Jack and the Beanstalkis part of the First Favourite Talesseries which are a perfect introduction to timeless and treasured stories, with amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. It is ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.
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.






The Enormous Turnip
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Based on the traditional fairy tale 'The Enormous Turnip', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when a very, very large turnip doesn't want to be pulled out of the ground! Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.
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.
Ladybird First Favourite Tales Puss in Boots
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
"Find out what happens in this tale of the poor mill owner's son and his cat."--Publisher's description.
The Three Little Pigs
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A perfect introduction to the traditional folk tale 'The Three Little Pigs'. Join the three little pigs as they set off to see the world, build their houses and encounter the big, bad wolf. Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series, this hardback book contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Ladybird First Favourite Tales
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Suitable for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds, this title contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. It introduces young children to classic stories and fairy tales.
Hansel and Gretel: Ladybird First Favourite Tales
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Presnets an introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers. This title contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children.
Chicken Licken
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Using rhythmic text to help build reading skills, combined with original illustrations, the books in this series offer quirky, humorous retellings of traditional children's tales.
Ladybird Classics: Alice in Wonderland
- 72 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, this title retains all the best-loved parts of the Alice in Wonderland story, such as the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat. It also features full-colour illustrations throughout.
First Favourite Tales Red Riding Hood
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Find out why grandmother has such big teeth in this classic tale.
Cinderella: Ladybird First Favourite Tales
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Helps you find out what happens when Cinderella meets a handsome prince at the ball. This book presents an introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers. It contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children.
Follow the gingerbread man as he tries to escape all manner of hungry animals and people. This title contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. It is suitable for introducing young children to classic stories and fairy tales.
First Favourite Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The classic fairy tale about a number of elves helping out a poor shoemaker; This edition is a retelling of the original 1806 story.






