SHORT STORIES. This lively collection of 19 five-minute stories, perfect for reading aloud to young children, can be enjoyed again and again. There's always time for a five-minute story! The stories included in the collection combine the old with the new, such as Dick King-Smith's \"Norty Boy\" and the traditional tale of \"The Three Little Pigs\". Steve Cox's enchanting illustrations complement the well-loved classics and contemporary favourites. Ages 5+.