"To build a house," the third pig said, "I know the thing to choose. Not straw or sticks, but solid bricks. Yes, they're the things to use." It's the three little pigs, but not as you know it! Parents and children alike will love this charming retelling of the classic fairy tale with lots of creative lift-the-flap surprises. Also in this series: "Cinderella", "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Jack and the Beanstalk".

Jack and the Beanstalk

by Stephen Tucker

Published 3 September 2010

In Lift-the-Flap Fairy Tales:Jack and the Beanstalk, the traditional fairy tale is retold in irreverent, playful rhyme that's perfect for reading aloud, and brilliantly accompanied by Nick Sharratt's bright and vibrant illustrations.

There are flaps to lift and pop-up surprises on every page: make the beanstalk grow up into the clouds, be brave and open the doors to the giant's castle, and watch his feet pop up out of the compost heap as he comes tumbling down from the sky!

Includes a free audio CD read by Anna Chancellor, with two tracks: listen to the story alone, or follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.

Look out for Lift-the-Flap Fairy Tales: The Three Little Pigs


"Oh, please let me cross," said the middle-sized goat,

But the troll only snapped, "What's your hurry?

With some herbs and some spices and served up with rice,

You would make a delicious goat curry!"

The story of three little goats and a troll, retold in irreverent, playful rhyme that's perfect for reading aloud. WIth flaps and pop-up surprises on every spread, this sturdy book is ideal for young children. Now in a new enlarged format including a free audio CD with two tracks. Listen to the story alone, or follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.


Goldilocks

by Stephen Tucker

Published 18 June 2004
The house was still and quiet. For the owners had gone out. 'Oh, goody'! giggled Goldilocks. 'Now I can snoop about'! The story of Goldilocks and the three bears, retold in irreverent, playful rhyme that's perfect for reading aloud. With flaps and pop-up surprises on every spread, this sturdy book is ideal for young children. Now in a new enlarged format including a free audio CD with two tracks. Listen to the story alone, or follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.

Little Red Riding Hood

by Stephen Tucker

Published 26 October 2001

"Come closer, dearest," grinned the wolf, "And give your gran a kiss."

"You never," squeaked Rid Riding Hood, "Had teeth as big as this!"

A funny retelling of the classic fairy tale with lift-the-flap surprises.


Cinderella

by Stephen Tucker

Published 1 May 2009

Cinderella's sisters

Were such a rotten pair,

She did all the housework,

They never did their share.

The story of Cinderella and her ugly stepsisters, retold in glorious rhyme that's perfect for reading aloud. With flaps and surprises on every spread, this sturdy book is ideal for young children. Now in a new enlarged format including a free audio CD with two tracks. Listen to the story alone, or follow along with the book by turning the pages when you hear the chime.