Five-minute Stories Rapunzel and other stories is perfect to introduce children aged 5+ to the wonderful world of storytelling. Simply retold and wonderfully illustrated, this book brings together charming tales that children will enjoy. Each story takes about 5 minutes to read, making this book ideal for parents to read with young children who are starting to recognise words. The easy-to-read text also allows independent readers or older children to read aloud with confidence.