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The Fox and The Stork

MVR 100

A lively retelling of Aesop’s fable about always being kind to your friends. First Reading Level 1 are real books for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Featuring the delightful illustrations of Rocio Martinez. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles.

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 32 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The Gingerbread Man

MVR 135

This delightful picture book is based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children. Run, run as fast as you can, you can’t catch him, he’s the Gingerbread Man! But although he may be able to out-run everyone, can the Gingerbread Man outwit the cunning fox?

(Picture Books)

Age 18+ months

Extent: 24 pages

Dimensions: 250 x 250mm

The Gingerbread Man

MVR 100

The classic story of The Gingerbread Man retold with simple text and delightful illustrations. When the Gingerbread Man runs away from the old lady’s oven, the whole village is soon chasing after him.

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 48 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The Golden Goose

MVR 100

The Brothers Grimm classic retold for beginner readers developing reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Billy isn’t strong or handsome, but he is kind. One day, he is kind to someone who gives him the best present of his life – a goose.

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 48 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The Goose That Laid The Golden Eggs

MVR 100

The classic story retold with simple text and delightful illustrations. Poor Tom and Elena can’t believe their luck when their goose lays a golden egg, but what happens when one golden egg a day just isn’t enough?

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 48 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The Greedy Dog

MVR 100

A lively retelling of the classic Aesop fable, where greedy Dog is fooled by his own reflection. Specially written for children just beginning to read, with fun puzzles to complete after the story.

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 32 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The King’s Pudding

MVR 100

A traditional tale from Indonesia told with elements of repetition to help beginner readers develop confidence and reading stamina. The jungle is a dangerous place, especially when there’s a hungry tiger on the prowl. But can Little Deer’s quick-thinking outwit him?

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 48 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The Lion and The Mouse

MVR 100

Aesop’s charming fable retold for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. It’s tough in the wild, whether you’re a tiny mouse or a big, scary lion. But friends can be found in the strangest of places

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 32 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The Little Red Hen

MVR 150

Who will help the Little Red Hen plant some grains of wheat? Not one of her three best friends. Find out what she does next in this lively retelling, specially written for children who are just learning to read, and with beautiful illustrations by Valentina Fontana throughout.

Age 4+

Extent: 48 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The Mouse’s Wedding

MVR 100

A delightful Japanese folktake told for beginner readers developing reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Father Mouse wants his daughter to marry the most powerful husband in the world.

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 48 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The Railway Children

MVR 100

A re-telling of the classic E.Nesbit story for children growing in reading confidence. When their father is accused of spying, Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis’ life is changed overnight by their move from London to the countryside. But will their father ever come back?

(Classic)

Age 6+

Extent: 64 pages

Dimensions: 203 x 136mm

The Secret Garden

MVR 150

The enchanting classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Mary Lennox feels forlorn and lonely in her uncle’s gloomy house on the moors. But behind an old ivy-covered wall is a garden, waiting to be discovered.

Age 6+

Extent: 64 pages

Dimensions: 203 x 136mm