Five delightful rhyming stories feature a cast of whimsical characters, including a chaotic yeti chef and a gopher serving as a royal chauffeur. Young readers will enjoy adventures with cockatoos on a cruise, a ballerina hyena, and a mischievous chimp. This collection promises to engage and entertain with its playful narratives and charming illustrations.
Delve into a delightful collection featuring five amusing tales set in the whimsical world of bugs. Encounter a deceitful fly, a love-seeking bug, and mischievous fleas reluctant to show manners. Join Steve the weevil on his comical quest for villainy, and follow a distracted locust struggling with daily chores. Each story is filled with humor and charm, making it a captivating read for both children and adults.
Lola the Locust embarks on a quest to find her ideal job, but her lack of focus leads to comedic mishaps at every turn. Set in a whimsical bug world, this story features lively rhymes and humorous illustrations that enhance the narrative. It's a delightful addition to the beloved Usborne Bug Tales series, capturing the charm and chaos of Lola's adventures.
In this engaging story, Tiger and her dive team embark on an adventurous quest to find a sea dragon. The narrative features playful rhymes and charming illustrations that not only entertain but also enhance phonics learning for beginner readers.
This collection features five humorous rhyming stories that promise to entertain young readers. Adventures include a whimsical stay at a unicorn hotel, a water park escapade with playful skunks, and an exhilarating flight in Spider's glider. Readers will also join Lizard at the beach as he invents and dive underwater to enjoy Whale's tall tale. Each story is crafted to spark imagination and make reading a joyful experience for beginners.
The story features Splendid Squid, the king's magician, who faces a crisis after Sneaky Sid the shark sabotages her latest performance, resulting in the loss of the royal crown. As she embarks on a quest to find it, readers are treated to engaging rhymes and whimsical illustrations that enhance the phonics learning experience. The playful narrative combines adventure with humor, making it an enjoyable read for young audiences.
This delightful book follows the journey of a seed dropped from a bird, as it takes root, sprouts and starts to grow. Watch it stretch up... and up to the sky, becoming a brilliant yellow sunflower. Cleverly designed holes on every page encourage interaction as readers guess what is waiting overleaf. Specially written for little children, this is a perfect introduction to the wonders of nature - and may even encourage budding gardeners.
This book is filled with five fun rhyming stories that make reading a pleasure. There's an owl who dreams of being a superhero, a window-cleaning adder who's scared of heights and an axolotl who meets a genie. Add a flamingo who loves bingo plus a musical pangolin and you have a collection that's sure to appeal to any young reader.
A nature board book for little children with peep holes, showing the incredible life cycle of a chick. Watch a chick develop inside her egg, hatch and totter around exploring, as a curious ball of fluff, before growing into a pullet and then an adult hen, laying and hatching eggs of her own. But where does this little chick come in the pecking order? And will she rule the roost? This inventive information book, specially written for little children and with intriguing holes to peep through on every page, is perfect for a first introduction to the incredible world around us.
An interactive nature book for little children, showing the journey from minute egg to busy, buzzing bee. Follow the astonishing journey of a worker bee as she grows from an egg to a hungry larva and then, hidden from view, transforms into a hard working bee. From the moment she chews her way out of her cell she doesn't stop - first as a cleaner, builder, nanny and guard bee, then as a honey producer and pollen collector. This inventive title, with its cleverly designed holes, will spark interest on every page. Specially written for little children, it is perfect for a first introduction to the truly spectacular wonders of nature.
This collection features six classic Greek myths and legends, including tales like 'The Wooden Horse,' 'The Minotaur,' and 'The Odyssey,' tailored for younger audiences. It offers insights into Greek mythology, complete with a guide to the Greek Gods. The padded hardback format enhances its appeal, making it an engaging and informative read filled with vibrant illustrations. Additionally, a pronunciation guide for Greek names is available online, enriching the reading experience for children.
Scrooge is the meanest man alive, but three night-time visitors are trying to change his ways. This classic Christmas story has been specially retold for little children to enjoy. The delightful illustrations by Jesus Lopez are full of extra details to spot. With online audio.
Follow the incredible journey of a butterfly as it grows from an egg to a ravenous caterpillar and finally emerges from its chrysalis, a beautiful fluttering butterfly. This interactive title, with its cleverly designed holes, will spark interest on every page. Specially written for little children, it is perfect for a first introduction to the truly spectacular wonders of nature.
Llamas in pyjamas, a raccoon on the moon and four more fabulous stories. Six of the best-loved tales from the Phonics Readers series are brought together in this wonderful collection. David Semple's colourful characters and the hilarious rhyming stories make learning phonics fun. A puzzle section and a QR code link to audio recordings of all six tales bring added value.
