This is an amazing anthology of over 215 classic fairy tales, new stories, teddy bear tales, nursery rhymes, animal adventures, and poems for children. It includes well-loved tales like The Three Little Pigs , Rumpelstiltskin and Puss in Boots , as well as new stories such as The Horrible Hat and There’s a Bear in the Bathroom! , and traditional rhymes and poems including Georgie Porgie , Silent Night , and Hickory, Dickory Dock . The short stories are just the right length for reading aloud, with charming characters, accessible language and lively pictures by leading children’s artists that will keep youngsters entertained. The small chunky format is easy to handle, ideal for little children to hold themselves. There is something for everyone in this classic collection of stories and verse, which is full of exciting rhymes, busy bears, animal antics and festive cheer. From teddy bear tales to fairy tales, and from nursery rhymes to poetry, you will find all your best-loved stories and characters, plus many new ones. Each entry is accompanied by bright and appealing drawings from a diverse range of artists, making this the perfect book to be read aloud to small children or for new readers to try themselves. Children and parents alike will enjoy sharing this volume.