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Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points.Perfect for learning English in school or at homeDevelops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skillsFeatures much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) testsFeatures free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parentsSuperhero Max, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.Max was superhero with magic boots. Lady Rob and Ricky Rob wanted to rob banks. Can Superhero Max stop them?Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information. Σελίδες: 48, Διαστάσεις: 15.4x15.4cm

A collection of proverbs in the original Gaelic, and translated into English covering family, work, money, self-Improvement and food and drink amongst other topics. Gaelic proverbs tell it like it is, and provide advice for a myriad of situations. This pocketsize volume will make an excellent souvenir or a gift for any occasion. Σελίδες: 128

Σελίδες: 60, Διαστάσεις: 14.8x14.8cm

The perfect baby present and self-purchase for just the right moment in a baby and a parent\'s life. Join the Beginning Baby animal friends for a day at school that\'s full of feelings! Whether they\'re sad or glad, shy or excited, the friends know it\'s important to express their many emotions. Welcome to Beginning Baby, a line of novelty board books and gifts designed to give little ones a bright start! Vetted by early childhood experts and thoughtfully created with input from parents and caregivers, each Beginning Baby book explores educational concepts tied to early learning milestones, building a foundation for a strong beginning. An adorable and energetic cast of animal characters guide babies through early learning concepts in a playful way that reinforces ideas through rhythm and repetition and engages eyes and hands with flaps, moving parts, mirrors, or tabs. With its irresistible interactive elements, colorful and decorative designs, and strong educational framework, Beginning Baby makes growing and learning for babies as easy as playing and dreaming - and also makes the perfect gift for new families. Σελίδες: 20, Διαστάσεις: 17.8x17.8cm

Introduce your baby to all kinds of toys with this gorgeous black-and-white book!Designed to develop babies\' eyesight from birth, this high-contrast book with clearly-defined images and simple text will engage your child\'s senses as they discover all their favourite toys. Spot the stacking rings, stripy ball and cuddly teddy bear - and look out for the surprise touch-and-feel on the final page!This black-and-white book:Stimulates visionEncourages sensory developmentRecommended for children aged 0+Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioAlso available:Baby Touch: Faces: a black-and-white bookBaby Touch: Animals: a black-and-white bookBaby Touch: Vehicles: a black-and-white book Baby Touch: My First Book: a black-and-white cloth bookBaby Touch: A black-and-white buggy book Σελίδες: 10, Διαστάσεις: 18.2x18.2cm

The Little Book of Sleep has all the information you need to enhance your life with a good night\'s sleep.How much sleep is normal? What might be preventing you from sleeping well? This trusty tome deals with both of these questions and more. The Little Book of Sleep shows which foods are over-stimulating and which are calming, looks at dreams and what they mean, provides advice on surviving long plane journeys and avoiding the dreaded jetlag, and ends with a few sleepy myths that will have you nodding off in no time.Top Tips to Ease the StressThere are some ways to make shift work more bearable.1. When you are working, make sure the light is bright, and when you are meant to be sleeping, make sure the room is dark.2. Don\'t wait until the night you start your shift to change sleeping patterns. Try to go to bed a little later each night in order to anticipate the change it will make to your wake-sleep patterns.3. Eat proper meals and don\'t resort to convenience food and alcohol to help you wind down. You will cope better if you eat nourishing food. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0202, Διαστάσεις: 11.4x11.4cm

The Little Book of Chinese Therapies is a clear and accessible introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine, an ancient system of health and wellness.This trusty tome explores the thinking behind Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how those who practise it strive to bring balance to their patients with a slower-paced, more holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment. Each therapy and it health benefits are explained clearly, introducing readers to the likes of acupressure and musical therapy as well as to the use of Tai Chi and Qigong to create a sense of inner calm.Music TherapyAs with all aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine, music is closely connected to the five elements or \'five phases\', as the elements are sometimes referred to. According to ancient Chinese thought, each musical note is associated with one of the elements and each corresponds to the internal organs. Specific imbalances of yin and yang within the body can be improved by listening to certain tones of music.Jiao is the equivalent of the Western musical note \'E\'. It represents the element of Wood and is known as the sound of spring. It promotes the correct functioning of the liver and relieves depression. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0302, Διαστάσεις: 11.4x11.4cm

