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How Elephants Lost Their Wings

Sims, Lesley

Usborne

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Fiction
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A traditional Indian folktale, lyrically retold for young readers. In a time gone by, the story tells us, elephants could fly - but flying elephants led to big trouble. Retold in picture book format with a read-aloud text for sharing with young children.

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Langue : Français

How the Leopard got his Spots

Dickins, Rosie

Usborne

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Fiction
Album

Once upon a time, the leopard was as plain and sandy-yellow as the plains where he hunted. So how did he get his spots? Find out in this retelling of one of Rudyard Kipling's famous Just So Stories, specially written for young children and gorgeously illustrated by John Joven.

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Langue : Français

Hi, Fly Guy! (fly Guy #1)

Arnold, Tedd

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Fiction
Roman

"A fly was flying. He was looking for something to eat. Something tasty. Something slimy. A boy was walking. He was looking for something to catch. Something smart. Something for The Amazing Pet Show." The boy and fly meet and so begins a beautiful friendship. Er, and so begins a very funny friendship. Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold creates an easy reader that is full of fun. With an eye-catching holographic cover. This is the first in a series of four.

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Langue : Français

Dinosaurs Love Underpants (ready to Read)

Freedman, Claire

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Fiction
Album

You may wonder why dinosaurs became extinct, well here is the answer - they were all wiped out in a mighty Pants War! Join T. rex and the rest of the gang as they slog it out to gain prehistoric pants supremacy in this hilarious follow-up to the bestselling Aliens Love Underpants.

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Langue : Français

The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems

Crebbin, June

Puffin Books

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Fiction
Poésie

A great first poetry book; the poems span time, from Robert Louis Stevenson and Walter de la Mare right up to date with Roger McGough and Michael Rosen. Themes covered, such as mealtimes, playtime, animals, family and bedtime, really appeal to youngreaders. A truly lovely collection of all-time favourite poems.

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Langue : Français

Edward Lear's Book of Nonsense

Lear, Edward

Usborne

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Fiction
Poésie

A beautiful gift edition of Edward Lear s timeless collection of limericks, jokes and rhymes, enchantingly illustrated. The much-loved The Owl and The Pussycat - as well as lots of other less well known but equally funny and charming rhymes - are bound to delight young children.

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Langue : Français

Chimp with a Limp (phonics Readers)

Sims, Lesley

Usborne

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Cheeky Chimp has a limp…or does he? Follow his extremely tall tale as he explains why he cannot possibly help Cheetah. This fun story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, features simple text and wonderful illustrations by David Semple. It's ideal for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves.

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Langue : Français

Ape's Great Escape (phonics Readers)

Punter, Russell

Usborne

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Fiction
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Ape's in chains for stealing grapes. He has a cunning scheme to escape, but will the prison guards catch him? Find out in this entertaining story for beginner readers, with simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, and with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

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Billy and the Mini Monsters Monsters in the Dark (young Reading Series 2 Fiction)

Davidson, Zanna

Usborne

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Fiction
Roman

Billy is trying to stay awake so the SCARY creatures of the dark won't come. But then he hears a squeaky little voice and notices some tiny purple footprints. Not only that, SOMETHING has ATTACKED his cheese sandwich. What could it be? An exciting addition to the Usborne Young Reading Programme, specially written for readers growing in confidence.

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Langue : Français

The Ugly Duckling: Level 4 (english Language Learners)

Davidson, Susanna

Usborne

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Fiction
Roman

This is the classic story of The Ugly Duckling retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. It is developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. It is part of the Usborne English Language Learners programme.

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Langue : Français

Why the Sea is Salty: Usborne English-intermediate (level 4)

Dickins, Rosie

Usborne

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Fiction
Roman

This popular title in the First Reading series is re-issued with with an audio CD inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together.

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Langue : Français

The Genie in the Bottle (usborne First Reading: Level 2)

Dickins, Rosie

Usborne

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Fiction
Roman

This is a new title in the fantastic 'First Reading' series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. A poor fisherman goes fishing, but catches an old bottle instead of a fish. When he opens the bottle, he accidentally releases a big, bad genie.

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Langue : Français