Carti in categoria Fairy tales and classic stories

Heidi is the heart-warming tale of a small girl's power for good, and it has remained a firm favourite since it was published over 100 years ago. It has been filmed and televised several times. It tells of the orphan Heidi and her idyllic existence with her gruff grandfather in the mountains. When she is sent to live in a city, comic chaos ensues, and eventually it is arranged that Heidi should return to the mountains. Together she and her friend Peter, the goat-herd, achieve wondrous changes in...

CEFR Level: B1Theme: Social IssuesDickens’ favourite Christmas story shows us the difficult lives of the poor, but it is also a story of hope, where the future can be better.Ebenezer Scrooge loves only one thing – money. He has no friends, doesn’t like his family and never helps anyone. But when Jacob Marley, who’s been dead for seven years, arrives at his house one night, Scrooge learns that a good life is about much more than money.SyllabusVerb tensesPresent Continuous:...

When Jane Eyre becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall, she falls in love with her mysterious employer, Mr. Rochester. But he hides a terrible secret that threatens to drive them apart... Clearly written in a modern, approachable style, this retelling of the classic story includes informative notes on both the author and the original text. Age 8 Key Stage KS2 E BIC CBMC C3N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474977036 Extent: 176 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130mmAuthor/Editor Jane Bingham...

A luxurious new treasury of poetry for older children, featuring a selection of work from classic and modern poets including Shakespeare, Byron, Ted Hughes and Wendy Cope, alongside all new original poetry by Sam Taplin. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E BIC CBMC C1N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474957373 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 270 x 230mmAuthor/Editor Sam TaplinIllustrator Kristina Swarner

A charming retelling of the timeless classic by Hans Christian Andersen, retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Tom is delighted when he receives a box of tin soldiers for his birthday. But he has no idea they come to life while he’s asleep! Attractive hardback book with ribbon marker. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS Lexile Measure 490L CEFR Level A2 Accelerated Reader level 2.2 LYHardback with ribbon mark...

A beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Rose may look like a humble goose girl – but she’s really a princess. Will she find a way to reveal the truth so she can marry her prince? Age 4 Key Stage KS1 Lexile Measure 510L CEFR Level A2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9781409535959 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustrator Qin Leng...

One of Shakespeare’s greatest plays retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Macbeth is the bravest general in Scotland, and a loyal servant to King Duncan. But then he hears that one day, he could be king himself. Mad with ambition, Macbeth sets out on a bloody path to power. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With internet links to find out more about Shakespeare and the play. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 E...

A beautifully illustrated collection of five classic Charles Dickens stories, retold for younger readers. Includes ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘Bleak House’, ‘Great Expectations’, ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ and ‘David Copperfield’ as well as a short biography of the great author himself. With internet links to find out more about the life and times of Charles Dickens. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 570L Padded hardback ISBN: 9781409508670 Extent:...

A collection of six of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, beautifully presented in a clothbound gift edition. Includes Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest as well as a short biography of the bard himself, all beautifully retold and illustrated for children growing in reading confidence. Features story summaries, character lists and internet links to websites where children can listen to extracts from the plays and find out more abo...

The classic story by Charles Dickens retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Set during the French Revolution, the lives of Charles Darnay and his family are changed forever as the drama unfolds. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With internet links to find out more about the life and times of Charles Dickens. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 620L CEFR Level C1 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9...

Shakespeare’s classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When a ghostly figure appears to Prince Hamlet, he discovers the dreadful truth about his father’s death. His quest for revenge leads him into a world of mayhem, madness and murder. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With links to recommended websites for children to find out more about Shakespeare and the play. Age 6 Key Stage ...

Shakespeare’s classic comedy retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Viola is left shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, she must disguise herself as a boy for protection. But when she becomes a page for Duke Orsino, things start to get a little complicated. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With links to recommended websites for children to find out more about Shakespeare and the play. Age 6 Key...

Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prospero and his daughter Miranda are stranded on a lonely desert island when a magical storm washes a royal ship ashore. Prospero finally has the chance to right old wrongs but can he conjure up a happy ending? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With links to recommended websites for children to find out more about Shakespe...

The dramatic story of a young boy’s escape from an unhappy childhood into the adventures of an adult life, full of unforgettable characters from the cruel Mr Mudstone, the formidable Aunt Betsey and worm-like Uriah Heap. The classic Charles Dickens novel retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E/H Lexile Measure 540L Book Band Lime CEFR Leve...

Twelve classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales enchantingly illustrated and specially retold for younger readers. Includes the best-loved characters of ‘Thumbelina’ ‘The Little Mermaid’ and ‘The Ugly Duckling’, as well as a biography of Hans Christian Andersen. Beautifully bound in a padded hardback, this is an essential addition to any family bookshelf and makes a wonderful gift. Age 5 Key Stage KS2 Lexile Measure 780L Hardback ISBN: 9781409523390 Extent:...

The stories of six of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, beautifully retold and illustrated for children growing in reading confidence. Includes Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest as well as a short biography of the bard himself. Each story is introduced with a summary and pictures of the characters. With internet links to websites where children can listen to extracts from the plays and find out more about William Shakespeare. Ag...

One of Shakespeare’s greatest plays retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Macbeth is the bravest general in Scotland, and a loyal servant to King Duncan. But then he hears that one day, he could be king himself. Mad with ambition, Macbeth sets out on a bloody path to power. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With internet links to find out more about Shakespeare and the play. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 E L...

A retelling of Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ written for children who are fully confident readers.Odysseus is finally heading home after a long war, but his troubles have just begun. Terrible dangers are in store for the hero, from one-eyed monsters to cannibal kings.Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 Lexile Measure 700L Book Band Lime CEFR Level C1 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9781409522348 Extent: 64 p...

The classic story by Charles Dickens retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Amy Dorrit grows up in Marshalsea Prison, where her father is imprisoned for debt. But in this classic tale of poverty and wealth, sacrifice and greed, fortunes can change in a moment – even Little Dorrit’s. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With internet links to find out more about the life and times of Charles...

An illustrated collection of fifteen tales from the brothers Grimm, retold for younger readers. Stories include “Hansel and Gretel”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “Rumpelstiltskin”, “Tom Thumb” and “The Frog Prince” as well as a short biography of the brothers themselves. Age 5 Key Stage KS2 BIC CBMC C3N79 Padded Hardback ISBN: 9780746098547 Extent: 304 pages Dimensions: 194 x 152mmAuthor/Editor Ruth Brocklehurst and Gill DohertyIllustrator Raffae...