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The Puffin Book of Stories for 5 Year Olds

By Wendy Cooling

Seventeen magical tales where mischievous pirates, lonely lions and surprising adventures spark wild imaginations.

delightful captivating enchanting

Genres

Adventure Animals Friendship/Family

What is The Puffin Book of Stories for 5 Year Olds about?

Embark on a delightful journey with 'The Puffin Book of Stories for Five-year-olds', a charming collection of seventeen tales brimming with adventure and magic. Meet a mischievous pirate, a lonely lion, and other captivating characters crafted by beloved authors like Margaret Mahy, Ted Hughes, and Malorie Blackman. Perfect for sharing or reading aloud, this anthology promises to enchant and inspire young imaginations.

About the author

Wendy Cooling was a much-loved British author and editor, best known for creating stories and poems for children. She helped put together brilliant books like ‘All the Best – The Selected Poems of Roger McGough’. Wendy also encouraged lots of children to enjoy reading and discover the magic hidden in books.

Pages

144 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1996

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