Traditional Stories

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Mia the Bridesmaid Fairy helps make weddings w...

'In an ancient city by the sea, three sisters - a maiden, a mother, and a crone - are drawing maps by candlelight. Sombre, with piercing grey eyes,...

Includes QR codes to the FREE audiobooksRetellings that share the legends with a younger generationEngaging illustrations by the illustrator of th...

Includes QR codes to the FREE audiobooksRetellings that share the legends with a younger generationEngaging illustrations by the illustrator of th...

Includes QR codes to the FREE audiobooksRetellings that share the legends with a younger generationEngaging illustrations by the illustrator of th...

Includes QR codes to the FREE audiobooksRetellings that share the legends with a younger generationEngaging illustrations by the illustrator of th...

In this traditional tale, discovered in Kenya, a young herd boy Ki-pat must find a way to end the dreadful drought that has come to the beautiful K...

Eight beautifully illustrated traditional stories that immerse the reader in the ancient culture of India as well as impart important life lessons ...

King Midas loves gold, so when a god offers him a gift, Midas knows just what to ask for. "I want to change everything I touch into gold." That wor...

A beautiful edition of this classic retelling by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, with glorious illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark. In th...

From the well-loved Aesop's fable. The sun and the wind live in the sky. One day, the wind wants to play a game. Can he take a coat off the girl be...

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early...

From the classic tale by the Brothers Grimm. "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your long hair!" A witch keeps Rapunzel in a tall tower without a door o...

One of the world's greatest fairy tales is re-told in a graphic-novel format. In a far-away kingdom, there lives an Emperor who prizes fancy clothe...

A humorous re-telling of the legendary tale, specially written for children who are starting to read on their own, with easy-to-read text and colou...

This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", based on the tales of England's most famous outlaw and part of the Usborne Reading Programme. It...

The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been ...

Welcome to Apple Tree Farm, where every day brings a new adventure for Poppy and Sam! This collection of ten delightful stories includes a curious ...

Town Mouse loves to live the high life, while his cousin Country Mouse prefers a quieter life. When the two visit each other's homes, will they rea...

From the famous Greek myth. Young Jason's wicked uncle sets him an impossible task: to bring back the legendary Golden Fleece. Jason sets out with ...

This is a brand new retelling of the action-packed story of Heracles as he completes his most famous set of challenges: the Twelve Tasks. It is a n...

This is a lively re-telling of the Greek myth, in which Pegasus, the flying horse, helps hero Bellerophon to defeat a fire-breathing monster. This ...

Based on the classic story The Elves and the Shoemaker, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Meet the poor...

If you love The Frog Prince and The Elves and the Shoemaker, you'll love this tale of love, magic ... and unicorns!Annis and her grandmother live ...

A comic-strip re-telling of some of Britain's best-loved Arthurian stories and legends. Aided by the magician Merlin, Arthur draws the sword from...

Thrilling comic-strip action, with monsters, mighty heroes and even mightier gods and goddesses. The Iliad tells the story of the war between Gre...

A re-telling of the classic Jonathan Swift story told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Gulliver sets off on the adventure of...

Inspired by the myths and legends that surround this legendary creature, this book includes tales of three unusual unicorns; one befriends a kitche...

This Ladybird Classic is an abridged retelling of a classic Robin Hood tale. A perfect introduction to the legend of Robin Hood, it is ideal for sh...

Evangeline is gifted with a heavenly voice, but she is trapped in a sinister betrothal until she embarks on a daring escape and meets brave Westley...

This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. One day Androcles comes across an angry l...

The Elves and the Shoemaker is part of the enduringly popular Well-loved Tales fairy tales series from Ladybird. Even today, Well-loved Tales are s...

Find The Animals' Breakfast : And Other Stories from publishers Mount Orleans Press at Books2Door!

Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories contains a charming selection of traditional tales from the rich store of Indonesian lore and legends. The...

What would happen if we lost the happy endings to stories - imagine the tears at bedtime! A fantastic and magical tale about what happens when, one...

This is a brand new addition to "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", which is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps...

The fascinating history of castles specially written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. for children growing in reading confidence and...

When seven hungry children have pancakes for breakfast, one pancake refuses to be eaten, jumps out of the pan and rolls right away. Can the runaway...

Coinciding with the bicentenary of the birth of Hans Christian Andersen, comes this retelling of his comical fairytale about a fashion-crazy empero...

What mischief and magic will we find today?A naughty bulbul, talking mountains, pesky monkeys, silly goblins, a heavenly elephant, and a king with ...

This is the classic story written over a thousand years ago and retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Fearsome monst...

A brand new addition to "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, building confidence and abi...

This fantastic split page, spiral bound book allows the reader to mix and match different combinations of fairy tales with hilarious results. What ...

The hero Odysseus will need all of his skill and courage to get home to Ithaca in The Journey of Odysseus. All kinds of monsters and magical creatu...

Lauren Child's beautiful and artistic retelling of The Princess and the Pea. The tale of a prince, a princess, perfect politeness, pages of love ...

The original Aesop Fables, introduced by award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick. Over two hundred familiar tales from 'Look Before You Leap' and 'T...

This is well-written, sensitive on issues such as sexual abuse, and, whether in her tower or the outside world, Ele's voice and vision of the world...

'Once upon a time in mid-winter, when the snowflakes were falling from the sky like down, a queen was sitting and sewing at a window ...'The tales ...