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A Treasury of Tales for Five-Year-Olds: 40 stories recommended by literary experts
Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and selected especially for five-year-olds by literacy experts.
The stories in A Treasury of Tales for Five-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 five, but they can start to prepare for this by building a foundation of literacy skills. For example, many can recognize letters, understand that print carries a message and know that sentences are read from left to right. Some may even be attempting to read.
This beautiful book contains original and inclusive stories about animals, dragons, nature, vehicles, music and more, as well as reimagined fairytales from around the world.
From tales of pirate adventures to heartwarming animal stories, there will be something for every young reader in this rich collection.
The luxurious package with sparkling foil and ribbon marker will make this a must-have gift for the birthday of any five-year-old and Heidi Griffiths' charming and engaging illustrations will mean that the child will cherish this book even as they grow older.
The stories in A Treasury of Tales for Five-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 five, but they can start to prepare for this by building a foundation of literacy skills. For example, many can recognize letters, understand that print carries a message and know that sentences are read from left to right. Some may even be attempting to read.
This beautiful book contains original and inclusive stories about animals, dragons, nature, vehicles, music and more, as well as reimagined fairytales from around the world.
From tales of pirate adventures to heartwarming animal stories, there will be something for every young reader in this rich collection.
The luxurious package with sparkling foil and ribbon marker will make this a must-have gift for the birthday of any five-year-old and Heidi Griffiths' charming and engaging illustrations will mean that the child will cherish this book even as they grow older.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
96 pages, Hardcover
Published May 16, 2023
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March 30, 2023
Me reviewing this from a 5 year old's POV
Such a colorful book with good illustration and wonderful stories for a 5-year-old kid.
This book may based on fiction, but the author gave your kid an useful knowledge (about real things) such as planets, food, dinosaurs, plants, animals, and what's good or bad things to do for your little one.
Without me realizing it, I started reading this book in a kid's tone. I would actually like to buy this book if I have kids. The illustration in here will help me explain a bunch of stuff.
The words portion and the illustration portion are in balance, and the placement is good; this wouldn't make a 5-year-old kid bored or lose his interest in reading this book.
As an adult, I even find myself not wanting to move on to the next page as I appreciate the illustration and all of the colorful pages. It's a good experience to be back as a little kid who wants so badly to understand how this world works.
Overall is great deal for 5 year olds
CREDIT:
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books, for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Such a colorful book with good illustration and wonderful stories for a 5-year-old kid.
This book may based on fiction, but the author gave your kid an useful knowledge (about real things) such as planets, food, dinosaurs, plants, animals, and what's good or bad things to do for your little one.
Without me realizing it, I started reading this book in a kid's tone. I would actually like to buy this book if I have kids. The illustration in here will help me explain a bunch of stuff.
The words portion and the illustration portion are in balance, and the placement is good; this wouldn't make a 5-year-old kid bored or lose his interest in reading this book.
As an adult, I even find myself not wanting to move on to the next page as I appreciate the illustration and all of the colorful pages. It's a good experience to be back as a little kid who wants so badly to understand how this world works.
Overall is great deal for 5 year olds
CREDIT:
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Frances Lincoln Children's Books, for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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May 4, 2023
Lucky is that five year old who gets read this book!
Because it is so beautiful inside out with lots of amazing tales and illustrations. Even the adult reading this along will get happier and all cuddly reading this amazing collection of poems and stories!
Go for it!
Thank you, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, for the advance reading copy.
Because it is so beautiful inside out with lots of amazing tales and illustrations. Even the adult reading this along will get happier and all cuddly reading this amazing collection of poems and stories!
Go for it!
Thank you, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, for the advance reading copy.
May 4, 2023
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
A Treasury of Tales for 5 year olds is a beautiful book with a great variety of stories for little ones. There's beautiful illustrations throughout this book, and it's perfect for reading at bedtime. The book contains 40 short stories about many different things, from vehicles and animals to dragons and fairytales. This is a unisex book so perfect for both boys and girls, and I want a physical copy of this for my grandbaby, who's a lover of books and would live this despite being only 2! This is definitely one to keep and pass down, too, and would make a perfect present for any little book lover.
A Treasury of Tales for 5 year olds is a beautiful book with a great variety of stories for little ones. There's beautiful illustrations throughout this book, and it's perfect for reading at bedtime. The book contains 40 short stories about many different things, from vehicles and animals to dragons and fairytales. This is a unisex book so perfect for both boys and girls, and I want a physical copy of this for my grandbaby, who's a lover of books and would live this despite being only 2! This is definitely one to keep and pass down, too, and would make a perfect present for any little book lover.
