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The Puffin Book of Stories for Five-year-olds edited by Wendy Cooling brings together stories perfectly suited for every five-year-old.

A brimming collection of exciting stories, full of adventure and magic, by much-loved writers, including Margaret Mahy, Ted Hughes and Malorie Blackman.

From a naughty pirate to a very lonely lion, children will love the amazing characters they meet in this timeless collection.

Perfect for five-year-olds to share or read aloud.


Wendy Cooling was educated in Norwich and then spent time travelling the world. On her return to England she trained as a teacher, and taught English in London for many years. She left teaching to work on the promotion of books and reading as Head of the Children''s Book Foundation (now Booktrust), and later founded Bookstart, the national programme that helps to bring books to young readers.

The Puffin Book of Stories for Fiveyearolds

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    A Paperback / softback by Wendy Cooling, Steve Cox

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      Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
      Publication Date: 25/01/1996
      ISBN13: 9780140374582, 978-0140374582
      ISBN10: 0140374582
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Puffin Book of Stories for Five-year-olds edited by Wendy Cooling brings together stories perfectly suited for every five-year-old.

      A brimming collection of exciting stories, full of adventure and magic, by much-loved writers, including Margaret Mahy, Ted Hughes and Malorie Blackman.

      From a naughty pirate to a very lonely lion, children will love the amazing characters they meet in this timeless collection.

      Perfect for five-year-olds to share or read aloud.


      Wendy Cooling was educated in Norwich and then spent time travelling the world. On her return to England she trained as a teacher, and taught English in London for many years. She left teaching to work on the promotion of books and reading as Head of the Children''s Book Foundation (now Booktrust), and later founded Bookstart, the national programme that helps to bring books to young readers.

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