This hilarious retelling of the huge turnip grown in a cottage garden will be enjoyed by small children The old man & his wife tug & heave at the giant turnip to be joined by various animals & birds until it finally comes up ...

Gloriously silly comedy from Booker prize winner & bestseller Roddy Doyle If adults are mean to children they get the Giggler Treatment It's smelly It's squishy & it sticks to your shoe But sometimes just sometimes the Gigglers make a mistake Can Robbie Kayla Jimmy & Rover the dog come to Mr Mack's rescue before the poo hits the shoe? Look out for more cheeky runaway comedies starring the Mack family & Rover the wonder-dog ROVER SAVES CHRISTMAS (9781407139739) & THE MEANWHILE ADVENTURES (9781407139746) ...

The Gilded Stage is a comprehensive tour of the world of opera From its origins in the courts of northern Italy to its internationally recognised position in modern culture Snowman explores the social history of opera houses & impresarios composers & patrons artists & audiences Even the most flamboyant composers could scarcely have imagined the global reach of opera in our own times More opera is performed financed seen heard filmed & broadcast than ever before & the world's leading performers are worshipped & paid like pop stars Yet the art form is widely derided as 'elitist' & parts of the classical recording business appear close to bankruptcy Pinpointing the scandals forgotten history & key revolutions in the form with light erudition & a brilliant anecdotal eye Daniel Snowman reveals that the world of opera has always known crisis & uncertainty
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In 1903 a young Scotswoman named Mary Mackenzie sets sail for China to marry her betrothed a military attach E in Peking But soon after her arrival Mary falls into an adulterous affair with a young Japanese nobleman scandalizing the British community Casting her out of the European community her compatriots tear her away from her small daughter A woman abandoned & alone Mary learns to survive over forty tumultuous years in Asia including two world wars & the cataclysmic Tokyo earthquake of 1923 ...

The classic story of The Gingerbread Man retold with simple text & delightful illustrations When the Gingerbread Man runs away from the old lady's oven the whole village is soon chasing after him First Reading Level Three titles help beginner readers develop reading stamina & include character sheets or maps & the main story Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton ...

Run run as fast as you can You can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man! A fresh retelling of the well-loved story complete with a baby-friendly ending & charming illustrations by Raffaella Ligi throughout 24 pages full colour throughout Sims Lesley ...

In this classic fairy tale a little old woman makes a gingerbread man
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Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures These lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations & fun lift-up flaps The flaps encourage prediction & discussion & well-known stories will give young readers confidence 24 pages 24 Illustrations color ...

The cheeky little gingerbread man is having so much fun! He scurries away from Mr & Mrs Baker & all the hungry animals but then he meets a crafty fox Will the gingerbread man meet a sticky end? My First Fairytales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood With fresh & fun illustrations these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect read for young & old alike! ...

A retelling of The Gingerbread Man for early readers from Ladybird Based on the traditional fairy tale The Gingerbread Man this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home Follow the gingerbread man as he tries to escape all manner of hungry animals & people! This hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm & rhyme to delight young children Ideal for reading aloud & sharing with 2-4 year olds This book is part of Ladybirds First Favourite Tales series
- these retellings are perfect for introducing young children to classic stories & fairy tales & the books are just right for those just learning to read Look out for other books in the series The Elves & the Shoemaker; Goldilocks & the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff
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