Bøger af Mairi Mackinnon

A word book that lets you listen to 120 English words, spoken by a native speaker. Simply take one of the 10 cards (each features 12 words) out of the envelope and slot it in. Press 'go' and then press each of the pictures to hear how the word is pronounced. For preschool children learning English as either a first or second language.

Old man Harry arrives at a house and asks for food; but cautious Nell doesn't want to give food to a stranger. Harry tells her: "I can show you something wonderful. I can make soup from a stone!" A stone, a fire, a pot of hot water - how can they make such delicious soup? With fun activities and online audio in British English and American English.

King Midas loves gold, so when a god offers him a gift, Midas knows just what to ask for. "I want to change everything I touch into gold." That works well for flowers and trees, and palace furniture too - but what happens when Midas picks up bread and fruit to eat? With fun activities and online audio in British English and American English.

Every day, Sam takes the same old sheep up the same old mountain, then one day he thinks of a way to make life more exciting... Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "e;Irresistible for children learning to read. "e; - Child Education Plus

Crack codes, solve clues, answer riddles, escape from mazes... Packed with a huge variety of puzzles, this entertaining write-in book is a great way to give your brain a workout and develop logical thinking skills. Write and draw your answers to puzzles perfectly pitched for age 7+. Along the way, you'll also discover how your brain works and tips on how you can help it to work better. With links to more activities and help online, and all the answers in the back of the book.

Età di lettura: da 3 anni.

A delightful Japanese folktale about a Father Mouse who wants his daughter to marry the most powerful husband in the world. Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "e;Irresistible for children learning to read. "e; - Child Education Plus

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. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme.

Età di lettura: da 6 anni.

Kind Katie shares her bread and cheese with an old woman on her way through the forest. The woman thanks her with the gift of a magic porridge pot - but it's important to give the pot the right instructions, or the porridge will get out of hand... With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.CEFR level: low A1. 300 headwords, 526 words.

Età di lettura: da 2 anni.

Strange things are happening at the Paris Opera House. Young singer Christine is suddenly famous ¿ but who is her `angel of music¿? There are stories about a ghost. Can they be true?Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).800 headwords, 2,346 words

A popular folk tale from Norway. Benny, Bert and Boris are three brother goats. They are looking for new grass to eat. There's plenty of new grass just over the bridge - but look out for the hungry troll on the way. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.

Konen bager en honningkagemand. Den bliver levende og løber sin vej. Alle vil spise den, men den løber bare fra dem. Så møder den ræven, som vil hjælpe...Mairi Mackinnon er født i England, gik i skole i Skotland, læste i Frankrig og Italien og arbejdede i Spanien, før hun slog sig ned i London. Hun har skrevet næsten 100 børnebøger.

Beauty goes to the Beast's castle in order to save her father's life and help her family. The Beast is kind to her, but when he asks her to marry him, she can't bring herself to say yes. Then Beauty returns home and dreams that the Beast is dying. Can she save him? With fun activities and online audio in British and American English.

"As a boy, Arthur knows nothing about his real family. One day his foster father and brother attend a tournament, and his brother sends Arthur to fetch his sword. Arthur sees a sword in a stone. He doesn't know that only the true King of Britain can release it. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in British and American English."

All Tom has in the world is a cat, but Puss is no ordinary cat. He introduces Tom to the King as the "Marquis of Carabas". The King is impressed by the Marquis' generosity; his daughter thinks Tom is charming. If Puss can kill a giant, their fortunes are made. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in British and American English.

King Odysseus is happy at home with his loving wife and baby son. Then King Menelaus asks him to help bring Queen Helen back from the city of Troy. For ten years the Greeks besiege Troy, but they can't break into the city until Odysseus thinks of a plan. With fun activities and online audio in both British English and American English.

Everyone wants to catch the Gingerbread Man, but hes just too fast for them. Until he reaches a river, and meets a suspiciously helpful fox. With lively text and enchanting illustrations, this fresh new version of the classic tale is a book to treasure.

A fun and interactive way for children to listen to and learn 128 everyday Chinese words spoken by a native speaker. Select one of four double-sided topic cards, each with sixteen words and pictures about clothes, food, animals and more. Then slot the card into the book's special frame and press the pictures to hear the words read aloud.

An essential vocabulary builder for young children, with around a thousand everyday words and pictures, arranged thematically. There are lots of things to spot and talk about in this large format board book, that is perfect for poring over together. With characterful and slightly nostalgic illustrations by Kate Hindley.

Efter en fabel af Æsop. Tom og Lena er fattige, men glade. En dag har deres lille hvide gås lagt et æg af guld. Hver morgen finder de et nyt guld-æg. De bliver rigere og rigere - men hvad sker der, når et guld-æg om dagen ikke længere er nok?FLACHS - FØRSTE LÆSNING er en serie henvendt til begynderlæsere. Det kræver træning at blive en god læser – og det skal være sjovt og underholdende at læse. Det er vores håb, at bøgerne i denne serie kan bidrage til dette. Hver bog er på 48 sider og indeholder en historie, der er læseteknisk bearbejdet, så den er lettilgængelig for børnene. Igennem hele bogen er der humoristiske farveillustrationer, der understøtter læsningen. Historierne i denne serie vil være velkendte for mange børn, da der er tale om bearbejdede genfortællinger af ældre historier. 1.-3. kl.

For children who are just beginning to learn to read, this book introduces simple words with easy letter sounds and amusing illustrations. Follows the UK government's reading strategy which uses synthetic phonics.

Suitable for young children who are just beginning to learn to read, this book helps young readers develop their phonics awareness, a vital early step to literacy. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, it supports the Government's Letters and Sounds programme used in schools.

The fourth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and the child more.

The second title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and the child more.

The first title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and the child more.

Can the runaway pancake escape being eaten by a whole family, a dog, a rabbit, a duck, a cat, a goat, a fox and a cunning old pig? Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "e;Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme."e; - Julia Eccleshare

Hver eneste dag går Peter på engen og passer får. Han er alene hele dagen, og han keder sig. Hvad kan han mon gøre for at skabe lidt spænding?FLACHS - FØRSTE LÆSNING er en serie henvendt til begynderlæsere. Det kræver træning at blive en god læser – og det skal være sjovt og underholdende at læse. Det er vores håb, at bøgerne i denne serie kan bidrage til dette. Hver bog er på 48 sider og indeholder en historie, der er læseteknisk bearbejdet, så den er lettilgængelig for børnene. Igennem hele bogen er der humoristiske farveillustrationer, der understøtter læsningen. Historierne i denne serie vil være velkendte for mange børn, da der er tale om bearbejdede genfortællinger af ældre historier. 1-3. kl.