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Moses in the Basket

Name: Moses in the Basket
ISBN: 9781835404836

By Russell Punter

Part of the Usborne Little Board Books series

A tiny baby’s basket drifts towards the palace—who will discover him among the reeds?

engaging · charming · illustrated

Genres

Historical Fiction Spirituality/Beliefs

What is Moses in the Basket about?

In ancient Egypt, to protect her baby from danger, Moses' mother places him in a basket among the reeds of the Nile. Discovered by the Pharaoh's daughter, Moses is saved and raised in the royal palace. This cherished Bible story is beautifully retold with engaging illustrations by Barbara Bongini, making it accessible for young readers.

About the author

Russell Punter is a popular children's author from the UK who has written many fun and exciting books, especially for young readers. He is well known for his stories in the Usborne Phonics Readers series, which help children learn to read through catchy rhymes and colourful characters. Russell loves making reading enjoyable for everyone!

Pages

22 pages

Reading age

Board Book (0-3)

This edition

2025

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