Books published by publisher Bretwalda Books

A retelling of the classic fairy tale for 21st century youngsters by a master storyteller. We are all familiar with Goldilocks, of course, but there is a lot more to her than a bowl of porridge and a broken bed. What was she doing in the woods in the first place, and what did she do after she left the Three Bears? The story as we usually hear it today is a very much shortened version of the original.Fairy Stories have been told for hundreds and hundreds of years. No one really knows when they started or who first wrote them - or told them I expect. They probably started before many people could read or write.Anyway they have been told and retold and everyone who tells them alters them a little bit to suit themselves or to please the people listening.So Grandma Chatterbox when she was younger (which was a long time ago) went round and about and over the hills and far away searching for the oldest versions of Fairy Tales which she could find.So now Grandma Chatterbox is going to tell you Fairy Stories as close to the oldest versions that she can get. After all it is part of every child’s education to know all the traditional tales.Goldilocks was originally an English folk tale, first written down in 1837.Grandma Chatterbox just loves the old stories, and simply adores telling them to young children. The vocabularly and grammar in these stories is specially adapted to be suitable to younger children. When your children get a little bit older and start to learn to read you will find that the vocabulary contains words that they will be learning. Increase the type size on your tablet or other device and you can read along with your children. So, are you ready for a story? Good, then I will begin...Social Media* Dedicated FaceBook page for the Crandma Chatterbox ebooks is on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grandma-Chatterboxs-Fairy-Tales/363085613735349About the AuthorBarbara Hayes has been a best selling author of children’s books and comics for more than 40 years. She has been published around the world and in numerous languages. And yes - she really is a Grandma!

A retelling of the classic fairy tale for 21st century youngsters by a master storyteller. We are all familiar with Jack and his Beanstalk, of course, but there is a lot more to him than a giant with bags of gold. What about the young lady dressed in green or the shipwreck? The story as we usually hear it today is a very much shortened version of the original.Fairy Stories have been told for hundreds and hundreds of years. No one really knows when they started or who first wrote them - or told them I expect. They probably started before many people could read or write.Anyway they have been told and retold and everyone who tells them alters them a little bit to suit themselves or to please the people listening.So Grandma Chatterbox when she was younger (which was a long time ago) went round and about and over the hills and far away searching for the oldest versions of Fairy Tales which she could find.So now Grandma Chatterbox is going to tell you Fairy Stories as close to the oldest versions that she can get. After all it is part of every child’s education to know all the traditional tales.Jack and the Beanstalk was originally an English folk tale. It was first written down in 1807, though older books refer to it right back to the 1500s. Grandma Chatterbox just loves the old stories, and simply adores telling them to young children. The vocabularly and grammar in these stories is specially adapted to be suitable to younger children. When your children get a little bit older and start to learn to read you will find that the vocabulary contains words that they will be learning. Increase the type size on your tablet or other device and you can read along with your children. So, are you ready for a story? Good, then I will begin...Social Media* Dedicated FaceBook page for the Crandma Chatterbox ebooks is on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grandma-Chatterboxs-Fairy-Tales/363085613735349About the AuthorBarbara Hayes has been a best selling author of children’s books and comics for more than 40 years. She has been published around the world and in numerous languages. And yes - she really is a Grandma!

A retelling of the classic fairy tale for 21st century youngsters by a master storyteller. We are all familiar with Puss in Boots, of course, but there is a lot more to him than a pair of boots. What about the hungry snake or the rabbits? The story as we usually hear it today is a very much shortened version of the original.Fairy Stories have been told for hundreds and hundreds of years. No one really knows when they started or who first wrote them - or told them I expect. They probably started before many people could read or write.Anyway they have been told and retold and everyone who tells them alters them a little bit to suit themselves or to please the people listening.So Grandma Chatterbox when she was younger (which was a long time ago) went round and about and over the hills and far away searching for the oldest versions of Fairy Tales which she could find.So now Grandma Chatterbox is going to tell you Fairy Stories as close to the oldest versions that she can get. After all it is part of every child’s education to know all the traditional tales.Puss in Boots was originally a French folk tale, written down by Charles Perrault in 1695.Grandma Chatterbox just loves the old stories, and simply adores telling them to young children. The vocabularly and grammar in these stories is specially adapted to be suitable to younger children. When your children get a little bit older and start to learn to read you will find that the vocabulary contains words that they will be learning. Increase the type size on your tablet or other device and you can read along with your children. So, are you ready for a story? Good, then I will begin...Social Media* Dedicated FaceBook page for the Crandma Chatterbox ebooks is on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grandma-Chatterboxs-Fairy-Tales/363085613735349About the AuthorBarbara Hayes has been a best selling author of children’s books and comics for more than 40 years. She has been published around the world and in numerous languages. And yes - she really is a Grandma!

A retelling of the classic fairy tale for 21st century youngsters by a master storyteller. We are all familiar with Cinderella, of course, but there is a lot more to her than a glass slipper and Prince Charming. What about the hazel twig and what about all those peas? The story as we usually hear it today is a shortened version of the original.Fairy Stories have been told for hundreds and hundreds of years. No one really knows when they started or who first wrote them - or told them I expect. They probably started before many people could read or write.Anyway they have been told and retold and everyone who tells them alters them a little bit to suit themselves or to please the people listening.So Grandma Chatterbox when she was younger (which was a long time ago) went round and about and over the hills and far away searching for the oldest versions of Fairy Tales which she could find.So now Grandma Chatterbox is going to tell you Fairy Stories as close to the oldest versions that she can get. After all it is part of every child’s education to know all the traditional tales.Cinderella was originally a French folk tale, first written down in 1697.Grandma Chatterbox just loves the old stories, and simply adores telling them to young children. The vocabularly and grammar in these stories is specially adapted to be suitable to younger children. When your children get a little bit older and start to learn to read you will find that the vocabulary contains words that they will be learning. Increase the type size on your tablet or other device and you can read along with your children. So, are you ready for a story? Good, then I will begin...About the AuthorBarbara Hayes has been a best selling, professional author of children’s books and comics for more than 40 years. She has been published around the world and in numerous languages. And yes - she really is a Grandma!

