From tiny heroes and talking frogs to meddling fairies and mysterious sea creatures, all the wonders of the magical world are here. A treasure trove of magical delights, chosen by Michael Morpurgo.

The Merman /retold by Malachy Doyle -- Sleeping Beauty / retold by Pippa Goodhart -- The Frog Prince / retold by Pippa Goodhart -- East of the Sun, West of the Moon / retold by Chris Dowling -- The Sellkie / retold by Malachy Doyle -- The Pied Piper / retold by Adèle Geras -- Tom Thumb / retold by Jeanne Willis -- Yoshi the Stonecutter / retold by Becca Heddle -- Rumpelstiltskin / retold by Joanna Nadin -- Twelve Dancing Princesses / retold by Geraldine McCaughrean -- Jack and the Beanstalk / retold by Michael Morpurgo.