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Winnie Takes the Plunge
Автор: Laura Owen Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2011 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 апреля 20152013-07-24
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Winnie is not afraid of taking the plunge. In 'Winnie's Mouse Organ' Winnie discovers that the little rodents who share her house have undiscovered musical talents; in 'Winnie's Snowball' Winnie unwittingly magics a snowman into the rather dangerous 'abominable' variety; in 'Winnie's Giant Party' Winnie helps Jerry, her giant next-door neighbour, to get into the party mood; and in 'Winnie Takes the Plunge' disaster strikes when Winnie gets flushed down her loo and ends up trapped by a merman under the ocean waves until Wilbur stages a bold rescue. Four crazily funny stories featuring everyone's favourite witch, her big black cat, Wilbur, and a zany supporting cast of new characters. Korky Paul's exuberant black line illustrations complement the humour, slapstick, and moments of real drama that run through each story. Pure magic!
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Winnie Shapes Up
Автор: Laura Owen Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2011 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 апреля 20152013-07-24
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Winnie knows she needs to shape up. In 'Ssshh! Winnie' Winnie takes part in a sponsored silence and, although she can't stop herself talking, her stories keep the little ordinaries completely quiet for hours on end; in 'Flipping Winnie' Winnie enters a pancake race in the village fete with hilarious consequences; in 'Where's Winnie?' she can't work out how to programme her broomstick navigation system and ends up being kidnapped by aliens; and in 'Winnie Shapes Up' she causes chaos in the local gym-when the weights become weightless and the swimmers discover they're sharing their pool with a shark! Four crazily funny stories featuring everyone's favourite witch, her big black cat, Wilbur, and a zany supporting cast of new characters. Korky Paul's exuberant black line illustrations complement the humour, slapstick, and moments of real drama that run through each story. Pure magic!
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When Chico Went Fishing
Автор: Robin Tzannes Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2011 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20132013-10-13
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Chico's father is an expert at fishing. He has a proper fishing rod, and a very expensive fishing kit. But when Chico asks to go along on his father's fishing trip, the answer is 'no'. Chico will talk too much and scare the fish away, his father says. He'll fidget and fuss, and get in the way. Off his father goes with his fishing tackle, through the jungle to make a catch. Close to tears, Chico sets off alone along a different route. 'I'm not too young! I could sit still! I wouldn't scare the fish away!' he says. And by the time he reaches the river he is determined to prove just that... Meanwhile, Chico's father finds that preparation is not always the key to success, with hilarious results. There is much to delight in this tale of clever, resourceful Chico, and his not-so-wise — nor lucky — father in their fishing endeavours.
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Tales of the Norse Gods
Автор: Barbara Leonie Picard Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2001 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 25 мая 20092006-08-03
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A classic collection of stories by one of the best-known and most esteemed retellers of the last fifty years. Enter a world of cunning, trickery, and revenge... Encounter bold warriors, courageous women, strength in battle and bravery against the odds. These are the stories of the Viking gods. Drama and action abound as legendary heroes struggle against mighty giants, loathsome beasts, and sinister dwarves — even as they fight amongst themselves. First published over forty years ago, this edition has sold continuously since. The subject of myths and legends ties in with the National Curriculum, as does the subject of vikings. The author is significant, one of the best-known retellers.
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Tales from China
Автор: Cyril Birch Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2000 Страниц: 208 Дата загрузки: 16 февраля 20092002-07-14
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This collection of Chinese stories begins with the great legends of how Earth and Heaven came into being, and of how the archer Yi rid the Emperor Yao of the menace of the ten suns. There are folk-tales too, about ghosts and rain-makers, poor students and magicians, and the man who was nearly made into fish paste. Throughout all these stories, the author has kept the subtle oriental flavour of the originals and brings to life all the magic and mystery of China.
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Pippi Longstocking
Автор: Astrid Lindgren Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2011 Страниц: 208 Дата загрузки: 17 августа 20132014-02-19
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This beautiful edition of the children's classic Pippi Longstocking is illustrated throughout with wonderful collage pictures from the award-winning Lauren Child. The contemporary design, imaginative layout of the text, and stunning illustrations from Lauren Child all add up to a perfect gift purchase. When the book published in hardback, it gathered many wonderful reviews, including this one from Books for Keeps: 'Lauren Child is the perfect choice to illustrate this handsome, large format edition of Pippi... her unmistakeable illustrative style helps to bring a modern feel to the book.' Pippi lives in Villa Villekulla with a horse, a monkey, and a big suitcase full of gold coins. The grown-ups in her village try to make Pippi behave in ways that they think a little girl should, but Pippi has other ideas. She would much rather spend her days arranging wild, exciting adventures to enjoy with her neighbours, Tommy and Annika, or entertaining everyone she meets with her outrageous stories. Pippi thinks nothing of wrestling a circus strongman, dancing a polka with burglars, or tugging a bull's tail and her wildly unconventional lifestyle is matched by Lauren's free-spirited illustrations.
