Mairi Mackinnon Boeken

Stephen Cartwright's charming illustrations of the immensely popular Farmyard Tales characters give clear clues as to the words and their meanings in this enjoyable book. With the help and encouragement of an adult, very young children will be able to achieve the pleasure and satisfaction of expanding their vocabulary. The Farmyard Tales Series has sold over 2 million copies internationally.

After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great Wizard in order to return to Kansas.

An introduction to basic letter-sounds, that helps children learn to write letters and simple words. Including illustrations, fun colouring activities and stickers, it fully supports the Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teaching in schools, and complements the Very First Reading series of storybooks.

Everyone at the Emperor's court is enchanted by the song of the nightingale; but one day the Emperor receives a glittering mechanical nightingale and the real bird is forgotten. Then he Emperor falls ill, and it seems that nothing can save him... The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English.

Fresh, witty, and memorable illustrations for over 1000 English words, arranged by theme for engaging discussions. A fun way to enhance a child's vocabulary with delightful pictures. Words can be listened to online, read by a British English speaker.

When seven hungry children have pancakes for breakfast, one pancake refuses to be eaten, jumps out of the pan and rolls right away. Can the runaway pancake escape from the whole family, the dog, the rabbit, the duck, the cat, the goat, the fox and a cunning old pig?

This wintry tale has warmed the hearts of children around the world for almost 200 years. It was written by master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen (1805--1875). The tale describes the amazing adventures of Gerda, who goes off in search of her friend Kay after the Snow Queen takes him away. The illustrations to the book were created by Vladyslav Yerko, a well-known Ukrainian illustrator and recipient of many awards at prestigious art and book fairs. He also received the title "Man of Books" when he was named best artist for 2002 by the Moscow "Book Review." His illustrations became widely known through his work on the books of Paulo Coelho and his work on Andersen's The Snow Queen, which won the Grand Prix award in the "Book of the Year" competition for 2000. Well-known writer Paulo Coelho said of Yerko's The Snow Queen: "This is the most wonderful children's book I've seen in my life."

Al anderhalve eeuw fascineert Jane Eyre lezers en literatuurkenners vragen zich nog steeds af waarom dit werk zo populair is. Zoals bij boeken die levendig blijven, bevat het verhaal meer dan alleen onverwachte wendingen van romantische episodes en dramatische elementen van de gotische roman. De tijd heeft de striktheid van het Victoriaanse tijdperk weggevaagd en de schandelijke gedragingen en opvattingen van de ongebonden heldin getemperd, over wie de schrijfster opmerkte: “Verwarren we conventie niet met moraal!” Het geheim van grote en breed gewaardeerde literatuur is moeilijk te definiëren, maar iets wordt ons wel onthuld door generaties enthousiaste lezers. We beseffen dat we een verzonnen verhaal lezen, terwijl de stem van de vertelster opmerkelijk echt klinkt, de emoties oprecht zijn en de gebeurtenissen explosief. Daarom is de strijd van de onverzettelijke en moedige heldin tegen haar onmenselijke voogd, de wrede omstandigheden in het internaat en de strikte sociale orde zo krachtig. Het onthult de persoonlijke ervaring van de schrijfster, de beleving van een gepest meisje na het verlies van haar ouders. En laten we de schrijfster niet kwalijk nemen dat in haar grote epische verhaal de liefde wrede tegenslagen, de ongunstige omstandigheden en de last van een vreselijk geheim overwint.

All Tom has in the world is a cat, but Puss is no ordinary cat. He introduces Tom to the King as the Marquis of Carabas. The King is impressed by the Marquis' generosity; his daughter thinks Tom is charming. If Puss can kill a giant, their fortunes are made. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in British and American English.

A regal collection of much-loved classics and some less familiar tales, perfect for reading aloud and sharing at bedtime. Includes favourites such as The Frog Prince, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Sleeping Beauty amongst many more. Full of magic and enchanting illustrations that little princes and princesses will love to pore over. A lovely gift to be shared together time and time again.

Tom and Elena are poor but happy until the day that Tom finds that their little white goose has laid a golden egg. Every morning they find another egg, every day they grow richer but what happens when one golden egg a day just isn't enough?

In this lovely African tale, set long, long ago, the leopard has a splendid new drum - and the Sky God wants it. Along the way, the tortoise gets a shell and thunder is made for the very first time.

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?

