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Anansi and the Bag of Wisdom (Usborne First Reading Level 1) by Lesley Sims
Category: Education | Series: Usborne First Reading Level 1
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, based on an African folktale and part of the "Usborne Reading Programme". It is aimed at children who are beginning to read. Anansi, King of the Spiders, is given a bag of wisdom to share but selfishly decides to keep it for himself. But can h ...Show more
Anansi and the Tug of War (Usborne First Reading Level 1) by Lesley Sims
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Usborne First Reading Level 1
This is an engaging retelling of an Anansi story, written for children just learning to read. Anansi, the African trickster spider, tells Elephant and Rhino he can beat them both in a tug of war. To their astonishment, he does...or does he? This title features easy reading text that is brought to life w ...Show more
How the Camel Got His Hump (Usborne First Reading) by Anna Milbourne
Category: Early Reader | Series: First Reading Level 1
A charming retelling of one of Rudyard Kipling's classic Just So Stories, this simple and gently humorous story for young children tells how the camel got his hump.
How the Crab Got His Claws by Rosie DICKINS; John Joven (Illustrator)
Category: Children's | Series: First Reading Level 1 Ser.
A lively retelling of a classic tale about a naughty crab. Based on the famous "Just So" story by Rudyard Kipling. This easy-to-read retelling of a popular classic is further enhanced with charming illustrations by John Joven. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, a collection of over 300 reading books ...Show more
How the Elephant got his Trunk by Anna Milbourne
Category: Early Reader | Series: First Reading Level 1
Rudyard Kipling's classic 'Just So' story, retold for young readers. According to this much-loved fable, elephants didn't always have long trunks - that is, until one day when the elephant's child could contain his curiosity no longer and stepped closer than he should have to the Crocodile. Also availab ...Show more
How the Rhino Got His Skin (Usborne First Reading Level 1) by Rosie Dickins
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne First Reading Level 1
Rudyard Kipling's classic 'Just So' story, adapted for young readers.
How the Whale Got His Throat (Usborne First Reading Level 1) by Anna Milbourne
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne First Reading Level 1
Long ago, whales could eat anything - and they did. Then one day, everything changed. This story, adapted from one of Rudyard Kipling's 'Just So Stories' has been specially written for children who are learning to read, with colourful illustrations on each page and puzzles and fun facts about whales at ...Show more
In the Castle (Usborne First Reading Level 1) by Anna Milbourne
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne First Reading Level 1
Step back in time to the excitement of life in a castle, with jousts and banquets and daring deeds. After the story, there are fun puzzles to consolidate learning. Developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a Principal Lecturer in Education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton Univer ...Show more