Ladybird Tales: My Once Upon a Time Library 24 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Hardback

Titles in This Set
Cinderella
Snow White
Sleeping Beauty
Beauty and the Beast
Rapunzel
Little Red Riding Hood
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
The Three Little Pigs
Jack and the Beanstalk
Hansel and Gretel
The Ugly Duckling
The Frog Prince
Puss in Boots
The Emperor's New Clothes
The Princess and the Pea
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
The Little Mermaid
Thumbelina
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
The Tin Soldier
The Elves and the Shoemaker
The Gingerbread Man
The Red Shoes
The Star Money

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9789123821099
Publisher: Ladybird
Age Range: Ages 5-7 (Grades K-2)

Overview
Ladybird Tales: My Once Upon a Time Library gathers 24 beloved fairy tales into one sturdy hardback collection for young readers ages 5-7 (Grades K-2). Each story is retold in gentle, accessible language and paired with charming illustrations that bring classic characters to life. From Cinderella to The Gingerbread Man, this set introduces children to timeless tales passed down through generations. Compact hardback volumes are easy to handle and share, whether at bedtime, in the classroom, or curled up on the couch. It's a wonderful way to build a home library of stories children return to again.

About the Books
This 24-book hardback collection brings together the very best of the world's most cherished fairy tales, each retold especially for young readers. Ladybird has been introducing children to classic stories for generations, and this set continues that tradition with clear, engaging retellings paired with warm, expressive illustrations on every page. Children will meet familiar faces like Cinderella, Snow White, and the Three Little Pigs alongside slightly lesser-known favorites such as The Tin Soldier and The Star Money, giving young readers a well-rounded introduction to the fairy tale canon. Each individual hardback is sized just right for small hands, making the books easy to hold, carry, and return to again and again. The language throughout has been carefully adapted for early readers, with simple sentence structures and rich, descriptive vocabulary that supports growing literacy skills without feeling babyish. Colorful illustrations appear on nearly every spread, helping children follow the story even before they can read every word independently. Beyond entertainment, these tales carry gentle life lessons, honesty in The Boy Who Cried Wolf, kindness in The Star Money, courage in Jack and the Beanstalk, that spark meaningful conversations between children and the adults reading with them. The set works equally well as a nightly bedtime ritual, a classroom read-aloud library, or a quiet-time independent reading collection. Because the stories are short and self-contained, children can dip in and out without needing to remember complicated plotlines from one sitting to the next, making this an ideal introduction to storytelling and shared reading.

Key Benefits

• 24 classic fairy tales retold in gentle, age-appropriate language for young readers
• Sturdy hardback format designed to withstand repeated reading and little hands
• Charming illustrations on nearly every page to support reading comprehension
• Perfect for bedtime stories, classroom read-alouds, and independent reading practice
• Introduces essential values like kindness, honesty, courage, and perseverance
• A wonderful gift set for birthdays, holidays, or building a child's first home library

Book-by-Book Guide
Cinderella — a kind-hearted girl proves that goodness and hope can triumph over unkindness with the help of a little bit of magic.
Snow White — a gentle princess outwits envy and finds true friendship among the seven dwarfs in the deep, dark forest.
Sleeping Beauty — a princess's hundred-year sleep is broken by love, leading to a joyful new beginning for her kingdom.
Beauty and the Beast — a brave, kind girl looks beyond appearances and discovers the gentle heart hidden inside a beastly prince.
Rapunzel — a girl locked away in a tall tower uses her wits and her famously long hair to find her way to freedom.
Little Red Riding Hood — a curious girl learns an important lesson about caution on her walk through the woods to see her grandmother.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears — a mischievous visitor learns about boundaries and consequences after wandering into a bear family's cozy home.
The Three Little Pigs — three resourceful siblings build very different homes and discover the value of hard work when danger huffs and puffs.
Jack and the Beanstalk — a boy's magic beans lead to a daring climb into the clouds and a thrilling encounter with a giant.
Hansel and Gretel — two clever siblings outsmart danger in the forest and find their way safely back home together.
The Ugly Duckling — a young bird who feels out of place discovers, in time, the beauty and belonging he was always meant to find.
The Frog Prince — a princess's promise to a talking frog leads to an unexpected and heartwarming transformation.
Puss in Boots — a quick-witted cat uses clever schemes to win his master a fortune and a happy ending.
The Emperor's New Clothes — a vain emperor learns an honest lesson about pride when a child speaks a simple truth.
The Princess and the Pea — a single dried pea proves that true royalty can be found in the most surprising of ways.
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp — a resourceful young man discovers a magic lamp and a genie who changes his fortunes forever.
The Little Mermaid — a mermaid's wish to explore the world above the waves leads her on a bittersweet journey of love and longing.
Thumbelina — a tiny girl no bigger than a thumb travels far and wide before finding a home suited perfectly to her size.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf — a shepherd boy's tricks teach an enduring lesson about the importance of telling the truth.
The Tin Soldier — a steadfast toy soldier's loyal devotion carries him through a series of daring adventures.
The Elves and the Shoemaker — a struggling shoemaker receives surprising nighttime help from a pair of grateful little elves.
The Gingerbread Man — a lively baked treat leads a merry chase through the countryside, outrunning everyone who follows.
The Red Shoes — a girl's enchanted pair of shoes teaches a memorable lesson about vanity and choices.
The Star Money — a generous girl who gives away all she has is rewarded when the stars shower kindness back down upon her.

About the Author
Ladybird Books has been a beloved name in children's publishing for generations, known for turning classic tales and beginner reading books into treasured childhood favorites. The Ladybird Tales series takes traditional fairy tales and retells them with warmth, clarity, and gentle humor suited to young readers just starting their reading journey. Ladybird's editorial team works with illustrators to bring each story vividly to life, balancing faithful storytelling with age-appropriate pacing. Their books are trusted by parents, caregivers, and teachers across the English-speaking world as reliable, high-quality introductions to classic literature.

Why You'll Love This Collection
With 24 timeless tales in one sturdy hardback set, this collection makes a fantastic birthday gift, holiday present, or stocking stuffer for young readers ages 5-7. It's perfect for building a classroom library, starting a bedtime story routine, or encouraging summer reading, all in one beautifully illustrated package kids will treasure.

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