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The Sun and the Wind by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Early Reader
The sun knows he's strong but the wind thinks he's stronger. Retold for young readers, this title shows you who wins.
The Sun and the Wind by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne First Reading Level 1
Part of the "First Reading" series, these four titles feature stories or fables, retold to inspire any child who is just beginning to read.
The Three Billy Goats ( Usborne English readers Starter Level ) by Mairi Mackinnon; Kyle Beckett (Illustrator)
Category: Early Reader | Series: English Readers Starter Level Ser.
A popular folk tale from Norway. Benny, Bert and Boris are three brother goats. They are looking for new grass to eat. There's plenty of new grass just over the bridge - but look out for the hungry troll on the way. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and Americ ...Show more
The Wind in the Willows( Usborne English Readers Level 2) by Mairi Mackinnon; Olga Demidova (Illustrator)
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne English Readers Level 2 Ser.
From the English children's classic by Kenneth Grahame. One day, Mole discovers the enchanting world of the river. He makes new friends: generous Water Rat, kindly Badger - and Toad, whose love of fast cars soon causes mayhem.With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English ...Show more
The boy who cried wolf by MACKINNON, MAIRI
Category: Children's | Series: Usborne first reading
Theseus and the Minotaur by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: English Readers Level 2 Ser.
The timeless myth of Theseus, the princess Ariadne and the bull-headed monster in the labyrinth, retold for young readers. Every year, a ship with black sails visits the city of Athens. Fourteen young people are chosen to go to the island of Crete, but they never return. One year, prince Theseus is det ...Show more
Usborne Listen and Learn First Spanish Words by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Listen & Learn
This looks like a book but it's actually a clever sound panel that allows children to hear 128 Spanish 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 a pic ...Show more
Wild School (Usborne Very First Reading #11) by Mairi MacKinnon
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Very First Reading
This is the eleventh title in a series designed to introduce younger children 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 ch ...Show more
Wipe-Clean Phonics Book 2 by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Activity | Series: Wipe-Clean Phonics
A friendly introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words by writing over the dotted lines with the special pen provided. Wipe-clean and repeat until practise makes perfect! Fully supports the UK Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teachin ...Show more
Wipe-Clean Phonics Book 3 by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Wipe-Clean
A bright and lively introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words. The content has been taken from the VFR Workbook Sticker Books, but adapted for Wipe-clean Activities. This new format enhances the learning experience, takes away the shame of making mista ...Show more
Wipe-Clean Phonics Book 4 by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Non-Fiction | Series: Wipe-Clean
A bright and lively introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words. The content has been taken from the VFR Workbook Sticker Books, but adapted for Wipe-clean Activities. This new format enhances the learning experience, takes awy the shame of making mistak ...Show more