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Silver Penny Stories

This charming series of stories is designed to engage the youngest readers with its playful and heartwarming narratives. Each installment offers simple yet captivating adventures that encourage imagination and teach essential values. The illustrations are vibrant and friendly, complementing the text and helping children visualize every moment. It serves as an ideal introduction to the world of literature for preschoolers.

The Little Mermaid
Hansel and Gretel
The Frog Prince
Jack and the Beanstalk
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Sleeping Beauty

Recommended Reading Order

  • Presents a new version of the beloved fairy tale about a princess doomed to sleep for 100 years, until a handsome prince wakes her with a kiss. With one full page illustration per spread and skillfully retold for a young reader, it is illustrated and designed for the modern reader. It is suitable for children aged 3 to 6.

    Sleeping Beauty
  • Mirror, mirror, on the wall: Who is the fairest of them all? When the mirror answers Snow White, the beautiful princess' stepmother plans to kill her. The girl escapes and finds a new home with seven friendly dwarfs. But will the Wicked Queen discover Snow White is still alive and succeed with her evil plan?

    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
  • The story follows Jack, a clever boy who embarks on a magical adventure after planting seeds that sprout into a towering beanstalk. He faces challenges as he outsmarts a formidable giant and ultimately secures a golden goose. This enchanting tale captivates children with its themes of bravery and ingenuity, complemented by vibrant full-color illustrations.

    Jack and the Beanstalk
  • What happens when a princess promises to marry a helpful frog, but doesn't want to keep her vow? This fairy tale shows children that you have to look beyond skin-deep to see how beautiful a person (or frog!) really is. With one full page illustration per spread and skillfully retold for a young reader, it is designed for the modern reader.

    The Frog Prince
  • When a brother and sister lost in the woods come upon a tempting gigerbread house, they can't resist entering. Little do they realise that inside lives a witch... and she thinks they'd make a delicious dinner.

    Hansel and Gretel
  • The Little Mermaid

    • 48 pages
    • 2 hours of reading

    Suitable for ages 3-6 years, this title tells the story of a mermaid who leaves the sea after she falls in love with a human prince.

    The Little Mermaid