Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs

Based on the popular West African folk tale. Anansi the trickster spider has a plan to get a free meal from each of his friends. If they pull on a thread tied to his legs when the food is ready, he’ll come and eat! But is his plan really so clever after all? Why Anansi

How Zebras Got Their Stripes

Based on the classic West African folktale about bravery. Why are zebras stripy, and why do baboons have red bottoms? Find out what happens when a bossy baboon and a plucky little zebra go head-to-head, with long-lasting consequences. How Zebras Got Their Stripes is from Developing Reader Level 2. It is ideal for children aged

Hansel and Gretel

Based on the classic fairy tale. When Hansel and Gretel are left in the woods, they discover a house made of sweets – and a witch who wants to eat them! Can they escape the witch and find their way home again? Hansel and Gretel is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Based on the well-loved classic tale. Goldilocks is walking through the woods when she discovers a house belonging to three bears. With curiosity getting the better of her, what will happen when the bears return home? Goldilocks and the Three Bears is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Based on the classic fairy tale. When thousands of rats appear in Hamelin, the mayor needs the Pied Piper’s help. He promises to pay the Pied Piper in return, but what will happen when the mayor does not keep to his word? The Pied Piper of Hamelin is from Fluent Reader Level 4. It is

The Elves and the Shoemaker

Based on the classic fairy tale. A poor shoemaker finds out that two elves are secretly helping him by making beautiful shoes to sell. How can he say thank you and help the elves, too? The Elves and the Shoemaker is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6–7 years who

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Based on the well-loved classic tale. The three billy goats Gruff want to eat the grass on the other side of the bridge. There’s only one problem, a giant troll is lurking underneath! Will the billy goats Gruff find a way to make it past the grumpy old troll? The Three Billy Goats Gruff is

Cinderella

Based on the well-loved classic fairy tale. Cinderella wants to go to the prince’s ball, but she has no dress or shoes. Can a fairy godmother make all her dreams come true? Cinderella is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who are able to use their existing phonics knowledge

The Enormous Turnip

Based on the well-loved classic tale. An old man plants some turnip seeds, and his turnips grow and grow. One of them grows into an ENORMOUS turnip! Who will be able to help him harvest it? The Enormous Turnip is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who can use

The Mice and the Elephants

The elephants and the mice had always lived away from one another, and the mice are frightened of the elephants until the Elephant King helps them out. When the elephants are in trouble, what will the Mouse King do? The Mice and the Elephants is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children