It\'s full-time monkey business on the high seas in this new family adventure from Alexander McCall Smith, the bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies\' Detective Agency series.Noah can’t believe it when he finds out his uncle owns a zoo! But the zoo is closing down, and there are animals who need homes. Before he knows it, Noah and his family are setting sail on a round-the-world trip returning the zoo animals to the places they were born. But when they try to return one very cheeky monkey, they’re in for a whole boat-load of trouble! Σελίδες: 128, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0803, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

A full-colour short story taken from the magical Wishing-Chair series. Perfect for new readers. Be whisked away! When Mollie and Peter go to buy their mother a birthday present, they discover the most extraordinary thing: a chair that can fly and grant wishes! And on a stiflingly hot summer day in the playroom, what better adventure to have than to fly high above the mountains and seaside in search of the Land of Goodness Knows Where!Also available in this short story series:A Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Royal Birthday PartyA Wishing-Chair Adventure: A Daring School RescueA Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Witch\'s Lost CatA Wishing-Chair Adventure: A Summertime MysteryA Wishing-Chair Adventure: The Goblin and the Lost RingA Wishing-Chair Adventure: Home for Half-TermA Wishing-Chair Adventure: Santa Claus and the Wishing-Chair Σελίδες: 80, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0511, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Have you ever felt like your day-to-day life is one big \'to-do\' list? There\'s the daily juggle of work, an energy-sapping commute, the demands of family life or running a busy household. And then there are life\'s crucial turning points: relaunching a career, moving house, finding love. Between all that noise, it can be hard to make and maintain friendships.The Little Book of Friendship offers guidance for when the scales of life are tipped and a moment of companionship is needed. Packed full of wise words from some of the world\'s best-known figures – from ancient philosophers and celebrated writers to modern-day figures – this book will help you to prioritize your friendships and truly value your loved ones, even when times are tough.\'No road is too long in the company of a good friend.\' - Japanese proverb\'Friendship is essentially a partnership.\' - Aristotle Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0110, Διαστάσεις: 11.4x11.4cm

A beautiful retelling of a classic Greek myth, perfect for fans of Geraldine McCaughrean.When the world was new and the gods ruled the whole of Earth, a large wooden chest was sent to a newly-married couple with a warning not to open it. The chest was hidden away with the thought \'out of sight, out of mind\'. But curiosity is a powerful thing and it can\'t hurt to have one little look... can it?This retelling of the classic Greek myth from Rose Impey has engaging black-and-white illustrations by Peter Bailey and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading both in the classroom and at home. For more information visit www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com.Book Band: Brown, ideal for ages 7+ Σελίδες: 48, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0204, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

There are brick houses, stick houses, tall houses, thin houses, but the best houses of all are those where your friends live. Young readers will enjoy the bouncing rhythm and catchy rhyme in this delightful look at people’s homes throughout the world. This title belongs to the highly acclaimed Beginner Book series developed by Dr. Seuss, in which the essential ingredients of rhyme, rhythm and repetition are combined with zany artwork and off-the-wall humour to create a range of books that will encourage even the most reluctant child to read. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 16.3x16.3cm

