Stories for 8 Year Olds

A classic collection of stories by Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith, Ted Hughes, Michael Morpurgo and others, specially chosen for young readers of around eight by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare.

Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a topsy-turvy day; a boy watches over a beautiful swan…

These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child.

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