Books with author Mairi MacKinnon Mairi MacKinnon Rocio Martinez

Crow wouldn't dream of giving her cheese away to sly Fox. But Crow can't resist Fox's flattery - when Fox asks her to sing to him, Crow loses the cheese but learns a valuable lesson. Aesop’s classic retold as 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 highly illustrated ebook includes reading-related puzzles and can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

A lively retelling of Aesop’s fable about always being kind to your friends. 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 highly illustrated ebook includes reading-related puzzles and can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

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.