New Releases by Lesley Sims

Bob and Bet catch a magical fish who grants wishes in this amusing story based on a folktale. 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

''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

The story of the beautiful princess Snow White, her wicked stepmother and her seven rescuers, delightfully retold for children just starting to read alone. "Irresistible for children learning to read." - Child Education Plus

A beautiful gift book containing some of Aesop''s most famous fables, including ''The Fox and The Crow'', ''The Greedy Dog'', ''The Sun and The Wind'' and ''The Hare and Tortoise''. Perfect for reading aloud at bedtime.

The greedy dragon wants the gold hidden in the castle that Jack built. Soon a witch, troll, frog and prince join the story too! Based on the classic nursery rhyme, this beautifully illustrated retelling is accompanied by audio narration. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

A retelling of the Snow White and seven dwarfs fairy tale.

Goat decides they need different food to eat, so he gets his boat and goes fishing in the castle''s moat.

When Raccoon goes to the moon, his friends don''t believe him...until they see what he brings back!

Shakespeare''s enchanting comedy of magic and mix-ups, fairies and fools, chaos and confusion beautifully retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Easy reading text and delightful illustrations bring the characters and story vividly to life. Includes a guide to the characters and links to recommended websites for children to find out more about Shakespeare and the play. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

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. The text depicts in grim and grimy detail the harsh truths of life as a Roman soldier and includes a beginner''s guide to how to hold a sword and shield and clean armour.

Down by the riverbank, Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad are about to begin their adventures. Join in the fun with this beautifully illustrated retelling of Kenneth Grahame''s classic tale. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.

The Little Giraffe and his best friend Rhino are very, very hungry. What happens next changes their lives forever. Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio, simple comprehension puzzles and downloadable worksheets and teacher''s notes. "For every parent, child and teacher weary of the monotony of the average reading scheme, Usborne''s First Reading series will offer rays of sunlight. The books are carefully levelled and offer a huge variety of accessible and fun, fiction and non-fiction." - Tamara Linke (Proprietor, Tales on Moon Lane Bookshop)

"I can make soup from a stone!" declared the old man. The old woman didn''t believe him. Do you? Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio, simple comprehension puzzles and downloadable worksheets and teacher''s notes. "For every parent, child and teacher weary of the monotony of the average reading scheme, Usborne''s First Reading series will offer rays of sunlight. The books are carefully levelled and offer a huge variety of accessible and fun, fiction and non-fiction." - Tamara Linke (Proprietor, Tales on Moon Lane Bookshop)

Once upon a time, there was a dragon, a phoenix and a very, very special pebble... Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio, simple comprehension puzzles and downloadable worksheets and teacher''s notes. "For every parent, child and teacher weary of the monotony of the average reading scheme, Usborne''s First Reading series will offer rays of sunlight. The books are carefully levelled and offer a huge variety of accessible and fun, fiction and non-fiction." - Tamara Linke (Proprietor, Tales on Moon Lane Bookshop)

Shhh! The king has a secret. I''ll whisper it to you. "He has donkey''s ears." Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio, simple comprehension puzzles and downloadable worksheets and teacher''s notes. "For every parent, child and teacher weary of the monotony of the average reading scheme, Usborne''s First Reading series will offer rays of sunlight. The books are carefully levelled and offer a huge variety of accessible and fun, fiction and non-fiction." - Tamara Linke (Proprietor, Tales on Moon Lane Bookshop)

Cet ouvrage renferme six histoires passionnantes truffées d''action et d''aventures.

Chaque jour, la méchante reine interrogeait son miroir : "Miroir, mon beau miroir, qui est la plus belle d''entre toutes ?" Et tous les jours le miroir répondait : "Vous, ma reine !", jusqu''au terrible jour où il dit : "C''est Blanche-Neige !" La reine décida donc de la tuer. Elle ne s''attendait pas à ce que Blanche-Neige trouvât, non pas un, mais sept sauveurs.

Gerda and Kay are best friends, until Kay suddenly changes. Then he is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen and everyone thinks he is lost forever. But Gerda is determined to rescue him. Follow her, in this retelling of the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, as she sets out on her lonely and dangerous quest to the frozen north.

La petite girafe et son meilleur ami, le rhinocéros, ont très faim. Ce qui leur arrive va changer leur vie à jamais. Ce récit, adapté d''un conte populaire d''Afrique orientale, est facile à lire. Il est complété par des jeux.

Anansi, King of the Spiders, is given a bag of wisdom to share but selfishly decides to keep it to himself. But can he carry it up to his secret hiding place without dropping it?

There''s gold in the castle that Jack built -- and a greedy dragon wants it. One think leads to another in this new version of the classic nursery rhyme given a fairytale twist.

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.

Il était une fois un dragon, un phénix et un caillou très, très spécial. Cette charmante histoire d''origine chinoise est idéale pour les lecteurs débutants. Elle est suivie de quelques questions et jeux amusants.

This is a new title in the ''Usborne Reading Programme'', which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. After returning from Wonderland, Alice''s adventures continue when she steps through a looking glass and into the topsy-turvy world beyond. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

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