Ladybird Tales 16 Books Collection Set by Nicola Baxter - Fairy Tales Ages 3-5 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Three Little Pigs
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
The Enormous Turnip
The Ugly Duckling
Hansel and Gretel
Cinderella
Chicken Licken
Puss in Boots
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Jack and the Beanstalk
The Wizard of Oz
The Little Red Hen
The Gingerbread Man
The Elves and the Shoemaker
Alice in Wonderland
Little Red Riding Hood

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789123791842
Publisher: Ladybird
Age Range: Ages 3-5 (Preschool/Pre-K)

Overview
This Ladybird Tales collection gathers 16 beloved fairy tales and nursery favorites into one bright paperback set, sized perfectly for little hands. From The Three Little Pigs to Alice in Wonderland, each story is retold in simple, engaging language paired with cheerful illustrations that make story time inviting. Ideal for preschoolers exploring books on their own, this 2019 paperback edition is compact and easy to pack for trips, nurseries, or classrooms. Whether read aloud at bedtime or shared during story circle, this collection introduces timeless characters and gentle life lessons loved by generations.

About the Books
Ladybird has been trusted by parents for generations to introduce young children to their first stories, and this 16-book paperback set continues that tradition with a lineup of enduring fairy tales and folk stories. Compiled and retold by Nicola Baxter, the collection favors short, rhythmic sentences and repeated phrases that help preschoolers follow along and begin to anticipate what happens next, building early listening and prediction skills. Each title in the set stands alone as a complete story, so children can dip in and out without losing the thread of a longer narrative, which suits shorter attention spans and busy bedtime routines alike. The artwork throughout uses warm, expressive illustrations that bring characters like Cinderella, the Gingerbread Man, and the Three Billy Goats Gruff to life on the page, giving children visual cues that support vocabulary and comprehension long before they can read independently. Because the stories draw from classic European folk tales as well as beloved favorites like The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, the set offers a broad, well-rounded introduction to the kinds of tales children will encounter again and again throughout their reading lives, in picture books, at school, and in popular culture. The compact paperback format makes the whole set easy to store on a low shelf where young children can reach for a favorite themselves, encouraging independence and repeat reading. For caregivers building a home library or a classroom reading corner, this set offers reliable, age-appropriate content in one simple package.

Key Benefits

• Complete 16-book paperback collection of classic fairy tales and folk stories
• Compact, sturdy format sized for little hands and everyday use
• Simple, rhythmic retellings ideal for reading aloud to preschoolers
• Bright, expressive illustrations that support early vocabulary and comprehension
• A ready-made gift set for birthdays, baby showers, and holiday stockings
• Perfect starter library for nurseries, classrooms, and family bookshelves

Book-by-Book Guide
The Three Little Pigs — a classic tale of three siblings whose choice of building materials decides their fate against a hungry wolf.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears — a curious little girl wanders into a bear family's cottage and samples porridge, chairs, and beds that are just right.
The Enormous Turnip — a farmer, his family, and their animals must all pull together to harvest one giant vegetable.
The Ugly Duckling — a young bird endures teasing before discovering his true, graceful identity as a swan.
Hansel and Gretel — two brave siblings outwit a wicked witch after finding her house made of sweets in the forest.
Cinderella — a kind-hearted girl overcomes unfair treatment with the help of magic to attend a royal ball.
Chicken Licken — a nervous hen convinces her farmyard friends that the sky is falling, leading them into trouble.
Puss in Boots — a clever, boot-wearing cat uses cunning tricks to win his poor master a fortune and a castle.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff — three goats trip-trap across a bridge guarded by a troll who demands a toll.
Jack and the Beanstalk — a boy trades a cow for magic beans and climbs a towering vine into a giant's world.
The Wizard of Oz — Dorothy and her new friends follow the yellow brick road to find courage, heart, and home.
The Little Red Hen — a hardworking hen learns who is willing to help bake the bread and who only wants to eat it.
The Gingerbread Man — a freshly baked cookie escapes his makers and outruns everyone until he meets a sly fox.
The Elves and the Shoemaker — kindly elves secretly help a struggling shoemaker by finishing his shoes overnight.
Alice in Wonderland — a girl tumbles down a rabbit hole into a topsy-turvy world of curious characters.
Little Red Riding Hood — a girl visiting her grandmother must outwit a wolf disguised in a familiar bed.

About the Author
Nicola Baxter is a British children's author and editor who has written and adapted many books for young readers, with particular expertise in retelling traditional fairy tales and folk stories for early readers. Her work for the Ladybird Tales series is known for clear, rhythmic language suited to reading aloud, staying close to the warmth and structure of the original stories while making them accessible to preschool audiences. Baxter's retellings in this collection have introduced generations of children to classic characters in a format designed for their very first independent reading experiences.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This Ladybird Tales set brings 16 classic stories together in one sturdy paperback package, making it a simple, budget-friendly gift for a birthday, baby shower, or holiday stocking. It's equally at home as a bedtime staple, a back-to-school addition to a classroom library, or the start of a child's very own book collection.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.