Three cheeky fleas learn the value of 'please'. All is not well at Bumble's Big Circus. The stars of the show, three fabulous fleas on their flying trapeze, have let fame go to their heads and now they never say please. It's up to the earwig clowns to remind them that "EVERYTHING'S better with 'Please'!" Lively rhyming text and humorous illustrations, set in the wonderful world of bugs, make this an excellent addition to the ever popular First Reading Level 3 titles.
A lively retelling of the fairy tale, with sound buttons on each page. Sleeping Beauty's parents accidentally upset a wicked fairy - and on her 16th birthday, the entire kingdom is doomed to sleep for 100 years. This enchanting retelling, all in rhyme, is a sweet introduction to the classic tale. A button on each page allows readers to hear the story as they read.
The story follows Alek and Ivan, who lead a humble life by the sea until Alek catches a magical fish. Driven by desire, Ivan makes increasingly extravagant wishes, ultimately leading to unforeseen consequences. This enchanting retelling of a classic Russian tale explores themes of greed and the perils of wanting too much, complemented by the availability of free online audio.
Exploring the true essence of royalty, this retelling challenges the notion of what makes a real princess, emphasizing discernment over superficial appearances. It combines humor and charm, offering a fresh perspective on a classic story. With the added bonus of free online audio, readers can enjoy the enchanting narrative in multiple formats.
The narrative centers around a talking Baobab Tree, created by the gods, which expresses its dissatisfaction through constant complaints. Its grumbling prompts the gods to intervene in a unique way. This retelling of a traditional tale combines humor and whimsy, inviting readers to explore themes of contentment and the consequences of constant dissatisfaction. Additionally, it offers free online audio for an enriched storytelling experience.
How does a tiny little acorn become a magnificent, mighty oak tree that is home to over 2000 species? This inventive information book, specially written for little children and with intriguing holes to look through on every page, is perfect for a first introduction to the incredible world around us.
Three little pigs are setting out to build houses with wispy straw, wibbly-wobbly sticks and good strong bricks. Will a cheeky little wolf manage to blow any of them down? A charming retelling of the much-loved tale, with a child-friendly ending and beautiful illustrations by Raffaella Ligi throughout.
Who's that flying in the sky? It's SuperOwl! She comes to the rescue, time and again, but is everything quite as it seems? A funny rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations. With free online audio to listen to the story.
Lion thinks Little Mouse is too small to do anything... but will Little Mouse surprise him? A wonderful retelling of a much-loved fable by Aesop, with charming illustrations by John Joven.
How does a little blob floating in jelly turn into a hopping, croaking frog? This inventive information book, specially written for little children and with interactive holes, is perfect for a first introduction to the wonders of nature.
The Little Red Hen has found some grains of wheat, but who will help her plant them? The cat, the rat and the duck are all sitting in the farmyard, enjoying the sun. Surely one of them will join the Little Red Hen as she grows the wheat and mills it. And what happens when she bakes a crusty golden loaf with the flour she has made? A charming retelling of this much-loved tale, incidentally showing the stages from wheat to freshly-baked bread, with delightful illustrations throughout by Raffaella Ligi.
Alpaca makes and sells maracas, and, with the Carnival coming, business should be booming - but no one is buying. Then she discovers Baby Rattlesnake has a problem too - his tail just won't rattle. Can they help each other? A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with delightful illustrations by David Semple.
Tom Town Mouse is off to visit his cousin, Cora, in the country. It will be great! says his friend, but Tom is not so sure. A charming retelling of the classic Aesop's Fable, with endearing illustrations by John Joven. With free online audio to listen to the story.
Chang is the best painter in China. But why does he paint his dragons without any eyes? Find out in this enchanting re-telling of a traditional Chinese tale. -- Back cover
Album proposant des adaptations de six fables bien connues du fabuliste grec de l'Antiquité, dont s'inspira fortement La Fontaine. Universelles et intemporelles, ces petites leçons de vie édifiantes mettent en scène un bestiaire qui se fait miroir de la gent humaine et de ses travers. Alors que les textes originaux d'Ésope tiennent généralement en un seul paragraphe, on les met ici à la portée des jeunes enfants d'aujourd'hui sous forme de courtes histoires généreusement illustrées. [SDM]
Beautifully illustrated stories which engage children and start their love of reading. These amazingly constructed stories use phonics-based reading as a tool to help with your children reading at an early age. Recommended 5-7 paperback Usborne Publishing English Ted's shed Toad makes a road Shark in the park Big pig on a dig Goose on the loose Mouse moves house Sam sheep can't sleep Fat cat on a mat Fox on a box Hen's Pens Ted in a red bed Frog on a log
Join Poppy and Sam, Rusty the dog, Woolly the sheep and all the other beloved characters from Apple Tree Farm for a series of charming, heartwarming tales. This book contains a selection of the classic Farmyard Tales stories in one beautiful edition. Part of the relaunch of the classic brand Farmyard Tales. Loved by families for over 30 years, Usborne are delighted to bring Poppy and Sam to a whole-new generation. Supported by an extensive Marketing & PR campaign throughout 2019. Containing 10 of the original Farmyard Tales stories. A perfect way for children to discover the magic of Apple Tree Farm.
