Part of the Ladybird "First Favourite Tales" series, this book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. It is suitable for 2-4 year olds.

This is the gloriously gloopy tale of a magic porridge pot and what happens when it can't be stopped.

For use in schools and libraries only. Short, simple sentences full of word repetition, plus humorous stories and attractive illustrations. A must for your younger readers.

This edition contains the English translation and the original text in German. "Sweet Porridge", often known in English under the title of "The Magic Porridge Pot", is a folkloric German fairy tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm, as tale number 103 in "Grimm's Fairy Tales", in the 19th century. It is Aarne-Thompson type 565, the magic mill. Other tales of this type include "Why the Sea Is Salt" and "The Water Mother". "Der süße Brei" ist ein Märchen (ATU 565). Es steht in den Kinder- und Hausmärchen der Brüder Grimm an Stelle 103 (KHM 103). Bis zur 2. Auflage lautete der Titel "Vom süßen Brei".

Based on the traditional fairy tale 'The Magic Porridge Pot', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when a magic pot won't stop cooking porridge! Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.

An engaging retelling of the well-loved European folktale for young English language learners, charmingly illustrated. From the story by the Brothers Grimm. Katie is a kind girl, so kind that she would give her own scarce food to the animals and the birds. When walking through the forest one day, she shares her bread and cheese with an old woman who gives her a wonderful gift in return. Now Katie only has to say the words and she can have as much delicious porridge as she wants... but how much is too much? With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.

The porridge pot always produces food for the little girl, but it runs amuck when her mother tries to use it without knowing the magic words to stop it.

What a monkey sees, a monkey does. They all buried their faces in their hands and sobbed back at him.

The Magic Porridge Pot is a Level One Read it Yourself book from LadybirdRead it yourself is a learning to read series of classic, traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading.Written in a simple way for young readers, they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales and exciting stories will amuse children and encourage them to progress further with this series and become confident readers.Each book in the Read it yourself with Ladybird series is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear, beautiful pictures for extra support and interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension.This Read it yourself version of The Magic Porridge Pot is a level 1 title and so suitable for children who are beginning to learn to read. The story is told simply, using short sentences and a small number of frequently repeated words. Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read and become a confident reader.Level 1Rumpelstiltskin; The Enormous Turnip; The Ugly Duckling; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; Cinderella; Little Red Hen; The Magic Porridge Pot; The Three Billy Goats GruffLevel 2Chicken Licken; Sly Fox and Red Hen; Town Mouse and Country Mouse; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; Sleeping Beauty; The Three Little Pigs;Level 3Rapunzel; Hansel and Gretel; Jack and the Beanstalk; The Elves and the ShoemakerLevel 4Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; Heidi; The Pied Piper of Hamelin; The Wizard of Oz

Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. This hardback version of The Magic Porridge Pot is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail.