Books in Young Reading, Level 1 series

Book by Rawson, Christopher

Collects four stories of mythological animals with magic powers that cannot be approached safely or killed without cunning and some assistance.

Tells a tale of three different wizards and how each reacts when facing the same questions and problems.

When Stan and his neighbor, Mr. Puff, accidentally shrink themselves while trying to reduce the size of the dinosaurs that hatched from eggs Mr. Puff found, it is up to Amy the cat to save the day.

Describes how each of three villagers dealt with dragons, sometimes as allies, but usually as adversaries.

When a rival shoe seller steals their customers, the shoemaker and his wife fear that their business is ruined.

Age Range: 5 and up Grade Level: Kindergarten and up Lexile Measure: 350L (What's this?) Series: Young Reading, Level 1 Paperback: 48 pages Publisher: Usborne Pub Ltd (November 2003) Language: English ISBN-10: 0794506461 ISBN-13: 978-0794506469 Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 5.1 x 7.5 inches Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces

Who exactly was Queen Elizabeth I,when did she live and what was she like? What did she wear and who were her enemies? These and other questions are answered in this concise biography of one of England's most famous monarchs. One of over 250 titles from the Usborne graded Reading Programme.

From the series for early readers which features simple language for a young reader to tackle alone. Each story is illustrated to assist in the story telling and is graded to varying levels of difficulty. The book is designed to be read aloud with minimal help from a parent or teacher.

Awkward Prince Colin tries to prove he is worthy of a sad princess, Princess Prue refuses a prince and must marry a beggar, poor Prince Sam tends pigs to be near Princess Sara, and cruel and dirty Prince Percy kidnaps a princess.

When burglar Alfie Briggs returns home after a hard night of stealing, he finds his kitchen shelves bare and his refrigerator empty.

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