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First Reading: Tortoise and the Tug of War by Clifford Samuel
$14.99 NZD
Category: Learn to Read Books | Series: First Reading Level 4 Ser.
A funny re-telling of a West African folktale, in which trickster Tortoise challenges Hippo and Elephant to a tug of war. Brains beat brawn in an enchanting tale with a happy ending.
First Reading the Little Red Hen by Fiona Patchett
$14.99 NZD
Category: No Category | Series: First Reading Series 3 Ser.
In this delightful tale, the Little Red Hen finds some grains of wheat, but her three best friends are too lazy to help her plant them. She works hard growing the wheat and grinding it into flour. Only when she bakes a delicious loaf of bread do they want to help her eat it!
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Usborne First Reading: Level 4) by Russell Punter
$21.99 NZD
Category: Middle Fiction 8-12-year-olds | Series: First Reading Level Four
When Goldilocks stumbles on an empty cottage in the woods, she sits down to eat breakfast. But none of the three bowls of porridge on the table is quite right...This simple, easy-to-read version of the classic fairy tale is part of the Usborne Reading Programme, comprising over 300 books for children wh ...Show more
Goose That Laid the Golden Egg (Usborne First Reading Level 3) by .
$10.99 NZD
Category: Junior Fiction 5-9-year-olds | Series: Usborne First Reading
Poor Tom and Elena can't believe their luck when their goose lays a golden egg, but what happens when one golden egg a day just isn't enough? Part of the Usborne First Reading Programme, this title is aimed at children who are beginning to read and was developed with the aid of a reading expert from the ...Show more
Grizzly Bear Rock (Usborne Very First Reading #5) by Lesley Sims, Andrew Rowland
$10.99 NZD
Category: Junior Fiction 5-9-year-olds | Series: Usborne Very First Reading
This is the fifth title in a series designed to introduce younger children to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and less and the child ...Show more
How Zebras Got Their Stripes (Usborne First Reading Level 2) by Lesley Sims
$10.99 NZD
Category: Learn to Read Books | Series: Usborne First Reading Level 2
Based on an old African folktale and aimed at children who are beginning to read. Once upon a time, zebras didn't have stripes but a greedy baboon changed all that...This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Alison Kelly from the University of Surrey. Every title has clear and com ...Show more
How the Leopard Got His Spots (Usborne First Reading) by Rosie Dickins
$10.99 NZD
Category: Learn to Read Books | Series: Usborne First Reading
The 'Just So Stories' by Rudyard Kipling tell us so many interesting things and in this story we learn exactly how the Leopard got his spots - and, indeed, why he can never change them.
How the Rhino Got His Skin (Usborne First Reading Level 1) by Rosie Dickins
$10.99 NZD
Category: Learn to Read Books | Series: Usborne First Reading Level 1
Rudyard Kipling's classic 'Just So' story, adapted for young readers.
How the Whale Got His Throat (Usborne First Reading Level 1) by Anna Milbourne
$12.99 NZD
Category: Learn to Read Books | Series: Usborne First Reading Level 1
Long ago, whales could eat anything - and they did. Then one day, everything changed. This story, adapted from one of Rudyard Kipling's 'Just So Stories' has been specially written for children who are learning to read, with colourful illustrations on each page and puzzles and fun facts about whales at ...Show more
Jack and the Beanstalk (Usborne First Reading Series 4) by Susanna Davidson
$10.99 NZD
Category: Fairytales | Series: Usborne First Reading Series 4
The story of Jack, who swaps his mother's cow for some "magic" beans which grow into a huge beanstalk. By climbing this oversized plant, Jack reaches the home of a terrifying giant. Will Jack be able to escape with the giant's gold, or will the giant grind Jack's bones to make his bread? Part of the Usb ...Show more
Kitten's Day Out (Usborne First Reading: Farmyard Tales) by Heather Amery
$21.99 NZD
Category: Learn to Read Books | Series: Usborne First Reading: Farmyard Tales
Fluff the kitten is missing from Apple Tree Farm! Where has he got to and will he find his way back home safely? A lovable story young children will enjoy reading alone or with adults, especially written for new readers. A charming story from the Farmyard Tales series featuring much-loved characters Pop ...Show more
Knight Fight (Usborne Very First Reading #14) by Lesley Sims
$10.99 NZD
Category: Junior Fiction 5-9-year-olds | Series: Usborne Very First Reading
This is the fourteenth title in a series designed to introduce younger children to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and less and the ...Show more