One of Aesop's best-known fables is brought to life by Alison Steadman in this adaptation for children aged 5 to 9. It is late in the evening, and the Fox is hungry. Then he sees a delicious bunch...

One of Aesop's best-known fables is brought to life by Brenda Blethyn in this adaptation for children aged 5 to 9. When Mrs Jackdaw admires the magnificent Eagle, Mr Jackdaw is determined to prove...

Ten fantastic Just William stories, read by Martin Jarvis.

‘William and the Chinese God’ / ‘William and the League of Perfect Love’ / ‘Fireworks Strictly Prohibited’ /...

One of Aesop's best-known fables is brought to life by Jane Horrocks in this adaptation for children aged 5 to 9. It is a freezing winter, and Fox is starving. Then he suddenly smells food......

Lorelei King reads Susan Coolidge's classic tale about feisty Katy and her adventures. Twelve-year-old Katy lives with her father, Aunt Izzy and five younger brothers and sisters in the little...

One of Aesop's best-known fables is brought to life by Richard E. Grant in this adaptation for children aged 5 to 9. When the tiny, weak Gnat meets the huge, strong Lion, something surprising...

This collection includes 'The Old Lion and the Fox', 'The Dog and his Reflection' and 'The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing'.

Trevor White reads Mark Twain's timeless tale about friendship and loyalty set in America's Deep South. Tom Sawyer is a fun-loving and adventurous boy who always tries to keep one step ahead of...

Alan Bennett reads Lewis Carroll's enduringly popular story 'Through the Looking Glass'.

Alice sees another world in the looking glass and wishes she could go there - but when her wish...

Pearl and Jodie are sisters. Pearl is the younger one, small, shy and anxious. Jodie is nearly three years older, bold and brash and bad - and Pearl adores her. When their parents get new jobs at...

One of Aesop's best-known fables is brought to life by Alison Steadman in this adaptation for children aged 5 to 9. There is a big competition in the Indian jungle, and the prize is to be King of...

One of Aesop's best-known fables is brought to life by Richard E. Grant in this adaptation for children aged 5 to 9. Two friends are travelling to town together when they decide to stop for the...

Andrew Sachs reads Jonathan Swift's humorous and unforgettable tale of a strange man in some very strange lands. Gulliver had always wanted to see the world. But whenever he steps on board a ship,...

Eight of Aesop's best-loved tales, specially adapted for young children and read by some of Britain's most well-known actors. The stories are: The Hare and the Tortoise read by Richard Briers/The...

One of Aesop's best-known fables is brought to life by Richard Briers in this adaptation for children aged 5 to 9. Once upon a time, there lived a foolish donkey who wished he was something else....