This witty folktale about a king with a secret is retold by an acclaimed storyteller. King Mark has a secret: he has horse's ears. No one knows about it except his barber, who could lose his head if he tells. But knowing the secret makes the barber ill, so his doctor advises him to tell his secret to the ground. The secret then grows into reeds, the reeds are made into pipes - and what happens next will surprise and amuse young readers. The story of King Mark and his ears is told with lively humor by professional storyteller Eric Maddern, and Paul Hess's delightfully droll artwork adds to the fun.
Fairy stories and traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust Ladybird to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small, hard-wearing format. This tale of The Ugly Duckling is perfect for reading aloud, or for older, more confident readers to read by themselves. There are 24 Ladybird Tales to collect, so the only problem is which one to choose first!
This Gold Stars workbook has been specially created to help develop early literacy skills. The authors, Betty Root and Monica Hughes, are literacy experts in the field of primary education. ENGLISH FOR AGES 5-6 includes helpful guidelines for parents, plus parent notes for the activities.The clearly designed pages and brightly coloured pictures make [earning both easy and fun.
When Alice follows a white rabbit in a waistcoat down a hole, she finds herself in a mixed-up world where nothing is as she expects it to be, and anything can happen!Alice meets a pipe-smoking caterpillar, a grinning cat, a Mad Hatter and the formidable Queen of Hearts. 作者简介： Lewis Carroll is the pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, who was born in 1832 and was a lecturer in mathematics at Christ Church College, Oxford. Alice in Wonderland and its sequel,Through the Looking Glass, began as stories Dodgson made up for Alice Liddell,the daughter of friends. Jonathan Mercer's woodcuts have been made specially for Ladybird Classics. They are dividually hand-crafted from box-wood.
K-Gr 2-Ziefert has retold a pleasant Russian folktale in simple language and short sentences suitable for beginning readers. An old couple who "wanted a little boy or a little girl very much" build one out of snow. When the old lady kisses the snow child, she comes to life, bringing joy to all around her. However, when spring comes, the snow child is forced to go where it is cold. The sad couple feel they will never be happy again, until winter arrives once more and the youngster returns. The book is illustrated with exquisite collages-autumnal browns and oranges give way to wintry whites and blues-with visual clues that make the entire reading experience a pleasurable one. An appealing addition to easy-reader shelves.-Anne Knicker-bocker, Cedar Brook Elementary School, Houston, TX
Now in print for more than sixty years, this classic story of "the cutest, silliest tugboat you ever saw" continues to delight children around the world. This 8 x 8 edition features watercolor illustrations done in the style of the late Hardie Gramatky. Card catalog de*ion Little Toot the tugboat conquers his fear of rough seas when he single-handedly rescues an ocean liner during a storm.
Funny poems and pictures explore the secret lives of school lunches, jungle gyms, pencils, and more.
With 90 million copies sold worldwide,the Key Words with Ladybird reading scheme is the spring board to reading for life. 100 Key Words make up half of all those we read and writhe. This essential vocabulary is carefully introduced,practised and developed throughout the scheme. Series a introduces new Key Words. Series b practises Key Words. Series c develops Key Words using phonics and writing skills.
Grade 1-3?Pete is a young pirate who attends school on a pirate ship where the rules are geared toward the unkindly:"Finders keepers,losers weepers."Captain Bones encourages fighting to solve disputes,and Pete is happy to wrestle with classmate Grimy after a name-calling match.On Treasure Hunt Day,Pete and Grimy find themselves forced to cooperate in order to escape certain death and decide to share the treasure "Even Steven"down to the last gold coin.Children will enjoy this beginning reader with all of the bickering and rule reversals.The cartoon illustrations are well done,with interesting backgrounds and each character's feelings clear from his facial expressions.The combination of full-page and smaller pictures on white pages works well.?Sharon R.
Give your brain a workout with these brilliant crosswords。Choose between traditional puzzles and arrow words at different skill levels。
Born in the workhouse，the orphaned Oliver Twist has known riothing but hunger and misery．He runs away t0 London to start a better lire，but instead falls in with the wicked Fagin and his gang of thieves．Just when everything seems hopeless，events take an unexpected turn．
Part St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, Buck is a sturdy crossbreed canine accustomed to a comfortable life as a family dog--until he's seized from his pampered surroundings and shipped to Alaska to be a sled dog. There, the forbidding landscape is as harsh as life itself dur-ing the gold rush of the 1890s. Forced to function in a climate where every day is a savage struggle for survival, Buck adapts quickly. Traces of his earlier existence are obliterated and he reverts to his dormant primeval instincts, encoun-tering danger and adventure as he becomes the leader of a wolf pack and undertakes a journey of nearly mythical proportions. Superb details, taken from Jack London's firsthand knowledge of Alaskan frontier life, make this classic tale of endurance as gripping today as it was over a century ago. One of literature's most popular and exciting adventure stories, The Call of the Wild will enrich the reading experience of youngsters, and rekindle fond memories of a favorite among older generations.
With 90 million copies sold wordwide,the Key Words with Ladybird reading scheme is the springboard to reading for life. 100 Key Words make up half of all those we read and write. This essential vocabulary is carefolly introduced,practised and developed throughout the scheme.
This edition it only available for distribution through the school market.
Hogie is so excited about the one-year anniversary of his diner that he plans a special potluck party to celebrate! The only problem is that all Hogie wants on the menu is his signature hoagie sandwich— a dish that only Hogie likes. Can the Weebles help Hogie learn how to compromise so that everyone has fun?
It's time for a sweet and sugary adventure!In ANGEL CAKE'S CUPCAKE BOOK,Strawberry Shortcake and her friend Angel Cake will show you some fun crafts,activities,and yummy recipes!
Re-issued with colored covers, the bright illustrations and cheerful text that fill the pages of these die-cut board books will appeal to any toddler ready for these basic concepts-numbers, shapes, colors and new words.
Kids will love reading all about the panda Mei Lan, born at the Atlanta Zoo in September 2006. Through her story, they’ll learn about what newborn pandas are like (they’re the size of a stick of butter!), about their development, and about what life is like for pandas in the wild. This book also touches on efforts to protect this endangered species.
