The Princess and the Pea

by Anne Walter

Published 26 February 2009
The prince has everything he could ever want - except a real princess. Then one day a wet, muddy girl arrives at the palace, claiming to be a princess. The queen sets up a test to find out if she is a real princess.

Rapunzel

by Anne Walter

Published 28 February 2008
This series features brand new retellings of classic stories by top authors and illustrators, in keeping with the National Literacy Strategy.

Hansel and Gretel

by Anne Walter

Published 14 February 2008
Hansel and Gretel are lost in the woods. They are tired and hungry. Then they see a little house made entirely of sweets. They start eating straight away, until the door opens.

Rumpelstiltskin

by Anne Walter

Published 28 February 2008
This series features brand new retellings of classic stories by top authors and illustrators, in keeping with the National Literacy Strategy.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

by Anne Walter

Published 14 February 2008
The three bears make some porridge and go for a walk while it cools down. Then Goldilocks finds the bears' house with no one at home. She smells the fresh porridge and feels hungry.

Little Red Riding Hood

by Anne Walter

Published 28 February 2008
This series presents retellings of classic stories by top authors and illustrators, in keeping with the National Literacy Strategy.

Dick Whittington

by Anne Walter

Published 26 February 2009
Dick is poor and hungry. He dreams of making his fortune in London. But when he gets there, life is hard! Will he ever find his fortune?

A beautifully illustrated retelling of this favourite traditional story.

Must Know Stories includes favourite tales, celebrating the diversity of our literary heritage. Level 2 stories are told in under 1000 words.


The Three Little Pigs

by Anne Walter

Published 14 February 2008
This series features brand new retellings of classic stories by top authors and illustrators, in keeping with the National Literacy Strategy.

The Frog Prince

by Anne Walter

Published 26 February 2009
The princess drops her precious golden ball down a well. A frog offers to fetch it, but he wants to come and stay in the place in return!

The Ugly Duckling

by Anne Walter

Published 12 February 2009
When her last egg hatches, Mother Duck gets a shock! This duckling looks different, and no one likes him! The ugly duckling runs away, but then he starts to change ...

Sleeping Beauty

by Anne Walter

Published 12 February 2009
The princess is cursed by a wicked fairy and must sleep for a hundred years. The rest of the kingdom falls alseep too, and the palace is covered by a thick forest. Can anyone rescue the princess?