This is a first reading book. It is a great big version of The Little Red Hen - perfect for use in show-and-tell! The large-format pages, simple repeated language and vibrant characters make this book ideal for helping with your child's first steps in reading. It introduces words such as hen (with her lazy friends cat, dog and duck), wheat, field, flour, windmill and more. It includes a simple picture dictionary. It's fun to start reading with this well-loved story. Young children may already know this traditional tale - about a farmyard hen whose hard work and patience pays off in the end. This edition can be used in several ways to allow early learners to gain confidence. Grownup helpers can start by reading out the illustrated words shown at the side of each left-hand page. Key words on the right-hand page have already been introduced on the left-hand page, so readers can have fun trying to spot the same words in the story itself. All the pictured words are recapped in a dictionary at the back of the book.

Welcome to the wonderful world of nature! Young children will love to look for Teddy the Bear on every page and talk about what they see. The bright images include things that will be familiar to every child, such as snow, wind, trees, rocks, fruit, vegetables, horses, cows and pets, as well as introducing more exotic concepts and creatures, like a tornado, a waterfall, a stick insect, a toucan, a camel and a koala. Rhymes on every page encourage youngsters to look more closely at the pictures, while an illustrated word list at the back makes this an ideal first reference book. Without even realizing it, emerging readers will naturally enhance their language skills while having fun with Teddy Bear.

When her grandmother takes her to watch the ballet, Star is captivated by the ballerinas in their beautiful dresses and decides that she wants to be just like the graceful girls on stage. A week later she is given a pink leotard, a little floaty skirt, pale pink tights and pretty ballet shoes. She begins her ballet lessons and learns about standing in first position, pointing her toes and balancing - but soon realizes that it's going to take a very long time, and a lot of hard work. Fortunately, granny has some wise words of encouragement...This delightful tale, told in simple language and illustrated with enchanting drawings throughout, makes a lovely first storybook for young readers. A glittery finish on the cover makes this volume a pleasure to read, and it is sure to inspire every little girl who dreams of becoming a ballet star.

This title features six illustrated stories from Shakespeare. Six of Shakespeare's most famous plays are beautifully illustrated in this collection of dramatic retellings. It is an inspiring introduction to the intricate comedies of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night, the tragedies of Hamlet and Macbeth, and the contrasting love stories of Romeo and Juliet and Antony and Cleopatra. Specially retold by Nicola Baxter and with sumptuous paintings by Jenny Thorne, this timeless book brings the classic plays to life in an easy-to-understand format. William Shakespeare was born in England, in 1564, and is probably the best-known playwright and poet in the world. Even those who have never seen or read his work unknowingly use his language every day, as numerous phrases have passed into common use. His plays are enormously varied - as this book demonstrates - including histories, comedies and tragedies. Six of them are summarized here, with extracts from the original plays to encourage young readers to look at the complete texts or - even better - see them performed.

When there's snow outside, and all the sensible bunnies are snuggled up in their burrows, they never feel lonely, because bunnies have very big families, and they all have a lot to say...In this charming collection, twelve members of one rabbit family - everyone from the tiniest baby bunny to the oldest great-great-great-grandfather - tell stories that will make your ears wiggle! You can read Great-Uncle Otto's Tale of the Big Bad Bunny, Cousin Hoppity's Tale of the Best Birthday, Baby Honeybun's Tale of the Talking Toy, and many more. Children will love the beautifully detailed artwork - and if you look very carefully, you might uncover a carrot or two concealed on every page. You don't often see a bunny by herself. That is because rabbits like nothing better than being together, huddled up in their warm burrows as one big, happy family. Of course, those burrows can be pretty noisy places, with everyone trying to talk at the same time. Bunnies love to tell stories, and you can read some of them in this book. Do you know what happens when a rabbit eats too much fudge? Or gets too friendly with a fox? Or tries to make a wedding dress at the very last minute? Read this collection of bunny tales and you will soon find out...

Copy us and sing along! This beautiful boardbook contains three popular traditional rhymes..."Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" - engaging pictures show little ones (and big ones) exactly how to have fun with words and actions. "Two Little Dickie Birds" - includes a guide for parents on how to mime the little birds Peter and Paul using stickers on your index fingers. "Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear" - youngsters aged 3 to 5 will love learning the words and singing along. Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes! Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes! And eyes and ears and mouth and nose! Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes! Two little dickie birds, sitting on a wall, One named Peter, the other named Paul. Fly away, Peter! Fly away, Paul! Come back, Peter! Come back, Paul! Teddy bear, teddy bear, turn around, Teddy bear, teddy bear, touch the ground! Teddy bear, teddy bear, clap your paws...

When puppies get together, there's sure to be some mischief...and fun! These twelve puppy-dog tales introduce some of the fine, upstanding citizens of Houndsville - including Mr Bones the Baker, Mrs Trot the Toy Seller and Mr Woof the Watchmaker - and one or two rascals as well. You can find out what happened to Duchess Dulay's diamond bracelet, and why Sir Woofington Paws was so pleased to meet a thief in his house. Children will love the beautifully detailed artwork in this tail-wagging collection. And if you look very carefully, you may discover the bones that those pesky pups have buried on every page. Have you ever visited the happy town of Houndsville? No? Well, it is home to the finest pack of dogs you could ever hope to meet - and some of the naughtiest puppies, too! Here you will encounter Houndsville's most famous citizens. Look out for Dasher the Delivery Dog, Mr Wag the Window Cleaner, and many others. There is always something going on in Houndsville. Was Mr Terrier the Teacher really attacked by an alien life form? Why is Mrs Gruff the Grocer feeling so tired these days? You will soon know the answers to all these questions...

These are first reading books for 3-5 year olds. You can join Anna and Fred as they dive beneath the waves...and end up in deep trouble! Silly situations, repeated vocabulary and bright pictures on every one of the big-format pages will help children to feel confident as they build up their reading skills. It introduces words such as crab, rocks, shark and treasure - all of which are encountered by Anna and Fred. Learning to read will be no trouble with this larger-than-life adventure - which is ideal for show and tell. This tale of trouble underwater makes reading fun. It can be used in several ways to help young readers to dive in and gain confidence. Grown-ups can start by reading the illustrated words at the edge of each left-hand page with the child. Have fun spotting the same terms in the story itself, as Anna and Fred face all manner of deep-sea creatures, including a mischievous octopus, a friendly dolphin and a nippy little lobster. Finally, all the pictured phrases can be found at the back of the book. Enjoy checking all the words that you can now read together!

These are first reading books for 3-5 year olds. You can join astronauts Ali and Jo as they blast off to the moon...and into a whole world of trouble! Silly situations, repeated vocabulary and bright pictures on every one of the giant-format pages will help children to feel confident as they develop their reading skills. The book introduces words such as rocket, stars and aliens - all of which are encountered by Ali and Jo. Learning to read will be no trouble at all with this larger-than-life adventure - perfect for show and tell. It's fun to start reading with this troublesome tale! The book can be used in a number of different ways to help young readers build confidence. Grown-ups can begin by reading the illustrated words at the edge of each left-hand page with the child. Have fun trying to spot the same terms within the story itself, as space explorers Ali and Jo meet little green men on the moon. Finally, all the illustrated words can be found on the last two pages of the book, so the child can enjoy checking all the phrases that you can now read together!