mackinnon mairi the dressing up box
Mackinnon Mairi The Dressing-Up Box
An appealing story to inspire very beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Adult and child take turns to read, and the child's text uses only the letters s a t p i n m d plus new letters g o c k ck e u r. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.
1085 Руб.
The Little Mermaid
The little mermaid dreams of swimming up to the sea surface and the world above. She falls in love with a human prince - but what price will she pay to live in his world? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
998 Руб.
Snow White. Level 1. A1
"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?" The Queen wants to be the most beautiful, but one day the mirror says, "Snow White!" Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). Retold by Mairi Mackinnon. 500 headwords 1,199 words
761 Руб.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
From Shakespeare's most often-performed play. One summer night, four lovestruck young people follow each other into the forest. Meanwhile the fairy king and queen quarrel and sulk, amateur actors rehearse a play and mischievous fairy Puck stirs up trouble. How can all the confusion be resolved? The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English. Retold by Mairi Mackinnon Level 3. Intermediate (B1) 1,200 hedwords
820 Руб.
Mackinnon Mairi The Firebird
The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father's golden apples. A story of bravery, determination and magic that has captivated generations, and inspired iconic paintings, music and ballet. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
647 Руб.
The Three Billy Goats
Benny, Bert and Boris are looking for some new grass to eat. There's lots of new grass on the hill, across the bridge - but there's also a hungry troll under the bridge. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
761 Руб.
Grahame Kenneth The Wind in the Willows
One day, Mole leaves his home for the wonderful world of the river. He meets the friendly Water Rat, kind Badger - and Toad, who loves fast cars a little too much. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
1389 Руб.
Macbeth
How does Macbeth turn so quickly from trusted military commander to murderous traitor? This compelling version brings readers into the heart of Shakespeare's drama, and includes carefully chosen quotations from the play itself. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. Age 7+ Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
998 Руб.
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Twelve princesses long to leave the palace and go dancing. When their shoes are worn out night after night, the king is determined to solve the mystery. Finally a soldier in a cloak of invisibility follows the girls to a magical underground realm. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
761 Руб.
Mackinnon Mairi Wooden Horse, the
Odysseus and the Greek army have fought the Trojans for ten long years. Will the war ever end? Finally, Odysseus thinks of a clever trick.
998 Руб.
Mackinnon Mairi The Gingerbread Man
A popular European folk tale. A little old woman makes a boy out of gingerbread. When she opens the oven, the gingerbread man jumps out and runs away. Animals, farmers and schoolchildren join the chase. Finally a fox offers to carry the gingerbread man across a river. How kind of him - or is it? The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English.
761 Руб.
The Enormous Turnip
Sara loves visiting her grandparents and helping in her grandmother's extensive kitchen garden. When Grandmother tries to harvest one outsize turnip, she needs all the help she can get. A delightful cumulative story, originally from Russia. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
761 Руб.
Puss in Boots
When Tom's father dies, Tom has to leave his home with Puss, the cat. Luckily Puss is a very clever cat, and soon Tom is riding in a carriage with the King and his pretty daughter. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). Retold by: Mairi Mackinnon. Level 1. A1 (500 headwords).
998 Руб.
Mackinnon Mairi The Emperor and the Nightingale
The nightingale's song is beautiful. Every day, she sings for the Emperor - but she's just an ordinary brown bird. Can the Emperor have a better, prettier nightingale? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 500 headwords 1,168 words
1268 Руб.
Mackinnon Mairi Fox and the Crow
These are four new titles in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. Each of these four exciting new stories is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.
1072 Руб.
Mackinnon Mairi Dracula
Jonathan Harker is a guest in Cout Dracula’s castle. The Count is friendly, but something doesn’t seem quite right, As Jonathan explores the castle, he begins to guess at the terrible truth. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).
998 Руб.