Series:

2.2 First Reading Level Two (Mauve)

3 total works

Cover of The Baobab Tree

The Baobab Tree

by Louie Stowell

Published 30 January 2009

When the gods create a talking tree, they soon regret it because it won’t be quiet. So they turn it upside down and bury its head in the dirt. The classic African folktale, specially retold as part of the Usborne Reading Programme for children just starting to read alone. This ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles.

"Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Cover of Brer Rabbit and the Blackberry Bush
Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox are always trying to outwit each other. But when Fox catches Rabbit in a trap, Fox soon discovers that he's not quite as cunning as he thinks...This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey. 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. It is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read.

Cover of Brer Rabbit Down the Well

Brer Rabbit Down the Well

by Louie Stowell

Published 26 December 2008
The classic tale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. When Brer Rabbit hides from Brer Fox, he finds himself trapped. But nothing can keep Brer Rabbit down for long. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles.