Mairi Mackinnon

An important, thoughtful and useful aid to tackling this difficult and worrying topic with young children. News of war can make children anxious, concerned and upset. This book gently explains how wars come about, how they have changed over time, who's there to help during wartime, what happens when a war is over and how we can all make the...

The Firebird is one of the most popular Russian folktales, retold for young readers. Who is stealing golden apples from the King's magical orchard? Prince Ivan sets out to find the thief on a journey where he's helped by the Silver Wolf. Together, they trace the elusive Firebird, then the winged Horse of Power, and finally the princess Marya, who...

The Mouse's Wedding is the delightful story of a family of mice searching for the perfect husband for their daughter. Father Mouse and Mother Mouse always want the best for their daughter, including the best possible husband. However, Father Mouse has some rather grand and impractical ideas. Will Molly Mouse end up with the husband she really wants? The book...

Bedtime Stories to read aloud offers six snuggly, funny, and beautifully illustrated tales that are perfect for bedtime sharing. Curl up with these six cosy stories - ideal for reading aloud to little children. Meet the troll who has always wanted to brush his teeth, a naughty bunny who can't get to sleep, and a dragon who lights the stars...

The humorous and lively rhyming story of Pirate Pat follows the adventures of Pirate Pat as he searches for treasure under Granny's house. This is the first title in the new Usborne Very First Reading series, designed to introduce reading to younger children alongside their parents. Suitable for ages 4 and up, this exciting story aims to inspire very beginner...

Ten inspiring and enthralling animal tales from around the world. A beautiful anthology for animal lovers of ten folk tales, beautifully retold for a new generation of readers. Discover how Anansi the spider brought stories to the world, how trickster Coyote stole fire, and follow a heroic wolf who helps a prince find a firebird. Full of magic and wonder,...

A new title in Level 3 of the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Every day, Sam takes the same old sheep up the same old mountain. What can he do to make life more exciting? The Boy Who Cried Wolf is part of the First Reading Level 3 series, featuring real books for...

Fun puzzles that stealthily reinforce key literacy, numeracy, and logic skills for age 7+ (UK Key Stage 2). Crack codes, solve clues, answer riddles, escape from mazes... Packed with a huge variety of puzzles, this entertaining write-in book is a great way to give your brain a workout and develop logical thinking skills. Write and draw your answers to puzzles...

First Phonics Words by Mairi Mackinnon is an appealing way for children to learn. Ages: 1+ A colourful introduction to words for children who are just beginning to read, this book introduces easy letter sounds alongside amusing illustrations. It follows the UK government's reading strategy, which uses synthetic phonics. Presented in a lovely hardback edition, First Phonics Words is a...

A bumper collection of essential and unexpected facts, perfect for children who want to know everything - and tell everyone all about it. Be the ultimate know-it-all with Big Book of Facts, containing more than 5,000 facts! A must-have for any curious mind, this book is packed with fascinating facts, and will take you on a thrilling journey through the...

Complete Norse Myths is a fresh, comprehensive collection of Norse myths, featuring stunning illustrations, a glossary, and maps. From Loki, the trickster god, to Thor, the thunder god with his famous magic hammer, and Freyja with her falcon-feather cloak, this collection covers the whole of Norse mythology. It includes stories about dwarfs, dragons, and a cursed gold ring. This handsome...

This delightful picture book is based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children. Age: 18 months + This delightful picture book is based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children. Run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch him, he's the Gingerbread Man! But although he may be able to out-run everyone,...

Listen and Learn First Chinese Words offers a fun and interactive way for children to listen to and learn 128 everyday words in Mandarin Chinese, all spoken by a native speaker. Children can select one of four double-sided topic cards featuring sixteen words and pictures related to clothes, food, animals, and more. To hear the words read aloud, simply slot...

A charming folktale about kindness, good intentions and lots of porridge. Kind Katie shares her bread and cheese with an old woman on her way through the forest. The woman thanks her with the gift of a magic porridge pot - but it's important to give the pot the right instructions, or the porridge will get out of hand... With...

A bright and lively introduction to basic letter-sounds, Wipe-clean Phonics book 3 helps children learn to write letters and simple words. The content has been adapted from the VFR Workbook Sticker Books for Wipe-clean Activities. This new format enhances the learning experience, takes away the shame of making mistakes, and represents excellent value for money. Wipe-clean Phonics book 3 offers...

A bright and lively introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words. The content has been taken from the VFR Workbook Sticker Books, but adapted for Wipe-clean Activities. This new format enhances the learning experience, takes away the shame of making mistakes and represents excellent value for money. A friendly introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping...