Danny the dragon loves helping his friends with his fiery breath. But Danny is in for a nasty surprise when a stranger comes to town... A humorous tale for beginner readers, with audio narration that brings the story to life."Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

The King is excited when he finds a poor miller's daughter can seem to spin his straw into gold, but only with the help of a strange little man. When the daughter becomes Queen, the little man wants his reward too...Hopscotch Fairy Tales retell classic fairy tales in accessible language of no more than 400 words, with bright colourful supporting illustrations by our top authors and illustrators.

There once lived, in a sequestered part of the county of Devonshire, one Mr Godfrey Nickleby: a worthy gentleman, who, taking it into his head rather late in life that he must get married, and not being young enough or rich enough to aspire to the hand of a lady of fortune, had wedded an old flame out of mere attachment, who in her turn had taken him for the same reason. Thus two people who cannot afford to play cards for money, sometimes sit down to a quiet game for love.Some ill-...

The League of Princes returns in the epic conclusion to this illustrated children's adventure trilogy: "part screwball comedy, part sly wit, and all fun" ( Kirkus, starred review).Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You think you know those guys pretty well by now, don't you? Well, think again. Posters plastered across the thirteen kingdoms are saying that Briar Rose has been murdered—and the four Princes Charming are the prime suspe...

The Three Little Pigs all set off to build a new home, but will their new houses keep them safe from the Big, Bad Wolf?

Join Batman™ as he fights crime in Gotham City and beyond!Learn how Batman and Robin train to take on their enemies. Go on epic missions. Follow Batman under the sea and out of this world!Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 3 Reader - just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A glossary and fun quiz at the end of the book help to develop vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Each title i...

Little Red Riding hood is off to Granny's house with a basket of food, but the wolf gets to Granny's house first. When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, she soon realises her Granny doesn't look quite right...

Goldilocks is out for a stroll in the woods when she starts feeling hungry. The Three Bears are out for a walk too, waiting for their porridge to cool. Goldilocks finds their house and soon makes herself at home...Hopscotch Fairy Tales retell classic fairy tales in accessible language of no more than 400 words, with bright colourful supporting illustrations by our top authors and illustrators.

Hansel and Gretel are lost in the woods, when they discover a house made of gingerbread! but when they start eating, a wicked old witch opens the door...

Mother Duck is impatient for her eggs to hatch. When they do she's very excited! But one of the ducklings looks very different ...Hopscotch Fairy Tales retell classic fairy tales in accessible language of no more than 400 words, with bright colourful supporting illustrations by our top authors and illustrators.

"An ingeniously integrated retelling of Gawain and the Green Knight . . . Worthy reading for all budding squires and damsels." — Kirkus Reviews ( starred review )In the third installment in the Knights' Tales series, Gerald Morris tells the laugh-out-loud tale of King Arthur's most celebrated knight and nephew, Sir Gawain, and the Green Knight. With lively illustrations by Aaron R...

"Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!"In this favourite fairy tale, the beautiful girl is locked in a tower by a jealous witch. She can only be reached by the witch climbing her long hair. Then, one day, a prince comes riding by. Will the pair ever escape the clutches of the witch?Must Know Stories includes favourite tales, celebrating the diversity of our literary heritage. Level 1 stories are told in under 500 words, for children to read independently.