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Extraordinary Life of Anne Frank, The--Usborne/Kane Miller
SKU: 3017
$5.99Forced into hiding at the age of thirteen, her diary reveals what life was like for her and her Jewish family during the Second World War, and continues to inspire people all over the world.
ages 7-11
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Animal Orchestra Plays Beethoven, The
SKU: 12803
$19.99Children can discover the magic of Beethoven by pressing the buttons in this enchanting sound book. The animal orchestra travels through the animal world playing five different pieces of Beethoven's music and telling the other animals a little bit about the extraordinary man who wrote them. The beautiful illustrations and spellbinding music are a perfect introduction to one of the greatest composers of all time.
From Usborne Books
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Usborne 10 Ten-Minute Stories
SKU: 1101
$14.99A naughty puppet, a flying horse and a sorcerer’s apprentice are just some of the characters you’ll meet in tales from all over the world. These ten very different stories, each with their own lively illustrations, are the perfect length for reading at bedtime – or any time. Learn More -
Usborne Treasure Island (Illustrated Originals)
SKU: 5903
$14.99This special edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic pirate adventure — complete and unabridged — is packed with thrilling action and stunning illustations by Fran Parreno. Follow young Jim Hawkins as he boards the Hispaniola and sets sail across the high seas in search of buried treasure. Danger lies ahead as he encounters mutiny, murder, shipwreck, and the mysterious Long John Silver.
Series: Illustrated Originals Beautifully illustrated, complete, and unabridged stories in paperback version.
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Usborne Heidi (Illustrated Originals)
SKU: 12617
$14.99This beautifully illustrated edition of Johanna Spyri's timeless classic is one to treasure. Follow Heidi's adventures, from her carefree life high in the Swiss Alps among the goats and the birds, to her loneliness in the city. One of the most popular children's books of all time, this heartwarming tale is as entrancing now as when it was first written.
Series: Illustrated Originals Beautifully illustrated, complete, and unabridged stories in paperback version.
Age 8 years and up
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Usborne Beginners History Box Set
SKU: 0674
$44.99This box set includes the hardback edition of the following titles: Ancient Greeks, Castles, Celts, Digging Up the Past, Egyptians, Iron Age, Maya, Romans, Stone Age, and Vikings.
Series: Beginners How many eyes do spiders have? What do fire fighters wear? What kind of truck can transport the space shuttle? Find the answers to these questions and lots more in these exciting books for children who are learning to read on their own
Age 6 years and up
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Usborne Big Book of Nursery Rhymes
SKU: 1648
$15.99COMING SOONSophia Touliatou’s dynamic and joyous illustrations make this Nursery Rhymes book unique. Through busy, annotated pages children are introduced to a range of classical nursery rhymes that they will learn to cherish for all their life! Nursery Rhymes included are: Do You Know the Muffin Man?; Pat-a-Cake, Pat-a-Cake; Old King Cole; The Queen of Hearts; Jack and Jill; Humpty Dumpty; Little Bo Peep; Mary Had a Little Lamb; Hickory Dickory Dock; 1,2,3,4, Mary at the Cottage Door; Little Miss Muffet; Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary; Rub a Dub-Dub; 1,2,3,4,5, Once I Caught a Fish Alive; Old Mother Hubbard; This Little Piggy; Sing a Song of Sixpence; Baa Baa Black Sheep; Hey Didddle Diddle; and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.
Series: Big Book of… Big, sturdy books that introduce fun topics in a large, unique format, perfect for little learners
Age 2 years and up
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Usborne Illustrated Stories from China
SKU: 4064
$14.99Discover magical princesses, mighty dragons, mischievous monkeys and more in this captivating collection of Chinese stories, specially retold for readers today.
The book features stunning traditional-style brush and ink illustrations by Chinese artist Li Weiding, and includes links to websites to find out more about Chinese folk tales and art.
Stories included: Fox & Tiger, Pearl that Shone in Dark, Frog in the Well, Butterfly's Dream, Great-Aunt Tiger, Painter of Dragons, How Phoenix Got Feathers, No Silver Buried Here, Mouse's Marriage, Old Man Moved Mountain, Golden Slipers, Monkey King, and New Year Monster.
Age 8+
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Usborne Complete Jane Austen (IR)
SKU: 4058
$24.99From teenage girls waiting to dance at their very first ball, to mothers hunting for rich husbands for their daughters, Jane Austen's love stories are famous throughout the world.
This collection of adaptations of all six novels — and one shorter tale — with beautiful illustrations and summaries of the characters, is the perfect introduction to Jane Austen.
Novels included are: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion and Lady Susan.
Age 9 years +
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Usborne Fairy Tales for Little Children
SKU: 12557
$14.99Welcome to the wonderful world of fairy tales, full of wicked wolves, clever princesses and magic beanstalks that touch the sky.
Would you like to be whisked away to a royal ball? Or find out who lives in a castle in the clouds? Then let’s begin.
Once upon a time... Includes: Cinderella, Goldilocks, Jack & the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, The Princess and the Pea.
Series: Read-Aloud Story Books
These delightful books make great stories and gifts for young and old readers alike!
Age 3 years and up
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First Thousand Words in English
SKU: 5260
$12.99This classic Usborne book has now been revised to include many brand new illustrations and it continues to stimulate and delight today's generation of children as it did when it was first published over 20 years ago. It provides a treasury of learning opportunities as an exciting talk-about book for the very young, a stimulating picture word book for pre-readers and a lively source of ideas and spellings for first writers.
Stephen Cartwright's brilliant illustrations, with their wealth of detail and gentle humor, will give many hours of valuable entertainment and enjoyment. (Gold Award Winner, Best Pre-School Information Book, Parents Play and Learn Awards, 1996)
Series: First Thousand Words
Offers a wide range of learning opportunities from early reading and spelling to dictionary use. Foreign language editions include dictionaries and phonetic pronunciation guides; some have online pronunciation guides and internet links.
Age 3 years and up Publisher: Usborne
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Aesop's Stories for Little Children
SKU: 3640
$19.99This charming illustrated story collection is the perfect introduction to Aesop's classic tales. Discover the antics and adventures of a boastful hare, a helpful mouse, a greedy dog and many more.
Series: Read-Aloud Story Books
These delightful books make great stories and gifts for young and old readers alike.
Age 3 years and up Publisher: Usborne
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Five-minute Bedtime Stories
SKU: 2731
$14.99A heart-warming collection of eleven gentle animal stories, perfect for sharing together at bedtime. Cozy stories include ‘Little Lion’s Roar’, ‘Badger’s Happy Feeling’ and ‘Dog and the Balloon’. With enchanting illustrations and just the right length for the end of a busy day. Publisher Usborne
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