Jump into the shoes of some of the world\'s greatest explorersRediscover the discoveries of the great men and women who risked life and limb to reach the four corners of the earth in this fascinating book. Hang onto the coattails of explorers as their adventures are told in thrilling detail. As well as following the lives of these explorers, you\'ll find out what they discovered, where they discovered it, and why their journeys changed your life. Photos and illustrations from centuries of discovery, along with amazing facts on dangers faced from the South Pole to outer space, will make you an expert on epic adventurers. Explorers is part of the Mega Bites series, which uncovers the secrets of history, science, and the natural world. Investigate the most complicated thing in the universe - your Brain; then journey to the most mysterious as we dive into a Black Hole; and closer to home, marvel at the genius of the world\'s smartest Codebreakers! Whichever title you pick, you\'ll get the expert knowledge and fun facts you need on each topic, with every book packed with illustrations, fun stories, and anecdotes. Σελίδες: 96, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet\'s Shanghai City Map is your conveniently sized passport to travelling with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top city attractions, walking tour routes, transport maps, itinerary suggestions, an extensive street and site index, and practical travel tips and directory. With this easy-to-use, full-colour navigation tool in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of Shanghai, so begin your journey now!Durable and waterproofEasy-fold format and convenient sizeHandy slipcaseFull colour and easy to useExtensive street and site indexImages and information about top city attractionsHandy transport mapsWalking tour routesPractical travel tips and directoryItinerary suggestionsCovers The Bund, People\'s Square, Old Town, French Concession, Jingan, Pudong, Hongkou, Xujiahui, West ShanghaiLooking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet\'s Shanghai, our most comprehensive guidebook to the region, covering the top sights and most authentic offbeat experiences.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we\'ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You\'ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.\'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.\' New York Times\'Lonely Planet. It\'s on everyone\'s bookshelves; it\'s in every traveller\'s hands. It\'s on mobile phones. It\'s on the Internet. It\'s everywhere, and it\'s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.\' Fairfax Media (Australia) Σελίδες: 2, Διαστάσεις: 9.5x9.5cm

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child\'s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original fairytale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Orange. Σελίδες: 24, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0213, Διαστάσεις: 14.6x14.6cm

Hello, baby Gemini. Who will you be? Let\'s look at the stars. What do you see? With rhyming text and adorable art, this Little Zodiac book shares what is special about being a friendly and fun-loving Gemini (born May 21 – June 20). Little Zodiac Board Books are a sweet and starry-eyed series of board books with one book for each astrological sign. This cute and colorful board book series offers a sweet and accessible introduction to a baby\'s first horoscope! From Aries to Pisces, these petite books lovingly portray the unique characteristics of each sign. • Includes predictions for how young ones will each see the world a little differently • Features rhyming text that begs to be read aloud • Extra-chunky pages are perfect for tiny hands. The irresistible Little Zodiac Board Books celebrate every zodiac sign. For devoted astrologers and brand-new stargazers alike, these board books portend good omens and happy reading. • Discover what is written in the stars for your little one. • Makes a great gift for millennial parents, grandparents, and growing families who are interested in astrology and horoscopes • Perfect for children ages 0 to 3 years old, as well as a go-to gift for birthdays and baby showers • Add it to the shelf with books like ABC for Me: ABC Yoga by Christiane Engel; Twinkle, Twinkle, You\'re My Star! by Sandra Magsamen; and Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Star by Justin Krasner. Σελίδες: 12, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

Bursting with color and charm, this finger puppet book lets babies and inquisitive toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world. Newborns will love snuggling up with Baby Kitten! Baby Kitten wakes up, purrs with mama, plays, climbs, meets a butterfly, and drifts off to bedtime with his brother and sister. Featuring a plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated page, Baby Kitten will delight infants and parents alike. • Baby Kitten\'s bright and colorful cloth finger puppet is ideal for little hands to grow and engage their motor skills. • A sweet and simple new baby gift-just the thing for baby showers and birthdays • Easy sentences and charming illustrations make Baby Kitten a perfect bedtime story. Recommended for fans of Kitten and friends and Baby Touch and Feel: Kittens. • Family Read Aloud Books • Newborn and Toddler Board Books Ages 0-3 • Baby Animal Books Σελίδες: 12, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet\'s Tokyo City Map is your conveniently sized passport to travelling with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top city attractions, walking tour routes, transport maps, itinerary suggestions, an extensive street and site index, and practical travel tips and directory. With this easy-to-use, full-colour navigation tool, you can get to the heart of Tokyo, so begin your journey now! Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format and convenient size Handy slipcase Full colour and easy to use Extensive street and site index Images and information about top city attractions Handy transport maps Walking tour routes Practical travel tips and directory Itinerary suggestions Covers Chiyoda-Ku, Fujimi, Ginza, Hongo, Imado, Jinnan, Kotobuki, Muromachi, Nezu, Sendagaya, Shibuya-Ku, Ueno and more! Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet\'s Tokyo, our most comprehensive guidebook to the city, covering the top sights and most authentic offbeat experiences. Or check out Lonely Planet\'s Pocket Tokyo, a handy-sized guide focused on the can\'t-miss experiences for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we\'ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You\'ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. \'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.\' New York Times \'Lonely Planet. It\'s on everyone\'s bookshelves; it\'s in every traveller\'s hands. It\'s on mobile phones. It\'s on the Internet. It\'s everywhere, and it\'s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.\' Fairfax Media (Australia) Σελίδες: 2, Διαστάσεις: 9.5x9.5cm

