{"product_id":"ladybird-tales-16-picture-books-collection-set-nicola-baxter-ages-5-7-paperback","title":"Ladybird Tales 16 Picture Books Collection Set by Nicola Baxter - Ages 5-7 - 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: 9780241397176\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Ladybird\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 5-7 (Grades K-2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIntroducing the Ladybird Tales 16 Picture Books Collection Set, a cherished bundle of classic fairy tales retold by Nicola Baxter for young readers ages 5 to 7. Each gentle, rhythmic retelling pairs familiar heroes and happy endings with bright, friendly artwork that invites little ones to linger over every page. From barnyard mischief to enchanted forests, these sixteen stories build early reading confidence through repetition, rhyme, and predictable story patterns. Compact paperback volumes make the set easy to carry to school, grandma's house, or on a road trip, turning any quiet moment into story time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis sixteen-book Ladybird Tales set gathers the fairy tales and folk stories that generations of children have grown up loving, each reshaped by Nicola Baxter into a warm, read-aloud-friendly text for early readers. The collection blends fairy tale staples such as Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and Little Red Riding Hood with cumulative farmyard tales like The Enormous Turnip, Chicken Licken, and The Little Red Hen, plus beloved adventures including The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland. Across the set, young readers practice recognizing classic story structure: a clear setup, a problem or challenge, and a satisfying resolution. Baxter's gentle pacing keeps peril child-friendly, while cheerful illustrations support comprehension for children still building independent reading skills. Many titles use rhyme and repeated refrains, such as the chants in The Gingerbread Man, which help children anticipate what happens next and join in aloud. Because each story is a complete standalone paperback, the set works equally well for a single bedtime story or an extended reading adventure spanning weeks. The variety of settings, from woodland cottages to a farmyard to the magical land of Oz, keeps the collection fresh story after story, while recurring themes of kindness, courage, and cleverness give parents and teachers natural openings for conversations about character and choices. Sturdy, portable paperbacks make the set a practical choice for a home library, classroom reading corner, or travel bag, reinforcing early literacy skills one favorite tale at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSixteen complete paperback fairy tales retold by Nicola Baxter for ages 5 to 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythmic, read-aloud-friendly text that builds vocabulary and listening skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, classic illustrations that support comprehension and story recall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, portable format perfect for bedtime, travel, or the classroom reading corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA timeless mix of fairy tales, farmyard stories, and beloved childhood adventures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or building a child's first home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Three Little Pigs — Three siblings each build a different kind of house, and only careful planning keeps the wolf at bay.\u003cbr\u003e\nGoldilocks and the Three Bears — A curious girl wanders into the bears' cottage and tries their porridge, chairs, and beds before being discovered.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Enormous Turnip — A farmer and his growing line of helpers pull together to harvest a turnip too big to budge alone.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Ugly Duckling — A young bird who feels out of place among the ducklings discovers he was a swan all along.\u003cbr\u003e\nHansel and Gretel — Two resourceful siblings outwit a witch living in a cottage made of sweets deep in the forest.\u003cbr\u003e\nCinderella — A kind-hearted girl's fortunes change overnight with the help of a fairy godmother and a glass slipper.\u003cbr\u003e\nChicken Licken — A panicked hen convinces her farmyard friends that the sky is falling, leading them on a comic chain reaction.\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 outsmart a grumpy troll guarding the bridge to greener pastures.\u003cbr\u003e\nJack and the Beanstalk — A boy trades the family cow for magic beans and climbs a towering beanstalk 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 a way back home.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Little Red Hen — A hardworking hen bakes bread alone after her farmyard friends refuse to help with the planting and harvesting.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Gingerbread Man — A mischievous gingerbread cookie races away from everyone who tries to catch him, chanting all the while.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Elves and the Shoemaker — Grateful elves secretly finish a struggling shoemaker's work overnight, turning his luck around.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlice in Wonderland — Alice tumbles down a rabbit hole into a topsy-turvy world of riddles, tea parties, and a hot-tempered queen.\u003cbr\u003e\nLittle Red Riding Hood — A girl in a red cloak learns to be wary of strangers on her way to visit her grandmother in the woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNicola Baxter is a British author and editor who has written and adapted hundreds of books for young readers, specializing in retellings of classic fairy tales, folk stories, and early readers. Known for a light, rhythmic writing style suited to reading aloud, Baxter has worked extensively with children's publishers to bring traditional stories to new generations in accessible language. Her work across the Ladybird Tales range focuses on preserving the heart of each classic story while matching the attention span and vocabulary of early readers, making her retellings a trusted choice for parents, caregivers, and teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith sixteen complete fairy tales in one set, this collection offers endless bedtime options, classroom read-alouds, and quiet-afternoon favorites in a single purchase. The portable paperbacks travel easily, and the timeless stories make a reliable, long-lasting gift for birthdays, holidays, or a child's very first home library.\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":57173426569590,"sku":"PLD5857","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/ladybird-tales-16-books-collection-set-nicola-baxter-paperback.jpg?v=1790849586","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/ladybird-tales-16-picture-books-collection-set-nicola-baxter-ages-5-7-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}