A collection of poems evoking the world and feelings of childhood. It is one of the best-loved classic poetry collections ever written and is illustrated here by the world-famous artist Michael Foreman in a beautiful new gift edition, with a foreword by Alexander McCall Smith.

An easy format retelling of the classic fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk and his trip up and down the stalk.

When a queen has cravings, she has no idea about the extreme consequences of stealing produce from an evil witch. She has to give up her child, Rapunzel, and never sees her again. Rapunzel is put in a very hairy situation, being raised by a controlling witch.

When the little wee bear leaves the door open just a crack, a certain runner girl breaks in for a pit stop. She's in for a surprise when the bears return home, and she is caught in the kitchen. When the bears discover the stolen pizza and a broken chair, it's a good thing Goldilocks can run.

When Cinderella's dad gets remarried, her new stepsiblings are not happy about having a new sister or cat. They do their best to ruin Cindy's chances with the cute, young singer in town. Little do they know, this singer finds a map that leads right to her heart.

Jack and his mom had to trade in their chickens when they stopped laying eggs. Their lives depend on finding food to eat. Little did they know that, in a strange series of exchanges, they would end up with the best kind of chicken they could ever imagine.

When a sugar-free gingerbread boy takes off, everyone tries to catch him. From the dog, to the cat, to the geese in the yard, everyone thinks they want a bite. That is . . . until they actually get one.

Readers will be enchanted by this gorgeously illustrated collection of myths and legends from around the world! Each tale is illustrated in a unique style that brings each story to life. Stories include: The Golden Staff, Finn MacCool, Persephone and the Seasons, The Salmon of Knowledge, The Feathered Serpent God, and more. This short, 32-page anthology will appeal to both avid and reluctant readers who enjoy imaginative collections of short stories...

Simple text and captivating illustrations help tell the classic tale of "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp." Find out what happens when a magical Genie appears after Aladdin rubs an old lamp. What will Aladdin wish for and what will he do when his lamp is stolen by his evil uncle? A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love for reading.

Repetitive text and beautiful illustrations help tell the classic tale of "Jack and the Beanstalk." When Jack goes to the market to sell the family cow for money, he returns home instead with five magic beans. His mother is so angry she throws the beans out of the window. What happens the next morning when Jack discovers a giant beanstalk and climbs to the top to find a magical castle? The adventure continues when Jack learns that the Giant living...