How Elephants Lost Their Wings
MVR 100Music by Anthony Marks. A retelling of an Indian folktale about a time when elephants could fly…but flying elephants can mean big trouble!
(Fables)
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 202 x 136mm
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How the Camel Got His Hump
MVR 100Once, when the world was new, Camel had no hump. This is the tale of how that changed. A charming retelling of one of Rudyard Kipling’s beloved Just So Stories, specially written for children who are learning to read and beautifully illustrated by John Joven. With puzzles and answers at the back of the book.
(Fables)
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 202 x 136mm
How The Crab Got His Claws
MVR 100Naughty Crab keeps making trouble… can the Wise Man stop him? This charmingly illustrated adaptation of one of Rudyard Kipling’s much-loved Just So Stories is part of the Usborne Reading Programme, specially written for children who are learning to read. With entertaining puzzles to solve at the end.
(Fables)
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 202 x 136mm
How the Elephant Got His Trunk
MVR 135Once, in a time long forgotten, elephants had short, stubby noses. So how did they get their trunks?
(Picture Books)
Age 18+ months
Extent: 24 pages
Dimensions: 250 x 250mm
How The Elephant Got His Trunk
MVR 100Long ago, elephants had short noses. This story tells how their noses became long. This fun story has puzzles to solve at the end.
(Fables)
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 202 x 136mm
How The Leopard Got His Spots
MVR 100Once upon a time, the leopard was as plain and sandy-yellow as the plains where he hunted. So how did he get his spots?
(Fables)
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 202 x 136mm
How The Rhino Got His Skin
MVR 100The Rhino has lovely skin that fits just right. But what happens when he spies the cake that Man just made? A special cake with currant and plums in it…
(Fables)
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 202 x 136mm
How The Whales Got His Throat
MVR 100Long ago, whales could eat anything – and they did. Then one day, everything changed. This story, adapted from one of Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Just So Stories’ has been specially written for children who are learning to read, with colourful illustrations on each page and puzzles and fun facts about whales at the back of the book.
(Fables)
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 202 x 136mm
How To Pray
MVR 260Scholar Approved
A delightful, easy step-by-step guide for mini Muslims (or even new Muslims) on how to perform the Islamic Prayer (salaah). A step-by-step guide for how to make ablution (wudu / wudhu) is also included. Zanib Mian’s easy to understand explanations, make this book another must-have for Muslim Children.
Paperback,
Extent: 40 pages
Recommended ages: +6 years
How Zebras Got Their Stripes
MVR 100The African folktale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Once upon a time, zebras didn’t have stripes. Then along came a greedy baboon…
(Fables)
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 202 x 136mm
Huriha echcheh hedhevee Allah
MVR 140
In The Jungle Book & Jigsaw
MVR 245A brilliantly colourful 100-piece jigsaw showing a busy jungle scene, plus a 24-page picture puzzle book presented together in a sturdy box. The jigsaw measures 59 x 40cm and both the jigsaw and book are packed with things to spot. Can you spot a sloth wearing slippers, crocodiles hiding in the water, toucans with identical beaks and lots more? The puzzle book is a condensed version of the book Picture Puzzles in the Jungle.
Age 5+
Extent: 24 pages
Dimensions: 307 x 213mm
AWARDS
Shortlisted
Independent Toy Awards 2020
WARNING!Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking hazard.