Iguana is visiting her poorly friend, Sloth. But her attempts to cheer him up go horribly wrong... This entertaining story with simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations is a delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves and you can also listen to the story online. Includes parent's notes on phonics.
A lively retelling of the classic rags to riches tale with delightful artwork to match. A button on each page allows the reader to hear the story as they read.
It's Halloween and Parakeet is busy carving pumpkins and icing spooky treats. But when her friends come to call, they get a shock. Is that a GHOST who answers the door? A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with lively illustrations by David Semple.
Die drei kleinen Schweinchen versuchen, den listigen Wolf auszutricksen. Stroh, Holz oder Stein - welches ihrer Häuser hält dem Bösewicht wohl stand? Das beliebte Märchen altersgerecht nacherzählt und charmant illustriert.
It's opening day at the Snazzy Hotel, but the clumsy unicorn staff are causing one disaster after another! Can anything persuade their VIP guest to stay? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text, stylish illustrations and parents' notes on phonics at the back of the book. With free online audio to listen to the story.
Oh no, there's a shark in the park! Or is there? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright - and you can also listen to the story online. A delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves, with parent's notes on phonics at the back.
Frog lives in a bog. One day, he finds someone lost in the fog... This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright - and you can also listen to the story online, too. A delight to share with young children, with parent's notes on phonics at the back.
The little weasels have woken up covered in spots! Have they really caught the measles? Find out in this entertaining story for beginner readers, with simple rhyming text, stylish illustrations and parents' notes on phonics at the back of the book.
Flamingo can't wait to join in the jungle bingo game. One, by one, she crosses off the numbers on her card - she needs just one more to win the surprise prize. But when a sneeze from Elephant sees the last ball go flying, the chase for the winning number is on...
Ten familiar tales, retold for young readers and gorgeously illustrated, including favourites Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and The Magic Porridge Pot, as well as classics The Wind in the Willows and Alice in Wonderland. Ideal for sharing with younger children; as children learn to read, they can tackle these simple stories on their own. Studies have shown that reading for just ten minutes a day can massively improve children’s literacy; this collection of stories will inspire children to do that and more.
Seal loves her new speed boat, but she keeps going too fast! Can she learn to be more careful? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, and with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.
Six stories from the popular Phonics Readers series come together in this colourful and engaging collection. Alongside the title character, there's a hyena ballerina, a spider in a glider, and a seal at the wheel. Not to mention a cheeky chimp with a limp and an ape planning a great escape, all topped off by a series of fun puzzles. // Attention: If no attachments (CDs, booklets etc.) are shown in the photo, they are not included.
ANTHOLOGIES (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). Ten magical fairy stories retold for young readers and gorgeously illustrated, including favourites The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Princess and the Pea and Snow White. Ideal for sharing with younger children; as children learn to read, they can tackle these simple stories on their own. Age 6+
The story of the Nativity retold for young readers. Follow Mary and Joseph as they travel to Bethlehem in this retelling of the Christmas story, fully illustrated and in a picture book format that is perfect for sharing. A softly illustrated, charming storybook for little hands to hold.
Following the success of 10 Ten-Minute Stories, this book provides further bite-sized reading opportunities, based on the research that reading or being read to for ten minutes every day will significantly improve children’s reading skills. This short story collection supports this – each story taking about ten minutes to read. Ideal for sharing with younger children; as children learn to read on their own they can tackle these simple stories on their own.
A collection of six beautifully-illustrated phonics stories for early readers which comes with a CD reading of the stories. Lively rhyming stories with humorous and irresistible illustrations by David Semple, which use phonic repetition specially designed to help children learn to read. The simple rhyming text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.
A funny picture book featuring a madcap story a builder-mole, which uses phonic repetition to help children learn to read. This lively rhyming story with irresistible illustrations and phonic repetition is a delight to share with very young children. It can also be enjoyed by children who are starting to read for themselves. Simple rhyming text helps to develop early language and reading skills, and there are notes for parents about phonics and reading aloud together.
A hardback treasury of stories including traditional fairytales such as Baba Yaga, Chicken Licken, The Ugly Duckling, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, The Little Nut Tree, The Breman Town Musicans, The Little Nut Tree, The Three Aunts, The Gingerbread Man, The Fisherman and the Genie, The Enormous Turnip, The Billy Goats Gruff, The Magic Porridge Pot and 6 more. This book will last for years as children enjoy having the tales read to them, and then reading them themselves.Beautifully produced, with coloured endpapers, head and tail bands and a ribbon marker - a lovely gift to be treasured for years to come.
