Books with author Lesley Sims

Usborne Young Reading: Series Two - THE STORY OF CASTLES "What I need," said a lord one day, "is a castle!" So he built the very first one. His idea soon spread. But why did people need castles? What was it like to live in one? And why did castles go out of fashion? This book tells their incredible story, from the first wooden tower to the crumbling ruins you see today. THIS HARDCOVER BOOK COMES WITH A CD THAT BRINGS THE STORY TO LIFE THROUGH LIVELY MUSIC, DRAMATIC SOUND EFFECTS AND SUPERBLY CHARACTERIZED READINGS. A listen-along version is followed by a read-along version on the CD with prompts that tell your child when to turn the page. 64 pages.

An attractive retelling of Lewis Carroll's story with evocative illustrations and clear, engaging text to encourage independent reading with direct speech and speech bubbles. An ordinary day becomes extraordinary when Alice follows the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole and finds herself in Wonderland. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.

This work contains 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.