📖 The Firebird (+ CD)

This enchanting retelling of the famous Russian folktale brings together a golden apple tree, a mythical bird, a brave prince, a wise old wolf, a winged horse, an evil sorcerer and, of course, a beautiful princess. Seven titles in the popular "Young Reading" series are re-issued with hardback covers with audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together. "The Young Reading" series is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. THE FIREBIRD is one of the best-known and best-loved Russian folktales. One version of the story inspired a famous ballet, with music by Igor Stravinsky. Retold by Mairi MacKinnon.