Author: Jenny Tyler
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780794519735
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A collection of five stories for young boys includes tales about a puppet that yearns to be a real boy, a brother and a sister who take a journey underground, and a boy who imagines he is a knight during medieval times.
Author: Katie Daynes
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780746088890
Category : Castles
Languages : en
Pages : 135
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This book features 5 picture book stories amongst which are the captivating Story of Pinocchio, the enchanting tale of The Gingerbread Man and the hilarious Emperor's New Clothes. Each story is illustrated and indicated for either reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone.
Author: Rosie Dickens
Publisher: Story Collections for Little Children
ISBN: 9781474938068
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Discover five charming horse and pony stories from around the world - from a little pony who wants to be all grown up, to three wild horses who outwit a hungry wolf. Traditional stories, retold especially for young children. Beautiful watercolour illustrations by Sophie Allsopp. Perfect for horse and pony lovers.
Author: Various Authors
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1789502632
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 642
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Abridged and retold in modern English by respected children's authors, this collection of sixteen classic stories makes them accessible to readers as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous. These dramatic, easy-to-follow stories, charmingly illustrated with verve and humour by specially commissioned artists, deserve to find a home on every child's bookshelf. Included in this boxed set: 1. Alice in Wonderland 2. Treasure Island 3. The Wizard of Oz 4. The Jungle Book 5. The Secret Garden 6. Robin Hood 7. Peter Pan 8. Heidi 9. Anne of Green Gables 10. Little Women 11. Black Beauty 12. The Call of the Wild 13. Robinson Crusoe 14. Wind in the Willows 15. Tom Sawyer 16. Oliver Twist
Author: Jenny Tyler
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780794519742
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Collects five stories about a brave nutcracker, life on a farm, a bizarre world discovered by Alice, an evil queen, and an adventurous country mouse.
Author: Lesley Sims
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780794514204
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Want to sail the high seas? Or battle dragons to the death? Dive into this collection of thrilling stores and choose your adventure. Pirates, monsters, robots, knights and ghosts are all waiting to excite you - or send shivers down your spine. As well as funny, scary and action-packed original tales, you'll find two seafaring classics, Sinbad the Sailor and Treasure Island.
Author: Heather Amery
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780794502683
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Retells some classic bedtime stories, including "The Little Red Hen," "The Princess and the Pea," and "The Nightingale."
Author: Mary Sebag-Montefiore
Publisher: Usborne Publishing
ISBN: 9781409554646
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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This wonderful collection includes retellings of five stories by Charles Dickens, one of the most popular authors of all time. Meet dozens of his unforgettable characters in stories bursting with drama, comedy, tragedy and romance, set against the backdrop of Victorian England. Contains Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities and Bleak House all beautifully retold for younger readers. A section at the back introduces the life and times of Charles Dickens. Full of colourful illustrations from the Usborne Young Reading Programme. Now produced in a shrink-wrapped, luxurious gift edition to celebrate Dickens' bicentenary.
Author: Henry Brook
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409555178
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
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A thrilling collection of true stories about The Blitz of 1940 for modern young readers. Recounts the fascinating stories of ordinary Londoners who experienced the Blitz, including firefighters, fighter pilots and children evacuated far from their families. With internet links via Usborne Quicklinks to websites where readers can find out more about the Second World War. Published in association with the Imperial War Museum in London. Gripping and engaging for readers who prefer real life to fiction.
Author: Anna Mallett
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477239480
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 125
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If you find yourself looking after a preschool child for the first time, or after a gap of some years, you will welcome this book. It explains how to encourage children's sense of wonder by adopting a creative approach to a variety of activities both in and out of doors. Some need little or no preparation, and there is help with simple preparations for others. What Shall We Do Next? shows how sharing books can enrich many practical activities. A special feature is the inclusion of early fact books as well as stories. There are suggestions for the following: - Music and water play for babies and for making dens, secret drawers and "cafés" for preschoolers - Organizing exciting visits to beaches, parks and gardens - Preparing for interesting visits to museums, train stations and zoos - Developing the inner world of the imagination-reading and listening to stories and poems, engaging in role play - Cooking, drawing, painting and dressing up - Choosing early fact books, stories and rhymes and guidance on audio resources, television programmes and DVDs ''The ideal resource for those times when children are bouncing with energy or becoming bored. They'll soon be absorbed in these exciting activities." -Hannah Edmunds, former teacher and chair of school governors, now organizer of story times for groups of young children
