A Treasury of Tales for Four-Year-Olds : 40 Stories Recommended by Literacy Experts

Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and selected especially for four-year-olds by literacy experts. Meet a host of colourful characters and join them on their adventures in this fantastic collection of stories,�tailored to suit four-year-old readers. From the garden hijinks in the Slug Olympics, to the delicious story of�The Yummiest Cake in the Whole Wide World,�to the touching rhyming story�The Boy and His Teddy Bear, these stories, some original, some adapted from fairytales around the world, will enchant and enthral in equal measure. This beautiful book contains�original, inclusive and fun stories about animals, dragons, pirates, nature, vehicles, music and much more, so�there will be something for every young reader in this rich collection. The stories in A Treasury of Tales for Four-Year-Olds�are arranged in order of complexity so that the child listening or reading will increase their�confidence as they make their way through the book. � Most children may not be able to read independently by the age of four, but they can start to prepare for this by building a foundation of literacy skills. For example, many can recognise letters, understand that print carries a message and know that sentences are read from left to right. Some may even be attempting to read. The luxurious package with sparkling foil and ribbon marker will make this a must-have gift for the birthday of any four-year-old and Heidi Griffiths' charming and engaging illustrations will mean that the child will cherish this book even as they grow older. �