My First Classic Tales

The stories have been told for centuries, but the iconic fairy tales retold here are brought to life in a new way with beautiful, modern illustrations that capture the heart and charm of these beloved characters. From Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf to Goldilocks and the family of bears, young readers discover or perhaps rediscover a wonderful cast of fairy-tale characters and stories. With detailed illustrations and age-appropriate text broken into manageable sections, readers are fully immersed within the retellings of these formative and entertaining stories. 

• The text is designed for a variety of reading situations—from independent reading to story time in the classroom to bedtime stories at home
• Readers discover the original stories behind some of their favorite animated movie characters, including Peter Pan and Pinocchio 
• Each story offers a valuable lesson for young readers, which is often tied to social-emotional learning concepts

SEL connections:

• Curiosity and open-mindedness
• Critical thinking
• Recognizing one's strengths