Most Popular Books by Nicola Baxter

The Enormous Turnip is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.

These short stories are the perfect length for reading aloud, with accessible language and lively pictures that will keep small children entertained There is something for everyone in this classic collection of stories. Charmingly illustrated throughout, children and parents alike will enjoy sharing these sleepy-time stories, and the useful index of favorite themes makes it easy to choose the perfect story to bring each busy day to a cuddly close.

"The colorful collection is burtsing with playful puppies, bouncing bunnies, and cuddly teddies, wich with a very special story to tell." -- Back cover.

Who has stolen the royal jewels? The royal procession cannot go ahead without them, and young Princess Arabelle is not pleased! This was to have been her very first procession - but why are the royal guards so reluctant to track down the thief? She soon learns that a dragon has taken the jewels, because only a dragon loves treasure so much that he would steal from the royal family. The guards are reluctant to take on such a mighty beast, but the Princess is not afraid! Follow Arabelle through royal chambers and out into the moonlit forest as she saddles her horse and rides off to find the dragon''s cave in the side of the Magic Mountain. However, when she comes face to face with the dragon, the creature is not quite what she had been expecting...

Jack Digger is very busy today. He is digging a big hole. Everyone keeps stopping to ask what it might be for - is it a hole for a giant bunny? A trap for a three-headed monster? A special shark pond? Jack Digger will have to wait and see.

"Wherever people live-- in the icy Arctic or the steamy rainforest-- the tradition of storytelling flourishes."--Page 4 of cover

Ideal for use at home and school, this "Two-Can Discovery Guide" introduces children to geology with clear texts, photos, and colorful illustrations.

The former Well Loved Tales series have been redesigned with brighter inks and coated paper to enhance the appeal of these fairy tales to young children. They are all intended for one level of readability and are considered ideal bedtime stories. This is the story of Cinderella.