Lesley Sims

"What happens when Anansi, king of the spiders, is given a wonderful present? You can find out in this lively retelling of a traditional African tale, with easy-to-read text and fun puzzles after the story."--Back cover.

"This is the fourteenth title in the '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 less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end to check the child's understanding of the text and guidance...

A lively story with irresistible illustrations, this book is a delight to share with very young children. It can also be enjoyed by children who are beginning to read for themselves. The simple rhyming text is a great way to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

This story is based on an old folktale from Namibia in Africa. The story explains how the very first Zebra got it's stripes.

"An ordinary day becomes extraordinary when Alice follows the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole, and finds herself in Wonderland..."--Cover back.

A short-sighted dinosaur, crashing around the forest... What could possibly go wrong? --Provided by publisher.

A lively story with irresistible illustrations, this book is a delight to share with very young children. It can also be enjoyed by children who are beginning to read for themselves. The simple rhyming text is a great way to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.