Helps you find out what happens when Dorothy is transported from Kansas to the magical land of Oz and sets out on the Yellow Brick Road.
Ladybird First Favourite Tales Series
This series of classic tales in a beloved format is perfect for introducing young children to the magical world of storytelling. Each story is carefully adapted to be easily understandable and visually engaging for little readers. It offers a collection of timeless narratives that foster imagination and teach fundamental moral values. These are wonderful books for shared reading between parents and children, nurturing a love for books from an early age.






Recommended Reading Order
Jack and the Beanstalk: Ladybird First Favourite Tales
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Jack's mother is very angry when he swaps their only cow for some magic beans. But before Jack knows it, he is off on a big adventure.
The Ugly Duckling: Ladybird First Favourite Tales
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Tells the story of the ugly duckling. Suitable for preschoolers, this title contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children.
Chicken Licken: Ladybird First Favourite Tales
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Chicken Licken thinks the sky is falling down, so he sets off to tell the king. What will happen to him and his friends Henny Penny, Turkey Lurkey and Goosey Loosey?
A perfect introduction to timeless and treasured stories, with amusing pictures and lost of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with your little one.
Meet the poor and hungry shoemaker who wakes up one morning to find that his shoes have been magically made for him!
The Magic Porridge Pot
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Based on the traditional folk tale 'The Magic Porridge Pot', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Join Rose on her adventures with the pot of porridge that never runs out! Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series, this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with preschoolers.
Based on the traditional fairy tale The Magic Porridge Pot, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when a magic pot won't stop cooking porridge! Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.
