First Reading — Knigausa Bookstore: Russian Books

Lion and the Mouse, the (HB)

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 09:27:11 +0000

It’s tough in the wild, whether you’re a tiny mouse or a big, scary lion. But friends can be found in the strangest of places. Aesop’s charming fable is specially retold for beginner readers in this lively retelling, and features beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout.Retold by Susanna Davidson.

Big Book of Numbers (board book)

Sun, 26 May 2024 18:38:06 +0000

There are hundreds of fascinating facts to discover in this journey through the wonderful world of numbers. How many hearts does an octopus have? Why is the number 9 lucky in China and how many people have walked on the moon? With delightful illustrations and a page of facts for each number, this is a lovely book to share with a young child.

Ant and the Grasshopper (HB) level 1

Sat, 18 May 2024 11:48:03 +0000

This is a new title in the fantastic «First Reading» series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. It is a thoughtful retelling of Aesop’s fable. It’s the middle of summer and while the grasshopper is enjoying himself, the ant is busy preparing for winter and when winter arrives both the Ant and the Grasshopper learn something about the merits of hard work. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.