Books in Classic, Picture, Ladybird series

A perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readersThe Jungle Book has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children, while retaining all the key parts of the story including Mowgli's life in the Jungle, his battle with Shere Khan, and fascinating details about learning to live with humans once more.

A perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic Neverland story for younger readersPeter Pan has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children, while retaining all the key parts of the story including Peter's ongoing feud with Captain Hook;, his adventures with Wendy, John, and Michael; and the friendship between the Lost Boys.

A perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic holiday tale for younger readersA Christmas Carol has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children, while retaining all the key parts of the story including the three spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future; little Tiny Tim and his father, Bob Cratchit; and, of course, the old miser Ebenezer Scrooge.

A perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers Heidi has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children, while retaining all the key parts of the story including Heidi's friendship with Peter, her life in Frankfurt with Clara, and fascinating details about life in the mountains.

This Ladybird Classic is an abridged retelling of the classic story of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, making it perfect for introducing the story to younger children, or for newly confident readers to tackle alone. Beautiful new illustrations throughout and a gorgeous larger format with ribbon marker bring the magic of this classic story to a new generation of children.

Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania for what he thinks is a simple business meeting with a new client. Instead, he encounters the strange and sinister Count Dracula. There will be a battle between good and evil, but who will prevail? Beautiful new illustrations throughout and an elegant format with ribbon marker bring the excitement of this classic story to a new generation of children. This abridged retelling of the classic vampire tale is a perfect introduction to the well-loved legend, ideal for adults to read with children, or for newly confident readers to tackle alone. Please note that due to some scary parts in places, content may not be suitable for very young or sensitive readers.

Victor Frankenstein has always been fascinated by the darker side of nature One fateful night, his sinister obsession triggers a chain of events that will have terrible consequences for Frankenstein and those closest to him. Beautiful new illustrations throughout and an elegant format with ribbon marker bring the excitement of this classic story to a new generation of children. This abridged retelling of the classic tale is a perfect introduction to the well-loved legend, ideal for adults to read with children, or for newly confident readers to tackle alone. Please note that due to some scary parts in places, content may not be suitable for very young or sensitive readers.