This book contains a careful selection of Bible stories retold in age-appropriate language, simple poems and verses that relate to a Bible theme, and contemporary stories that make the message of the Bible more meaningful for children.
Being responsible means you can be trusted to do important things without being told. Sometimes, it might seem hard to be responsible or to discern the right path independently. This motivating guidebook explains just how easy being responsible can be at home, school, and around the neighborhood.
Ladybird's First Fabulous Facts is an illustrated non-fiction series for 3-5 year olds. Fun and fascinating facts engage young children and bring their favourite interests, hobbies and obsessions to life. My Body is a fantastic introduction to the human body. From their head and shoulders, to their knees and toes, young children will discover how the body keeps going inside and out. Entertainin…
Amazing photographs and illustrations combine with lively text to illustrate the basics of our planet's animals, what's out in space and much more.
Mum brought an elephant home from the zoo. "His name is Harold," she said. "We're looking after him for the holidays." Harold was too big to come inside. So we let him sleep in the garage.
This insight into ancient Asian and Oriental culture is packed with information and projects.
Divided into four sections, this anthology contains more than 60 of the most colourful and best-loved nursery rhymes, including "Humpty Dumpty" and "Hey Diddle, Diddle". These are illustrated with watercolour pictures of distinctive characters - rabbits, cats and mice - by Rosemary Wells.
A brand new retelling of the Greek myth, "Perseus and the Gorgon". Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone - Fantastic illustrations by Simona Bursi give a very modern feel to this classic tale. A new title in "Young Reading Series Two", part of the "Usborne Reading Programme". Aimed at children whose…
In this British variant of a traditional tale, an ungrateful woman who complains constantly about her house is granted increasingly grandiose wishes by a fairy.
This book is based on a story told by Mona Green, of the Jaru people, to Aboriginal children living in Halls Creek, Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from the children's original paintings of the story. Mona Green said, "When my husband was a stockman, we used to go out to Nongra Lake to see if the cattle had enough water. I had heard the story about this giant lake, and I think …