filled with adventure - and a thrilling chance to become a true hero of the jungle.

Thumbelina is no bigger than your thumb! Thumbelina is content to spend her days rowing in a boat made from a tulip petal and sleeping in a cradle made from a polished walnut shell. Then one horrible night a toad kidnaps her, and she is tossed from one wretched adventure to another. Will Thumbelina be forced to marry the toad's son or spend her days deep underground with a rich mole? Only her steadfast kindness and bravery and the help of some loyal friends will lead Thumbelina to true love.

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 Sleeping Beauty.

Presents the adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by a pack of wolves, and the wild animals of the jungle. Also includes other short stories set in India.