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365 Illustrated Stories and Rhymes by Lesley Sims
Category: Picture Books
An enchanting collection of classic stories and rhymes - one for every day of the year. Including classic tales and nursery rhymes such as Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty and The Tinder Box. All brilliantly retold for young readers. An essential addition to every family bookshelf and a wo ...Show more
A Christmas Carol by Lesley Sims
Category: Picture Books | Series: Musical Bks.
Aimed at toddlers, this is an atmospheric picture book based on the classic story by Charles Dickens.
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Lesley Sims
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
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. - The Young Reading Series is designed to encourage independent reading and covers a r ...Show more
Alice in Wonderland (Usborne) by Lesley Sims
Category: Picture Books
* A charming picture book based on the beloved Lewis Carroll classic. * A perfect introduction to the story for younger children, who will be enthralled by the magical story of Alice
Alice in Wonderland (Usborne PB) by Lesley Sims
Category: Children's Classics
Alice follows the White Rabbit down a hole and finds herself in Wonderland. Faced with a magic cake, a grinning cat and a noisy Queen, Alice doesn't know what will happen next. The beloved classic by Lewis Carroll specially retold for younger children to provide an ideal introduction to the story.
Alpaca's Maracas (Phonics Readers) by Lesley Sims
Category: Education | Series: Phonics Readers
Children and adults alike will enjoy this madcap, totally delightful addition to the Phonics Readers series. Follow Alpaca's success with her maracas business in a Mexican carnival tale, with David Semple's, funny, colourful illustrations are perfect for engaging young readers. The series provides simpl ...Show more
Anansi and the Bag of Wisdom (Usborne First Reading Level 1) by Lesley Sims
Category: Children's Fiction | 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: Children's 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
Axolotl Finds a Bottle: Phonics Readers by Lesley Sims; David Semple (Illustrator)
Category: Education | Series: Phonics Readers Ser.
Axolotl longs for adventure. One day, she finds an old bottle with something amazing inside. What could it be? A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with wonderful illustrations by David Semple. This book is ideal both for reading aloud and for children who are beginning ...Show more
Baby Jesus Board Book by Lesley Sims
Category: Picture Books
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.
Ballet Stories for Bedtime by Susanna Davidson and Lesley Sims
Category: Picture Books | Series: Read-aloud Treasuries
Stories of the best known and best loved ballets, beautifully told, including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, La Sylphide and more. Exquisite illustrations and page design are bound in a traditional, luxurious fashion, making this the perfect gift to treasure forever. Cloth quarter ...Show more
Bedtime Stories Gift Set by Lesley Sims
Category: Children's Classics | Series: Gift Sets Ser.
The five story books in this gift set are 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.