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet\'s France City Map is your conveniently sized passport to travelling with ease. Get more from your map and your trip with images and information about top city attractions, walking tour routes, transport maps, itinerary suggestions, an extensive street and site index, and practical travel tips and directory. With this easy-to-use, full-colour navigation tool in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of France, so begin your journey now! Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format and convenient size Handy slipcase Full colour and easy to use Extensive street and site index Images and information about top city attractions Handy transport maps Walking tour routes Practical travel tips and directory Itinerary suggestions Covers Paris, Champagne, Burgundy, Loire Valley, D-Day beaches, Brittany, Normandy, Bordeaux, Dordogne, Languedoc, Pyrenees, Marseille, Provence, French Riviera, Nice, Lyon, Grenoble, French Alps, Strasbourg, Colmar, Metz Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet\'s France, our most comprehensive guidebook to the city, covering the top sights and most authentic offbeat experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we\'ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You\'ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. \'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.\' New York Times \'Lonely Planet. It\'s on everyone\'s bookshelves; it\'s in every traveller\'s hands. It\'s on mobile phones. It\'s on the Internet. It\'s everywhere, and it\'s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.\' Fairfax Media (Australia) Σελίδες: 2, Διαστάσεις: 9.5x9.5cm

Durable and waterproof, with a handy slipcase and an easy-fold format, Lonely Planet\'s Ireland Planning Map is your essential navigation tool. This full-colour map features accompanying images and information about top attractions, itinerary suggestions, a transport guide, themed lists and practical travel tips. Durable and waterproof Easy-fold format and convenient size Handy slipcase Full colour and easy to use Before-you-go info Beautiful imagery Tailored itineraries Can\'t-miss regional highlights Detailed town index Transport planner Themed lists Covers Dublin, County Wicklow, Enniskerry, Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, County Meath, Brú na Bóinne, Cork, Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Adare, Kilkenny, Rock of Cashel, Waterford City, Connemara, Galway City, Ennis, Killarney, Aran Islands, Donegal, Belfast, Causeway Coast, Derry City Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet\'s Ireland, our most comprehensive guidebook to Ireland, covering the top sights and most authentic offbeat experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we\'ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You\'ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. \'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.\' New York Times \'Lonely Planet. It\'s on everyone\'s bookshelves; it\'s in every traveller\'s hands. It\'s on mobile phones. It\'s on the Internet. It\'s everywhere, and it\'s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.\' Fairfax Media (Australia) Σελίδες: 2, Διαστάσεις: 9.5x9.5cm

All sorts of emotions are explored in this delightfully illustrated sticker book, including feeling excited, worried, embarrassed or jealous at a party, sports day or on a day out. There\'s plenty of descriptive vocabulary for children to learn along the way, along with ideas about how to stay calm and manage difficult feelings. Σελίδες: 32, Διαστάσεις: 21.6x21.6cm

A short-sighted dinosaur, crashing around the forest... What could possibly go wrong? This laugh-out-loud rhyming story, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, will encourage a love of language and a joy of stories. With lots of details to spot in each scene and the added bonus of online audio. Σελίδες: 24, Διαστάσεις: 21x21cm

