Alison Ainsworth Book order (chronological)

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?

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.

Heidi is five when she is sent to live with her grandfather in his lonely hut in the Alps. She quickly grows to love her carefree life with him in the mountain air, and the old man comes to love her, too. They are both unhappy when Heidi is sent away again, to a family in town, but she soon manages to get home to her Alpsýand to share her happiness with her new friends.Eva Ibbotson is the author of books published to wide acclaim in Great Britain and the U.S.

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.'

A classic story by Hans Christian Andersen, The Ugly Duckling tells the familiar tale of growing up and self discovery. Cruelly tormented for his different appearance, the Duckling forsakes pecking hens and biting ducks for the solitude of the forest. Alone, he survives the bitter cold of both fellow animals and a hard winter to emerge in a triumphant springtime rebirth as the pond’s most beautiful swan. The expressive paintings of Robyn Officer capture the remarkable transformation, making this book a treasure for generations to come.

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.

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.