Abridged to read in 5 minutes or less, this is an invaluable collection of lavishly illustrated rhymes, fables, and tales for young children! Perfect for a quick read together at bedtime or anytime, these famous stories will captivate your child with their playful illustrations of cute animals and engaging storylines-and best of all, they can be read in just five minutes! Whether you're on the go, trying to calm down before bed, or just need an activity to beat boredom, this treasury of tales is sure to be a welcome addition to any child's library. Crack it open, and enter a world of magic, imagination, and wonder with your little ones. Included are well-known and time-honored stories such as: - The Tortoise and the Hare (Aesop) - The Ugly Duckling (Hans Christian Andersen) - Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mo (Mother Goose) - Hickory, Dickory, Dock (Mother Goose) - The Itsy Bitsy Spider (Mother Goose) - Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Joseph Cudnall) - The Three Little Pigs (Joseph Jacobs) - Puss in Boots (Giovanni Francesco Straparola) - The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter) - And many more!