|
|
|
Usborne
|
- The classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence. — 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? — Featuring the charming illustrations of Mauro Evangelista. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. |
|
- The classic horror story by Bram Stoker retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. — Jonathan Harker has no idea of the horrors that await him in Castle Dracula. An ancient evil is hungry for new blood. Can Jonathan and his friends defeat it? — Each scene is atmospherically brought to life with Victor Tavares’ illustrations. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. |
|
- The famous gothic novel retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. — Deep below the Paris Opera House lurks a secret. Who is the mysterious phantom who haunts the stars of the stage? — Hauntingly illustrated by Victor Tavares. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. |
|
- Six classic Victorian tales of monsters, menace and murders that remain as terrifying and exciting as the day they were written. — Clearly written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to much-loved classic stories. — Includes informative notes on both the author and the original text. |
|
This new title in the popular Look and Say series is designed to introduce very young children to birthday words. Five colourful scenes show how people can celebrate birthdays. Crammed with real-life objects, this book provides a fantastic way for children to recognise and talk about their own experiences, giving hours of entertainment. Illustrated with Jo Litchfield's handmade models, each page features a robust tab enabling children to locate their favourite scenes, quickly and easily. |
|
This charming picture book of four princess tales has been specially written for children who are just beginning to read, and provides fantastic value for money. Ages 2+ years. |
|
This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Sam should be looking after his sheep, but instead he can't help but play cruel tricks on the villagers by crying wolf. Will Sam soon be caught out by his own joke? This title provides clear and compelling text accompanied by vibrant original illustrations by Mike Gordon. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It is a great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership. |
|
Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox are always trying to outwit each other. But when Fox catches Rabbit in a trap, Fox soon discovers that he's not quite as cunning as he thinks... This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations. It is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. |
|
There are four new titles in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read by themselves. These are collectable editions with hardback bindings and ribbon markers to help foster pride of ownership of a proper book. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly, a reading expert from Roehampton University. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations. They are also lovely for reading aloud to a younger child. |
|
Excellent for young children learning new languages, these enchanting picture word books features thousands of Jo Litchfield's miniature hand-modelled characters and objects. Each book in the series includes dictionary, vocabulary builder and spelling and pronunciation guides. |
|
Colourful new editions of these fun sticker books designed to help children develop their vocabulary and reading skills. Children can begin to associate words with objects by matching the words on the pages to those on the stickers. Jo Litchfield's charming scenes provide lots to talk about, and pre-readers will enjoy simply spotting and naming familiar things. |
|
For young children learning new languages, these picture word books feature thousands of Jo Litchfield's miniature hand-modelled characters and objects. Each book in the series includes dictionary, vocabulary builder and spelling and pronunciation guides. |
|
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. |
|
The classic Usborne sticker word book, with busy scenes illustrated with warmth and humour by Stephen Cartwright. Each scene is accompanied by labelled stickers of objects to talk about, search for and match together. An exciting talk-about book for the very young, a stimulating picture word book for pre-readers and a lively source of ideas and spellings for first writers. Also useful for learning English, and students can listen to all the words read by a native British speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks Website. This new edition of Usborne’s best-selling language series is packed with stickers and colourful scenes from everyday life. Children will love matching the words on the picture stickers to the relevant words printed along the top of each page. All stickers are reusable and there is an easy phonetic guide to pronunciation at the back. |
|
Five mini edition picture book guides to new words in foreign languages. There are Internet links with pronunciation advice. Colour illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. Readership level: 8+. |
|
This book is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. When a young man finds a golden goose in the forest he has to keep it away from the greedy townsfolk. It is a great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership. |
|
Each title in this series is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. |
|
«In this title, Shakespeare's classic tragedy is retold. When Prince Hamlet learns that his uncle murdered his father, he sets on a path of bloody revenge. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. This is a new title in «Young Reading Series Two», which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.» |
|
«This work contains four new titles in the fantastic «First Reading» series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. Each of these four exciting new stories is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.» |
|
The complete story of Alice in a single book from her Adventures in Wonderland and her trip Through The Looking Glass. Retold from Lewis Caroll's classic surreal tales. Illustrated by Mauro Evnagelista. |
|
