Young children will delight in these enjoyable retellings of classic stories. In Goldilocks and the Three Bears, a naughty little girl helps herself to porridge when a family of bears go out for a walk, but she gets a surprise when they return! Little Red Riding Hood meets a wolf, and later that day notices what big teeth her grandmother has... No one can catch the Gingerbread Man when he decides to runs away that is, until he crosses paths with a cunning fox. The Three Little Pigs each build a house, one made of straw, one made of sticks and one made of bricks, but which one will keep out the Big Bad Wolf? These and other tales are beautifully illustrated by Jo Parry, providing fun for children and parents alike.

Three little pigs set off to build themselves new homes. But someone big and bad soon comes looking for a tasty piggy snack. Can the pigs outwit the wicked wolf?

Jack and his mother are poor. So she tells him to sell the family cow, and he does-for five magic beans. Angry, Jack's mother throws the beans away, and they grow into a huge stalk. Jack climbs the stalk and discovers a terrible giant! How will Jack ever escape?

Uncover fourteen famous myths and legends from around the world, retold in a simple, lyrical style in this collection for children. Marvel at this collection of famous myths from around the world for kids aged 5-7, uncovering tales of gods and monsters, travel to kingdoms in the sky and below the sea, and meet a cast of magical animals. A First Book of Myths contains fourteen well-known myths accompanied by delightful illustrations. From the story of Icarus – the boy who flew too close to the Sun – to the tale of why dogs dislike cats, this enthralling collection is the perfect introduction to stories that continue to stand the test of time. This exciting myths book for children offers: - Lyrical text alongside dynamic illustrations that bring classic stories to life in an engaging way. - Content by award-winning author Mary Hoffman, who has published over 90 children’s books. - Stories from all over the world featured, from ancient Greece to ancient China, providing diverse content. Written by award-winning, bestselling children's writer Mary Hoffman, these poetic retellings of a selection of myths are given a new life, and are perfect for reading together or alone. They're presented alongside beautiful and world-building illustrations for kids to immerse themselves into the world of myths and legends. More in the series If you loved A First Book of Myths, why not try the other book in this collection by bestselling author Mary Hoffman, A First Book of Fairy Tales? Children can enjoy classic and lesser-known tales from all over the globe, from Cinderella to The Fisherman and His Wife.

When Little Red arrives at Grandma's house, Grandma doesn't look like herself at all. She has big ears, hairy arms, and those teeth! What has happened to Grandma? Features pop-up pages, flaps to lift, and cut-outs throughout!