A crazed King, a pushy wife, ghosts, betrayal, murder, witches and more. What's not to love about this tragic tale from the great bard?

The great Shakespeare classic retold for modern kids.

Adapted by Klaus White,
Narrated by Cheryl Knight.

Macbeth

An incredible story of love, life, and an old man whose lust for life adventure can teach us all a lesson. Follow Don Quixote and his trusty sidekick, Sancho on their quests and fall in love with this classic all over again.

Fun fact: this story is often labeled as the first modern novel and is considered one of the greatest works ever written.

Adapted by Klaus White
Cover illustration by Honoré Daumier

Don Quixote

This quirky retelling of the timeless fairytale brings warmth, humour and a feisty main character to the fore, plus an unexpected ending.

Written and narrated by Helen Wiseford.

Cinderella

Enjoy a modern, empowering  re telling of this classic tale. Thumbelina finds herself on an incredible journey and shows us that a kind, brave heart trumps size every time.

Written by Klaus White.

Thumbelina

The tragic tale that inspired West Side Story and sparked countless other versions. The passion of two young lovers burns bright until their family feud seals their destiny.

Adapted and narrated by Klaus White.

Romeo And Juliet

Black Beauty might just be the most famous horse ever! With fifty million copies sold, this autobiography is one of the best-selling books of all time.

Original story by Anna Sewell,
Adapted by Ben Whitworth,
Narrated by Cheryl Knight.

Black Beauty

A Roald Dahl style retelling of the classic tale that features one child's bad behaviour as something definitely ‘not’ to do. A read-aloud story that's fun for the whole family - put your acting skills to the test by doing all the voices!

Written by Klaus White,
Illustrations by Anna Druzhenkova.

The Three Bears and Goldilocks

Honk is a different kind of duck. But he doesn't know why. Andersen's classic tale of being different re-told here with fun and humour. The perfect bedtime story.

Written and narrated by Klaus White,
Illustrations by Tamara Campeau.

The Ugly Duckling

Re-live this classic legend of an honest father whose skills with a cross bow give hope to a nation. 

Written and narrated by Klaus White.

William Tell

What happens if you break your promise to the Pied Piper of Hamelin? The Mayor of Hamelin learns a valuable lesson, but how will it end?

Now retold for TELL with great character buildup and a lot of humour. Fun read-aloud story for the whole family to enjoy!

Written by Klaus White,
Illustrated by Patrick Latimer.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Wendy and her brothers are visited by a magical flying boy. Pirates, crocodiles and fairies all guarantee a fun-filled tale for boys and girls alike.

Adapted by Klaus White,
Narrated by Cheryl Knight.

Peter Pan

A modern retelling of the classic tale. It's got all the ingredients, a little girl a wolf in the woods,  a Grandmother with pointy ears and sharp teeth. But how will this version end? Only one way to find out!

Re-written by Klaus White,
Classic cover illustration by Harry Clarke.

Little Red Riding Hood

Two swindlers visit a town and find a foolish emperor silly enough to believe their tall tales. A classic story with a fine twist.

Written by Klaus White,
Illustrations by Patrick Latimer.

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Ever wondered how Puss found fame and fortune? Was it all down to those fine boots? Read this funny and engaging tale of a feline's quest for the good life.

A classic from the 1550's retold for modern kids.

Written by Klaus White,
Classic illustrations of W Heath Robinson.

Puss in Boots

These bite size morality tales are small but perfectly formed. In all these tales, there's a fun life lesson to be learned.

In this story, one of the most famous morals of all time: slow and steady wins the race.

Adapted and narrated for TELL by Klaus White.


The Hare And The Tortoise

In the bowels of a Paris opera house, a hideous masked figure lurks. A new soprano singer arrives and the drama begins.

Partly inspired by historical events at the Paris Opera during the nineteenth century, this story continues to fascinate and inspire.

Adapted by Daniel Hale.

The Phantom of the Opera

The Three Little Pigs is one of the most famous stories in the world! Printed versions date back to the 1840s, but the story itself is thought to be much older. The phrases used in the story, and the various morals drawn from it, have become embedded in Western culture.

This version includes over 20 beautiful classic illustrations from Leonard Leslie Brooke.

The Three Little Pigs

This classic tale, an inspiration for the 'Incredible hulk' tells the tale of a brilliant young doctor who tries to make a difference to the world but instead discovers a monstrous man with a dark secret.

Adapted by Helen Wiseford

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

A young orphan girl arrives at a mansion and makes more than one incredible discovery. A sensitive magical retelling of this classic story about family, and the power of nature.

Adapted by Ben Whitworth,
Narrated by Klaus White.

The Secret Garden

A poor woodcutter finds a magical cave full of treasure. But there is danger ahead if he is too greedy!

Written by Helen Wiseford,
Narrated by Klaus White.

Ali Baba & The Forty Thieves

Loki, the God of mischief, takes centre stage in this classic Norse tale about the origins of the God of Thunder's infamous weapon.

Adapted by Helen Wiseford,
Narrated by Klaus White.

The Legend of Thor's Hammer

A rollicking, fun version of the classic tale of eveyone's favourite outlaw. But will the Sheriff of Nottingham finally get his just rewards?

Adapted and narrated by Klaus White.

Robin Hood

These bite size morality tales are small but perfectly formed. In all these tales, there's a fun life lesson to be learned.

In this story: beware the flattery of others as they may have much to gain from you.

Adapted for TELL by Klaus White,
Narrrated by Marius A. Jensen


The Fox And The Crow

A group of animals jaded with their lot in life embark on new careers as musicians. But they get more than they bargain for. 

Make yours the voice of the donkey, the rooster, the dog and the cat as they learn the importance of teamwork to achieve victory on their way to Bremen.

Rewritten and narrated by Klaus White,
Cover art by Oskar Herrfurth.

The Town Musicians of Bremen

This fresh take on the classic story follows Gerda on a quest to save her best friend. A perilous adventure full of thrills and spills that inspired Disney's "Frozen", fun to read anytime of year! 

The format lends itself beautifully to reading in chapters - at bedtime for example over several nights. Try out chapter 1 with your kids today.

Written by Klaus White,
Classic cover art by Edmund Dulac.

The Snow Queen

Bursting with humour, snappy dialogue and a child who wont keep his shorts on! A story known under many other names such as the Gingerbread Man. Re-live this classic tale today.

Written by Klaus White,
Classic illustrations from the 19th century.

The Pig and the Pancake

It's New Year's Eve in old London town. Follow this bittersweet tale of the little match girl as she finds her way to true happiness.

Adapted by Klaus White,
Narrated by Cheryl Knight.

The Little Match Girl

Young Alice follows a talking rabbit with a pocket watch into a rabbit hole. It's the start of a roller coaster style adventure. All the elements we know so well from the Lewis Carroll classic but retold for today.

Written by Klaus White,
Illustrated by Karina Busquets.

Alice in Wonderland

Did you know: this classic tale was written for five-year-old Noel Moore, son of Potter's former governess Annie Carter Moore, in 1893. With 45 million copies sold, it is one of the best-selling children's book in history.