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Titles in This Set
- The Grass Is Always Greener On The Other Side Of The Fence
- All That Glitters Is Not Gold
- Honesty Is The Best Policy
- Don't Make A Mountain Out Of A Molehill
- A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
- A Stitch In Time Saves Nine
- Better Late Than Never
- Curiosity Killed The Cat
- Practice Makes Perfect
- Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
- Don't Blow Your Own Trumpet
- Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch
Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9788119173396
Publisher: Woodpecker Books
Age Range: 3-6 years
Overview
My Proverb Stories Collection is a charming 12-book paperback boxed set that turns classic English proverbs into short, colourful stories young children can understand. Each book takes a well-known saying and shows what it really means through a simple, relatable narrative rather than a lecture - a lovely introduction to language, values and storytelling for early readers, and a thoughtful addition to any family bookshelf or gift list.
About the Book(s)
Each of the twelve volumes takes a familiar proverb - such as "Honesty Is The Best Policy", "Practice Makes Perfect" or "All That Glitters Is Not Gold" - and brings it to life through a bite-sized story with warm illustrations and relatable characters. Rather than stating the moral outright, each story lets the lesson unfold naturally through the characters' choices. Titles like "A Stitch In Time Saves Nine" and "Curiosity Killed The Cat" explore patience, honesty, kindness, humility and resilience in ways that feel natural rather than preachy. The stories are short enough for one sitting - ideal for bedtime or classroom read-alouds - and each book stands alone, so children can dip in and out in any order. Collected in a sturdy boxed set, the twelve stories form a lovely first library of moral tales that grows with a child, sparking conversation between parents, teachers and children about values that matter.
- Twelve individual paperback storybooks in one boxed set
- Each book explains a classic proverb through an engaging, age-appropriate story
- Bright, appealing illustrations to hold young readers' attention
- Encourages early literacy, vocabulary and moral understanding
- Perfect for bedtime stories, classroom libraries and quiet reading time
- A thoughtful gift for birthdays, festivals or new starts in reading
About the Author
This collection is created and published by Woodpecker Books, a children's publishing imprint known for accessible, values-driven storybook sets for early readers. Working with Wilco International LLP, Woodpecker Books specialises in themed boxed sets - covering phonics, behaviour, classic tales and proverbs - designed to make learning through stories simple, engaging and enjoyable for young children and the adults sharing the reading experience with them.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Twelve stories, twelve lessons, one lovely boxed set. My Proverb Stories Collection makes timeless wisdom fun and accessible for young children, turning old sayings into stories they'll want to hear again and again.
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