First Reading Level 4 Series

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Book 1
Book 1

Beauty and the Beast

A beautiful Beauty and the Beast fairy tale, exciting activities and colouring pages and a gorgeous eight-card 3D colour... MoreBeauty and the Beast

(13 reviews) 5 13
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Book 2
Book 2

The Three Wishes

The traditional European folktale retold for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Nat and Ned are poor an... MoreThe Three Wishes

(2 reviews) 4 2
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Book 4
Book 4

Percy and the Pirates

An original story told with simple text for children just beginning to read. When dastardly pirates capture Percy Pike, ... MorePercy and the Pirates

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 4
Book 4

The Reluctant Dragon

A humorous story for children just beginning to read. Whoever heard of a dragon who doesn't like fighting? And what will... MoreThe Reluctant Dragon

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Book 4
Book 4

The Runaway Pancake

The classic story of The Runaway Pancake retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Accompanied by cle... MoreThe Runaway Pancake

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Book 4
Book 4

Elephants

A look into the world of elephants, following a baby elephant as it takes its first wobbly steps and journeys across the... MoreElephants

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Book 4
Book 4

Emperor and the Nightingale

The classic Hans Christian Andersen story retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. The nightingale s... MoreEmperor and the Nightingale

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 4
Book 4

The Hare and the Tortoise

The classic fable retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Harry Hare thinks he is the fastest runne... MoreThe Hare and the Tortoise

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Book 4
Book 4

The Inch Prince

A Japanese folktale retold with simple text to help beginner readers develop reading stamina. When Mrs. Ping wishes for ... MoreThe Inch Prince

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Book 4
Book 4

The Reluctant Dragon

A humorous story for children just beginning to read. Whoever heard of a dragon who doesn’t like fighting? And what will... MoreThe Reluctant Dragon

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 4
Book 4

Cinderella

A beautifully illustrated picture book that brings new life to the classic tale. Meet Cinderella, a young girl with a wi... MoreCinderella

(14 reviews) 5 14
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Book 4
Book 4

Why the sea is salty

The classic Korean tale retold for children just beginning to read. When a thief steals the King's most precious treasur... MoreWhy the sea is salty

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Book 4
Book 4

Why the sea is salty

The classic Korean tale retold for children just beginning to read. When a thief steals the King's most precious treasur... MoreWhy the sea is salty

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Book 4
Book 4

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks and the Three Bears re-tells the classic tale. Aimed at children who are just beginning to read.... MoreGoldilocks and the Three Bears

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Book 4
Book 4

Androcles and The Lion

Aesop's fable of kindness and friendship retold with simple text for intermediate level students (CEF level B1). It's a ... MoreAndrocles and The Lion

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 4
Book 4

Baba Yaga the Flying Witch

In this Russian folktale, Baba Yaga zooms through the forest in her flying pot. Her hair is greasy. Her hands are warty.... MoreBaba Yaga the Flying Witch

(2 reviews) 4 2
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Book 4
Book 4

Thumbelina

Hans Christian Andersen's much-loved story of a tiny girl who is stolen from her home and endures many perils is beautif... MoreThumbelina

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Book 4
Book 4

Dick Whittington

This is a full length pantomime, entirely traditional with lots of humour and with its own original and delightful score... MoreDick Whittington

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Book 4
Book 4

The Story of Baby Jesus

The story of the Nativity retold for young readers. Follow Mary and Joseph as they travel to Bethlehem in this retelling... MoreThe Story of Baby Jesus

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Book 4
Book 4

The Owl and the Pussycat

A combination book and audio cassette of Edward Lear's classic nonsense poem.... MoreThe Owl and the Pussycat

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 5
Book 5

The Fox and the Stork

A lively retelling of Aesop's fable about always being kind to your friends. First Reading Level 1 are real books for be... MoreThe Fox and the Stork

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 6
Book 6

Sleeping Beauty

There are roles for everybody in this humorous stage version of Sleeping Beauty . Complete with Dame, Principle Boy ... MoreSleeping Beauty

(4 reviews) 4 4
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Book 7
Book 7

