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Every night, tiny stars appear out of the darkness in little Sandy's bedroom. She catches them and creates wonderful creatures to play with until she falls asleep, and in the morning brings them back to life in the whimsical drawings that cover her room. One day, Morfie, a mysterious pale girl, appears at school. And she knows all about Sandy's drawings... Nightlights is a beautiful story about fear, insecurity, and creativity, from the enchanting imagination of Lorena Alvarez.
The mind-bending, psychedlic sequel to Lorena Alvarez's best-selling graphic novel debut Nightlights is now available in a new paperback edition! On a school field trip to the river, Sandy wanders away from her classmates and discovers an empty turtle shell. Peeking through the dark hole, she suddenly finds herself within a magical realm. Filled with sculptures, paintings and books, the turtle's shell is a museum of the natural world. But one painting is incomplete, and the turtle needs Sandy's help to finish it.
Little Miss Muffet is in for a surprise – a great big spider wants to join her picnic! This charmingly illustrated version of the classic nursery rhyme has been specially written for beginner readers, with audio narration. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus
Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can save him.
A rollicking, rhyming, and inspirational picture book for fans of Oh, the Places You'll Go! andevery child who is frustrated by what they can't do...YET! Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion—the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out. The Magical Yet is the perfect tool for parents and educators to turn a negative into a positive when helping children cope with the inevitable difficult learning moments we all face. Whether a child or an adult, this encouraging and uplifting book reminds us that we all have things we haven't learned...yet!
A charmingly illustrated picture book version of the classic fairy tale for little children. Goldilocks causes trouble wherever she goes, so when she finds an empty cottage in the woods more mischief begins. But the owners of the house are about to return... The simple text and vibrant illustrations will appeal to very young children at story time and to older children just beginning to read alone.
This collection of fairy tales is perfect for reading aloud with children at bedime. They are beautifully illustrated by Lorena Alvarez. The stories included are: Cinderella, Goldilocks, Jack & the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, The Princess & the Pea.
Poor Cinderella is made to cook and clean for her stepsisters , and her wicked stepmother won’t even let her go to the Royal Ball. But then, in a flurry of sparkles, her Fairy Godmother arrives and everything changes... The ever-popular fairy tale, specially retold as part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes audio. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare
A Mother Goose for the new millennium: bedtime rhymes for all your favorite princes, princesses, and nursery rhyme characters! Everyone has a hard time nodding off sometimes—from Prince Charming, who snores so loud it’s alarming, to Hansel and Gretel, who have Sleepytime tea in the kettle. With a good night’s sleep, even the Wicked Queen can have a new day, fresh and clean! Say good night to your favorite characters from beloved fairy tales and nursery rhymes in this enchanting bedtime book from author Jen Arena with gorgeous illustrations from Lorena Alvarez.
Little Red Riding Hood is off to visit her Grandma, but following her through the forest is a very hungry wolf... This lively retelling of the classic fairy tale has gorgeous illustrations and the simple text makes this story perfect for sharing together or for beginner readers to enjoy alone.