A Treasury of Tales for Five-Year-Olds 40 stories recommended by literary experts

by Dawnay, Gabby; Griffiths, Heidi

• ISBN13: 9780711278868
• ISBN10: 0711278865
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780711278851
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-05-16
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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Summary

Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and selected especially for five-year-olds by literacy experts.

The stories in A Treasury of Tales for Five-Year-Olds are arranged in order of complexity so that the child listening or reading will increase their confidence as they make their way through the book.
 
Most children may not be able to read independently by the age of five, but they can start to prepare for this by building a foundation of literacy skills. For example, many can recognize letters, understand that print carries a message and know that sentences are read from left to right. Some may even be attempting to read.

This beautiful book contains original and inclusive stories about animals, dragons, nature, vehicles, music and more, as well as reimagined fairytales from around the world.

From tales of pirate adventures to heartwarming animal stories, there will be something for every young reader in this rich collection.

The luxurious package with sparkling foil and ribbon marker will make this a must-have gift for the birthday of any five-year-old and Heidi Griffiths' charming and engaging illustrations will mean that the child will cherish this book even as they grow older.

Author Biography

Gabby Dawnay is the bestselling author of many books for children, a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine, and a scriptwriter for children's television. She also runs art, reading, and poetry workshops in schools, and once upon a time managed a contemporary art gallery. 

Heidi Griffiths is an artist and illustrator living and working in Kent, England. She studied at the Kent Institute of Art and Design, then worked in graphic design at a London fashion house, before following her love for Illustration. She now spends most of her time drawing, painting, drinking tea, and telling stories.

Table of Contents

Better Below
Spirit Bear
The Shooting Star
Please Do Not Eat the Books
There’s a Nest
Rap-unzel
The Boss of Everything
Grandma’s Spell
My New Bike
Bear and I
The North Wind and the Sun
Not So Bad
Pam and the Peas
Dash Fish, Dash!
The Weeping Camel
Noisy Machines!
Merryn the Terrible Wizard
A Trip to the Fair
Supernova
Get Up, Little Bear
The Rocket
Lion’s Lunch
The Fantastic Mister P
The Seed
The Very Dangerous Dragon
Ice Cream Planet
The Jitterbug Ball
Sleepy Train
Four Peas, a Carrot, and a Lettuce
A Small Squabble in the Solar System
Some Dinosaurs
Pirat Katy
The Visitor
The Great Oak Tree
The Impatient Cookie
Bibi and the Hamster
To Find a King
Frog’s Magic Potion
Dinner and Dancing
Angelina Luck and the Garbage Truck