Easter Story

The Easter story charmingly retold in very simple language. Colourfully illustrated throughout by Norman Young. Perfect ... MoreEaster Story

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 8
Book 8

Little Red Riding Hood

The classic story of Little Red Riding Hood retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Accompanied by ... MoreLittle Red Riding Hood

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Book 9
Book 9

The Golden Carpet

Ani the shepherd girl doesn't want to marry a prince, or at least not until he has learned to do something useful... Wil... MoreThe Golden Carpet

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 10
Book 10

Princess and the Pea

When a sensitive prince searches far and wide for a bride but finds no princess as tender-hearted as he is, he can hardl... MorePrincess and the Pea

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 11
Book 11

The Elves and the Shoemaker

The classic tale of the mischievous elves who make beautiful shoes when nobody is looking, especially re-written for chi... MoreThe Elves and the Shoemaker

(10 reviews) 5 10
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Book 12
Book 12

The Tin Soldier

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Book 13
Book 13

Dragon Painter

The classic story of The Dragon Painter retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Accompanied by clea... MoreDragon Painter

(3 reviews) 5 3
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Book 14
Book 14

Knights and Castles

Takes beginner readers on a trip back to medieval times to learn what it was like to be a knight and live in a castle, f... MoreKnights and Castles

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Book 15
Book 15

The Runaway Pancake

The classic story of The Runaway Pancake retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Accompanied by cle... MoreThe Runaway Pancake

(1 review) 3 1
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Book 16
Book 16

Little Red Riding Hood

A beloved fairy tale, retold for young children in classic picture book format. Arriving at Granny's cottage, Little Red... MoreLittle Red Riding Hood

(15 reviews) 5 15
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Book 17
(15 reviews) 5 15
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Book 18
Book 18

Knights and Castles

Takes beginner readers on a trip back to medieval times to learn what it was like to be a knight and live in a castle, f... MoreKnights and Castles

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Book 19
Book 19

The Magic Wishbone

A magical retelling of a Charles Dickens' fairytale, specially written for children who have just started reading alone.... MoreThe Magic Wishbone

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 20
Book 20

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

A charmingly illustrated picture book version of the classic fairy tale for little children. Goldilocks causes trouble w... MoreGoldilocks and the Three Bears

(2 reviews) 4 2
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Book 21
Book 21

Jack And the Beanstalk

The classic English fairytale, specially rewritten for young children and brought to life with stunning illustrations. J... MoreJack And the Beanstalk

(13 reviews) 5 13
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Book 22
Book 22

Clever Jack and the Giants

An adaptation of a classic German fairy tale, illustrated with fresh, bright pictures and specially retold for beginner ... MoreClever Jack and the Giants

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Book 23
Book 23

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

The text is young and simple, and clearly portrays helpful morals through fun characters that young readers can relate t... MoreThe Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

(2 reviews) 3 2
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Book 24
Book 24

The Hare and the Tortoise

The classic fable retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Harry Hare thinks he is the fastest runne... MoreThe Hare and the Tortoise

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Book 25
Book 25

Emperor and the Nightingale

The nightingale’s song is beautiful. Every day, she sings for the Emperor – but she’s just an ordinary brown bird. Can t... MoreEmperor and the Nightingale

(2 reviews) 5 2
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Book 26
Book 26

Pinocchio

The perfect gift for all ages, Pinocchio as you’ve never seen him before: telling his own story through the master story... MorePinocchio

(6 reviews) 5 6
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Book 27
Book 27

How Tortoise tricked the Birds

A humorous and lively African folktale, specially adapted for children just beginning to read. With colour illustrations... MoreHow Tortoise tricked the Birds

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Book 30
Book 30

Elephants

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates the many characteristics and behaviors of one of the ... MoreElephants

(1 review) 5 1
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Book 31
Book 31

Butterflies

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Book 32
Book 32

First Reading: Tortoise and the Tug-of-War

A funny re-telling of a West African folktale, in which trickster Tortoise challenges Hippo and Elephant to a tug-of- wa... MoreFirst Reading: Tortoise and the Tug-of-War

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Book 33
Book 33

Dragon Painter

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