This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, aimed at children who are beginning to read. The King has a secret. He has donkey's ears! But when he tells the barber his secret, it surely can't be a secret for long. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey. Every title …
Perfect for key stage 1 science, "Smell" examines different kinds of smells in the world. It refers in particular to the relationship between smell and taste. The illustrations and examples are relevant to a child's likely everyday experiences.
Amusing pictures and simple text present a child's first day at school in a positive and reassuring way.
This book examines the fears felt by children when going to the dentist. It demystifies this new experience with easy text and fun illustrations. Text and pictures should help to reduce the fear factor.
Based on the requirements of the Key Stage One science curriculum, "Hearing" begins by examining different sounds and moves on to look at how the ear hears them. The illustrations and examples refer to a child's likely everyday experiences.
Based on the requirements of the Key Stage One curriculum, 'Touch' begins by looking at the concept of differing textures and moves on to look at how the brain interprets messages from the nerves in the skin.
'Sight' looks at the concept of light and colour and how the eyes and brain interpret the sights around us. The illustrations and examples refer to a child's likely everyday experiences.
All my friends have pets. Kirsty from next door has a cat. James keeps Gebrils. Ben has budgies. I don't want a cat, a gerbil or a budgie. I just want a puppy. New experiences can be daunting for young children. With amusing pictures and simple text, this book presents the ariival of a first pet in a positive and reassuring way. This book contains notes for parents and teacher to help th…
Part of a series that helps children deal with emotions they experience in their everyday lives, this book describes what it is like to feel sad, as it is experienced by young children.