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A beautiful anthology for animal lovers of ten folk tales,
beautifully retold for a new generation of readers. Discover how
Anansi the spider brought stories to the world, how trickster
Coyote stole fire and follow a heroic wolf who helps a prince find
a firebird. Full of magic and wonder, these tales will take you
around the world, from desolate mountains and winter forests to
lush jungles, meeting brave and inspiring animals along the way.
Father Mouse and Mother MOuse always want the best for their
daughter, including the best possible husband... but Father Mouse
has some rather grand and impractical ideas. Will Molly Mouse end
up with the husband she really wants? With fun activities after the
story, and online audio in both British English and American
English. CEFR level: low A1. 300 headwords, 598 words.
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Sleeping Beauty (Paperback)
Mairi Mackinnon; Illustrated by Elena Selivanova
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R214
R159
Discovery Miles 1 590
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The wicked fairy says, "When she is sixteen, she will hurt her
little hand on a spindle and die!" Instead, Princess Rose falls
asleep for a thousand years. Who can wake her? Includes a word
list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English
and American English). 500 headwords, 1,194 words
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The Firebird (Paperback)
Mairi Mackinnon; Illustrated by Sara Ugolotti
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R180
R156
Discovery Miles 1 560
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Who is stealing golden apples from the King's magical orchard?
Prince Ivan sets out to find the thief; a journey on which he's
helped by Silver Wolf to trace first the Firebird, then the winged
Horse of Power, then the princess Marya, held captive by the wicked
sorcerer Kaschey. With fun activities after the story, and online
audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: A2.
800 headwords, 2405 words.
Arthur dreams of becoming a knight, but no-one knows who he really
is. His dream seems impossible until he finds a shining silver
sword, fixed in a stone. What can it mean? Includes a word list, 5
pages of activities and free online audio (British English and
American English). 800 headwords, 1,354 words
Kind Katie shares her bread and cheese with an old woman on her way
through the forest. The woman thanks her with the gift of a magic
porridge pot - but it's important to give the pot the right
instructions, or the porridge will get out of hand... With fun
activities after the story, and online audio in both British
English and American English. CEFR level: low A1. 300 headwords,
526 words.
A colourful picture word book with illustrations of around a
thousand everyday words. Words are arranged by theme, providing
lots to spot and talk about together. A fun way to build a child's
vocabulary, with delightful pictures to pore over. Listen to all
the words read by a British English speaker at the Usborne
Quicklinks website.
Chicken Licken is convinced that the sky is falling. One by one, he
persuades the other birds around the farm to come with him and tell
the King. Then the procession meets Foxy Loxy, who seems extremely
keen to help them. Why, he even knows the quickest route... A
lively retelling for young English language learners of a
well-loved cumulative story, with delightful illustrations full of
charming detail.
A popular European folktale retold for young English language learners, with bright, appealing illustrations packed with detail. Sara loves visiting her grandparents and helping in her grandmother's magnificent kitchen garden. When Grandmother tries to harvest one prodigiously huge turnip, she needs all the help she can get... A delightful cumulative story, originally from Russia. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.
This delightful picture book is based on the beloved classic tale
and retold for younger children. Run, run as fast as you can, you
can't catch him, he's the Gingerbread Man! But although he may be
able to out-run everyone, can the Gingerbread Man outwit the
cunning fox? This title features vibrant illustrations taken from
the popular "First Reading" series.
A fun and interactive way for children to learn and listen to over
100 everyday English words spoken by a native speaker. Children
will love selecting a card with illustrations of a topic such as
clothes, food, or animals, slotting it into the book's special
frame and pressing an illustration to hear the word read aloud.
Each of the four double-sided topic cards shows sixteen words with
colourful corresponding pictures. A fun and engaging way for
preschool children to learn English as either a first or second
language.
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Hare And The Tortoise (Paperback)
Mairi Mackinnon; Designed by Maribel Luchuga; Illustrated by Maribel Luchuga
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R180
R156
Discovery Miles 1 560
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A lively retelling of the classic Aesop's fable for young English
language learners, beautifully illustrated and full of character
and humour. "Hello, I'm new here!" says Hare to slow, quiet old
Tortoise. Hare talks very fast, and likes to run and jump, and
before Tortoise can think twice, he has agreed to an impossible
race. But maybe Hare is a little too confident, and Tortoise has a
chance of winning after all? And maybe both Hare and Tortoise have
some lessons to learn about determination, believing in yourself
and winning and losing well. With fun activities after the story,
and online audio in both British English and American English.
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Easy Phonic Words (Hardcover)
Mairi Mackinnon; Illustrated by Fred Blunt
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R192
R145
Discovery Miles 1 450
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A lively phonics wordbook specially developed for young children
who are just beginning to learn to read. This appealing book uses
witty and lively scenes to introduce easy-to-read words and common
spelling patterns. An engaging way to build a secure foundation for
reading with confidence and pleasure.
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Puss in Boots (Paperback)
Mairi Mackinnon; Illustrated by Gemma Roman
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R213
R158
Discovery Miles 1 580
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When Tom's father dies, Tom has to leave his home with Puss, the
cat. Luckily Puss is a very clever cat, and soon Tom is riding in a
carriage with the King and his pretty daughter. Includes a word
list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English
and American English). 500 headwords, 979 words
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The Runaway Pancake (Hardcover)
Mairi Mackinnon; Illustrated by Silvia Provantini
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R191
R143
Discovery Miles 1 430
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The classic story of The Runaway Pancake retold with simple text
for children just beginning to read. Accompanied by clear and
delightful illustrations. Attractive hardback book with ribbon
marker. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from
Roehampton University. Available as ebook with narration in British
English (only on tablets that support audio).
Benny, Bert and Boris are looking for some new grass to eat.
There's lots of new grass on the hill, across the bridge - but
there's also a hungry troll under the bridge. Includes a word list,
5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and
American English). 300 headwords, 545 words
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The Gingerbread Man (Hardcover)
Mairi Mackinnon; Illustrated by Elena Temporin
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R191
R144
Discovery Miles 1 440
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The classic story of The Gingerbread Man retold with simple text
and delightful illustrations. When the Gingerbread Man runs away
from the old lady’s oven, the whole village is soon chasing after
him. First Reading Level Three titles help beginner readers develop
reading stamina and include character sheets or maps and the main
story. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading
experts at the University of Roehampton.
The classic fable retold with simple text for children just
beginning to read. Harry Hare thinks he is the fastest runner
around, and when he suggests a race, nobody expects Tom Tortoise to
even take up the challenge, let alone stand a chance of winning.
But could they all be in for a big surprise? Humorously illustrated
by Daniel Howarth. Developed in conjunction with reading experts
from Roehampton University. Available as ebook with narration in
British English (only on tablets that support audio).
A classic English word book to help children learn key vocabulary,
with one hundred everyday words illustrated in busy scenes and with
labelled pictures. Colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright
provide lots to look at and talk about, and there's a little yellow
duck to find on each double page. An essential word book for
preschoolers and children learning English as a second language -
readers can also listen to every word read by a native English
speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website.
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Big Book of Words
Mairi Mackinnon, Hannah Wood; Illustrated by Kate Hindley
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R532
R440
Discovery Miles 4 400
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A colorful picture word book with illustrations of around a
thousand everyday words. Words are arranged by theme, providing
lots to spot and talk about together. A fun way to build a child's
vocabulary, with delightful pictures to pore over. Listen to all
the words read by a native English speaker at the Usborne
Quicklinks website.
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King Midas (Paperback)
Mairi Mackinnon; Illustrated by Paula Bossio
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R157
Discovery Miles 1 570
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King Midas really likes gold. King Midas would like more gold. How
can he make more gold? Gold is always a good thing... isn't it?
Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio
(British English and American English).
Every day, Sam takes the same old sheep up the same old mountain.
What can he do to make life more exciting? First Reading Level 3
are real books for beginner readers which develop reading stamina
through simple, repetitive text. Includes several pages of
reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme
developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
A fun and interactive way for children to listen to and learn 128
everyday words in Mandarin Chinese spoken by a native speaker.
Select one of four double-sided topic cards, each with sixteen
words and pictures about clothes, food, animals and more. Then slot
the card into the book's special frame and press the pictures to
hear the words read aloud.
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