Julia Eccleshare Stories for Kids 3 Childrens Books Set Stories for 6, 7 & 8 year olds

Julia Eccleshare Stories for Kids is a three-book set that brings together classic story collections for children aged six, seven and eight. Selected by children’s book expert Julia Eccleshare, each volume gathers lively, familiar tales from a range of authors, including P.L. Travers, Jill Barklem, Michael Morpurgo and others.

Across the set, readers will encounter a variety of story moments, from the Banks family searching for a nanny to Macaw the parrot helping out at a fish and chip shop, and a stonecutter who dreams of becoming an emperor. Mary Poppins appears in more than one collection, taking Jane and Michael on adventures such as a tea party on the ceiling and a topsy-turvy day. Other stories include a boy who rescues a beached dolphin and a boy who watches over a beautiful swan.

Included titles

• Stories for 6 Year olds
• Stories for 7 Year olds
• Stories for 8 Year olds

Key details

• Three-book set for readers aged 6, 7 and 8
• Selected by children’s book expert Julia Eccleshare
• Includes stories by P.L. Travers, Jill Barklem, Michael Morpurgo and others
• Additional contributing authors include Penelope Lively, Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith and Ted Hughes

Synopses

Stories for 6 Year olds

A collection of classic tales for young readers of around six, bringing together well-known characters and lively storytelling. Story moments include the Banks family searching for a nanny, Macaw the parrot lending a hand at a fish and chip shop, and a stonecutter who dreams of becoming an emperor.

Stories for 7 Year olds

Chosen for children of about seven, this volume gathers classic stories from a range of authors. Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael to a tea party on the ceiling, alongside tales of a boy who rescues a beached dolphin and a barber faced with the secret of the Rajah’s big ears.

Stories for 8 Year olds

Selected for readers of around eight, this collection features stories by authors such as Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith, Ted Hughes and Michael Morpurgo. Mary Poppins returns for a topsy-turvy day, and another story follows a boy who watches over a beautiful swan.