Lesley Sims Boeken

Contains five stories from the Picture Book series.

A broad range of story styles, all with lively readable text and fully illustrated, encouraging children to find the topics they enjoy the most, and also try something different from time to time. Usborne Young Reading Collection This just may be the independent reading for young readers carefully crafted Usborne Young Reading Collection (Usborne classics collection) definitely meet little bookworm books hidden! A full full collection of forty books, each book is independent of content. Before twenty-five book contains several stories each the same topic, covering a wide range of knowledge, encompassing themes, language interesting, beautifully illustrated humor. After fifteen books are world classics, reading classics can cultivate children's literature, to do a good poetry talent teenager - Usborne young reading series For children beginning to read independently and Design Usborne young readers in this series is already a primary book chapters, each book has chapters 5-8 Chapte

A broad range of story styles, all with lively readable text and fully illustrated, encouraging children to find the topics they enjoy the most, and also try something different from time to time. Usborne Young Reading Collection This just may be the independent reading for young readers carefully crafted Usborne Young Reading Collection (Usborne classics collection) definitely meet little bookworm books hidden! A full full collection of forty books, each book is independent of content. Before twenty-five book contains several stories each the same topic, covering a wide range of knowledge, encompassing themes, language interesting, beautifully illustrated humor. After fifteen books are world classics, reading classics can cultivate children's literature, to do a good poetry talent teenager - Usborne young reading series For children beginning to read independently and Design Usborne young readers in this series is already a primary book chapters, each book has chapters 5-8 Chapte

Six stories from the popular Phonics Readers series come together in this colourful and engaging collection. Alongside the title character, there's a hyena ballerina, a spider in a glider, and a seal at the wheel. Not to mention a cheeky chimp with a limp and an ape planning a great escape, all topped off by a series of fun puzzles. // Attention: If no attachments (CDs, booklets etc.) are shown in the photo, they are not included.

How does a little blob floating in jelly turn into a hopping, croaking frog? This inventive information book, specially written for little children and with interactive holes, is perfect for a first introduction to the wonders of nature.

Following the success of 10 Ten-Minute Stories, this book provides further bite-sized reading opportunities, based on the research that reading or being read to for ten minutes every day will significantly improve children’s reading skills. This short story collection supports this – each story taking about ten minutes to read. Ideal for sharing with younger children; as children learn to read on their own they can tackle these simple stories on their own.

A wonderful collection of ten folktales specially chosen from around the globe. Stories are The Baobab Tree, Baba Yaga the Flying Witch, The Stonecutter, Dick Whittington, The Three Wishes, The Fish that Talked, King Midas and the Golden Touch, Brer Rabbit Down the Well, The Magic Pear Tree and Genie in the Bottle. Each story is brilliantly illustrated by artists from the Usborne Young Reading Programme.

'On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree...' The lyrics to this well-known, traditional Christmas song, have been transformed into a brightly coloured picture book, with illustrations by Moldovan artist Violeta Dabija.

Beautifully illustrated stories which engage children and start their love of reading. These amazingly constructed stories use phonics-based reading as a tool to help with your children reading at an early age. Recommended 5-7 paperback Usborne Publishing English Ted's shed Toad makes a road Shark in the park Big pig on a dig Goose on the loose Mouse moves house Sam sheep can't sleep Fat cat on a mat Fox on a box Hen's Pens Ted in a red bed Frog on a log

Frog lives in a bog. One day, he finds someone lost in the fog... This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright - and you can also listen to the story online, too. A delight to share with young children, with parent's notes on phonics at the back.

Follow the incredible journey of a butterfly as it grows from an egg to a ravenous caterpillar and finally emerges from its chrysalis, a beautiful fluttering butterfly. This interactive title, with its cleverly designed holes, will spark interest on every page. Specially written for little children, it is perfect for a first introduction to the truly spectacular wonders of nature.

A work in the Usborne Reading Programme that is based on an old African folktale. It is suitable for children who are beginning to read. It allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills.

A story of Alice, from her "Adventures in Wonderland" and her trip "Through the Looking Glass".

"This is a beautiful treasury of picture books perfect for young children ... Each story is beautifully illustrated and perfect for either reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone"--Publisher's description.

* A brilliantly illustrated collection of five classic Charles Dickens' stories, retold for younger readers. * Includes Oliver Twist, Bleak House, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and David Copperfield as well as a short biography of the great author himself. * With internet links to find out more about the life and times of Charles Dickens.

An entertaining retelling of one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, beautifully illustrated by Serena Riglietti. - Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Ages 9+.

Ten familiar tales, retold for young readers and gorgeously illustrated, including favourites Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and The Magic Porridge Pot, as well as classics The Wind in the Willows and Alice in Wonderland. Ideal for sharing with younger children; as children learn to read, they can tackle these simple stories on their own. Studies have shown that reading for just ten minutes a day can massively improve children’s literacy; this collection of stories will inspire children to do that and more.

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, this book is specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

The enchanting classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Mary Lennox feels forlorn and lonely in her uncle's gloomy house on the moors. But behind an old ivy-covered wall is a garden, waiting to be discovered...

