{"product_id":"ladybird-tales-my-once-upon-a-time-library-24-books-collection-ages-5-7-hardback","title":"Ladybird Tales: My Once Upon a Time Library 24 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCinderella\u003cbr\u003eSnow White\u003cbr\u003eSleeping Beauty\u003cbr\u003eBeauty and the Beast\u003cbr\u003eRapunzel\u003cbr\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood\u003cbr\u003eGoldilocks and the Three Bears\u003cbr\u003eThe Three Little Pigs\u003cbr\u003eJack and the Beanstalk\u003cbr\u003eHansel and Gretel\u003cbr\u003eThe Ugly Duckling\u003cbr\u003eThe Frog Prince\u003cbr\u003ePuss in Boots\u003cbr\u003eThe Emperor's New Clothes\u003cbr\u003eThe Princess and the Pea\u003cbr\u003eAladdin and the Magic Lamp\u003cbr\u003eThe Little Mermaid\u003cbr\u003eThumbelina\u003cbr\u003eThe Boy Who Cried Wolf\u003cbr\u003eThe Tin Soldier\u003cbr\u003eThe Elves and the Shoemaker\u003cbr\u003eThe Gingerbread Man\u003cbr\u003eThe Red Shoes\u003cbr\u003eThe Star Money\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789123821099\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\nLadybird 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\n\nEach 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.\n\nBeyond 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 classic fairy tales retold in gentle, age-appropriate language for young readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy hardback format designed to withstand repeated reading and little hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharming illustrations on nearly every page to support reading comprehension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for bedtime stories, classroom read-alouds, and independent reading practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces essential values like kindness, honesty, courage, and perseverance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wonderful gift set 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\nCinderella — a kind-hearted girl proves that goodness and hope can triumph over unkindness with the help of a little bit of magic.\u003cbr\u003eSnow White — a gentle princess outwits envy and finds true friendship among the seven dwarfs in the deep, dark forest.\u003cbr\u003eSleeping Beauty — a princess's hundred-year sleep is broken by love, leading to a joyful new beginning for her kingdom.\u003cbr\u003eBeauty and the Beast — a brave, kind girl looks beyond appearances and discovers the gentle heart hidden inside a beastly prince.\u003cbr\u003eRapunzel — a girl locked away in a tall tower uses her wits and her famously long hair to find her way to freedom.\u003cbr\u003eLittle Red Riding Hood — a curious girl learns an important lesson about caution on her walk through the woods to see her grandmother.\u003cbr\u003eGoldilocks and the Three Bears — a mischievous visitor learns about boundaries and consequences after wandering into a bear family's cozy home.\u003cbr\u003eThe Three Little Pigs — three resourceful siblings build very different homes and discover the value of hard work when danger huffs and puffs.\u003cbr\u003eJack and the Beanstalk — a boy's magic beans lead to a daring climb into the clouds and a thrilling encounter with a giant.\u003cbr\u003eHansel and Gretel — two clever siblings outsmart danger in the forest and find their way safely back home together.\u003cbr\u003eThe Ugly Duckling — a young bird who feels out of place discovers, in time, the beauty and belonging he was always meant to find.\u003cbr\u003eThe Frog Prince — a princess's promise to a talking frog leads to an unexpected and heartwarming transformation.\u003cbr\u003ePuss in Boots — a quick-witted cat uses clever schemes to win his master a fortune and a happy ending.\u003cbr\u003eThe Emperor's New Clothes — a vain emperor learns an honest lesson about pride when a child speaks a simple truth.\u003cbr\u003eThe Princess and the Pea — a single dried pea proves that true royalty can be found in the most surprising of ways.\u003cbr\u003eAladdin and the Magic Lamp — a resourceful young man discovers a magic lamp and a genie who changes his fortunes forever.\u003cbr\u003eThe Little Mermaid — a mermaid's wish to explore the world above the waves leads her on a bittersweet journey of love and longing.\u003cbr\u003eThumbelina — a tiny girl no bigger than a thumb travels far and wide before finding a home suited perfectly to her size.\u003cbr\u003eThe Boy Who Cried Wolf — a shepherd boy's tricks teach an enduring lesson about the importance of telling the truth.\u003cbr\u003eThe Tin Soldier — a steadfast toy soldier's loyal devotion carries him through a series of daring adventures.\u003cbr\u003eThe Elves and the Shoemaker — a struggling shoemaker receives surprising nighttime help from a pair of grateful little elves.\u003cbr\u003eThe Gingerbread Man — a lively baked treat leads a merry chase through the countryside, outrunning everyone who follows.\u003cbr\u003eThe Red Shoes — a girl's enchanted pair of shoes teaches a memorable lesson about vanity and choices.\u003cbr\u003eThe Star Money — a generous girl who gives away all she has is rewarded when the stars shower kindness back down upon her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLadybird 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith 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.\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":"Ladybird Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56837859279222,"sku":"USA-9789123821099","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/ladybird-tales-my-once-upon-a-time-library-ladybird-books-hardback.jpg?v=1785462841","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/ladybird-tales-my-once-upon-a-time-library-24-books-collection-ages-5-7-hardback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}