Bøker av Mairi Mackinnon

A word book that lets you listen to 120 English words, spoken by a native speaker. Simply take one of the 10 cards (each features 12 words) out of the envelope and slot it in. Press 'go' and then press each of the pictures to hear how the word is pronounced. For preschool children learning English as either a first or second language.

King Midas loves gold, so when a god offers him a gift, Midas knows just what to ask for. "I want to change everything I touch into gold." That works well for flowers and trees, and palace furniture too - but what happens when Midas picks up bread and fruit to eat? With fun activities and online audio in British English and American English.

Età di lettura: da 3 anni.

A delightful Japanese folktale about a Father Mouse who wants his daughter to marry the most powerful husband in the world. Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "e;Irresistible for children learning to read. "e; - Child Education Plus

The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father's golden apples. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme.

Età di lettura: da 6 anni.

Kind Katie shares her bread and cheese with an old woman on her way through the forest. The woman thanks her with the gift of a magic porridge pot - but it's important to give the pot the right instructions, or the porridge will get out of hand... With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.CEFR level: low A1. 300 headwords, 526 words.

Età di lettura: da 2 anni.

A popular folk tale from Norway. Benny, Bert and Boris are three brother goats. They are looking for new grass to eat. There's plenty of new grass just over the bridge - but look out for the hungry troll on the way. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.

"As a boy, Arthur knows nothing about his real family. One day his foster father and brother attend a tournament, and his brother sends Arthur to fetch his sword. Arthur sees a sword in a stone. He doesn't know that only the true King of Britain can release it. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in British and American English."

All Tom has in the world is a cat, but Puss is no ordinary cat. He introduces Tom to the King as the "Marquis of Carabas". The King is impressed by the Marquis' generosity; his daughter thinks Tom is charming. If Puss can kill a giant, their fortunes are made. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in British and American English.

A fun and interactive way for children to listen to and learn 128 everyday Chinese words spoken by a native speaker. Select one of four double-sided topic cards, each with sixteen words and pictures about clothes, food, animals and more. Then slot the card into the book's special frame and press the pictures to hear the words read aloud.

An essential vocabulary builder for young children, with around a thousand everyday words and pictures, arranged thematically. There are lots of things to spot and talk about in this large format board book, that is perfect for poring over together. With characterful and slightly nostalgic illustrations by Kate Hindley.

For children who are just beginning to learn to read, this book introduces simple words with easy letter sounds and amusing illustrations. Follows the UK government's reading strategy which uses synthetic phonics.

Croc is late for everything, even her own birthday party. She misses the bus, she can't buy new shoes because the store is closed for lunch, and what's worse, she has the hiccups. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills.

Suitable for young children who are just beginning to learn to read, this book helps young readers develop their phonics awareness, a vital early step to literacy. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, it supports the Government's Letters and Sounds programme used in schools.

Everyone wants to catch the Gingerbread Man, but hes just too fast for them. Until he reaches a river, and meets a suspiciously helpful fox. With lively text and enchanting illustrations, this fresh new version of the classic tale is a book to treasure.

The fourth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them 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 the child more.

The second title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them 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 the child more.

The first title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them 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 the child more.

Can the runaway pancake escape being eaten by a whole family, a dog, a rabbit, a duck, a cat, a goat, a fox and a cunning old pig? Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "e;Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme."e; - Julia Eccleshare