{"product_id":"a-treasury-of-tales-for-four-year-olds-40-stories-recommended-by-literacy-experts-hardcover","title":"A Treasury of Tales for Four Year Olds: 40 Stories Recommended by Literacy Experts - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGabby Dawnay\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHeidi Griffiths\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSnuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and selected especially for four-year-olds by literacy experts.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Meet a \u003cb\u003ehost of colorful characters \u003c\/b\u003eand join them on their adventures in this \u003cb\u003efantastic collection of stories, \u003c\/b\u003etailored to suit four-year-old readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the garden hijinks in the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSlug Olympics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, to the delicious story of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Yummiest Cake in the Whole Wide World, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eto the touching rhyming story \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Boy and His Teddy Bear\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003ethese stories, some original, some adapted from \u003cb\u003efairytales around the world, \u003c\/b\u003ewill enchant and enthral in equal measure. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This \u003cb\u003ebeautiful book\u003c\/b\u003e contains \u003cb\u003eoriginal, inclusive and fun stories\u003c\/b\u003e about animals, dragons, pirates, nature, vehicles, music and much more, so there will be \u003cb\u003esomething for every young reader in this rich collection.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The stories in \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Treasury of Tales for Four-Year-Olds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e are arranged in \u003cb\u003eorder of complexity\u003c\/b\u003e so that the child listening or reading will\u003cb\u003e increase their confidence\u003c\/b\u003e as they make their way through the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Most children may not be able to read independently by the age of four, but they can start to prepare for this by \u003cb\u003ebuilding a foundation of literacy skills\u003c\/b\u003e. For example, many can recognise letters, understand that print carries a message and know that sentences are read from left to right. Some may even be attempting to read. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003cb\u003eluxurious package with sparkling foil and ribbon marker\u003c\/b\u003e will make this a must-have gift for the birthday of any four-year-old and Heidi Griffiths' charming and engaging illustrations will mean that the child will\u003cb\u003e cherish this book even as they grow older.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGabby Dawnay\u003c\/b\u003e is the bestselling author of many books for children, a regular contributor to OKIDO magazine, and a scriptwriter for children's television. She also runs art, reading, and poetry workshops in schools, and once upon a time managed a contemporary art gallery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeidi Griffiths\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist and illustrator living and working in Kent, England. She studied at the Kent Institute of Art and Design, then worked in graphic design at a London fashion house, before following her love for Illustration. She now spends most of her time drawing, painting, drinking tea, and telling stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.5 x 9.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 20, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766120251680,"sku":"9780711266438","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/401c42a7e26607e72266b9e55315ddaf.webp?v=1780286020","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-treasury-of-tales-for-four-year-olds-40-stories-recommended-by-literacy-experts-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}