With her magic paintbrush Shen can paint steaming pots full of fish & oysters to feed the hungry people in her village. When the evil emperor commands Shen to paint gold for him she is determined to keep her promise to paint only for the poor. Julia Donaldsons vibrant verse brings fresh life to a traditional tale of how a little girls integrity can withstand the corruption of power & greed. ...

The Magic Porridge Pot is a Level One Read it Yourself book from Ladybird Read it yourself is a learning to read series of classic traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales & exciting stories will amuse children & encourage them to progress further with this series & become confident readers. Each book in the Read it yourself with Ladybird series is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear beautiful pictures for extra support & interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This Read it yourself version of The Magic Porridge Pot is a level 1 title & so suitable for children who are beginning to learn to read. The story is told simply using short sentences & a small number of frequently repeated words. Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read & become a confident reader. Level 1 Rumpelstiltskin; The Enormous Turnip; The Ugly Duckling; Goldilocks & the Three Bears; Cinderella; Little Red Hen; The Magic Porridge Pot; & The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Level 2 Chicken Licken; Sly Fox & Red Hen; Town Mouse & Country Mouse; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; Sleeping Beauty; & The Three Little Pigs. Level 3 Rapunzel; Hansel & Gretel; Jack & the Beanstalk; & The Elves & the Shoemaker. Level 4 Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs; Heidi; The Pied Piper of Hamelin; & The Wizard of Oz. ...

Fairy stories & traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust Ladybird" to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small hard-wearing format. This tale of " The Magic Porridge Pot" is perfect for reading aloud or for older more confident readers to read by themselves. There are 24 " Ladybird Tales" to collect so the only problem is which one to choose first!" ...

Based on the traditional folk tale The Magic Porridge Pot" this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favorite in every home. Join Rose on her adventures with the pot of porridge that never runs out! Part of the Ladybird " First Favourite Tales" series this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm & rhyme to delight young children. It is ideal for reading aloud & sharing with preschoolers." ...

Bark for joy at the arrival of this grrreat magical new series! This title is a sequel to the bestselling sensation Magic Kitten". Storm is the only young wolf left from his family in the magic Moon-claw pack after the evil wolf Shadow wounds his mother & destroys everyone else. With the rest of the pack now scattered Storm's mother is too weak to protect Storm so she sends him to our world as a magic puppy where his magical powers can grow. But Storm must find a friend here to help him hide from the evil Shadow. Will Storm be able to hide long enough to eventually return & save his mother & the magical Moon-claw pack? This is the third title in this brilliant new series that will leave you howling for more!" ...

This is a world of puppy adventure from the author of The Magic Kitten" series which has sold over a million copies! On holiday with her mum & dad in Spain Della is feeling lonely & bored
- her cousin Chloe couldn't make it at the very last moment & even the swimming pool where Della is staying is smelly & full of gunk. It doesn't look like a very fun holiday until tiny & fluffy Yorkshire terrier puppy Storm magically arrives. Suddenly everything looks a little brighter!"
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Stranded on a desert island Josh & his dog Kip find a magic ring that might just help them get home... Part of the award-winning Usborne Very First Reading" series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. Designed for a child to read together with an adult allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident independent reading. Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story. Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehension & provide further practice.

Includes:: guidance notes for parents & teachers with further extensive support on the Usborne Quicklinks Website."

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Imagine sitting on the back of a snow-white unicorn. Imagine riding it high into the sky the wind in your hair. Imagine owning it loving & cherishing it forever. This dream comes true for Lauren Foster. By day she rides Twilight an ordinary little pony but as night draws in & Lauren recites a secret spell Twilight becomes a unicorn with magical powers! Only Lauren knows Twilight's secret. ...

Meet Tilly Redbrow who doesn't just love horses
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Perfect for the pony mad market this is the first in a brand new series from the eventing worlds number one rider Pippa Funnell. Tilly is an adopted child with a passion for ponies. The only clue to her past is a bracelet made from plaited horse hair. But when Tilly helps to rescue Magic Spirit a rescue horse who has been so badly treated by humans that he wont let anyone close everything changes. Shes invited to Silver Shoe Farm to help with Magic Spirits recovery & Tillys special affinity with horses is clear to everyone. Soon the stables become like a second home & thats when Tillys adventures really begin. For every girl who has ever longed for a pony of her own these delightful warm & engaging stories are packed with Pippas expert advice on everything you ever wanted to know about horses. ...