'On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree...' The lyrics to this well-known, traditional Christmas song, have been transformed into a brightly coloured picture book, with illustrations by Moldovan artist Violeta Dabija.
A lively story with rresistible illustrations, this book is a delight to share with very young children. It can be enjoyed by children who are beginning to read for themselves. The simple rhyming text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidacnce notes for parents at the back of the book.--from back cover
Part of a collectable series of picture books which includes traditional and classic stories, and non-fiction. Ages 5+
A collection of classic stories adapted for young children. Each story is fully illustrated and perfect for either reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone.
A selection of classic stories of adventure and magic that children will want to read again and again.
Buku ini berisi kumpulan cerita rakyat pilihan yang mengagumkan dari berbagai belahan dunia. Terdapat 10 cerita yang dipenuhi karakter menarik, dari penyihir yang serakah, pohon yang berbicara, hingga jin yang pemarah.
Una raccolta di dieci fiabe, incluse alcune dei fratelli Grimm e di Hans Christan Andersen. Con copertina imbottita e fettuccia segnalibro. Età di da 5 anni.
A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, this book is specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.
A brilliant read-aloud version of the much-loved classic by L. Frank Baum, sure to capture young imaginations. When Dorothy is whisked off to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems. Can she find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and be granted her wish to return to Kansas?
The classic tale of a princess cursed at her christening and doomed to sleep for one hundred years. Will anyone fight through the forest surrounding her castle to wake her?
This set features five story books in a gift box, specially produced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. Each hardback book is colourfully illustrated and has a ribbon page marker. All titles are taken from the Usborne Reading Programme.
The enchanting fairytale retold through simple and engaging text with stunning original artwork. Gerda and Kay are best friends, until Kay suddenly changes. Then he is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen and everyone thinks he is lost forever. But Gerda is determined to rescue him.
Zjednodušené, dvojjazyčné (anglicko-slovenské) vydanie známej Shakespearovej hry určené pre deti, ktoré vyšlo ako príloha slovenského bulvárneho denníku.
The classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. Mole, Ratty, Badger and the infamous Mr Toad love nothing more than messing around on the river. But when Mr Toad develops an obsession with motor vehicles, will his friends be able to help before he loses everything?
""Remember the rules of the woods," says Mrs. Red Riding Hood. "Keep to the path and DON'T TALK TO WOLVES!" But Little Red Riding Hood forgets the rules and now she must outwit the wolf."--Back cover.
Anansi, King of the Spiders, receives a gift from the Gods - a bag of wisdom. Will Anansi share it, or will he keep it for himself? A beautifully illustrated retelling of a traditional African folktale. Includes fun puzzles after the story.
Rozmarné rozprávanie o domýšľavom a požívačnom žabiakovi, ktorému jeho ľahkomyselnosť pripraví mnohé trampoty. Ocitne sa dokonca i vo väzení za krádež automobilu, nakoniec však zo všetkého šťastne vyviazne, hlavne zásluhou svojich rozvážnych priateľov Krysy, Krtka a Jazveca.
A wonderful collection of well-loved stories, beautifully illustrated and specially retold for younger readers, including the classic tales The Gingerbread Man, The Nutcracker, Pinocchio, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, Alice in Wonderland, The Emperors New Clothes and The Snow Queen. Perfect for reading aloud or for children to read for themselves.
The eighth title in the new Usborne Very First Reading series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and the child more.
'The Young Reading series' is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability.
Grizzly Bear Rock is the fifth book in the Usbourne Very First reading series which has been specially developed to help children learn to read.
A wonderful collection of ten folktales specially chosen from around the globe. Stories are The Baobab Tree, Baba Yaga the Flying Witch, The Stonecutter, Dick Whittington, The Three Wishes, The Fish that Talked, King Midas and the Golden Touch, Brer Rabbit Down the Well, The Magic Pear Tree and Genie in the Bottle. Each story is brilliantly illustrated by artists from the Usborne Young Reading Programme.
The fourteenth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end to check the child's understanding of the text and guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers.
Contains historical information from interesting tourist attractions (a cruise on the Nile) to the important festivals, fashions and customs of the age. This title includes the best villas and hotels to stay and what you can expect to find in the local market places. It is suitable for time travellers everywhere.
This is a fantastical treasury filled with magical tales, perfect for young children. It contains five stories adapted from the First Reading series: The Magic Pear Tree, The Golden Goose, The Magic Porridge Pot, The Wish Fish and The Three Wishes. Each tale is beautifully illustrated and perfect for storytime, either for reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone.
Shhh ! The king has a secret. I'll whisper it to you. " He has donkey's ears." This is a funny traditionnal tale with puzzles after the story. [4e de couverture]
A work in the Usborne Reading Programme that is based on an old African folktale. It is suitable for children who are beginning to read. It allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills.
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