Mairi Mackinnon

Kuusi suloista satua yhteiseen iltasatuhetkeen!Tutustu peikkoon, joka halusi harjata hampaansa; pelokkaaseen pupuun, joka ei saa unta, ja lohikäärmeeseen, joka sytyttää iltaisin taivaan tähdet.Lumoava tarinakokoelma tuo ripauksen taikuutta pienten lasten iltoihin.

Twenty all-new stories of summertime, full of adventure, fun and a generous pinch of magic. A mermaid who struggles with singing finds her true gift; a lonely child makes a tiny dragon friend at the beach; an ice-cream seller finds a book of magical recipes; and a miserable summer is rescued when a boy finds an antique lamp... Beautifully descriptive language, pacy stories and lively illustrations make for a deliciously moreish collection, perfect for encouraging developing and newly-confident readers.

A beautiful anthology for animal lovers of ten folk tales, beautifully retold for a new generation of readers. Discover how Anansi the spider brought stories to the world, how trickster Coyote stole fire and follow a heroic wolf who helps a prince find a firebird. Full of magic and wonder, these tales will take you around the world, from desolate mountains and winter forests to lush jungles, meeting brave and inspiring animals along the way.

The thirteenth 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 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.

From Loki the trickster god, Thor the thunder god with his famous magic hammer, and Freyja with her falcon-feather cloak to stories about dwarfs, dragons and a cursed gold ring, this collection covers the WHOLE of Norse Mythology. A handsome volume for any family bookshelf, this book contains all the best-known stories and characters as well as lesser-known gods and heroes. - Contains a comprehensive glossary of names, including links to an online pronunciation guide - Information about Viking culture and times - Stunning maps of both the real Viking world and the mythological world of their gods - A perfect gift and treasure trove for children and adults alike

Crack codes, solve clues, answer riddles, escape from mazes... Packed with a huge variety of puzzles, this entertaining write-in book is a great way to give your brain a workout and develop logical thinking skills. Write and draw your answers to puzzles perfectly pitched for age 7+. Along the way, you'll also discover how your brain works and tips on how you can help it to work better. With links to more activities and help online, and all the answers in the back of the book.

Den här mysiga sagosamlingen är perfekt att bädda ner sig med vid läggdags. Läs om trollet som alltid drömt om att få borsta tänderna, om den busiga kaninen som inte vill gå och lägga sig och om draken som tänder stjärnorna om natten. Denna förtrollande bok innehåller sex ljuvliga godnattsagor som passar perfekt för högläsning, och som garanterat kommer att skänka magi till nattningen.

Hoppa på Läståget! När man lär sig att läsa öppnas nya dörrar till världen. Med Läståget kan barnen träna upp sina läsmuskler genom att dra en vagn. När de blir starkare kan de haka på fler vagnar och ge sig ut på alla möjliga äventyr!Den lilla musen råkar väcka det sovande lejonet. Lejonet blir argt och vill äta upp musen, men musen övertalar lejonet att inte göra det. Kanske är det den lilla musens tur att rädda det stora lejonet när han fastnar i en fälla?Samtliga böcker i Läståget är lättlästa och passar barn som precis börjar lära sig att läsa. Böckerna består av korta berättelser med enkla meningar och tydliga illustrationer som underlättar läsningen. I slutet av varje bok följer ett interaktivt inslag med frågeställningar kring bokens handling som ger barnet möjlighet att reflektera kring texten. Antal tågvagnar visar vilken läsnivå boken tillhör.Lejonet och musen tillhör läsnivå 1. Läsnivå 1: lite text, stora bokstäver Korta meningar och ord som förekommer i barnens vardag. Illustrationerna fungerar som ett stöd till texten och skildrar händelseförloppet på ett tydligt sätt. Texten är i versaler.Läsnivå 2: lite mer text, små bokstäver Lite längre meningar och ord som förekommer i barnens vardag. Illustrationerna fungerar som ett stöd till texten och skildrar händelseförloppet på ett tydligt sätt. Texten är i gemener.Läsnivå 3: mer text, små bokstäver Längre meningar som är lite mer komplexa med ord som förekommer i barnens vardag. Illustrationerna fungerar som ett stöd till texten och skildrar händelseförloppet på ett tydligt sätt. Texten är i gemener.

A lively retelling of Aesop's fable about not always believing the nice things people say. First Reading Level 1 are real books for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Featuring the delightful illustrations of Rocio Martinez. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles.

Curl up with these six cosy stories - perfect for reading aloud to little children. Meet the troll who has always wanted to brush his teeth, a naughty bunny who can't get to sleep and a dragon who lights the stars each night. An enchanting collection that will be sure to bring magic to bedtime.

Be the ultimate know-it-all with this book containing more than 5,000 facts!A must-have for any curious mind, this book is packed with fascinating facts, and will take you on a thrilling journey through the world of science, history, geography and so much more.Read from cover to cover, or dip in and out at random, to find out about the human body, animals, the environment and technology, and discover mind-expanding facts on every page. Brilliant, bold design makes complex and wide-ranging information easy to understand and absorb.

News of war can make children anxious, concerned and upset. This book gently explains how wars come about, how they have changed over time, who's there to help during wartime, what happens when a war is over and how we can all make the world more peaceful. Written in a clear, approachable style, with carefully chosen examples, Why are there wars? is both informative and reassuring. Internet links suggest positive projects for children, including making origami peace doves.

Each page has useful everyday words matched with a detailed picture to aid comprehension and learning. Words are grouped into subjects such as "home and garden", "family", "transport", "actions" and lots more. With a bilingual word list at the back of the book and links to listen to all the words pronounced by a native speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website.