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Usborne
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Filled to capacity with jokes to laugh and groan at, this pocket-sized joke book is ideal for the classroom, the playground and at home. |
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The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming. — A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale about the wicked Snow Queen’s attempt to kidnap a boy in the frozen north — Beautifully and atmospherically illustrated by Alan Marks, winner of the Carnegie Medal — Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. |
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- Brightly coloured editions of the much-loved Farmyard Tales series. — All 20 stories available in miniature format. — Enjoyable and collectible stories for children who are just learning to read. |
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- Usborne Spotters Guides are perfect companions for enthusiasts of the natural world. — Each title includes detailed full-colour illustrations of 100-200 species, plus short descriptions and essential details. — Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about each subject. — A classic Usborne series reissued using the latest reproduction technology for accuracy of colour and detail. — Perfect for both children and adults and incredible value for money. |
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- A classic fairytale, retold as a storybook, sticker book and puzzle all in one. — With over 50 colourful picture stickers. — Story contains gaps for key words, which children can fill with sticker pictures to help build their vocabulary and reading skills. — Gorgeously illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. |
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- A classic fairytale, retold as a storybook, sticker book and puzzle all in one. — With over 50 colourful picture stickers. — Story contains gaps for key words, which children can fill with sticker pictures to help build their vocabulary and reading skills. — Gorgeously illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. |
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- The fascinating history of castles told for children just beginning to read growing in reading confidence and ability. — Explains in a lively way why castles were first built, what it was like to live in one, and the cunning tricks used to defend them. — Featuring the humorous illustrations of Teri Gower. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. — The CD includes lively music and sound effects, and a listen along version followed by a read along version with prompts for page turns. |
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- Three original, spur-janglin’ stories for children who have just started reading on their own. — Contains hilarious Western adventures featuring rotten rustlers, rigged rodeos and runaway wagons. — Humorously illustrated by Fabiano Fiorin. — Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. |
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- The recording contains lively music, song, dramatic sound effects, as well as read-along and listen-along readings of the story. — Stories of Dragons contains three hilarious original tales of some not-so-scary mythical fire-breathing beasts. — Each title is vividly illustrated, and is clearly laid out with speech bubbles to aid the narrative flow. — The audio recording allows children to follow the text, while constantly improving their reading skills. — Developed in conjunction with reading experts at the University of Surrey. |
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- Three not-so-scary stories with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. — Includes stories about a ghostly hotel, a school for spirits and a haunted TV set. — Humorously illustrated by Mike Phillips. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. — The CD includes lively music and sound effects, and a listen along version followed by a read along version with prompts for page turns. |
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- Four original stories about the magical world of gnomes and goblins for children just beginning to read. — Stories feature tricking a lazy gnome, mischievous pixies getting people into trouble and an adventure inside Goblin Hill. — Charmingly illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. |
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- Three exciting adventure stories for children just beginning to read. — The Knights of King Arthur were the bravest, strongest and most loyal knights of all, which these stories show as they battle dragons, slay giant ogres and rescue maidens in distress. — Evocatively illustrated by Alan Marks. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. |
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- Three original mermaid tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. — Meet a scheming mermaid lurking to sabotage the Great Seahorse Race, a mermaid on a journey to the spooky Pirates' Graveyard and a mermaid who just loves to dance! — Delicately illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. |
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- Three original stories with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. — Includes stories about scary monsters living under the bed, close encounters with rampaging ice beasts and escaping slimy swamp creatures. — Humorously illustrated by Mike Phillips. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. — The CD includes lively music and sound effects, and a listen along version followed by a read along version with prompts for page turns. |
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- Three original high-seas stories for children just beginning to read. — Find out if Charlie can get rid of his pesky parrot and Molly can escape the clutches of the sneaky Captain Spike in these swashbuckling stories. — Humorously illustrated by Christyan Fox. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. |
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- Machines cause mayhem in these hi-tech tales with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. — Robot racers fight to reach the finish line, the Tidybot goes out of control and a sneaky thief plans a robot robbery. — Amusingly illustrated by Andrew Hamilton. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. — The CD includes lively music and sound effects, and a listen along version followed by a read along version with prompts for page turns. |
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Three brand new stories about everyone’s favourite festive character, Father Christmas. Includes magical stories of how Santa makes his toys, what he gets up to on his days off and how to spot a real Santa from a fake one. Usborne Young Reading Series One has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Series One is aimed at children just beginning to read. Sturdy hardback and ribbon marker make this incredible value for money. |
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- Three original stories for children who have just started reading on their own. — Chilly, Snowy and Freezy are three cool characters who love to have amazing adventures involving stolen diamonds, blazing bonfires and a best-dressed snowman competition. — Featuring the jolly illustrations of Philip Webb. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Reading. |
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- Four original stories about witches for children just beginning to read. — Featuring wicked, wily witches, these stories are guaranteed to delight children while developing their reading ability. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. |
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«- A lively and engaging history of «the beautiful game». — Tells the story of football, from its beginnings in the Roman Army to the modern day premiership including how both American Football and Rugby were born. — Humorously illustrated by Paddy Mounter. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.» |
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