Vera Southgate Libri

The big pancake eludes the hungry grasp of everyone it meets until it comes upon a very clever pig.

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. This classic version of the fairy tale is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with beautiful new illustrations of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. An essential part of any child's bookshelf, Ladybird Tales are perfect for sharing together and creating memories to treasure forever.

Suitable for children above 3 years, this title presents the story of Sleeping Beauty's birth through to the day she pricks her finger on her 15th birthday and falls asleep for one hundred years.

Suitable for children, this title collects traditional stories.

Fairy stories and traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust Ladybird to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small, hardwearing format. This tale of The Little Red Henis perfect for reading aloud, or for older, more confident readers to read by themselves. There are 24 Ladybird Tales to collect, so the only problem is which one to choose first!

Targeted at children over 3 years old, this enchanting retelling of a classic fairy tale features the story of the Enormous Turnip. It offers a delightful narrative that emphasizes themes of cooperation and teamwork as characters work together to pull the giant vegetable from the ground. This engaging tale is perfect for young readers, fostering a love for storytelling and moral lessons through its charming illustrations and rhythmic text.

Richly detailed illustrations and original text bring these classic fairy tales to life, enchanting children aged 5-8 for over 45 years. Each edition includes unique endpapers and a historical overview of the stories, enhancing the reading experience and connecting young readers to the magic of timeless tales.

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of The Three Little Pigs is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, retaining all the key parts of the story. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. Children have always loved, and will always remember, these classic fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure. Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.

Suitable for children, this title collects traditional stories.

'Beauty and the Beast' is the story of a kind-hearted girl called Beauty who is forced to live with an ugly beast, until one day some magic happens.