mackinnon mairi the queen makes a scene
Mackinnon Mairi The Queen Makes a Scene
A hilarious story to inspire very beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Adult and child take turns to read, and the child’s text introduces the important letter-combinations of the vowel sounds ai ee igh oa oo (as in "book" and also in "moon"). Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.
1637 Руб.
Snow White. Level 1. A1
"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?" The Queen wants to be the most beautiful, but one day the mirror says, "Snow White!" Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). Retold by Mairi Mackinnon. 500 headwords 1,199 words
761 Руб.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
From Shakespeare's most often-performed play. One summer night, four lovestruck young people follow each other into the forest. Meanwhile the fairy king and queen quarrel and sulk, amateur actors rehearse a play and mischievous fairy Puck stirs up trouble. How can all the confusion be resolved? The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English. Retold by Mairi Mackinnon Level 3. Intermediate (B1) 1,200 hedwords
820 Руб.
The Three Billy Goats
Benny, Bert and Boris are looking for some new grass to eat. There's lots of new grass on the hill, across the bridge - but there's also a hungry troll under the bridge. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
761 Руб.
Grahame Kenneth The Wind in the Willows
One day, Mole leaves his home for the wonderful world of the river. He meets the friendly Water Rat, kind Badger - and Toad, who loves fast cars a little too much. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
1389 Руб.
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Twelve princesses long to leave the palace and go dancing. When their shoes are worn out night after night, the king is determined to solve the mystery. Finally a soldier in a cloak of invisibility follows the girls to a magical underground realm. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
761 Руб.
The Little Mermaid
The little mermaid dreams of swimming up to the sea surface and the world above. She falls in love with a human prince - but what price will she pay to live in his world? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
998 Руб.
Puss in Boots
When Tom's father dies, Tom has to leave his home with Puss, the cat. Luckily Puss is a very clever cat, and soon Tom is riding in a carriage with the King and his pretty daughter. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). Retold by: Mairi Mackinnon. Level 1. A1 (500 headwords).
998 Руб.
The Enormous Turnip
Sara loves visiting her grandparents and helping in her grandmother's extensive kitchen garden. When Grandmother tries to harvest one outsize turnip, she needs all the help she can get. A delightful cumulative story, originally from Russia. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
761 Руб.
Mackinnon Mairi The Firebird
The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father's golden apples. A story of bravery, determination and magic that has captivated generations, and inspired iconic paintings, music and ballet. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
647 Руб.
The Phantom of the Opera
From the classic adventure by Robert Louis Stevenson. An old sailor comes to stay at Jim Hawkins quiet inn. One night a terrifying visitor arrives, and Jim escapes with a mysterious map. His friend Squire Trelawney fits out a ship - but can the crew, even the friendly Long John Silver, be trusted? The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English. Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
1389 Руб.
The Jungle Book. Level 3. Intermediate. B1
From the well-loved stories by Rudyard Kipling. A little boy escapes a man-eating tiger, and is adopted by a family of wolves. The animals teach Mowgli to live in the jungle, but Shere Khan the tiger is his enemy for life. Eventually Mowgli must confront Shere Khan, and find where he truly belongs. The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English. Retold by Mairi Mackinnon. 1200 headwords.
998 Руб.
Pinocchio. Level 2
From the classic children's story by Carlo Collodi. Pinocchio the puppet wants to be a real boy, but he is constantly in trouble - running away, falling into bad company and telling lies that make his nose grow and grow. Will he ever find his missing father Geppetto, and learn in the end to be good? The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English. Retold by Mairi Mackinnon
998 Руб.
King Midas
King Midas really likes gold. King Midas would like more gold. How can he make more gold? Gold is always a good thing… isn't it? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
998 Руб.
The Emperor's New Clothes. Level 1. Elementary. A1
From the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen. The Emperor loves fine clothes. One day two crooks offer to make him some magical clothes that can only be seen by the wise. The Emperor parades through the city. No-one admits that they can't see the clothes, until a little child speaks out. The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English. From the story by Hans Christian Andersen. Retold by Mairi Mackinnon. English language consulatant: Peter Viney. 500 headwords.
998 Руб.
Macbeth
How does Macbeth turn so quickly from trusted military commander to murderous traitor? This compelling version brings readers into the heart of Shakespeare's drama, and includes carefully chosen quotations from the play itself. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. Age 7+ Retold by Mairi Mackinnon.
998 Руб.