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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Five-Minute Stories

    Fiona Waters, John Lawrence

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Aug. 12, 2004)
    This delightful anthology has the power to entertain a child in just five minutes, making even the shortest story time special. Twenty stories by authors including Joan Aiken, Dick King-Smith, and Anne Fine make this perfect for reading aloud.
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  • A Treasury of Five Minute Stories

    Parragon Books

    Hardcover (Parragon Books, Aug. 6, 2015)
    There is always time to read together with this treasure-trove of five-minute stories, fables, and well-loved fairy tales. There are over 30 easy-to-read stories to enjoy in this enchanting collection - and each one fits perfectly into the beginning, middle, or end of a very busy day! This beautiful story-time treasury brings together the talents of illustrators from around the world, with well-loved tales including Aladdin, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Cinderella, Pinocchio, Puss in Boots, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, The Three Little Pigs, and many more.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Christmas Stories

    Kate Aldous, Sian Hardy

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Oct. 3, 2003)
    Hans Christian Andersen, Joan Aiken, Beverly Cleary, and Joel Chandler Harris are among the contributors to this festive collection of folktales and contemporary classics.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Five-Minute Stories

    Fiona Waters, John Lawrence

    Paperback (Gardners Books, Jan. 31, 2005)
    There's always time for a story...Children love storytime - especially when their parents have time to share it with them. This anthology contains 22 delightful stories, all carefully selected to be both brief and entertaining. It is perfect for parents struggling to make time for reading with their children. Ideal for reading aloud at bedtime or any time, and accessible enough for newly independent readers to tackle alone, every tale from this versatile collection has the power to transport children to other worlds, introduce them to unforgettable characters, and feed their imaginations - in just five minutes!
  • A Treasury Of Five Minute Stories

    Parragon Books

    Hardcover (Parragon Books, Aug. 8, 2014)
    There is always time to read together with this treasure-trove of five-minute stories, fables, and well-loved fairy tales. There are over 30 easy-to-read stories to enjoy in this enchanting collection - and each one fits perfectly into the beginning, middle, or end of a very busy day! This beautiful story-time treasury brings together the talents of illustrators from around the world, with well-loved tales including Aladdin, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Cinderella, Pinocchio, Puss in Boots, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, The Three Little Pigs, and many more.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Stories for Five Year Olds

    Edward Blishen, Nancy Blishen, Polly Noakes

    Paperback (Kingfisher, June 10, 2004)
    This collection features unique characters -- from a giant who throws tantrums to a chatty cat. The stellar list of contributors includes Margaret Mahy and Joel Chandler Harris.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Dragon Stories

    Margaret Clark, Mark Robertson

    Paperback (Kingfisher, April 28, 2005)
    Fifteen dragon stories from around the world make up this fantastic collection, including contributions from such favorite authors as Kathryn Cave, Jamila Gavin, and Robin Klein. Featuring evil dragons, cheerful dragons, depressed dragons, and even a shrinking dragon, this lively book will entertain dragon hunters everywhere.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Irish Stories

    James Riordan, Ian Newsham

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Jan. 23, 2004)
    The Irish have a strong heritage of storytelling. This collection brings together seventeen of the best tales, both traditional-The Fox and the Hedgehog and Munachar and Manachar--and contemporary, such as Edna O'Brien's The Leprechaun.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Magical Stories

    Peter Bailey, Fiona Waters

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Oct. 3, 2003)
    Thirteen stories from all around the world-from fairy tales and folk legends to modern magical tales-with contributions from authors such as Russell Hoban, Jane Yolen, and Alan Garner conjure up a bewitching brew of mystery and enchantment.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Pirate Stories

    Tony Bradman, Tony Ross

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books, May 16, 2003)
    "Ahoy there, maties" Here's a swashbuckling collection that's sure to set young castaways adrift on a sea of adventure. It includes stories by Jon Scieszka, J. M. Barrie, and Robert Louis Stevenson.
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Classic Stories

    Michael Morpurgo

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 1, 2002)
    The Kingfisher Treasury of Classic Stories brings together all of your favorite characters in one glorious volume. The carefully chosen extracts from over 30 stories offer the perfect introduction to characters that have delighted and inspired generations of readers. Among the stories and the characters featured are Heidi, The Little Women, Oliver Twist, Pippi Longstocking, and The Iron Man. Each extract is accessible to the young child being read aloud to, and richly satisfying to the more confident reader. The perfect gift for any child.Special Features- Full color on every page and a ribbon page marker- Includes an introduction to each of the stories, and brief notes on the authors
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  • The Kingfisher Treasury of Funny Stories

    Andrew Matthews, Frank James

    Paperback (Kingfisher, May 16, 2003)
    Sixteen very funny stories are collected in this rib-tickling volume -- from a global gathering of authors who know how to make young children laugh.
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