Heidi (Ladybird Classics)

BBC Culture's 100 greatest children's books 2023 Heidi by Johanna Spyri is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of the story including Heidi's friendship with Peter, her life in Frankfurt with Clara, and fascinating details about life in the mountains. Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life. Other exciting titles in the "Ladybird Classics" series include "Alice in Wonderland", "Gulliver's Travels", "The Secret Garden", "Oliver Twist", "Treasure Island", "A Christmas Carol", "Peter Pan", "The Three Musketeers", "The Jungle Book" and "The Wind in the Willows".