Chicken Licken is convinced that the sky is falling. One by one, he persuades the other birds around the farm to come with him and tell the King. Then the procession meets Foxy Loxy, who seems extremely keen to help them. Why, he even knows the quickest route... A lively retelling for young English language learners of a well-loved cumulative story, with delightful illustrations full of charming detail.

The First Reading series offers simple stories with one or two sentences per page and lively detailed artwork - perfect for children who are learning to read, but not yet reading alone.

A prince convinces a peasant girl to marry him by learning to weave carpets. The couple rule as king and queen until a wicked magician kidnaps the king, forcing him to be his slave and weave carpets for the magician to sell. In order to escape, the king finds an ingenious way of getting a message to his wife.

The wicked fairy says, “When she is sixteen, she will hurt her little hand on a spindle and die!” Instead, Princess Rose falls asleep for a thousand years. Who can wake her? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).

"It's tough in the wild, whether you're a tiny mouse or a big, scary lion. But friends can be found in the strangest of places."--P. [4] of cover.

Snuggle up with your favorite Disney characters in this beautiful Disney Classics storybook edition of the beloved film, Pinocchio. Share the magic and adventure with your family. Gepetto's greatest wish comes true when his wooden puppet, Pinocchio, is magically brought to life. But Pinocchio gets into a lot of mischief—skipping school and joining a puppet show. He needs to listen to the wise voice of Jiminy Cricket if he is to ever find his way back to Gepetto and become a real boy.

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. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills.

An engaging retelling of the well-loved European folktale for young English language learners. 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, she shares her bread and cheese with an old woman who gives her a wonderful gift in return. Now Katie only has to say the words and she can have as much delicious porridge as she wants... but how much is too much? With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English

The third title in the new 'Usborne Very First Reading' series, designed for younger children to introduce them 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 the child more.

It's the most famous love story in the world. Romeo and Juliet's families hate each other, but when the two youg people fall in love, can they bring the families together and be happy? Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English.

"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?" The Queen wants to be the most beautiful, but one day the mirror says, "Snow White!"Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).500 headwords, 1,199 words

The fourth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them 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 child more and more. There are puzzles at the end to check the child's understanding of the text and guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers.

The first title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them 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 the child more.

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These titles in the popular First Reading series are re-issued with hardback covers with audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover.

Please Read Notes: Brand New, International Softcover Edition, Printed in black and white pages, minor self wear on the cover or pages, Sale restriction may be printed on the book, but Book name, contents, and author are exactly same as Hardcover Edition. Fast delivery through DHL/FedEx express.

The ninth title in the new Usborne Very First Reading series, designed for younger children to introduce them 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 the child more.

A little old woman makes a gingerbread man, but when she opens the oven door, he runs away. Soon, everyone in the village is chasing after him. Will anyone ever catch him?

Crow wouldn't dream of giving her cheese away to sly Fox. But Crow can't resist Fox's flattery - when Fox asks her to sing to him, Crow loses the cheese but learns a valuable lesson. Aesop’s classic retold as part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. This highly illustrated ebook includes reading-related puzzles and can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

"I'm strong" says the sun. "I'm stronger!" says the wind, but how can they prove it?

A children's classic, featuring Mowgli, the Indian boy brought up by wolves in the jungle, his companions, Baloo and Bagheera, and his enemy, Shere Khan.

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 audio in British English and American English.

Father Mouse wants his daughter to marry the best husband in the world - the Sun! But Miss Mouse has her own ideas, in this charming folktale from Japan.

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The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father's golden apples. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme.

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Lilly the cow's attempts to find adventure away from the farm have unfortunate endings.

A magician gives a spectacular final performance after deciding to retire

The twelfth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them 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 child more and more. There are puzzles at the end to check the child's understanding of the text and guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers.

The sixth title in the new Usborne Very First Reading series, designed for younger children to introduce them 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 the child more.

HardCover. Pub Date: 2010 Pages: 32 Publisher: Usborne Publishing This is the sixth title in the new Usborne Very First Reading Series Designed for younger children to introduce them 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 child more and more. There are puzzles at the end to check the child's understanding of the text and guidance notes for parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers.

This colourful first English to Spanish picture dictionary contains over 1000 words. It shows how words are used and includes an essential Spanish grammar guide.

