New Releases by Nicola Baxter

This volume contains a selection of children''s stories, specially devised to be read aloud in around three minutes, so parents'' can plan storytime around a bedtime routine.

Who has stolen the royal jewels? The royal procession cannot go ahead without them, and young Princess Arabelle is not pleased! This was to have been her very first procession - but why are the royal guards so reluctant to track down the thief? She soon learns that a dragon has taken the jewels, because only a dragon loves treasure so much that he would steal from the royal family. The guards are reluctant to take on such a mighty beast, but the Princess is not afraid! Follow Arabelle through royal chambers and out into the moonlit forest as saddles her horse and rides off to find the dragon''s cave in the side of the Magic Mountain. However, when she comes face to face with the dragon, the creature is not quite what she had been expecting... Young readers will love this thrilling tale, and the detailed pop-up illustrations will take them right into the heart of the adventure.

An enchanting collection of 145 stories, including teddy bear tales, fairy tales, animal tales, and nursery rhymes.

This eBook has been optimised for viewing on colour devices. Based on the traditional fairy tale ''Goldilocks and the Three Bears'', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Follow the naughty Goldilocks into the house of the three bears, and see what happens when they come home and find her! Part of the Ladybird ''First Favourite Tales'' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this story contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.

This eBook has been optimised for viewing on colour devices. A perfect introduction to the traditional fairy tale ''The Three Little Pigs''. Join the three little pigs as they set off to see the world, build their houses and encounter the big, bad wolf. Part of the Ladybird ''First Favourite Tales'' series, this story contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.

Follow Fairy Breeze as she flies through the preparations for a royal fairy wedding and learns that hard work leads to magical rewards.

Jack Digger is very busy today. He is digging a big hole. Everyone keeps stopping to ask what it might be for - is it a hole for a giant bunny? A trap for a three-headed monster? A special shark pond? Jack Digger will have to wait and see.

A charming book that is perfect for little ones with wobbly teeth! Also includes a bag to put the tooth in so the fairies can find it. JACKET PRICE 9.99.

"Princess Sparkle loves glittery, shimmery things. She is shocked when she finds that the world outside her palace is often not beautiful at all. Something must be done!"--Page 4 of cover.

Come along to Old MacDonald''s farm and meet all his favorite animals in these fun-packed stories and rhymes. Find out what happens when the farmer and his wife are at home, and the even funnier things when they''re not!

"Wherever people live-- in the icy Arctic or the steamy rainforest-- the tradition of storytelling flourishes."--Page 4 of cover