Most Popular Books by Lesley Sims

A charming Chinese fable with dragons that come to life! Chang's paintings are so good, his birds and animals seem alive. So when the Emperor's new temple needs painting, he sends for Chang. But why is Chang painting dragons without any eyes? Is it true, as he claims, that if he adds eyes the painted dragons will actually come to life? With free online audio.

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.

Looks at various aspects of everyday life in Ancient Greece.

The fifth 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.

A collection of six beautifully-illustrated phonics stories. Lively rhyming stories with humorous and irresistible illustrations by David Semple, which use phonic repetition specially designed to help children learn to read. The simple rhyming text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

The five story books in this gift set are specially produced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. Each hardback book is colourfully illustrated and has a ribbon page marker. All titles are taken from the Usborne Reading Programme.

"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.

"Claire the polar bear is desperate to see Santa at the Christmas fair. But first one thing interrupts, then another... Will she ever get to meet Santa? A sweet rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations"--Publisher's description.

Each book explores the topic through a science discipline - astronomy, meteorology, or geology with special emphasis on how these things relate to life on earth.

A lively story with irresistible illustrations, this book is a delight to share with very young children. It can also be enjoyed by children who are beginning to read for themselves. The simple rhyming text is a great way to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

Det var ein gong ein konge med ein stor løyndom. Han har eseløyre, som han skjuler under krona si. "Leseland - nivå 2" egner seg for barn som klarer å lese små tekstmengder. Bøkene har 15-25 ord per side, og mange illustrasjonar, med tekst direkte kopla til bileta. Lettlesen for småskoletrinnet. Omtalen er utarbeidd av BS.