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Croc Gets a Shock (Phonics Readers) by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Early Reader | Series: Phonics Readers
Croc is late for everything, even her own birthday party. She misses the bus, she can't buy new shoes because the store is closed for lunch, and what's worse, she has the hiccups. A surprise birthday present may be just what she needs. Simple, phonically repetitive text is a great way to develop essenti ...Show more
Dog Diary (Usborne Very First Reading #4) by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Very First Reading
Seven new titles in the award winning Very First Reading series, designed for children who are learning to read. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics. Inspired rhyming stories on themes children love, including ships and sailors, magic and mix-ups, exploration and adventure, not to mention anima ...Show more
Dracula by Mairi Mackinnon; Matteo Pincelli (Illustrator)
Category: Early Reader | Series: English Readers Level 3 Ser.
From the classic novel by Bram Stoker. Young lawyer Jonathan Harker travels to Transylvania to visit a mysterious client. Count Dracula seems welcoming but somewhat eccentric. Gradually, Jonathan realises the horrifying truth and escapes, only to discover that the horror and danger have followed him all ...Show more
Easy Phonics Words (Usborne Very First Reading) by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Very First Reading
This is a bright and appealing addition to the inspiring "Very First Reading" series, specially developed for young children who are just beginning to learn to read. This lively wordbook helps young readers develop their phonics awareness, a vital early step to literacy. Based on the principles of synth ...Show more
English Readers Robin Hood and the Silver Arrow by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Children's | Series: English Readers Level 2 Ser.
Robin Hood steals from the rich to give to the poor... and the rich aren't happy about it. The Sheriff of Nottingham has a plan to trick Robin - but Robin has a plan of his own.Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).800 headwords, 1,805 w ...Show more
English Readers Starter Level 3: Jane Eyre by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Usborne English Readers Level 3 Ser.
Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre is one of the best-loved heroines in English literature: the poor orphan whose determination and spirit bring her to happiness, heartbreak and happiness again. This illustrated retelling brings the classic to life for English language learners, with activities and online aud ...Show more
English Readers Starter Level: King Midas by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Usborne English Readers Starter Level Ser.
King Midas loves gold, so when a god offers him a gift, Midas knows just what to ask for. "I want to change everything I touch into gold." That works well for flowers and trees, and palace furniture too - but what happens when Midas picks up bread and fruit to eat? With fun activities and online audio i ...Show more
English Readers Starter Level: Stone Soup by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Early Readers | Series: Usborne English Readers Starter Level Ser.
Old man Harry arrives at a house and asks for food; but cautious Nell doesn't want to give food to a stranger. Harry tells her: "I can show you something wonderful. I can make soup from a stone!" A stone, a fire, a pot of hot water - how can they make such delicious soup? With fun activities and online ...Show more
English Readers Starter Level: The Enormous Turnip by Mairi MacKinnon
Category: Education | Series: Usborne English Readers Starter Level Ser.
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 a ...Show more
English Readers Starter Level: The Magic Porridge Pot by Mairi Mackinnon; Lucy Semple (Illustrator)
Category: Children's | Series: Usborne English Readers Starter Level Ser.
An engaging retelling of the well-loved European folktale for young English language learners, charmingly illustrated. From the story by the Brothers Grimm. Katie is a kind girl, so kind that she would give her own scarce food to the animals and the birds. When walking through the forest one day, sh ...Show more
First French Words (Listen and Learn) by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Children's Educational | Series: Listen & Learn
This looks like a book but it's actually a clever sound panel that allows children to hear 128 French words spoken by a native speaker. Simply take one of the 4 cards (each features 16 words and pictures on each side) out of the envelope and insert into the slot as instructed. Press 'go' and then press ...Show more
First German Words (Listen and Learn) by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Children's Educational | Series: Listen & Learn
This looks like a book but it's actually a clever sound panel that allows children to hear 128 German words spoken by a native speaker. Simply take one of the 4 cards (each features 16 words and pictures on each side) out of the envelope and insert into the slot as instructed. Press 'go' and then press ...Show more