Meet all kinds of dinosaurs as enormous as the magnificent T. Rex, or even bigger! From gentle giants such as the Brachiosaurus to the scary stalking Giganotosaurus. With plenty of big stickers to bring the exciting scenes to life. Σελίδες: 32, Διαστάσεις: 21.6x21.6cm

Join in preparations for Diwali, from baking treats and hanging lanterns, to creating decorative patterns and making lamps. Then fill the sky with fireworks for the festival! With lots of stickers to bring the scenes to life. Σελίδες: 32, Διαστάσεις: 17x17cm

A brand-new first sticker book for toddlers and preschoolers!This festive sticker book has over 40 BIG stickers and features charming artwork from Benji Davies, the illustrator of The Storm Whale.Join Bizzy Bear as he has lots of adventures this Christmas, playing in the snow, visiting Santa and delivery presents to children all around the world.Every page includes a panel with objects to spot in the picture and stickers to complete the Christmas scene.There are three Bizzy Bear sticker books to collect: Christmas Time, Things That Go and Animals. Σελίδες: 24, Διαστάσεις: 22x22cm

Learn to count with a dog, a lion and a tiger, as they show off and have fun! Following the crazy antics of a lion, a dog and a tiger as they show off how many apples they can balance on their heads – and learn to count at the same time!A classic Dr. Seuss title, illustrated by the wonderful Roy McKie. A perfect book for early readers, the new look and style across the Dr. Seuss range brings worldwide favourites to a whole new generation. With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranking among the UK’s top ten favourite children’s authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with over 600 million books sold worldwide. As part of a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching Dr. Seuss’s bestselling books, including such perennial favourites as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and Fox in Socks. In response to consumer demand, the bright new cover designs incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels, with the standard paperbacks divided into three reading strands – Blue Back Books for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. ‘Ten Apples Up on Top’ belongs to the Green Back Book range. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 16.3x16.3cm

An exploration of race from one of the twentieth century’s primary chroniclers of the African American experience.Is who we are really only skin deep? In this searing, remonstrative book, Toni Morrison unravels race through the stories of those debased and dehumanised because of it. A young black girl longing for the blue eyes of white baby dolls spirals into inferiority and confusion. A friendship falls apart over a disputed memory. An ex-slave is haunted by a lonely, rebukeful ghost, bent on bringing their past home. Strange and unexpected, yet always stirring, Morrison’s writing on race sinks us deep into the heart and mind of our troubled humanity. Includes selections from the books Song of Solomon, The Bluest Eye, Beloved by Toni Morrison‘She gave me permission to be unapologetically Black. She informed me of the power that resided in me. She validated me when the world questioned my humanity’ Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give VINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS. A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us human Also in the Vintage Minis series: Sisters by Louisa May Alcott Love by Jeanette Winterson Babies by Anne Enright Language by Xiaolu Guo Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 10.8x10.8cm

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at homeDevelops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skillsFeatures much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) testsFeatures free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parentsBBC Earth: Baby Animals, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.Some baby animals are small, and some baby animals are big. All baby animals love to play and learn!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information. Σελίδες: 48, Διαστάσεις: 15.3x15.3cm

Salman Rushdie, a self-described ‘emigrant from one place and a newcomer in two’, explores the true meaning of home. Writing with insight, passion and humour, he looks at what it means to belong, whether roots are real and homelands imaginary, what it is like to reconfigure your past from fragments of memory and what happens when East meets West. Selected from the books Shame, Imaginary Homelands and East, West by Salman Rushdie VINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us human Also in the Vintage Minis series: Love by Jeanette WintersonLiberty by Virginia WoolfRace by Toni Morrison Sisters by Louisa May Alcott Σελίδες: 96, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

Have you ever tried to learn another language? When Zhuang first arrives in London from China she feels like she is among an alien species. The city is disorientating, the people unfriendly, the language a muddle of personal pronouns and moody verbs. But with increasing fluency in English surviving turns to living. And they say that the best way to learn a language is to fall in love with a native speaker…Selected from the book A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers by Xiaolu Guo VINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us human Also in the Vintage Minis series:Babies by Anne Enright Depression by William Styron Race by Toni Morrison Home by Salman Rushdie Σελίδες: 112, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

