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My First Classic Story Books

In order from The Fox and the Grapes to Sleeping Beauty.

The My First Classic Story series is a set of 5 picture books by Eric Blair, published between 2003 and 2011. Written for ages 5–9, most books run about 30 pages.

The Fox and the Grapes
The Ant and the Grasshopper
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
The Brave Little Tailor
Sleeping Beauty
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Fox and the Grapes
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2003

The Fox and the Grapes

A fox struggles to reach elusive grapes. Can he succeed?

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Summary: A determined fox eyes a cluster of tantalizing grapes just out of reach. Despite his best efforts, climbing and jumping prove futile. Will he find a way to satisfy his craving, or will he have to accept defeat? Discover the clever twist in this retelling of a timeless fable.
The complete set

My First Classic Story Series

5 books · Published 2003–2011

Series
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$759

The Fox and the Grapes

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2003

A fox struggles to reach elusive grapes. Can he succeed?

The Ant and the Grasshopper

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2003

Winter arrives. The ant is ready, but the grasshopper isn't. What will he do?

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2004

A boy who repeatedly lies about a wolf attacking his sheep finds that no one believes him when real danger arrives.

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The Brave Little Tailor

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2004

A tailor's boast spirals into unexpected adventures.

Sleeping Beauty

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2011

A curse traps a princess in a century-long slumber.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the My First Classic Story series?

There are 5 books in the My First Classic Story series. It began with The Fox and the Grapes in 2003, and the newest book, Sleeping Beauty, was published in 2011.

What ages are the My First Classic Story books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring My First Classic Story to life.

01

Mark White

Author
02

Eric Blair

Author
03

Sara Rojo

Illustrator
04

Dianne Silverman

Illustrator
05

David Shaw

Illustrator
06

Todd Ouren

Illustrator

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