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Titles in This Set
Ladybird Tales: Cinderella
Ladybird Tales: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Ladybird Tales: Hansel and Gretel
Ladybird Tales: Jack and the Beanstalk
Ladybird Tales: Little Red Riding Hood
Ladybird Tales: Pinocchio
Ladybird Tales: The Enormous Turnip
Ladybird Tales: The Gingerbread Man
Ladybird Tales: The Three Little Pigs
Ladybird Tales: The Ugly Duckling
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780241652961
Publisher: Ladybird
Age Range: 3-6 years
Overview
This gorgeous ten-book hardback box set brings together the best-loved Ladybird Tales, retold for a new generation of young readers. Featuring timeless favourites from Cinderella to The Ugly Duckling, each story is beautifully illustrated and perfectly sized for little hands. It's an ideal introduction to classic storytelling, perfect for bedtime reading, first solo reads, or as a treasured gift for any child aged three and up.
About the Books
Ladybird has been publishing beloved fairy tales for over forty-five years, and this Classic Collection gathers ten of the very best into one beautifully presented tuck-box set. Each hardback title retells a much-loved traditional story — Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, The Enormous Turnip, The Gingerbread Man, The Three Little Pigs, and The Ugly Duckling — in warm, accessible language paired with charming illustrations that bring every character to life. These retellings stay close to the classic versions parents already know, while being carefully paced for young listeners and early independent readers. The stories cover kindness, courage, cleverness, and consequence, giving children meaningful first encounters with the morals found in traditional fairy tales. Compact and sturdy, each hardback book withstands repeated reading and sharing, making this a wonderful addition to any nursery bookshelf. Whether read one at a time at bedtime or devoured as a full set over a weekend, these stories are made to be returned to again and again.
- Ten complete classic fairy tales in one beautiful box set
- Sturdy hardback format built to last through years of reading
- Ideal for bedtime stories, first solo reads, or family sharing
- Beautifully detailed illustrations throughout
- Perfect gift for birthdays, Christmas, or new readers
- Trusted Ladybird storytelling loved for over 45 years
About the Author
Vera Southgate was a respected British educationalist and reading specialist who dedicated her career to improving how children learn to read. She is best known for retelling the classic fairy tales in Ladybird's much-loved Well Loved Tales series, which sold tens of millions of copies worldwide. Her clear, engaging retellings were crafted with a deep understanding of early readers, making stories accessible without losing their charm. Southgate's contribution to children's literacy and storytelling remains hugely influential decades on.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Ten timeless tales, one gorgeous hardback set — perfect for building a lifelong love of reading. Beautifully illustrated, sturdily bound, and ideal for gifting, this collection is a keepsake every child will treasure and return to again and again.
Please Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown; you will receive the current UK edition with this ISBN.
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