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Stories for 5 Year Olds

By Julia Eccleshare

Paddington shops, woodland friends sail away, and Cinderella faces a race against time!

delightful engaging timeless

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Average score: 4.67

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A nice variety in this warm, traditional collection, which moves from Paddington’s gentle comedy and Brambly Hedge adventures to familiar fairy tales. The short stories are well suited to sharing aloud and offer plenty to discuss.

Genres

Classics Animals Fairy Tales

What is Stories for 5 Year Olds about?

This delightful collection brings together timeless tales for five-year-olds, featuring cherished characters like Paddington Bear and the animals of Brambly Hedge. Join Paddington as he embarks on a birthday shopping adventure, follow the Brambly Hedge animals on their seaside journey, and discover if Cinderella will make it to the ball. These engaging stories, selected by children's literature expert Julia Eccleshare, are perfect for sharing and sparking young imaginations.

About the author

Julia Eccleshare is a well-known writer and reviewer who loves children's books. She has helped choose the winners for important book prizes and has written guides to help children find the best stories to read. Julia is passionate about sharing her love of books and helping everyone discover new adventures through reading.

Discussion ideas around Stories for 5 Year Olds

Kindness and helping: Which characters show kindness to others, and how do their helpful choices change what happens?

Big wishes: Why do some characters want more, bigger or better things, and what might make them happier instead?

Adventure by the sea: What do you think the Brambly Hedge animals enjoy most about their seaside journey, and what would you take on a trip like theirs?

Making choices: How do Paddington and Cinderella make important choices, and which choice would you have found hardest?

Stories that last: Why do you think people still enjoy fairy tales and characters such as Paddington Bear after many years?

Pages

224 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2022

First published

1991

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