Lesley Sims - Böcker

The classic Dickens story retold for children growing in reading confidence. Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean-spirited old man who hates everything - even Christmas! But when three spirits visit him one Christmas Eve, Scrooge is taken on a journey into the past, present and future that will change him forever. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.

A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale about the wicked Snow Queen's attempt to kidnap a boy in the frozen north. Beautifully and atmospherically illustrated by Alan Marks, winner of the Carnegie Medal. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.

A delightful version of Shakespeare's play specially retold for children to read themselves. The enchanting story of magic and mix-ups, fairies and fools is retold in a captivating style, with beautiful illustrations that bring the characters to life. Includes links to carefully chosen websites with video clips and activities. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.

Attractive retelling of Lewis Carroll's story with evocative illustrations. Clear, engaging text to encourage independent reading with direct speech and speech bubbles. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.

The fascinating history of castles told for children just beginning to read growing in reading confidence and ability. Explains in a lively way why castles were first built, what it was like to live in one, and the cunning tricks used to defend them. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.

The classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence. 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? Featuring the charming illustrations of Mauro Evangelista. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Bob and Bet catch a magical fish who grants wishes - an amusing story based on a folktale. First Reading Level 1 are real books for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Featuring the hilarious illustrations of Mike Gordon. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

A book of ten delightful animal stories, including mischievous monkeys, sly foxes and silly chickens. Includes well-known classics such as Chicken Licken, The Billy Goats Gruff, The Hare and the Tortoise and The Goose that laid the Golden Eggs. Each story is brought to life with vivid illustrations. A gorgeous gift featuring a robust hardback cover and a ribbon marker.Chapters in this book include:- The Musicians of Bremen (based on a story by the Brothers Grimm)- Chicken Licken- The Fox and the Crow (based on a story by Aesop)- The Billy Goat's Gruff- The Leopard and the Sky God- The Rescue Dogs- The Little Giraffe- The Goose that laid the Golden Eggs (based on a story by Aesop)- The Fox and the Stork (based on a story by Aesop)- The Hare and the Tortoise (based on a story by Aesop)

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. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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 the child more.

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.Chapters in this book include:- The Baobab Tree (a story from Africa)- Baba Yaga the Flying Witch (a story from Russia)- The Stonecutter (a story from Japan)- Dick Whittington (a story from England)- The Three Wishes (a story from Scandinavia)- The Fish that Talked (a story from India)- King Midas and the Golden Touch (a story from Ancient Greece)- Brer Rabbit Down the Well (a story from America)- The Magic Pear Tree (a story from China)- The Genie in the Bottle (a story from the Middle East)

The stories of six of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, beautifully retold and illustrated for children growing in reading confidence. Includes Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest as well as a short biography of the bard himself. Each story is introduced with a summary and pictures of the characters. With internet links to websites where children can listen to extracts from the plays and find out more about William Shakespeare.Chapters in this book include:- Twelfth Night- Romeo and Juliet- The Tempest- A Midsummer Night's Dream- Macbeth- Hamlet- The Life and Times of William Shakespeare

A collection of five rip-roaring classics retold for young readers. Includes 'The Count of Monte Cristo', 'The Prisoner of Zenda', 'The Three Musketeers', The 39 Steps' and 'Don Quixote'. Also includes fascinating biographies of Alexandre Dumas, Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, Miguel de Certantes Saavedra and John Buchan - the original authors of these classic adventure stories.Chapters in this book include:- The Count of Monte Cristo- The Prisoner of Zenda- Don Quixote- The Three Musketeers- The 39 Steps

The traditional Greek myth specially retold for children growing in reading confidence. Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone. Perfect for children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University.