This set features five story books in a gift box, specially produced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. Each hardback book is colourfully illustrated and has a ribbon page marker. All titles are taken from the Usborne Reading Programme.

The Young Reading series is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability.

Flamingo can't wait to join in the jungle bingo game. One, by one, she crosses off the numbers on her card - she needs just one more to win the surprise prize. But when a sneeze from Elephant sees the last ball go flying, the chase for the winning number is on...

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.

Contains historical information from interesting tourist attractions (a cruise on the Nile) to the important festivals, fashions and customs of the age. This title includes the best villas and hotels to stay and what you can expect to find in the local market places. It is suitable for time travellers everywhere.

This is a fantastical treasury filled with magical tales, perfect for young children. It contains five stories adapted from the First Reading series: The Magic Pear Tree, The Golden Goose, The Magic Porridge Pot, The Wish Fish and The Three Wishes. Each tale is beautifully illustrated and perfect for storytime, either for reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone.

When young King Leo disobeys all his advisors and opens a magical book, he gets a huge surprise as a greedy dragon is released. He needs to find a solution before all his kingdom is eaten - maybe the magical book can help? Each book in this series helps build confidence and ability in young readers.

A brilliant read-aloud version of the much-loved classic by L. Frank Baum, sure to capture young imaginations. When Dorothy is whisked off to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems. Can she find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and be granted her wish to return to Kansas?

The classic tale of a princess cursed at her christening and doomed to sleep for one hundred years. Will anyone fight through the forest surrounding her castle to wake her?

Oh no, there's a shark in the park! Or is there? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright - and you can also listen to the story online. A delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves, with parent's notes on phonics at the back.

How does a tiny little acorn become a magnificent, mighty oak tree that is home to over 2000 species? This inventive information book, specially written for little children and with intriguing holes to look through on every page, is perfect for a first introduction to the incredible world around us.

This collection contains 14 tales of pretty princesses, determined fairies, brave dolls and clever mermaids. Alongside classics such as 'Rapunzel', 'The Little Mermaid', and 'The Princess and the Pea', are less well-known tales by Hans Christian Andersen, plus six original stories.

Offers a fresh approach to the history of Ancient Rome, full of historical information about interesting tourist attractions, important festivals and the fashions and customs of the period. This title also includes a guide to the best villas, hotels and markets.

The Little Giraffe and his best friend Rhino are very, very hungry. What happens next changes their lives forever. This charming retelling of an African folktale has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.

A collection of six beautifully-illustrated phonics stories for early readers which comes with a CD reading of the stories. Lively rhyming stories with humorous and irresistible illustrations by David Semple, which use phonic repetition specially designed to help children learn to read. The simple rhyming text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

Shhh ! The king has a secret. I'll whisper it to you. " He has donkey's ears." This is a funny traditionnal tale with puzzles after the story. [4e de couverture]

A retelling of the folk tale about a little girl who finds a wolf in her grandmother's clothing.

Ally Samuels and her brothers, Jon and Dirk, accompoany their parents to a conference at Aquamaaaarina. What promised to be a dull time turned out to be an amzingly, adventurous visit!

The joys and wonder of the holiday season are captured in the tale of the transformation of the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge, as well as in other Christmas tales

Part of the "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read, this title allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by illustrations.

Lion thinks Little Mouse is too small to do anything... but will Little Mouse surprise him? A wonderful retelling of a much-loved fable by Aesop, with charming illustrations by John Joven.

ANTHOLOGIES (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). Ten magical fairy stories retold for young readers and gorgeously illustrated, including favourites The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Princess and the Pea and Snow White. Ideal for sharing with younger children; as children learn to read, they can tackle these simple stories on their own. Age 6+

Part of a collectable series of picture books which includes traditional and classic stories, and non-fiction. Ages 5+

A collection of classic stories adapted for young children. Each story is fully illustrated and perfect for either reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone.

The little weasels have woken up covered in spots! Have they really caught the measles? Find out in this entertaining story for beginner readers, with simple rhyming text, stylish illustrations and parents' notes on phonics at the back of the book.

A tale of three wishes that bring a poor farmer and his wife nothing but trouble. If you were given three wishes, what would you wish for? It's best to think twice, as Ned and Nat find out in this story. This charming retelling of a traditional European folktale has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try.

A wonderful collection of well-loved stories, beautifully illustrated and specially retold for younger readers, including the classic tales The Gingerbread Man, The Nutcracker, Pinocchio, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, Alice in Wonderland, The Emperors New Clothes and The Snow Queen. Perfect for reading aloud or for children to read for themselves.

An introduction to life in the Roman army and the various wars that were fought

Alfie Briggs is a burglar. After a hard night's thieving, he likes to go home to a tasty meal. One day Alfie returns to find his cupboards bare. Someone has burgled his breakfast!

