Ages 5–6
A little more plot, a little more feeling — stories that can be read together over two or three sittings.
6 books
12 spreadsLayan and the Sleepy Moon
The moon cannot fall asleep — and one kind child knows just the song it needs.
8 spreadsThe Bridge of Three Stones
Three neighbours each claim the river crossing — until a storm takes the stones and one bridge needs all of them.
8 spreadsSaffron and the Borrowed Bell
A small fox finds the meadow bell and keeps it — until fog comes and the goat herd needs it back.
8 spreadsThe Smallest Drum
Momo has the smallest drum in the parade and a big fear of noise — until a lost lamb needs a signal in the fog.
8 spreadsPlum and the Last Peach
Plum saves the season's last peach for the first frost — until her friend Pim is ill and the peach starts to soften.
8 spreadsTillo the Tortoise Says Thank You
Tillo races past old Sena every morning without a word — until a loose root stops him and only her slow advice helps.
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