Best Selling Books by Lesley Sims

Presents the subject of the sun and stars through a combination of artwork, photographs and simple text.

A zippy retelling of the classic Aesop fable about learning humility. Hares are fast, and tortoises are slow - everyone knows that! But sometimes, winning a race isn't just about being fastest, it's also about just getting on with the job. For thousands of years, children and adults have been telling and retelling this tale, which always brings a smile. This latest version comes with free online audio.

By the author of The Wind in the Willows, about a dragon keen to make friends. Sam's best friend is a dragon! But when the townsfolk find out, they are terrified. "Send for St George, the dragon fighter," they cry. Now it's up to Sam to save her friend. Specially written for little children, with online audio to listen to the story.

Lola the locust is looking for a new job. The snag is, she does tend to get distracted by the smallest of things. Join her as she tracks down her perfect role in this charming tale set in the mini world of bugs.

Collects five stories about a brave nutcracker, life on a farm, a bizarre world discovered by Alice, an evil queen, and an adventurous country mouse.

Beware those whose tongues drip flattery in this classic Aesop's fable. The story of a crafty fox, a foolish crow and a mouth-watering chunk of cheese. This lively retelling of a classic fable by Aesop has been specially written for little children and comes with online audio to listen to the story.

The funny antics of twelve lovable animal characters are brought together in this marvelous collection - a brilliant way to introduce phonics to young readers. Why won't Fat Cat move from his mat? Who can stop the goose on the loose? And is there really a SHARK in the park? Each story has rhyming text and is based on Phonics and comes with online audio. A handy parent's guide is at the front of the collection with tips for parents and educators on how to use this book to introduce children to Phonics. A plus on each page: there is a little yellow duck to spot! The collection contains the following titles: Fat Cat on a mat, Ted in a red bed, Big Pig on a dig, Hen's pens, Fox on a box, Frog on a log, Ted's shed, Sam Sheep can't sleep, Shark in the park, Toad makes a road, Goose on the loose and Mouse moves house.

"It's Halloween and Parakeet is busy carving pumpkins and icing spooky treats. But when her friends come to call, they get a shock. Is that a GHOST who answers the door?"--Provided by publisher

A lively lesson in what happens if you are never satisfied. Alek and Ivan live simply by the sea until the day Alek catches a magic fish. Ivan wishes for more, and more, and more, until... he makes one wish too many. A charming retelling of the Russian tale about a golden fish, with free online audio.

Welcome to the farm! Join Old Macdonald as he visits his animals in this lively edition of the well-loved rhyme, with entertaining illustrations by Ben Mantle throughout. Includes a QR code to scan to listen or sing along to the tune.

Cet ouvrage renferme six histoires passionnantes truffées d'action et d'aventures.

"Here are six lively stories with irresistible illustrations--perfect for sharing with young children, and a delightful introduction to the joy of stories for children who are beginning to read for themselves"--Back cover.

Le poney est un guide rassurant et très pratique pour les jeunes débutants. Il présente tout ce qu'il faut savoir lorsqu'on apprend à monter à cheval : comment se mettre en selle, s'arrêter, avancer et se diriger au pas, au trot et au galop. Une nouvelle couverture, des textes modifiés et des photos prises sur le terrain viennent enrichir cette édition réactualisée. Les cavaliers en herbe apprécieront les nombreuses illustrations vivantes et très claires.