Part of the Ladybird "First Favourite Tales" series, this book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. It is suitable for 2-4 year olds.

This is the gloriously gloopy tale of a magic porridge pot and what happens when it can't be stopped.

For use in schools and libraries only. Short, simple sentences full of word repetition, plus humorous stories and attractive illustrations. A must for your younger readers.

This edition contains the English translation and the original text in German. "Sweet Porridge", often known in English under the title of "The Magic Porridge Pot", is a folkloric German fairy tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm, as tale number 103 in "Grimm's Fairy Tales", in the 19th century. It is Aarne-Thompson type 565, the magic mill. Other tales of this type include "Why the Sea Is Salt" and "The Water Mother". "Der süße Brei" ist ein Märchen (ATU 565). Es steht in den Kinder- und Hausmärchen der Brüder Grimm an Stelle 103 (KHM 103). Bis zur 2. Auflage lautete der Titel "Vom süßen Brei".

Based on the traditional fairy tale 'The Magic Porridge Pot', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when a magic pot won't stop cooking porridge! Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.

An engaging retelling of the well-loved European folktale for young English language learners, charmingly illustrated. From the story by the Brothers Grimm. Katie is a kind girl, so kind that she would give her own scarce food to the animals and the birds. When walking through the forest one day, she shares her bread and cheese with an old woman who gives her a wonderful gift in return. Now Katie only has to say the words and she can have as much delicious porridge as she wants... but how much is too much? With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.

The porridge pot always produces food for the little girl, but it runs amuck when her mother tries to use it without knowing the magic words to stop it.