Key note: A fun reading and activity book for those who look after young and very young relatives while Mummy and Daddy are out at work. Dear Grandmas, Grandpas, Mummies, Daddies, Aunties and Uncles,This book is intended to help you fill the long hours when you are looking after your little grandchildren, children, nieces or nephews. There are:* Stories to read which are specially written to appeal to the young and very young age groups. * Asides, questions and ideas to involve the child in the story — no passive listening here.* Simple moving around activities to make a change from sitting reading.* Simple crayon and paper fun aimed at all younger ages. If a child can hold a pencil - that is good enough to start joining in. And of course, older children will enjoy showing how skilled and clever they are. I have made the stories and activities revolve around teddy bears and plain paper and crayons. This is because most households with children already have these things and no extra expense will be involved.Anyway that has told you something about the book. I hope you find it helpful — I do every Wednesday when I look after my youngest grandchild.YoursGrandmaAbout the WriterBarbara Hayes was born in Watford, went to the local grammar school, where she became head girl - a sort of Bossy Boots. Barbara found a career in children’s comics and for several years she wrote all the stories in Teddy Bear Weekly for the Amalgamated Press. She also wrote stories for other comics and books - many of them about teddy bears. Barbara is now a widow, but she is lucky that her children and grandchildren live within a few miles and she sees them often. And of course the youngest grandchild loves to hear the stories from the Teddy Bear Club.

A retelling of the classic fairy tales for 21st century youngsters by a master storyteller. We are all familiar with the classic fairy stories, but there is so much more to the original versions. Sleeping Beauty did not just marry the handsome prince who woke her up and live happily ever after. Dear me, no. There is a lot more to Puss in Boots than a pair of boots. What about the hungry snake or the rabbits?Little Red Riding Hood - well what about the archery contest or the pet raven?How do a young lady dressed in green and a shipwreck feature in Jack and his Beanstalk?What was Goldilocks doing in the woods in the first place, and what did she do after she left the Three Bears?What did Cinderella do with a hazel twig and what about all those peas?The stories as we usually hear them today is a very much shortened version of the original.Fairy Stories have been told for hundreds and hundreds of years. No one really knows when they started or who first wrote them - or told them I expect. They probably started before many people could read or write.Anyway they have been told and retold and everyone who tells them alters them a little bit to suit themselves or to please the people listening.So Grandma Chatterbox when she was younger (which was a long time ago) went round and about and over the hills and far away searching for the oldest versions of Fairy Tales which she could find.So now Grandma Chatterbox is going to tell you Fairy Stories as close to the oldest versions that she can get. After all it is part of every child’s education to know all the traditional tales.Grandma Chatterbox just loves the old stories, and simply adores telling them to young children. The vocabularly and grammar in these stories is specially adapted to be suitable to younger children. When your children get a little bit older and start to learn to read you will find that the vocabulary contains words that they will be learning. Increase the type size on your tablet or other device and you can read along with your children. So, are you ready for a story? Good, then I will begin...Social Media* Dedicated FaceBook page for the Crandma Chatterbox ebooks is on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grandma-Chatterboxs-Fairy-Tales/363085613735349About the AuthorBarbara Hayes has been a best selling author of children’s books and comics for more than 40 years. She has been published around the world and in numerous languages. And yes - she really is a Grandma!

A retelling of the classic fairy tale for 21st century youngsters by a master storyteller. We are all familiar with Sleeping Beauty, of course, but there is a lot more to her than a good long sleep. She did not just marry the handsome prince who woke her up and live happily ever after. Dear me, no. The story as we usually hear it today is a very much shortened version of the original.Fairy Stories have been told for hundreds and hundreds of years. No one really knows when they started or who first wrote them - or told them I expect. They probably started before many people could read or write.Anyway they have been told and retold and everyone who tells them alters them a little bit to suit themselves or to please the people listening.So Grandma Chatterbox when she was younger (which was a long time ago) went round and about and over the hills and far away searching for the oldest versions of Fairy Tales which she could find.So now Grandma Chatterbox is going to tell you Fairy Stories as close to the oldest versions that she can get. After all it is part of every child’s education to know all the traditional tales.Grandma Chatterbox just loves the old stories, and simply adores telling them to young children. The vocabularly and grammar in these stories is specially adapted to be suitable to younger children. When your children get a little bit older and start to learn to read you will find that the vocabulary contains words that they will be learning. Increase the type size on your tablet or other device and you can read along with your children. So, are you ready for a story? Good, then I will begin...Social Media* Dedicated FaceBook page for the Crandma Chatterbox ebooks is on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grandma-Chatterboxs-Fairy-Tales/363085613735349About the AuthorBarbara Hayes has been a best selling author of children’s books and comics for more than 40 years. She has been published around the world and in numerous languages. And yes - she really is a Grandma!

The greatest of all the polar explorers was Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton went into the vast unknown southern seas four times, meeting with triumph and disaster. Through bravery, endurance and careful planning he was able to survive where others would have died, saved the lives of his men and brought back valuable scientific knowledge. In this book we learn about his life, his travels, his companions and his achievements. The “History Changers” series of books is designed to be compatible with the Key Stage 2 History curriculum for those aged 7-11.