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Oxford First Picture Word Book
Автор: Heather Heyworth Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2011 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20132013-10-13
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A delightful new picture word book to share with young children. It is an ideal first introduction to 150 first words carefully selected from themes ranging from the classroom, the hospital, and recycling, to the kitchen, the toy cupboard, and the birthday party. Colourful pages deal with first experiences from playtime, sleepy time, animals and pets, to transport and things that move. Each picture is filled to the brim, and words with pictures are picked out on every page to support children with first literacy skills. A vibrant picture section at the back gives first numbers, colours, shapes, and opposites. Children will be captivated by the lively artwork and a sweet chameleon character — a familiar companion on every page and a link for young readers.
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Mio's Kingdom
Автор: Astrid Lindgren Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2011 Страниц: 144 Дата загрузки: 21 октрября 20142013-05-12
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Did you hear the news about a boy who disappeared? No one knows what happened to him... except me. Young Karl leaves behind his unhappy life as an unwanted foster child to escape to Farawayland. There, he learns that his true name is Mio, and that he is the son of the king. But the kingdom is under threat. The evil Sir Kato terrorizes the land, and it has been foretold that Mio is the only one who can defeat him... Originally published in Swedish in 1954, Astrid Lindgren's tale of Mio became a worldwide children's classic. It is celebrated in this heritage edition, complete with a new and faithful English translation.
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Irish Myths and Legends
Автор: Ita Daly Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2006 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 мая 20092011-08-23
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In this beautiful collection Ita Daly retells favourite stories at the heart of Irish storytelling tradition. Read about King Balor and his evil eye that kills enemies at a glance-can brave young warrior Lugh of the Long Arm save the day? What will happen to the children of Lir turned into swans by their jealous stepmother? Find out what is in store for wicked Cuchulainn and his magic knife. Here are ten thrilling adventures of heroes and princesses, fairies and leprechauns-stories of love, revenge, magic, and glory, all evocatively illustrated in colour by Bee Willey.
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How to Survive Summer Camp
Автор: Jacqueline Wilson Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2007 Страниц: 176 Дата загрузки: 12 мая 20102009-05-25
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Stella's mum and step-dad have gone off on holiday and have dumped Stella at the Evergreen Holiday Camp. She's not happy! Especially when she finds out she's expected to learn to swim — the one thing her mum promised she wouldn't have to do. She's determined not to enjoy herself and settles down for a nightmare summer, but in the end she finds herself making friends, getting into scrapes, and having much more of a good time than she ever could have imagined!
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The Highwayman
Автор: Alfred Noyes Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 1999 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20092000-12-13
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Alfred Noyes's famous poem still has the power to thrill us as we read the story of the highwayman and his doomed love for Bess, the landlord's black-eyed daughter. Charles Keeping's stunning illustrations won this book the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1982. The paperback is now reissued with a new cover.
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Boris Goes Camping
Автор: Carrie Weston Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2011 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20132013-10-13
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Miss Cluck is taking her class camping. There are various mishaps along the way — the little mice find it difficult to keep up, then Maxwell drops his Teddy in the stream while they play pooh-sticks. Each time, Boris comes to the rescue — earning him praise from Miss Cluck and his classmates. Eventually the animals find a lovely spot for their tepee and they spend the afternoon decorating it before setting off to gather berries for supper. But... when they get back to their lovely tepee, they discover that... 'Someone had scribbled on the sides. Someone had drawn a moustache on Miss Cluck's face. Someone had pulled down the sticks... And someone was going to be in BIG trouble!' The culprits are two naughty wolf cubs and they laugh in the face of Miss Cluck's reprimands (after all, since when have wolves been scared of chickens?) but they soon lose their bravado when Boris steps in with his big bear grin. So Miss Cluck and her pupils reclaim their tent and, after an evening of songs and stories, they're ready for bed. There isn't much room in the tepee once Boris has settled down, but no one minds a bit, after all, they all have a soft, cosy place to sleep!
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Animal Bop Won't Stop (+ Audio CD)
Автор: Jan Ormerod Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2011 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20132013-10-13
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The animal bop just won't stop so move your body from bottom to top! Join jolly jellyfish, mischievous meerkats, a gentle giraffe, parading peacocks, and many more in this high energy invitation to take part in the animal bop. The rhythmic rhyming text encourages all sorts of actions and noises that are lots of fun to do — prowling and growling, wiggling and sashaying, trotting and strutting. And every move is gloriously illustrated by Lindsey Gardiner with a kaleidoscope of pattern and collage. Sound effects for the energetic antics of the animals, along with sparkling jazzy rhythms, provide a perfect backing-track to the narration of The Animal Bop Won't Stop on the accompanying audio CD.
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Billy Monster's Daymare
Автор: Alan Durant Жанр: Литература на иностранных языках Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2008 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20102010-10-13
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Billy Monster can't sleep. There are chinks of scary light creeping into his bedroom and he has woken up twice after horrible daymares about boys and girls. Although Daddy Monster has tried howling a lullaby and making a soothing cup of cold slime, Billy is still worried. Just how will Daddy Monster reassure Billy and help him to sleep soundly through the day? Set in a topsy-turvy world where monsters are scared of children, this warm and funny story is perfect for raising a smile and chasing away bedtime fears.
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My Cat Just Sleeps
Автор: Joanne Partis Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2011 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20132013-10-13
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My friends have all got fun cats. They jump, and chase, and play and hunt. But my cat doesn't do any of those things. My cat just sleeps. A charming story of one little girl and her beloved, sleepy cat. She can't help but compare him to all her friends' cats who do exciting things, when all her cat does is snooze. But why exactly is he so sleepy? Is there something about him that his owner doesn't know?
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A Picture History of Britain
Автор: Clarke Hutton Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2007 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20102010-09-27
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The history of Britain from its early days until the 1950s is described here, largely in pictures. Clarke Hutton has traced with humour and inspiration, the significant events throughout the ages. His glorious illustration follows the varying fashions in architecture, dress and transport and brings them to life for anyone who reads this book. It is a child's dream book of history — and no doubt many adults will also enjoy his evocation of bygone times.
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Tom's Clockwork Dragon
Автор: Jonathan Emmett Жанр: Литература на иностранных языках Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2008 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20102010-10-13
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When Tom, a young toymaker, offers to rid the kingdom of a ferocious dragon, the king just laughs in his face. But then Tom meets Lizzie, and together they come up with an extraordinary plan. They build a clockwork dragon and set out to defeat Flamethrottle. The two children wind up in a thrilling adventure... and the dastardly dragon finally meets his match. Succeeding where many grown-up knights have failed, Tom and Lizzie are rewarded handsomely by the king. This is a gripping, empowering, action-packed story that will appeal to both boys and girls.
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Winnie's Amazing Pumpkin (+ Audio CD)
Автор: Valerie Thomas Жанр: Oxford University Press Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2010 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20122012-10-13
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Winnie and Wilbur love their vegetables. They are regulars at the weekly farmers' market to stock up on their greens, but bringing them back home on a broomstick proves to be rather hazardous. So Winnie decides to grow her own and digs a vegetable patch in her garden. Not having the patience of a true gardener, she uses a little magic to speed up the growing process... only to end up with a garden overrun by enormous vegetables. She uses her giant pumpkin to make pumpkin pies, pumpkin scones, creamy pumpkin soup for Wilbur, and dish after dish of roast pumpkin. She invites all her neighbours to help themselves to pumpkin, too. Eventually the yummy orange flesh is all gone but the shell remains. What can Winnie do with it? She waves her wand, shouts 'Abracadabra!', and something amazing happens... This edition comes with an audio CD where the story is narrated over an imaginative soundtrack of music and effects.
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Winnie's Crazy Capers
Автор: Valerie Thomas Жанр: Литература на иностранных языках Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2010 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20122015-08-17
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Winnie the Witch and her long-suffering cat, Wilbur. There's the time that a small lost dragon stumbles into Winnie's house after midnight — he's boisterous and fiery and Wilbur is not sure about him at all. There's plenty to celebrate as Winnie's birthday approaches but will the day go according to plan? Probably not! And, if that were not enough, there's the time that poor Wilbur is carried off by a flying carpet with a mind of its own and Winnie has to follow in hot pursuit as the carpet takes Wilbur on a series of adrenalin-rush fairground rides.
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Winnie's Madcap Mishaps
Автор: Valerie Thomas Жанр: Литература на иностранных языках Издательство: Oxford University Press Год: 2010 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 февраля 20122015-08-17
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Winnie the Witch and her long-suffering cat, Wilbur. Join Winnie as she tries to find a way of making sure she can always see Wilbur her black cat in her black house, watch her as she takes to the skies on her wayward broomstick, and discover what happens when Winnie transforms her wintry garden into a sunny paradise. Three of Winnie and Wilbur's best-loved escapades for young readers are here to enjoy in one bright beautiful book.
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