A mother duck lays an egg that hatches into a large, gray duckling. The other ducks on the pond make fun of the Ugly Duckling because of his appearance, and he is ostracized by the other ducks. The Ugly Duckling feels lonely and unwanted, and he wanders away from the pond in search of a place where he belongs.
"Three Little Pigs" by Nick Page retells the classic fairy tale with a fresh and engaging narrative. The story follows three pig siblings who each build their own house—one of straw, one of sticks, and one of bricks. When a cunning wolf comes along, he huffs and puffs, blowing down the houses of straw and sticks. However, the third pig's brick house withstands the wolf's efforts, ultimately p…
An old woman bakes a gingerbread man in the shape of a human. The gingerbread man then comes to life and runs away from home before being eaten by the children. The gingerbread man runs fast and manages to escape the old woman, the old man, the dog, the cow, and the river. However, in the end, the gingerbread man is tricked by a cunning fox and eaten.
"Snow White: Beauty" by Nick Page retells the classic fairy tale of Snow White with a fresh perspective. The story follows the beautiful princess Snow White, who is forced to flee from her wicked stepmother, the Queen, who is envious of her beauty. Snow White finds refuge with seven dwarfs who live in the forest. However, the Queen's jealousy drives her to pursue Snow White with various cunning…
"Sleeping Beauty" by Nick Page is a retelling of the classic fairy tale about a beautiful princess who is cursed by an evil fairy to fall into a deep sleep for 100 years. Only a prince's true love kiss can awaken her. The book is richly illustrated and brings new life to the well-known story, emphasizing themes of love, courage, and the triumph of good over evil. With engaging prose and vivid i…
"Rapunzel" by Rosie Greening is a retelling of the classic fairy tale about a young girl with extraordinarily long hair, who is imprisoned in a tower by a wicked witch. The story captures Rapunzel's journey from captivity to freedom. With the help of a brave prince, who climbs her long, golden hair to reach her, Rapunzel discovers her own strength and courage. This beautifully illustrated book …
Little Red Riding Hood is instructed by her mother to deliver a basket of food to her sick grandmother in the forest. Along the way, she meets a cunning wolf. The wolf deceives Little Red Riding Hood by telling her to pick flowers for her grandmother. Meanwhile, the wolf goes to grandmother's house and disguises himself as grandmother. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, the wolf deceives and …
A fun retelling of the story of the Little Mermaid. Share the story and the learning activities with your child to encourage their reading and reinforce their learning of phonics.
"The Emperor's New Clothes" by Rosie Greening is a delightful retelling of the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The story revolves around a vain emperor who is obsessed with new clothes. Two cunning weavers promise him a magnificent suit of clothes that is invisible to anyone who is incompetent or stupid. As the emperor parades through the town in his "new clothes," no one dares t…
"Cinderella" by Nick Page is a retelling of the classic fairy tale about a kind and gentle girl who is mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Despite her harsh living conditions and the cruelty she faces, Cinderella remains hopeful and kind-hearted. Her life changes dramatically when she receives magical assistance from her fairy godmother, who helps her attend the royal ball. At …