May 11, 2023
As welcome as this collection is, it's not perfect. Certainly it fails to sustain its creativity all the way to the end. But before then we get enough to recommend it and more, for the very useful purpose being that this offers a welter of variety and novelty. I loved the new reason for saying 'Boo!' to a goose, kids will like the wicked king who gets to witness someone else's opinion about him, and there is worth to be had in getting all the way through this and then starting again. Aesop, Persia, China and the author herself of course provide for the stories here. It doesn't try to be all cutting-edge and hip and trendy – even if there is a successful attempt to put the Rap into Rapunzel. The wokest it gets is a magician that wants the whole royal court to wear dresses, for some daft reason.
The biggest problems are that, to repeat, some of the later pieces just drift off, and the presence of a cat and dog partnership. Their story isn't all that great, but is so long it is presented in two chunks – only the first chunk forgets to tell us what they even are. It's only when we meet them in an unconnected tale in between that we learn they're a cat and dog. Clumsy. I can't say I loved the art that much, but I do admire the breadth here, from narrative rhymes, to stories of humans or animals, and even the one where every character but one gets to die a horrible, painful death at the end. (BTW, they were vegetables – this doesn't take a swerve to the inappropriate for no reason.) All told a solid enough volume.
The biggest problems are that, to repeat, some of the later pieces just drift off, and the presence of a cat and dog partnership. Their story isn't all that great, but is so long it is presented in two chunks – only the first chunk forgets to tell us what they even are. It's only when we meet them in an unconnected tale in between that we learn they're a cat and dog. Clumsy. I can't say I loved the art that much, but I do admire the breadth here, from narrative rhymes, to stories of humans or animals, and even the one where every character but one gets to die a horrible, painful death at the end. (BTW, they were vegetables – this doesn't take a swerve to the inappropriate for no reason.) All told a solid enough volume.
March 26, 2023
I requested this book on NetGalley because I have a five year old granddaughter and I'm always looking for new books to read to her, and I can honestly say that both she and I loved this book! There were 40 short tales - some in story form and some poems - and included were some amazing illustrations that kept my granddaughter absolutely focused on the stories. The fact that they were so short also kept her focused because she didn't have time to get bored before another story was starting, which would grab her attention all over again. There were also some fun facts included with a few of the stories, which I enjoyed as much as she did.
All in all, I loved this book and can highly recommend it, both from an adult's perspective and a five year old's.
5/5 stars.
*** I would like to thank NetGalley, Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and Gabby Dawnay for the opportunity to read and review this book.
All in all, I loved this book and can highly recommend it, both from an adult's perspective and a five year old's.
5/5 stars.
*** I would like to thank NetGalley, Frances Lincoln Children's Books, and Gabby Dawnay for the opportunity to read and review this book.
March 27, 2023
One of the best things about being a parent (or spending time with a child you know) is taking a moment to read a story together. This time is wonderful for closeness and sharing.
Here is a terrific collection of stories to read with a child who is around five years old. Enjoy the words and also the illustrations. With forty stories here, there are sure to be many that will be enjoyed, read and reread.
A few suggestions include Please Do Not Eat the Books, Rap-unzel, Pam and the Peas, Get Up, Little Bear, The Impatient Cookie and so many more. Each entry is short and many rhyme, making them perfect for reading aloud.
I definitely recommend this one. Adults and kids will enjoy it.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.
Here is a terrific collection of stories to read with a child who is around five years old. Enjoy the words and also the illustrations. With forty stories here, there are sure to be many that will be enjoyed, read and reread.
A few suggestions include Please Do Not Eat the Books, Rap-unzel, Pam and the Peas, Get Up, Little Bear, The Impatient Cookie and so many more. Each entry is short and many rhyme, making them perfect for reading aloud.
I definitely recommend this one. Adults and kids will enjoy it.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.
April 17, 2023
Written by Gabby Dawna and illustrated by Heidi Griffiths.
Hey there! So, in this awesome book called "A Treasury of Tales for Five-Year-Olds," the stories are arranged in a cool way. They start off easy and get a little trickier as you go along. This way, kids can feel more confident as they read through the book all by themselves or listen to it being read to them.
This book is packed with amazing stories! There are tales about animals, dragons, nature, vehicles, music, and even fairytales from different parts of the world. From thrilling pirate adventures to heartwarming stories about cute animals, there's something for everyone in this awesome collection.
Thank you Netgalley for giving me a chance to read this book. I’m purchasing a hard copy to gift 🎁
Hey there! So, in this awesome book called "A Treasury of Tales for Five-Year-Olds," the stories are arranged in a cool way. They start off easy and get a little trickier as you go along. This way, kids can feel more confident as they read through the book all by themselves or listen to it being read to them.