Enjoy Helen Simpson’s sharply funny, humane take on the everyday joys and struggles of motherhood in this perfect Mother’s Day gift. Welcome to motherhood – a land of aching fatigue, constant self-sacrifice and thankless servitude, a land of bottomless devotion, small hands and feet like warm pink roses, and velvet kisses. Here is a land where men and women, once carefree and engrossed in work and sex, now try to solve age-old arguments and search fruitlessly for another hour in the day. Perhaps you know this land well, or perhaps you’re entering it for the first time – either way, you need these honest funny humane stories from an expert guide.Selected from Helen Simpson’s short story collections Dear George, Hey Yeah Right Get a Life and ConstitutionalVINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us humanAlso in the Vintage Minis series:Language by Xiaolu GuoFatherhood by Karl Ove KnausgaardEating by Nigella Lawson Drinking by John Cheever Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

What’s the worst another drink could do? John Cheever pours out our most sociable of vices, and hands it to us in a highball. From the calculating teenager who raids her parents’ liquor cabinet, only to drown her sorrows in it, to the suburban swimmer withering away with every plunge he takes, these are stories suffused with beauty, sadness, and the gathering storm of a bender well-done. Seen through the gin-lacquered looking glass of Cheever’s writing, your next drink may have you reaching for a lime and soda instead. Selected from the book Collected Stories by John CheeverVINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us humanAlso in the Vintage Minis series:Swimming by Roger DeakinEating by Nigella LawsonCalm by Tim PeaksLove by Jeanette Winterson Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

Your sister might be the kindred soul who knows you best, or the most alien being in your household; she might enrage you or inspire you; she might be your fiercest competitor or closest co-conspirator, but she\'ll always share with you a totally unique bond. Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy are four of the most famous sisters in literature, and these stories of the joys and heartaches they share are a touching celebration of the special ties of sisterhood.Selected from the books Little Women and Good Wives by Louisa May AlcottVINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us humanAlso in the Vintage Minis series:Fatherhood by Karl Ove KnausgaardMotherhood by Helen SimpsonBabies by Anne EnrightLove by Jeanette Winterson Σελίδες: 80, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

Babies: our biggest mystery and our most natural consequence, our hardest test and our enduring love. Anne Enright describes the intensity, bewilderment and extravagant happiness of her experience of having babies, from the exhaustion of early pregnancy to first smiles and becoming acquainted with the long reaches of the night. Everyone, from parents to the mildly curious, can delight in Enright’s funny, eloquent and unsentimental account of having babies. Selected from the book Making Babies by Anne Enright VINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us human Also in the Vintage Minis series:Fatherhood by Karl Ove KnausgaardMotherhood by Helen SimpsonDrinking by John CheeverSisters by Louisa May Alcott Σελίδες: 112, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

How do we find calm in our frantic modern world? Tim Parks – lifelong sceptic of all things spiritual - finds himself on a Buddhist meditation retreat trying to answer this very question. With brutal honesty and dry wit, he recounts his journey from disbelief to something approaching inner peace and tackles one of the great mysteries of our time – how to survive in this modern age.Selected from the book Teach us to Sit Still by Tim ParksVINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us humanAlso in the Vintage Minis series:Swimming by Roger DeakinMotherhood by Helen SimpsonWork by Joseph HellerLiberty by Virginia Woolf Σελίδες: 112, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

When it comes to death, is there ever a best case scenario? In this disarmingly witty book, Julian Barnes confronts our unending obsession with the end. He reflects on what it means to miss God, whether death can be good for our careers and why we eventually turn into our parents. Barnes is the perfect guide to the weirdness of the only thing that binds us all.Selected from the book Nothing to be Frightened Of by Julian BarnesVINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us humanAlso in the Vintage Minis series:Calm by Tim ParksDrinking by John CheeverBabies by Anne EnrightPsychedelics by Aldous Huxley Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm