Books with author Mairi MacKinnon Mairi MacKinnon

The classic fable retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Harry Hare thinks he is the fastest runner around, and when he suggests a race, nobody expects Tom Tortoise to even take up the challenge, let alone stand a chance of winning. But could they all be in for a big surprise Humorously illustrated by Daniel Howarth. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.

This is a delightful and humorous story from Indonesia. Little Deer has to use his wits to distract Tiger and avoid being eaten. Luckily Tiger is big and fierce but none too clever..."First Reading Level 3" are real books for beginner readers which develop reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Part of the "Usborne Reading Programme", these books are developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

From the classic story by Gaston Leroux. When the soloist Carlotta loses her voice, young soprano Christine becomes a star overnight - but who is her teacher? Anonymous letters, mysterious accidents - something strange is behind the scenes at the Paris Opera House... and then Christine disappears.With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. 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. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

A bright and lively introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words. The fourth workbook in the series, with irresistible illustrations, fun colouring activities and stickers. Fully supports the UK Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teaching in schools, and complements the Usborne Very First Reading series of storybooks. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.