Hay for My Ox and Other Stories

Hay for My Ox and Other Stories (2nd Edition)
Subtitle: A First Reading Book for Waldorf Schools
Author: Isabel Wyatt

A classic early reader filled with rhythmic stories, poems, and traditional tales.

Hay for My Ox and Other Stories is a beloved reading book used in Steiner-Waldorf education, offering a rich collection of stories and poems designed to support early literacy. Carefully structured for developing readers, it blends repetition, rhythm, and engaging storytelling.

The stories evolve in style and complexity, supporting children as they grow in confidence and comprehension.

Inside this book

• A collection of stories, poems, and traditional tales
• Rhythmic language and repetition to support reading skills
• Content suited to early primary development
• A progression from fairy tales to legends and fables

Featured stories include

• The Prince Who Kept Pigs
• The Tree of Three Cries
• The Giant and the Child
• The Fork-Tail and the Rams
• The Monkey and the Pea

Key features

• Designed for early readers
• Encourages language development and memory
• Engaging, imaginative storytelling
• Aligned with Waldorf education principles

Why families and educators value this book

• Supports reading through rhythm and repetition
• Builds confidence in early learners
• Combines literacy with imagination
• A long-standing, trusted resource

Perfect for

• Children aged 8–9 years
• Early primary reading development
• Parents and educators following Waldorf approaches
• Shared reading and storytelling

Warm and engaging, Hay for My Ox and Other Stories nurtures a love of language—supporting confidence, imagination, and joyful learning.

Product Details

• Format: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 104
• Dimensions (cm): 20.32 x 17.78 x 0.64
• ISBN: 9780863159138
• Recommended Age: 8–9 years