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123 by Sarah Horne (Illustrator); Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: 1. 0 Very First Reading Ser.
A new addition to the inspiring 'Usborne Very First Reading' series, specially developed for young children who are just beginning to learn to read.
A Bus For Miss Moss (Usborne Very First Reading #3) by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Picture Books | Series: Usborne Very First Reading
The third title in the new Usborne Very First Reading series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Ages 4+.
Alice in Wonderland by Mairi Mackinnon; Isabella Grott (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Classics | Series: English Readers Level 2 Ser.
From the children's classic by Lewis Carroll. One sunny afternoon, Alice follows the White Rabbit down a rabbit-hole to all kinds of astonishing adventures and curious characters, from the grinning Cheshire Cat to the raging Queen of Hearts. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both ...Show more
Big Book of French Words by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Education | Series: Big Book of Words Ser.
An essential vocabulary builder for young children learning Frenchm, with around 1000 everyday words and pictures, arranged thematically.
Big Book of Spanish Words by Mairi MacKinnon
Category: Education | Series: Big Book of Words
Suitable for young language learners, this book includes over a thousand words of basic Spanish 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. An entertaining and amusing w ...Show more
Circus Under the Sea (Usborne Very First Reading #12) by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Picture Books | Series: Usborne Very First Reading
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 ...Show more
Croc Gets a Shock (Phonics Readers) by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Picture Books | Series: Phonics Readers
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. A surprise birthday present may be just what she needs. Simple, phonically repetitive text is a great way to develop essenti ...Show more
Dog Diary (Usborne Very First Reading #4) by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Picture Books | Series: Usborne Very First Reading
Seven new titles in the award winning Very First Reading series, designed for children who are learning to read. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics. Inspired rhyming stories on themes children love, including ships and sailors, magic and mix-ups, exploration and adventure, not to mention anima ...Show more
Dracula by Mairi Mackinnon; Matteo Pincelli (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: English Readers Level 3 Ser.
From the classic novel by Bram Stoker. Young lawyer Jonathan Harker travels to Transylvania to visit a mysterious client. Count Dracula seems welcoming but somewhat eccentric. Gradually, Jonathan realises the horrifying truth and escapes, only to discover that the horror and danger have followed him all ...Show more
Easy Phonics Words (Usborne Very First Reading) by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Education | Series: Usborne Very First Reading
This is a bright and appealing addition to the inspiring "Very First Reading" series, specially developed for young children who are just beginning to learn to read. This lively wordbook helps young readers develop their phonics awareness, a vital early step to literacy. Based on the principles of synth ...Show more
English Readers Starter Level: The Enormous Turnip by Mairi MacKinnon
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Usborne English Readers Starter Level Ser.
Sara loves visiting her grandparents and helping in her grandmother's magnificent kitchen garden. When Grandmother tries to harvest one prodigiously huge turnip, she needs all the help she can get... A delightful cumulative story, originally from Russia. With fun activities after the story, and online a ...Show more
English Readers Starter Level: The Magic Porridge Pot by Mairi Mackinnon; Lucy Semple (Illustrator)
Category: Children's Fiction | Series: Usborne English Readers Starter Level Ser.
An engaging retelling of the well-loved European folktale for young English language learners, charmingly illustrated. From the story by the Brothers Grimm. 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, sh ...Show more