The Lion Book of Five-Minute Animal Stories

A bright and brilliant collection of ten animal stories from around
the world, retold with wit and originality for children, which can be
read in just five minutes each
How can a camel overcome her shyness at a talent show? Meet a
greedy monkey and cheating hedgehogs, a talking bear and a
runaway donkey.
Discover stories of friendship and kindness, and the power of a
nightingale's song in these engaging retellings of ten animal
stories from around the world.
Each story begins with a short phrase that encapsulates the message
and then is retold with humour and liveliness. The stories are designed
to be read as individual episodes in just five minutes each - perfect for
bedtime or reading to a group of children. John Bendall-Brunello's fun
illustrations bring the wit and energy of these much-loved stories alive
with lots to explore and engage a child's imagination.
The stories are: The Musicians of Bremen, Party Time, The Nightingale,
The Cheeky Monkey, The Lion and the Mouse, Princess Petunia and
the Pig, The Hare and the Hedgehog, Fish Girl, The Talking Bear, and
Chauntecleer the Cockerel.Read less