Once Upon a Time... Series

This beautiful new edition, simply told for young readers, breathes new life into the classic tale of The Gingerbread Man, who is made with currants for eyes and who leaps from the oven as soon as the door is opened! Nobody can catch the gingerbread man - not the old woman who made him nor any of the animals. It seems he's got away with his freedom. Then he meets a wily fox by the river who offers to help him safely cross... Brilliantly illustrated in a fun modern style for a new generation to enjoy, this delightful book is part of the much-loved range of Storytime Classics which offers collectible, child-friendly format editions of classic stories to make the perfect home library for children everywhere.

The Snow Queen

by Saviour Pirotta and Lucy Fleming

Published 1 August 2017

This beautiful new edition, simply told for young readers, breathes new life into the classic story of enchantment that will melt anyone's cold heart. The glittery, wintry tale of the Snow Queen has captivated children for hundreds of years and this new retelling is the perfect introduction for a new generation of readeers. Brilliantly illustrated in a fun modern style, this delightful book is part of the much-loved range of Storytime Classics which offers collectible, child-friendly format editions of classic stories to make the perfect home library for children everywhere.

Rapunzel

by Saviour Pirotta

Published 2 February 2012

This beautiful new edition, simply told for young readers, breathes new life into the classic tale of Rapunzel, the girl with long hair who is locked in a tower by a witch. A poor couple steal from an old woman, who takes their baby in revenge and names her Rapunzel. She keeps the child locked in a tower and in years to come, uses Rapunzel's long hair to thwart a young prince's efforts to help Rapunzel escape. But the prince's love for Rapunzel and hers for him eventually unites them—and the old woman is never seen again. Fairy tales have been handed down through generations, and today Rapunzel still captivates young children with its magic and romance. This stunning new edition is brilliantly illustrated in a fun modern style for a new generation to enjoy, telling the story simply and compellingly for today's youngest readers. This book is part of the much-loved Storytime Classics series which offers collectible, child-friendly format editions of classic stories to make the perfect home library for children everywhere.

The Three Little Pigs

by Saviour Pirotta

Published 1 August 2017

This beautiful new edition, simply told for young readers, breathes new life into the classic tale of the three little pigs and the big bad wolf that is part of every childhood. Three little pigs built themselves three little homes – one with straw, one with sticks and one with bricks. Can you guess which one will keep them safe when the hungry wolf comes knocking at the door? A funny story of cunning and comeuppance that has delighted children for generations is given a new lease of life in this stunning new edition, brilliantly illustrated in a fun modern style for a new generation to enjoy. This book is part of the much-loved Storytime Classics series which offers collectible, child-friendly format editions of classic stories to make the perfect home library for children everywhere.

Puss in Boots

by Saviour Pirotta

Published 1 August 2017

This beautiful new edition, simply told for young readers, breathes new life into the classic tale of Puss in Boots, who used his cunning and trickery to win for his lowly master the hand of the princess in marriage. Brilliantly illustrated in a fun modern style for a new generation to enjoy, this delightful book is part of the much-loved range of Storytime Classics which offers collectible, child-friendly format editions of classic stories to make the perfect home library for children everywhere.

Little Red Riding Hood

by Saviour Pirotta

Published 20 July 2017

This beautiful new edition, simply told for young readers, breathes new life into the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood and her meeting with the Big, Bad Wolf. Handed down through generations, today it's one of the most popular tales for young children and this stylish new edition is brilliantly illustrated in a fun modern style for a new generation to enjoy, telling the story simply and compellingly for today's youngest readers. This book is part of the much-loved Storytime Classics series which offers collectible, child-friendly format editions of classic stories to make the perfect home library for children everywhere.