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title: "Puffin Book Of Stories For Five Year Olds by Wendy Cooling - Paperback"
price: "R353"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 6
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# 28 top-ranked short stories No-quibble returns Same-day dispatch before noon Puffin Book Of Stories For Five Year Olds by Wendy Cooling - Paperback

**Price:** R353
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the magic of storytelling—because every 5-year-old deserves a world of wonder!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Puffin Book Of Stories For Five Year Olds by Wendy Cooling - Paperback
- **How much does it cost?** R353 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/253375432-puffin-book-of-stories-for-five-year-olds-by-wendy)

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- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Risk-Free Reading:** No-quibble returns ensure your satisfaction and peace of mind with every purchase.
- • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Ranked #28 in Short Stories for Children, joining a community of thousands who trust its quality.
- • **Fast & Reliable Delivery:** Order before noon and enjoy same-day dispatch with guaranteed secure packaging.
- • **Curated for Curious Minds:** A handpicked collection of engaging stories perfect for 5-year-olds, fostering early literacy and imagination.
- • **Perfect Gift for Young Readers:** A beautifully crafted paperback that inspires a lifelong love of stories and learning.

## Overview

The Puffin Book Of Stories For Five Year Olds by Wendy Cooling is a highly rated paperback collection featuring original, well-told short stories designed to captivate young readers. Ranked #28 in Short Stories for Children, it offers fast same-day dispatch, secure packaging, and hassle-free returns, making it a trusted choice for parents and educators aiming to nurture early reading skills.

## Description

The Puffin Book of Stories for Five-year-olds edited by Wendy Cooling brings together stories perfectly suited for every five-year-old. A brimming collection of exciting stories, full of adventure and magic, by much-loved writers, including Margaret Mahy, Ted Hughes and Malorie Blackman. From a naughty pirate to a very lonely lion, children will love the amazing characters they meet in this timeless collection. Perfect for five-year-olds to share or read aloud. Wendy Cooling was educated in Norwich and then spent time travelling the world. On her return to England she trained as a teacher, and taught English in London for many years. She left teaching to work on the promotion of books and reading as Head of the Children''s Book Foundation (now Booktrust), and later founded Bookstart, the national programme that helps to bring books to young readers.

Review: Cheap quality - The paper is such bad quality. Like newspaper
Review: 擬音というか色々な音が多かったような印象。 - 英語圏の５歳児がどんなレベルのお話を聞いているのか気になって求めました。擬音というか色々な音が多かったようで、お話自体には、あまり興味が持てませんでした。

## Features

- New
- Mint Condition
- Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon
- Guaranteed packaging
- No quibbles returns

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,651 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #113 in Short Stories for Children #2,531 in Literature & Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,029 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Cheap quality
*by C***E on 12 July 2026*

The paper is such bad quality. Like newspaper

### ⭐⭐⭐ 擬音というか色々な音が多かったような印象。
*by Z***I on 10 December 2017*

英語圏の５歳児がどんなレベルのお話を聞いているのか気になって求めました。擬音というか色々な音が多かったようで、お話自体には、あまり興味が持てませんでした。

### ⭐⭐⭐ Three Stars
*by P***R on 30 March 2017*

No colour pics . Size small . Kid does not show interest

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Puffin Book of Stories for Five-year-olds
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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-10-21*