Delight in a charming collection of six cosy stories designed for young children, featuring whimsical characters like a tooth-brushing troll, a mischievous bunny struggling to sleep, and a dragon responsible for lighting up the stars. Each tale is crafted to spark imagination and add a touch of magic to bedtime routines, making it an ideal choice for reading aloud and fostering a love for storytelling.

Packed with intriguing facts, this book offers an exciting exploration of science, history, geography, and various other subjects. It's designed for inquisitive readers eager to expand their knowledge and embark on a captivating journey through diverse topics.

Featuring around a thousand everyday words, this vibrant picture word book organizes vocabulary by theme, encouraging interactive exploration and conversation. With delightful illustrations, it offers an engaging way for children to expand their vocabulary. Additionally, readers can access audio of all the words read by a native English speaker through the Usborne Quicklinks website, enhancing the learning experience.

Featuring useful everyday vocabulary paired with detailed illustrations, this book enhances comprehension and learning. Words are organized by subjects like "home and garden," "family," and "transport," making it easy to navigate. A bilingual word list is included at the back, along with access to audio pronunciations by a native speaker through the Usborne Quicklinks website, providing an interactive learning experience.

Part of The Young Reading series, this title helps young readers grow in confidence and ability.

From the popular Russian folk tale. Ned lives by the sea. One day, he catches a golden fish. Put me back in the sea and you can have a wish, says the fish. Ned doesn't wish for anything, but his brother Sam wishes for more and more... With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.

Sara loves visiting her grandparents and helping in her grandmother's extensive kitchen garden. When Grandmother tries to harvest one outsize turnip, she needs all the help she can get. A delightful cumulative story, originally from Russia. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English

A word book that lets you listen to 12 French words, spoken by a native speaker. Simply take one of the 1 cards (each features 12 words) out of the envelope and slot it in as instructed. Press 'go' and then press each of the pictures to hear how the word is pronounced. Contains 12 words, spoken by a native French speaker. For preschool children learning French as either a first or second language.

For all of his early life, Oliver is hungry and poor. Then he runs away to London, where he soon makes new friends – but kind old Fagin and the Artful Dodger are not quite what they seem. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 1,200 headwords, 3,524 words

Odysseus and the Greek army have fought the Trojans for ten long years. Will the war ever end? Finally, Odysseus thinks of a clever trick. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 800 headwords, 1,304 words

Help your child in the very first stages of reading with this book. Simple words and lively pictures introduce your child to the basic principles of phonics and reading, giving essential practice and building confidence from the start.

“I’m sorry, Beast” said Beauty. “I can be your friend, but I can’t marry you.” Poor Beast! Can Beauty learn to love him? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 500 headwords, 1,015 words

This counting book can be ueds alongside the series to help children develop essential skills for starting at school.

From the classic adventure by Robert Louis Stevenson. An old sailor comes to stay at Jim Hawkins quiet inn. One night a terrifying visitor arrives, and Jim escapes with a mysterious map. His friend Squire Trelawney fits out a ship - but can the crew, even the friendly Long John Silver, be trusted? The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English.

Tato kniha plná propracovaných obrázků obsahuje soubor více než tisícovky každodenních slov ze všech oblastí, s nimiž se dítě běžně setkává. Propojení obrázku se slovem vede ke snadnému zapamatování, a tím přirozeně rozšiřuje slovní zásobu dítěte. České vydání publikace nakladatelství Usborne.

Alphabetically-arranged entries illustrate and demonstrate proper usage of common vocabulary words in English and German.

Táto kniha plná vypracovaných obrázkov obsahuje viac ako tisícku každodenných slov zo všetkých oblastí, s ktorými sa dieťa bežne stretáva. Prepojenie obrázka so slovom v slovenčine a angličtine vrátane výslovnosti vedie k ľahkému zapamätaniu cudzieho jazyka, a tým prirodzene rozširuje slovnú zásobu dieťaťa. Slovenské vydanie publikácie nakladateľstva Usborne.

Táto kniha plná obrázkov obsahuje súbor viac ako tisícky každodenných slov zo všetkých oblastí, s ktorými sa dieťa bežne stretáva. Prepojenie obrázka so slovom vedie k jednoduchému zapamätaniu, a tým prirodzene rozširuje slovnú zásobu dieťaťa.

Suitable for young language learners, this book includes over a thousand words of basic German vocabulary. A picture associated with each word aids learning, there is a bilingual word list at the back of the book, and links to hear pronunciation by a native speaker online.