This book is packed with amazing stories! There are tales about animals, dragons, nature, vehicles, music, and even fairytales from different parts of the world. From thrilling pirate adventures to heartwarming stories about cute animals, there's something for everyone in this awesome collection.
Thank you Netgalley for giving me a chance to read this book. I’m purchasing a hard copy to gift 🎁
May 14, 2023
My five year was on the fence with this.
The illustrations were fabulous and kept her interest entirely. The stories were hit or miss. She loved that she learned facts about different things (planets, seeds, Dino’s), throughout but there were more than a few stories overall that she didn’t connect with at all or that made her sad (ie: the bunny eating the carrot or the lion’s lunch).
Overall, we enjoyed reading this together and thoroughly enjoyed looking through the illustrations together and picking our favorites in each story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for the opportunity to enjoy this ARC with my children!
The illustrations were fabulous and kept her interest entirely. The stories were hit or miss. She loved that she learned facts about different things (planets, seeds, Dino’s), throughout but there were more than a few stories overall that she didn’t connect with at all or that made her sad (ie: the bunny eating the carrot or the lion’s lunch).
Overall, we enjoyed reading this together and thoroughly enjoyed looking through the illustrations together and picking our favorites in each story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books for the opportunity to enjoy this ARC with my children!
March 19, 2023
Such a sweet collection of stories that any five-year-old would enjoy. There are some very nice lessons in these tales. For example, "My New Bike" teaches children that even if they're worried about learning how to ride a bike, they'll eventually learn how to ride and all they have to do is try. The illustrations in this book are also gorgeous and feature diverse characters. Overall a super sweet treasury for children.
May 1, 2023
This book of stories is so wonderfully written for a 5 year old! My little one was giggling and it was easy to pull his own experiences in as we were reading along. The illustrations added to each short story and we enjoyed reading this book before bed each night. The stories are simple and engaging.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 6, 2023
Not sure who the experts are but this is a cute book, well illustrated, that is well suited for the very young reader. The stories get a little more complex as you make your way through the book. I’d recommend reading the stories in order.
The stories are all subjects that young children love including animals, friends, music and more. A real confidence builder for children of all reading abilities.
The stories are all subjects that young children love including animals, friends, music and more. A real confidence builder for children of all reading abilities.
March 25, 2023
This is a collection of forty short tales of five year olds. Some of tales or legends passed down from various sources, while some are new tales. Though the artwork is simple it’s very colorful and it draws the reader into the story. The stories are as varied as the children who read them!
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this wonderful children’s book!
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this wonderful children’s book!
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April 1, 2023This is such a cute read-aloud book for young kiddos, with absolutely beautiful and simplistic illustrations. The stories progress in order of reading difficulty, so the little reader or listener can build comprehension confidence as they go along. Worth keeping an eye out for this one when it comes out!
April 23, 2023
I enjoyed reading these stories my nieces! They aren't that into digital books, so I'd definitely have to buy a physical copy in order to keep the "magic" associated with reading. I think, for them, reading on a phone isn't as fun because they would rather watch something or play a game. But the stories within this collection were different, new, inviting. I genuinely enjoyed reading these.
November 18, 2023
The 5 years old usually starts to read. They would want to explore the book by themselves, or some still want to cuddle and have the stories read to them. Nevertheless, this book is amusing, with some poems, rhyming words and funny stories to read. It is packed with fuels to ignite these children's imagination, and they can soar free dreaming the wildest.
May 13, 2023
A Treasury of Tales for Five-Year-Olds is filled with cute, charming tales to read for bed time stories to a child. The illustrations are great as well. It would definitely be a little one's favorite for some time.
April 21, 2023
My children and I really enjoyed reading this book each night before bed, we read one tale a night.
Our favourite part about this book were the random facts that could be found at the end of certain poems, you certainly learn something new everyday and is great for growing and developing minds.
My 5 year old especially loved the rhyming tales and really enjoyed taking part in them.
Our favourite part about this book were the random facts that could be found at the end of certain poems, you certainly learn something new everyday and is great for growing and developing minds.
My 5 year old especially loved the rhyming tales and really enjoyed taking part in them.
May 15, 2023
Delightful book with adorable illustrations. I read this with my young kids and we all really enjoyed the variety of the stories. It was great for girls and boys.
June 7, 2023
Super cute, fun rhyming stories, interesting graphics. My 2 year old was even delighted with this one!
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June 23, 2023I accessed a digital review copy of this book from the publisher.
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