When a tornado crashes through Kansas City, Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked far away, over the rainbow, to a strange land called Oz. How will they ever get home? And what is at the end of the yellow brick road? Plucky Dorothy and Toto embark on a magical adventure to search for the Wizard of Oz and along theway encounter new friends: the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion.
Tells the story of a little girl who discovers a cottage in the woods belonging to a bear family.
The former Well Loved Tales series have been redesigned with brighter inks and coated paper to enhance the appeal of these fairy tales to young children. They are all intended for one level of readability and are considered ideal bedtime stories. This is the story of Cinderella.
"Robinson Crusoe" tells the story of a young man who defies his parents' wishes to pursue a life at sea, leading to a shipwreck that leaves him stranded on a deserted island for 28 years. The novel explores themes of survival, self-reliance, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. Crusoe's solitary existence forces him to confront his own beliefs and values, reflecting on his relationship with God and the nature of civilization. Throughout his time on the island, he learns to cultivate the land, build shelter, and create a life for himself, ultimately encountering a native man whom he names Friday, with whom he forms a complex bond. The narrative serves as an allegory for personal and societal development, delving into the implications of colonialism and the moral dilemmas of civilization. Defoe's work has sparked extensive literary criticism and analysis, influencing countless writers and thinkers across centuries, making it a foundational text in English literature.
Fran Hunia, illustrated by John Dyke, The Elves and the Shoemaker (Read It Yourself), hardcover
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Retells the tale of the poor boy who trades his beloved cat for a fortune in gold and jewels and becomes Lord Mayor of London.
Retells the fairy tale of the boy who, ignoring his grandfather's warnings, proceeds to capture a wolf.
Expertly told, these childhood favorites open up the world of fairy tales to children who can now see themselves reflected in the 'mirror mirrors' in their books! With beautiful full-color illustrations on every spread, these tales will delight readers everywhere, and ever after. --- Read It Yourself is a series of graded storybooks, carefully designed to familiarise children with the most frequently used words ( Key Words ) in the English language. -Level 1- (suggested reading age 4 1/2-5 years) Goldilocks and the Three Bears Billy Goats Gruff The Sly Fox and Red Hen The Elves and the Shoemaker Hansel and Gretel The Enormous Turnip -Level 2- (suggested reading age 5-5 1/2 years) Three Little Pigs Red Riding Hood Puss in Boots Gingerbread Man Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Thumbelina -Level 3- (suggested reading age 5 1/2-6 years) Town Mouse and Country Mouse Sleeping Beauty The Ugly Duckling Cinderella Jack and the Beanstalk Dick Whittington -Level 4- (suggested reading age 6-6 1/2 years) Wizard of Oz Heidi Peter and the Wolf Rapunzel The Pied Piper of Hamelin Robinson Crusoe
Retells the classic fairy tale about the young boy who trades his cow for some magic beans, which turn into a large beanstalk that goes up to the sky
The Billy Goats Gruff dream of crossing the bridge to reach the other side of the river and the lush green meadow.
The 'Read It Yourself' series includes favourite stories retold in lively natural language to help children to develop confidence to read alone.
