Traditional Stories Usborne Young Reading Collection 5 Books Set - Ages 5-7 - Hardback

Titles in This Set
The Gingerbread Man
Cinderella
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Little Red Riding Hood
The Three Little Pigs

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9781409563792
Publisher: Usborne
Age Range: Ages 5-7 (Grades K-2)

Overview
This Traditional Stories collection gathers five best-loved fairy tales into one charming hardback boxed set, produced by Usborne to mark the publisher's 40th anniversary. Each sturdy hardback features a ribbon page marker and bright, friendly illustrations that pair perfectly with simple, rhythmic retellings drawn from the Usborne Reading Programme. Built for developing readers, the set balances gentle pacing with familiar plots so kids can predict what happens next while building confidence. It's an easy, budget-friendly way to introduce classic folklore at home, in a classroom reading corner, or as a first gift set for a young reader.

About the Books
Five timeless tales make up this collection, each retold with the clear language and warm artwork that define the Usborne Reading Programme. The Gingerbread Man follows a mischievous cookie on the run, The Three Little Pigs rewards patience and planning, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears turns simple curiosity into a memorable lesson about respecting others' things. Cinderella offers a gentle, hopeful take on the classic rags-to-riches story, while Little Red Riding Hood introduces caution and quick thinking through a heroine young readers root for from the first page. Every hardback in the set carries a ribbon page marker, a small but delightful touch that turns story time into an event rather than a chore. The books are sized and paced for early independent readers or for grown-ups sharing a bedtime story, with short chapters, large type, and pictures on nearly every spread to keep attention anchored. Because the tales are so widely known, children can lean on prior exposure from movies, songs, or classroom read-alouds to support their decoding, building fluency and confidence at the same time. Packaged together in a matching set, the five hardbacks also make an attractive addition to a home bookshelf or classroom reading corner, encouraging repeat visits to old favorites long after the first read, and giving kids a sense of ownership over a whole library of stories they can name, share, and reread on their own terms.

Key Benefits

• Five classic fairy tales in durable, giftable hardback format
• Ribbon page marker on every book for easy story time restarts
• Simple, rhythmic retellings ideal for developing and early independent readers
• Bright, expressive illustrations that build visual literacy alongside text
• Familiar plots support prediction skills and reading confidence
• A ready-made gift set for birthdays, holidays, or classroom libraries

Book-by-Book Guide
The Gingerbread Man — A freshly baked cookie escapes the oven and outruns his pursuers in a lively chase.
Cinderella — An overworked girl's fortunes change overnight with a little magical help and a lost glass slipper.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears — A curious girl wanders into a bear family's cottage and samples what isn't hers.
Little Red Riding Hood — A girl visiting her grandmother must use her wits when she meets a wolf in the woods.
The Three Little Pigs — Three siblings build different homes, and only careful planning keeps the wolf out.

About the Authors
This set brings together retellings from Usborne's team of experienced children's writers, published under the Usborne Reading Programme, an imprint known for pairing classic and original stories with carefully leveled text for young readers. Usborne has spent decades developing books that support reading development at every stage, working with illustrators and writers who specialize in making language accessible without losing the charm of the original tales. The result is a set of retellings trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians for consistency, warmth, and read-aloud appeal, with language pitched to support kids moving beyond picture books toward independent reading.

Why You'll Love This Set
Five hardbacks, five favorite stories, one tidy gift box — an easy win for birthdays, the holiday season, or a classroom reading corner. Ribbon markers and gentle, familiar retellings make story time simple and special, ideal for a baby shower gift, a back-to-school treat, or a cozy new home library starter set.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.