Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and reccomended 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 recognise 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.

Hundreds of thousands of children have already learnt to read with the help of Annie Apple, Bouncy Ben and Clever Cat – just three of the friendly characters who form part of the unique phonics system called Letterland. To celebrate Letterlands’ 55 year anniversary, this latest edition of the best-selling Letterland ABC, includes vibrant illustrations and easy-to learn stories that bring a child-friendly logic to learning letter sounds and shapes. The combination of memorable characters and sound educational principles makes Letterland the ideal way to introduce your child to the alphabet or to provide extra phonics practice at home.

Susie and Sam go to the park with their mother and their dog. While they have a picnic, their dog runs to another family and takes a packet of crisps. When the two families chase the dog, they chat and have fun and then play together and make new friends. This is a fun and appealing story.