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Two-Minute Animal Stories

Author : Elena Pasquali

Publisher : Lion Children's Books

Page : 48 pages

File Size : 30,78 MB

Release : 2013-01-07

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0745968031

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Book Description

A collection of ten great stories retold at a cracking pace - perfect for story-times. Each story is retold in a short but continuous narrative, with quick and quirky illustrations adding to the momentum. The playful element is enhanced by text that 'interacts' with the pictures by means of join-in onomatopaeic labels and speech bubbles so that they are fun to share with children. The large text and carefully managed readability mean that such a book is also great fun for young children who are learning to read. In series with Two-Minute Bible Stories.



Billy and the Beast

Author : Nadia Shireen

Publisher : Random House

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 14,49 MB

Release : 2018-05-31

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1448193877

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Book Description

One of The Observer's Best Children's Books of 2018! 'It's a great story for everyone, especially those not used to seeing themselves centre-stage'- The Guardian From the author of Bumblebear, comes a new heroine for our times. Introducing: Billy! Whilst on a lovely walk in the woods, Billy and her trusty sidekick Fatcat hear a terrible rumble... a terrible rumble coming from a Terrible Beast... He’s making a Terrible Soup out of all of Billy and Fatcat’s friends! Luckily, our brave heroine Billy has a trick or two up her sleeve (or in her hair)... Join Billy on her mission to defeat the Terrible Beast (and save those adorable little bunny rabbits too). 'A refreshing picture book star' - The Observer



Animal Stories 2-Minute Stories

Author :

Publisher : Golden Books

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 46,32 MB

Release : 1990

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9780307121905

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Contents: The pie snatcher.--Albert's new suit.--Maisie's mean trick.--Tad the baddie.--The scary bell tower.--Good night, sailor mice.



Jonny Lambert's Bear and Bird: Learn to Share

Author : Jonny Lambert

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 23 pages

File Size : 16,1 MB

Release : 2021-12-14

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0744057736

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Book Description

Journey through the forest with Huxley and Bluebird, and introduce your toddlers to the idea of friendship and sharing with others. Meet Huxley, the lovable and rather hungry bear. It is beginning to snow, which means it is almost time to hibernate. So Huxley, Bluebird, and their friends must set out to collect food to get them through the Winter. But Huxley is really hungry, and wants all the food to himself. Is there enough food for everyone? Follow Huxley and Bluebird on their adventure through the freezing forest to collect food for hibernation. With stunning illustrations by renowned artist Jonny Lambert, and an enchanting story, this picture book is perfect for adults and toddlers to share together. Huxley and the Bluebird teaches little ones vital life lessons about friendship and sharing with others, and gently introduces them to the idea of hibernation as well. So come and join the search with this magical bedtime story.



Five-Minute True Stories: Animal Rescue

Author : Aubre Andrus

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 164 pages

File Size : 13,54 MB

Release : 2016-07-26

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1338029541

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Book Description

Incredible tales of unlikely animal friendships make the perfect five-minute bedtime stories! Joker the dog loves to dive in and swim with his dolphin buddies. Gerald, a shy giraffe, learned to make friends with help from his goat pal, Eddie. And Miwa-chan the monkey always gets piggyback rides from his friend Uribo-a wild pig! These are 12 incredible tales of unlikely animal friendships. Perfect as an introduction to nonfiction, young readers will learn simple facts about animals and their behaviors.



10 Ten-Minute Animal Stories

Author : Usborne Publishing, Limited

Publisher :

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 29,17 MB

Release : 2020-11-05

Category :

ISBN : 9781474969536

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Book Description

Reports show that reading or being read to for ten minutes every day will significantly improve children's reading skills. This short story collection supports this - each story taking about ten minutes to read. Ideal for sharing with younger children; as children learn to read on their own they can tackle these simple stories on their own. The ten well-loved tales, include The Billy Goats Gruff, Chicken Licken and The Jungle Book. Full of humour, adventure and endearing animal characters, these stories will delight young children everywhere. Each fully illustrated story has been retold for young readers and bound together in a lovely hardback edition which children will be proud to own and read. Part of Usborne's amazing selection of story books for young children. Previous titles in the '10 Ten-Minutes' series include: '10 Ten-Minute Stories', ISBN: 9781409596745; '10 More Ten-Minute Stories', ISBN: 9781474922067; '10 Ten-Minute Fairy Tales', ISBN: 9781474938037; '10 Ten-Minute Bedtime Stories', ISBN: 9781474938044.



There's a Monster in Your Book

Author : Tom Fletcher

Publisher : Penguin UK

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 49,32 MB

Release : 2017-08-17

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0141385618

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Book Description

From the bestselling author of The Dinosaur That Pooped and The Christmasaurus. A monster has invaded the pages of this original and super-fun bedtime picture book! Children need to read aloud and follow the interactive instructions to help free the pesky monster by tilting, spinning and shaking their book. After all that fun, there is a calming wind down end- perfect to send your own little monster off to sleep. Perfect for little fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Julia Donaldson.



Five-Minute True Stories: Animal BFFs

Author : Aubre Andrus

Publisher : Scholastic Nonfiction

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 22,78 MB

Release : 2016

Category : Animal behavior

ISBN : 9780545914192

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Book Description

These 12 tales of unlikely animal friendships include simple facts about animals and their behaviors.



Who Puts the Animals to Bed?

Author : Mij Kelly

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 24,74 MB

Release : 2016

Category : Animals

ISBN : 9781444906073

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Book Description

At the end of the day, At the start of the night, When the earth is half dark, When the sky is half light, Who puts the animals to bed? A strong bedtime theme, a host of adorable animals and a fantastic read-aloud story combine to create the perfect book for snuggling up with.



A Tale of Two Beasts

Author : Fiona Roberton

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 16,70 MB

Release : 2015-04-02

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1444927361

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Book Description

There are two sides to every story. A little girl finds a strange beast in the woods and takes it home as a pet. She feeds it, shows it off to her friends and gives it a hat. But that night it escapes. Then the beast tells the story of being kidnapped by the girl, who forcefed it squirrel food, scared it with a group of beasts and wrapped it in wool. Can the two beasts resolve their differences? An eye-opening story that makes you look at things from a different perspective. 'Roberton's premise is as sublime as it is simple, with a subtle message. [...] Totally delightful.' - Kirkus Reviews