Carol Watson

A first encyclopedia for curious kids, packed with fascinating facts and fully updated with bright and colourful pictures. This first encyclopedia for children aged 5-7 contains a wide range of exciting subject areas and answers to the big questions young children ask. From the human body to geography and history, science and technology to animals and habitats, the fascinating content will engage young children and support their learning at home and at school. This first encyclopedia for kids offers: A fully updated edition of the DK classic, with the latest information on emerging topics and new images featured throughout. Information on a variety of subjects, including: the human body and health, geography, history, science and technology, animals, habitats, and more. Curriculum-aligned material for Key Stage 1, along with helpful notes for parents, carers, and teachers. Topics that are separated by clear themes to introduce non-fiction reading. My First Encyclopedia contains age-appropriate and exciting content that's familiar to children, as well as topics about the wider world to support their learning and interests. This exciting and fully updated encyclopedia is a must-have addition to every family library and an ideal gift for curious little ones.

A collection of eight of Aesop's best-loved fables retold for children growing in reading confidence. Sly foxes, thirsty storks and greedy dogs all feature in these fun stories, each with its own moral at the end. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. The audio CD includes a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.