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Llamas in Pyjamas and other tales

By Russell Punter and Lesley Sims
Series: Phonics Story Collections
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Llamas in Pyjamas and Other Tales by Russell Punter and Lesley Sims is a delightful collection of stories aimed at young readers. The book creatively brings together charming tales featuring various animal characters who embark on light-hearted adventures filled with fun and whimsy. These engaging tales are perfect for early readers, promoting both imagination and the love for storytelling.
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Llamas in Pyjamas and other tales features llamas in pyjamas, a raccoon on the moon, and four more fabulous stories.

Six of the best-loved tales from the Phonics Readers series are brought together in this wonderful collection. David Semple's colourful characters and the hilarious rhyming stories make learning phonics fun.

A puzzle section and a QR code linking to audio recordings of all six tales bring added value.

Series: Phonics Story Collections

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  • Llamas in Pyjamas and other tales
    Llamas in Pyjamas and other tales features llamas in pyjamas, a raccoon on the moon, and four more fabulous stories. Six of the best-loved tales from the Phonics Readers series are brought together in this wonderful collection. David Semple's colourful characters and the hilarious rhyming stories make learning phonics fun. A puzzle section and a QR code linking to audio...
    By Russell Punter and Lesley Sims
    Hardback
    $2299
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805310006

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Semple

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 720g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio. Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. As a boy he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He later trained as a graphic designer before entering publishing. Since then, he has written over ninety books for children, including original fiction and adaptations of classic novels

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