Best Selling Books by Lesley Sims

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. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

Violeta Dabija''s vibrant artwork illustrates this traditional Christmas rhyme for the Picture Books series.

Three little pigs are setting out to build houses with wispy straw, wibbly-wobbly sticks and good strong bricks. Will a cheeky little wolf manage to blow any of them down? A charming retelling of the much-loved tale, with a child-friendly ending and beautiful illustrations by Raffaella Ligi throughout.

Anansi might be a king but he is also just a spider, so can he really beat Elephant and Rhino in a tug of war? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. This ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

This guide includes vital information for tourists visiting Rome - famous attractions, where to shop and places to eat are combined with background facts about politics, history and the art and architecture of each period.

Another collection of five hilarious rhyming tales to appeal to beginner readers. Five funny stories that make reading a joy. In this collection you''ll visit the unicorn hotel, go to the water park with a gang of skunks and take to the air in Spider''s glider. Then head to the beach to watch Lizard hard at work on his inventions, before diving under the sea to hear Whale''s tall tale. A delightful set of hilarious rhyming stories sure to excite the imaginations of beginner readers.

Written as a guide for a novice Roman soldier, this handbook gives an insiders''s guide of what it was like to fight in the Roman army.

Colette è una signora molto simpatica, ma davvero distratta: una mattina, ancora a letto, dà il buongiorno a un enorme orso bianco, poi stende un gatto ai fili del bucato e, come se nulla fosse, esce portando a spasso un coccodrillo... E che dire del riccio-spazzola, della tartaruga telecomando o dell&''alce-attaccapanni? &"Hai sentito, cara, che ieri sono scappati gli animali dello zoo?&" le chiede il marito, rincasando la sera. Se a questa notizia aggiungiamo il fatto che Colette ha indossato per tutto il tempo gli occhiali sbagliati, la sua giornata particolare è bella e spiegata. In fondo al libro, breve storia degli... occhiali. Età di lettura: da 5 anni.

Beware those whose tongues drip flattery in this classic Aesop''s fable. The story of a crafty fox, a foolish crow and a mouth-watering chunk of cheese. This lively retelling of a classic fable by Aesop has been specially written for little children and comes with online audio to listen to the story.

This is a retelling of an Indian folktale about a time when elephants could fly - but flying elephants can mean big trouble It includes an interactive CD-ROM with animated screen visuals and characterful narration, music and sound effects.

A collection of Lewis Carroll''s famously quirky stories featuring Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass.

Two adventurous mice take a trip to the moon. Eighth in a series of 15 rhyming stories developed to help children learn to read. Each book is designed for an adult and child to read together and introduces new letters or reading patterns and reinforces material from previous books. Includes puzzles to reinforce new skills, and guidance notes on reading with children.

"Here are six lively stories with irresistible illustrations--perfect for sharing with young children, and a delightful introduction to the joy of stories for children who are beginning to read for themselves"--Back cover.

Miranda makes and sells maracas, and, with the Carnival coming, business should be booming - but no one is buying. Then she discovers Baby Rattlesnake has a problem too - his tail just won''t rattle. Can they help each other?

Information about clothing, transportation, food, religion and many other aspects of life in ancient Greece.

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.

A young orphan, Pip, receives a fortune from a mysterious benefactor which enables him to travel to London and become a gentleman of "great expectations."

"Two mice with different ideas meet in this lively retelling for little children. Tom Town Mouse is off to visit his cousin, Cora, in the country. "It will be great!" says his friend, but Tom is not so sure. A charming retelling of the classic Aesop''s Fable, with endearing illustrations by John Joven. With free online audio to listen to the story"--Publisher''s description.

Det var ein gong ein konge med ein stor løyndom. Han har eseløyre, som han skjuler under krona si. "Leseland - nivå 2" egner seg for barn som klarer å lese små tekstmengder. Bøkene har 15-25 ord per side, og mange illustrasjonar, med tekst direkte kopla til bileta. Lettlesen for småskoletrinnet. Omtalen er utarbeidd av BS.

Le poney est un guide rassurant et très pratique pour les jeunes débutants. Il présente tout ce qu''il faut savoir lorsqu''on apprend à monter à cheval : comment se mettre en selle, s''arrêter, avancer et se diriger au pas, au trot et au galop. Une nouvelle couverture, des textes modifiés et des photos prises sur le terrain viennent enrichir cette édition réactualisée. Les cavaliers en herbe apprécieront les nombreuses illustrations vivantes et très claires.

Ce magnifique recueil de plus de vingt histoires présente des récits célèbres comme Raiponce et L''île au trésor, ainsi que des contes originaux pleins d''humour et de fantaisie.

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 doesnt know what will happen next. This story is an adaptation of Lewis Carroll''s novel "Alice''s adventures in Wonderland."

Explore un pays merveilleux avec Alice, découvre la vie à la ferme, envole-toi au Royaume des Délices ou pour le palais de glace de la Reine des neiges, et suis le rat des champs dans sa visite de la ville... Ces cinq histoires te feront chacune découvrir un monde différent, souvent plein de charme et de magie.