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Usborne animal stories for little children

Name: Usborne animal stories for little children
ISBN: 9781409507017

By Jenny Tyler, Lesley Sims and others

What happens when clever animals turn the tables and kindness proves surprisingly powerful?

lively · charming · traditional · humorous

Genres

Animals Fairy Tales Classics

What is Usborne animal stories for little children about?

Meet clever, mischievous and surprising animals in this collection of five lively tales from around the world. Join the Little Red Hen as she learns who will help her, watch the Lion and the Mouse discover the value of kindness, and follow Brer Rabbit, a little giraffe and elephants in magical folk stories from Africa and India. With plenty of humour, adventure and gentle lessons, these beautifully illustrated retellings are ideal for sharing aloud or enjoying independently.

About the author

Lesley Sims is a talented author who has written many exciting books for children. She is well known for her retellings of classic stories, such as 'The Princess and the Pea' and 'The Nutcracker'. Lesley enjoys making stories fun and easy to read, so that everyone can enjoy the magic of reading.

Pages

132 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2009

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