Series:

2.3 First Reading Level Three (Red)

6 total works

Cover of The Gingerbread Man

The Gingerbread Man

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 1 June 2006
Run, run, as fast as you can - you can't catch him, he's the gingerbread man! Based on the classic tale, this picture book retells the story for younger readers.

Cover of The Goose that laid the Golden Eggs
The classic story retold with simple text and delightful illustrations. Poor Tom and Elena can’t believe their luck when their goose lays a golden egg, but what happens when one golden egg a day just isn’t enough? First Reading Level Three titles help beginner readers develop reading stamina and include character sheets or maps and the main story. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Also available as an English Learner's Edition with CD recordings in British and American English and downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.

Cover of The Leopard and the Sky God

The Leopard and the Sky God

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 28 September 2007
Leopard loves to bang his drum, but when he refuses to share it with the Sky God, he finds himself in a lot of trouble! Based on a West African folktale. First Reading Level 3 are real books for beginner readers which develop reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Featuring the colourful illustrations of Katie Lovell. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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The Boy who cried Wolf

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 29 February 2008
Every day, Sam takes the same old sheep up the same old mountain. What can he do to make life more exciting? First Reading Level 3 are real books for beginner readers which develop reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Cover of The King's Pudding

The King's Pudding

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 1 March 2012
A traditional tale from Indonesia told with elements of repetition to help beginner readers develop confidence and reading stamina. The jungle is a dangerous place, especially when there’s a hungry tiger on the prowl. But can Little Deer’s quick-thinking outwit him? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Cover of The Mouse's Wedding

The Mouse's Wedding

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 26 September 2008

A delightful Japanese folktale about a Father Mouse who wants his daughter to marry the most powerful husband in the world. Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.

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