Lesley Sims

The fifth in a series of 15 rhyming stories developed to help children learn to read. Each book is designed for an adult and child to read together and introduces new letters or reading patterns and reinforces material from previous books. Includes puzzles to reinforce new skills, and guidance notes on reading with children. In this story, grizzly bear Sal discovers to her dismay that she can't sing, but cheers up when she turns out to be a good percussionist....

"It's Midsummer Night...In the woods outside Athens, two fairies are up to mischief. Their spells lead to chaos, confusion and a weaver with a head of a donkey. This is a magical retelling of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies."--back cover.

A lively story with irresistible illustrations, this book is a delight to share with very young children. It can also be enjoyed by children who are beginning to read for themselves. The simple rhyming text is a great way to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

Discover who lived in castles, what they ate, where they slept and what they did for fun Photographs combined with computer graphics take you inside the world of castles as never before.

"At Sleeping Beauty's christening, the king and queen forget to invite avery important guest. Sixteen years later, that guest's wicked wish comes true..."-- Back cover.

The gods take away the elephants' wings when they are careless with their flying and give the wings to the peacocks and banana trees.

A very poor woodsman who is granted three wishes by a tree fairy is urged by his wife to wish for riches.

A delightful retelling of one of the world's most famous fairy tales, with a wicked queen and her magic mirror, a beautiful princess, a handsome prince and not one but seven heroes.

This book retells the story of a princess who escapes her wicked stepmother by hiding out in the home of seven hospitable dwarfs.