
Titles in This Set
Alice in Wonderland
The Jungle Book
Jack and the Beanstalk
The Wizard of Oz
Black Beauty
Peter Pan
The Secret Garden
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Treasure Island
The Wind in the Willows
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Miles Kelly
Age Range: Ages 3-7 (Preschool-Grade 2)
Overview
Introduce your child to ten timeless tales with the Picture Book Classics collection from Miles Kelly. Each paperback retelling pairs bold, colorful illustrations with simplified text, making beloved stories like Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and The Wizard of Oz accessible for early and independent readers. A search-and-find activity runs through every story, adding a playful layer of engagement that builds observation skills and vocabulary. Perfect for bedtime, story time, or quiet reading, this set brings fairy-tale wonder, animal adventure, and gentle heroism together in one charming, giftable collection young children will return to again and again.
About the Books
This 10-book Picture Book Classics set from Miles Kelly gathers some of the most beloved stories in children's literature into one accessible, beautifully illustrated collection. Each title has been thoughtfully retold with simplified language suited to young listeners and beginning readers, while staying true to the spirit of the originals by Lewis Carroll, Rudyard Kipling, L. Frank Baum, Anna Sewell, J. M. Barrie, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and Kenneth Grahame. The paperback format makes each book easy to hold and carry, ideal for the car, the classroom, or a cozy corner at home. Vivid, full-color artwork brings every character to life, from Alice's tumble down the rabbit hole to Mowgli's jungle friends, while a search-and-find activity woven into the pages of each book invites children to look closer and talk about what they see. This interactive element supports early literacy skills like focus, observation, and storytelling, turning each read into a shared conversation rather than a passive experience. Themes of courage, friendship, kindness, and imagination run throughout the collection, offering parents and educators a reliable, values-rich lineup for story time. Whether read one at a time at bedtime or worked through as a classroom library set, these ten stories introduce children to the classic characters and settings that have captivated readers for generations, all while easing them gently into confident, independent reading.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Alice in Wonderland — Alice tumbles down a rabbit hole into a topsy-turvy world of talking animals and playful nonsense.
The Jungle Book — Mowgli grows up among jungle animals, learning lessons of friendship and bravery along the way.
Jack and the Beanstalk — Jack climbs a magic beanstalk into a giant's world, outsmarting danger with courage and cleverness.
The Wizard of Oz — Dorothy and her new friends journey down the yellow brick road in search of home and heart.
Black Beauty — A gentle horse named Black Beauty experiences kindness and hardship through the eyes of the people who care for him.
Peter Pan — Peter Pan whisks Wendy and her brothers away to Neverland for adventures with pirates and the Lost Boys.
The Secret Garden — A lonely girl discovers a hidden garden that helps transform her life and the lives around her.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs — Snow White finds friendship and safety with seven dwarfs after fleeing a jealous queen.
Treasure Island — Young Jim Hawkins sets sail with pirates on a thrilling hunt for buried treasure.
The Wind in the Willows — Mole, Ratty, Badger, and the mischievous Toad share adventures along the riverbank.
About the Authors
This collection retells classic works originally written by celebrated authors including Lewis Carroll, Rudyard Kipling, L. Frank Baum, Anna Sewell, J. M. Barrie, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and Kenneth Grahame, whose stories have shaped children's literature for well over a century and remain cherished by families today. Miles Kelly, a UK-based publisher known for accessible, richly illustrated children's books, has adapted these enduring tales for a new generation of young readers, pairing simplified retellings with vivid artwork and interactive search-and-find details designed to support early literacy and a lifelong love of reading.
Why You'll Love This Collection
With ten timeless stories in one set, this collection makes a wonderful birthday gift, holiday present, or addition to a classroom library. The colorful illustrations and simplified text keep young readers engaged from cover to cover, while the search-and-find activities add hands-on fun to every bedtime story or quiet afternoon of reading.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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