Series: English Readers Level 1

The Frog Prince is the classic fairy tale that first gave us the idea of princesses kissing frogs. Princess Miranda is lonely and bored. Her busy mother gives her a precious golden ball to play with, and Miranda drops it into the palace pond. A helpful frog retrieves it—but as payment, he demands to eat from Miranda's plate and sleep...

A heartwarming retelling of the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen. Andersen's story of the Ugly Duckling, rejected and bullied, lonely and miserable until he realises his magnificent true nature, has become one of our most cherished tales of growing up and finding your place in the world. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British...

The Firebird is one of the most popular Russian folktales, retold for young readers. Who is stealing golden apples from the King's magical orchard? Prince Ivan sets out to find the thief on a journey where he's helped by the Silver Wolf. Together, they trace the elusive Firebird, then the winged Horse of Power, and finally the princess Marya, who...

The timeless myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, featuring the princess Ariadne and the bull-headed monster in the labyrinth, retold for young readers. Every year, a ship with black sails visits the city of Athens. Fourteen young people are chosen to go to the island of Crete, but they never return. One year, prince Theseus is determined to travel with...