Paddington Bear tries to buy a birthday present, the animals of Brambly Hedge set off to the seaside, a greedy queen insists on having the biggest tree in the world, and Cinderella wants to go to the ball… A classic collection of tales for young readers of about five, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Elizabeth Laird and others, chosen by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare.