"I know this is magic," says the shoemaker.
Someone is making beautiful shoes every night, when the shoemaker and his wife are asleep. Who can it be?

Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).

500 headwords, 1,033 words

A finalist for the 2020 Language Learner Literature Award from the Extensive Reading Foundation.


Rapunzel

by Laura Cowan

Published 1 May 2019

“Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your long hair!” A witch keeps Rapunzel in a tall tower without a door or stairs – but she isn’t the only one visiting the lovely girl.

Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).

500 headwords, 1080 words


The Ugly Duckling

by Laura Cowan

Published 29 April 2021

Andersen's story of the Ugly Duckling, rejected and bullied, lonely and miserable until he realises his magnificent true nature, has become one of our most cherished tales of growing up and finding your place in the world.
With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: A1. 1168 words.


The Frog Prince

by Laura Cowan

Published 28 April 2022

Princess Miranda is lonely and bored. Her busy mother gives her a precious golden ball to play with, and Miranda drops it into the palace pond. A helpful frog retrieves it - but as payment, he demands to eat from Miranda's plate and sleep on her pillow. Will Miranda keep her side of the bargain?
With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: A1. 500 headwords, 1116 words