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.

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 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?