A sorcerer's apprentice, a flying horse and a magical firebird are just some of the characters in this collection of tales from all over the world, along with more familiar faces such as Dick Whittington and Pinocchio. Each beautifully illustrated story in this hardback book takes just ten minutes to read - perfect for dipping into at bedtime.Chapters in this book include:- The king's pudding- The tin soldier- Beauty and the beast- Why the sea is salty- The story of Pegasus- Dick Whittington- The magic gifts- The firebird- The sorcerer's apprentice- Pinocchio