Lesley Sims

"This simple retelling of the classic Dickens Christmas story has been adapted for children starting to read independently and remains faithful to the original text."--Publisher description.

The fifth in a series of 15 rhyming stories developed to help children learn to read. Each book is designed for an adult and child to read together and introduces new letters or reading patterns and reinforces material from previous books. Includes puzzles to reinforce new skills, and guidance notes on reading with children. In this story, grizzly bear Sal discovers to her dismay that she can't sing, but cheers up when she turns out to be a good percussionist....

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.

This is a wonderful collection of folk tales specially chosen from all over the globe. There are ten stories full of amazing characters, from a greedy witch and a talking tree to a very bad-tempered genie.

Six short stories perfect for sharing with young children. When Brown Cow visits the circus, she ends up stepping in for the clown who hasn't turned up for work. She slips, trips, drops things and loses her hat, and thinks that she's done a pretty bad job - but the ringmaster is thrilled. A lively story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, this book is ideal for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves....