{"product_id":"ladybird-tales-16-books-collection-set-ages-3-5-paperback","title":"Ladybird Tales 16 Books Collection Set by Nicola Baxter - Fairy Tales Ages 3-5 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Three Little Pigs\u003cbr\u003e\nGoldilocks and the Three Bears\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Enormous Turnip\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Ugly Duckling\u003cbr\u003e\nHansel and Gretel\u003cbr\u003e\nCinderella\u003cbr\u003e\nChicken Licken\u003cbr\u003e\nPuss in Boots\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Three Billy Goats Gruff\u003cbr\u003e\nJack and the Beanstalk\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wizard of Oz\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Little Red Hen\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Gingerbread Man\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Elves and the Shoemaker\u003cbr\u003e\nAlice in Wonderland\u003cbr\u003e\nLittle Red Riding Hood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789123791842\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Ladybird\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 3-5 (Preschool\/Pre-K)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLadybird 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 16-book paperback collection of classic fairy tales and folk stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, sturdy format sized for little hands and everyday use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, rhythmic retellings ideal for reading aloud to preschoolers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, expressive illustrations that support early vocabulary and comprehension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ready-made gift set for birthdays, baby showers, and holiday stockings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect starter library for nurseries, classrooms, and family bookshelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Three Little Pigs — a classic tale of three siblings whose choice of building materials decides their fate against a hungry wolf.\u003cbr\u003e\nGoldilocks 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Enormous Turnip — a farmer, his family, and their animals must all pull together to harvest one giant vegetable.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Ugly Duckling — a young bird endures teasing before discovering his true, graceful identity as a swan.\u003cbr\u003e\nHansel and Gretel — two brave siblings outwit a wicked witch after finding her house made of sweets in the forest.\u003cbr\u003e\nCinderella — a kind-hearted girl overcomes unfair treatment with the help of magic to attend a royal ball.\u003cbr\u003e\nChicken Licken — a nervous hen convinces her farmyard friends that the sky is falling, leading them into trouble.\u003cbr\u003e\nPuss in Boots — a clever, boot-wearing cat uses cunning tricks to win his poor master a fortune and a castle.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Three Billy Goats Gruff — three goats trip-trap across a bridge guarded by a troll who demands a toll.\u003cbr\u003e\nJack and the Beanstalk — a boy trades a cow for magic beans and climbs a towering vine into a giant's world.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Wizard of Oz — Dorothy and her new friends follow the yellow brick road to find courage, heart, and home.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Little Red Hen — a hardworking hen learns who is willing to help bake the bread and who only wants to eat it.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Gingerbread Man — a freshly baked cookie escapes his makers and outruns everyone until he meets a sly fox.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Elves and the Shoemaker — kindly elves secretly help a struggling shoemaker by finishing his shoes overnight.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlice in Wonderland — a girl tumbles down a rabbit hole into a topsy-turvy world of curious characters.\u003cbr\u003e\nLittle Red Riding Hood — a girl visiting her grandmother must outwit a wolf disguised in a familiar bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNicola 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicola Baxter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56826171031926,"sku":"USA-9789123791842","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/ladybird-tales-16-books-collection-nicola-baxter-paperback.jpg?v=1785455024","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/ladybird-tales-16-books-collection-set-ages-3-5-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}