Bob and Bet catch a magical fish who grants wishes in this amusing story based on a folktale. Part of the Usborne First Reading series, aimed at children just beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is een roman geschreven door de Engelse wiskundige Charles Lutwidge Dodgson onder het pseudoniem Lewis Carroll. Het verhaal volgt een meisje genaamd Alice die door een konijnenhol valt in een fantasiewereld bevolkt door vreemde, antropomorfe wezens. Alice komt verschillende bizarre personages tegen, zoals de Hoedenmaker, de Cheshire Cat en de Koningin van Harten, terwijl ze haar weg probeert te vinden in deze vreemde en vaak verwarrende omgeving. Het verhaal verkent thema's van identiteit, groei en de absurditeit van de volwassen wereld. Alice's avonturen zijn zowel een speelse als diepgaande reflectie op de kindertijd en de uitdagingen van het opgroeien. De roman is beroemd om zijn fantasierijke taal en surrealistische elementen, en heeft een blijvende impact gehad op de literatuur en populaire cultuur. Het blijft een geliefd verhaal dat lezers van alle leeftijden blijft fascineren met zijn wonderlijke en vaak onvoorspelbare plot.

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.

The eighth 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.

'The Young Reading series' is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability.

Seal loves her new speed boat, but she keeps going too fast! Can she learn to be more careful? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, and with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

Chang is the best painter in China. But why does he paint his dragons without any eyes? Find out in this enchanting re-telling of a traditional Chinese tale. -- Back cover

The story of the Nativity retold for young readers. Follow Mary and Joseph as they travel to Bethlehem in this retelling of the Christmas story, fully illustrated and in a picture book format that is perfect for sharing. A softly illustrated, charming storybook for little hands to hold.

For this new edition, the text of the play, the notes, and the introductory matter have been revised so as to make them clearer and more accessible. In addition, the entire text of the book has been redesigned and reset to make it easier to read. Photographs of recent stage productions have been included and there is a new, attractive cover design.

When Stan and his neighbor, Mr. Puff, accidentally shrink themselves while trying to reduce the size of the dinosaurs that hatched from eggs Mr. Puff found, it is up to Amy the cat to save the day.

Want to sail the high seas? Or battle dragons to the death? Dive into this collection of thrilling stories and choose our adventure. Pirates, monsters, robots, knights and ghosts are all waiting to excite you - or send shivers down your spine.

Grizzly Bear Rock is the fifth book in the Usbourne Very First reading series which has been specially developed to help children learn to read.

A lively story with rresistible illustrations, this book is a delight to share with very young children. It can be enjoyed by children who are beginning to read for themselves. The simple rhyming text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidacnce notes for parents at the back of the book.--from back cover

Action-packed stories of mystery and adventure interwoven with puzzles to solve

A comic book interpretation of The Wind in the Willows, a treasure of British Literature which has already been brought to screen. Kenneth Grahame's colourful characters, his inimitable madness and his love of nature shine through on every page, fascinating readers of all ages...amongst whom was Michel Plessix, the author of this adaptation.

This is the next book in the puzzle journey series that presents facts through fiction with the added ch allenge of puzzles to solve that will capture the imaginatio n of young readers aged 6 and over. '

This delightfully illustrated collection of six lively stories is ideal for sharing with young children who are learning to read. Children will love the adventures of a poodle drawing doodles and a lizard in a blizzard, all with phonic rhyming text to help them recognise letter sounds. // Attention: If no attachments (CDs, booklets etc.) are shown in the photo, they are not included.

Everyday, the Queen asks her mirror a question - but when she hears the wrong answer, Snow White must flee for her life. All is lost, until she meets not one but seven rescuers.

'Usborne Young Reading: Series Two' is designed for children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. This text concentrates on castles.

The fourteenth 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 enchanting fairytale retold through simple and engaging text with stunning original artwork. Gerda and Kay are best friends, until Kay suddenly changes. Then he is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen and everyone thinks he is lost forever. But Gerda is determined to rescue him.

Anansi, King of the Spiders, receives a gift from the Gods - a bag of wisdom. Will Anansi share it, or will he keep it for himself? A beautifully illustrated retelling of a traditional African folktale. Includes fun puzzles after the story.

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."

*A retelling of an Indian folktale about a time when elephants could fly?but flying elephants can mean big trouble! *Believe it or not, elephants used to be able to fly. But flying elephants were big trouble?? This lively retelling of an Indian folktale has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.

The quirky sequel to Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. After returning from Wonderland, Alice's adventures continue when she steps through a looking glass and into the topsy-turvy world beyond.

The classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. Mole, Ratty, Badger and the infamous Mr Toad love nothing more than messing around on the river. But when Mr Toad develops an obsession with motor vehicles, will his friends be able to help before he loses everything?

A lively retelling of the fairy tale, with sound buttons on each page. Sleeping Beauty's parents accidentally upset a wicked fairy - and on her 16th birthday, the entire kingdom is doomed to sleep for 100 years. This enchanting retelling, all in rhyme, is a sweet introduction to the classic tale. A button on each page allows readers to hear the story as they read.

A funny picture book featuring a madcap story a builder-mole, which uses phonic repetition to help children learn to read. This lively rhyming story with irresistible illustrations and phonic repetition is a delight to share with very young children. It can also be enjoyed by children who are starting to read for themselves. Simple rhyming text helps to develop early language and reading skills, and there are notes for parents about phonics and reading aloud together.

Christmas customs, festive food, present-giving, songs and traditional stories from around the world with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.