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 TalesSeries
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
The Three Little Pigs
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Join the three little pigs as they set off to see the world, build their houses, and encounter the big, bad wolf.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A retelling of the favourite fairy tale of the girl who steals a family of bear's breakfast.
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.
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.
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 hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.
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 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?
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.
Alice in Wonderland: Ladybird First Favourite Tales
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Helps you find out what happens when Alice goes down a rabbit hole and meets all sorts of crazy characters.
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.
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.
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.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A little girl walking in the woods finds the house of the three bears and helps herself to their belongings.
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.
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.
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.