Eight delightful tales of heart-warming fun and adventure. Stories include "King Donkey Ears", "The Enormous Turnip", "Danny the Dragon", "The Inch Prince", "Androcles and the Lion", "Stone Soup", "The Clumsy Crocodile" and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". Each story is brilliantly illustrated by artists from the Usborne Young Reading Programme.Chapters in this book include:- King Donkey Ears- The Enormous Turnip- Danny the Dragon- The Inch Prince- Androcles and the Lion- Stone Soup- The Clumsy Crocodile- The Sorcerer's Apprentice

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's adventures down the rabbit hole. Featuring the sumptuous artwork of Mauro Evangelista.

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? Delightful retelling of the much loved tale of Mole, Ratty and Mr Toad. The simple and engaging text is accompanied by the charming illustrations of Mauro Evangelista. Available as ebook with narration (on tablets that support audio).

A wonderful collection of six classic Greek myths and legends, specially retold for younger readers. Includes the stories of 'The Wooden Horse', 'The Minotaur' and 'The Odyssey', as well as a guide to the Greek Gods.Beautifully bound in padded hardback, and packed with information, colour and culture, this makes a thrilling read for any child. With a pronunciation guide to Greek names on the Usborne Quicklinks website.Chapters in this book include:- The Wooden Horse- The Minotaur- Bellerophonand Pegasus- The Twelve Tasks of Heracles- Perseus and the Gorgon- The Odyssey- More myths and a guide to the gods

This humorous guide to Ancient Greece is crammed with information and advice for time-tourists. Each illustrated page is full of things to see and do, and there's also quotations from notable Greeks, a glossary of new words, a timeline and more. A book for libraries and schools, with contents and index plus internet links to recommended websites.

This spoof travel guide covers all aspects of Ancient Roman life, from how Romans farmed and what they ate to Roman gods and how they were worshipped. With humorous cartoon illustrations, fact boxes and timelines, plus a guide to the best villas and markets. Contents and index pages are included, plus internet links to help children find out more.

A lively, rhyming story with irresistibly funny illustrations and phonic repetition specially designed to help children learn to read. "Goat rows his boat around the moat. He sits and gazes at his float. It sinks. He blinks. "A fish!" he thinks." Simple rhyming text helps children develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

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.

This humorous rhyming story with colourful illustrations and phonic repetition has been specially written for children who are learning to read. "What a hullabaloo, someone new at the zoo! 'How do you do? I'm a kangaroo!'" The simple text helps children develop key language skills, and there are parents' notes on phonics and reading together, too.

A wonderful collection of classic stories to enchant and delight, in a beautifully illustrated, hardback edition with a ribbon marker. Includes The Railway Children, The Wizard of Oz, The Secret Garden, Black Beauty, Little Women and Heidi, all retold for especially for children. A joy to share together and the simple clear text is perfect for confident readers to enjoy independently.Chapters in this book include:- The Railway Children (based on a story by E. Nesbit)- The Wizard of Oz (based on a story by L. Frank Baum)- The Secret Garden (based on a story by Frances Hodgson Burnett)- Black Beauty (based on a story by Anna Sewell)- Little Women (based on a story by Louisa May Alcott)- Heidi (based on a story by Johanna Spyri)

See fabulous fairy palaces magically burst into colour in this delightful activity book. Each page has a beautiful, black and white illustration which is wondrously transformed when children carefully paint water onto the picture. There's a laminated flap to stop paint seeping through to the next page to ensure perfect results and 16 detailed scenes to paint.- All new editions contain a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

Brush the pages of this book with water and see the fairies and flowers in the enchanted garden burst into beautiful colour! There are 16 scenes to paint with intricate, black and white illustrations of a fairy garden covered in snow, a lake of lily pads, a fairy fruit patch and lots more. With a fold-out back cover to prevent colours running onto the page beneath.- All new editions contain a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

'Twas the Night Before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.' The traditional and much-loved Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore, beautifully illustrated and published as a charming picture book for children to enjoy year after year. A magical rhyming story to share together on Christmas Eve, or for older children to read on their own as they wait for Father Christmas