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Stories of Mermaids
Series: Young Reading Series 1
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See moreThree original mermaid tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. Meet a scheming mermaid lurking to sabotage the Great Seahorse Race, a mermaid on a journey to the spooky Pirates' Graveyard and a mermaid who just loves to dance! Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
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Young Reading Series One is designed for children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability.
Three original mermaid tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. Meet a scheming mermaid lurking to sabotage the Great Seahorse Race, a mermaid on a journey to the spooky Pirates' Graveyard, and a mermaid who just loves to dance!
Delicately illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Series: Young Reading Series 1
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Stories of Mermaids by Russell Punter is praised for its enchanting collection of three stories that offer a delightful glimpse into the whimsical lives of mermaids. The tales convey a sense of universality, allowing young readers to relate to the adventures and experiences of these magical creatures, much like little girls anywhere in the world.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780746080658
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 February 2007
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 190g
Pages: 48
About the Author
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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