milbourne anna in the castle
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RUR 593
Life is exciting for little Harry, who grows up to become a brave knight. Young children can learn all about living in a castle long ago in this exciting little board book. With simple text and engaging illustrations by Benji Davies throughout.
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RUR 1183
Young children can explore a bustling medieval castle in this charming, lift-the-flap non-fiction book. Flaps and peep-through holes in the pages reveal a knight putting on his armour, castle guards counting the king’s treasure and a grand feast with the royal family. A lovely introduction to a popular historical subject for little children.
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RUR 1166
In a beautiful fairytale journey above and beneath the waves, the little mermaid learns that the only way to find true happiness is by being herself… Discover the enchanting story in this board book with delicate cutaway scenes to peep through and flaps to lift, all beautifully illustrated by Valeria Abatzoglu. Retold by Anna Milbourne.
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RUR 1082
Once upon a time, Jack climbed a giant beanstalk and found his fortune... Peep through the pages to follow Jack's adventures in this magical book, with delicate cutaway scenes, flaps to lift and stunning illustrations from Davide Ortu. A beautiful way to introduce children to the classic fairytale. Retold by Anna Milbourne.
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RUR 2720
A lonely young prince wants to get married, but how can he find a real princess? Peep through the pages to find out in this enchanting board book, with delicate cutaway scenes, flaps to lift and beautiful illustrations from Ella Bailey. A gorgeous introduction to Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairytale. Retold by Anna Milbourne.
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RUR 1758
Dream job. Dream house. Fake fiance. A year in a gorgeous Italian castle… When Anna Roberts’ life implodes, an online search leads her to an ad for the ultimate dream job – management of a gorgeous castle on the shores of Lake Como, accommodation included. The only catch? Anna can’t do it alone… …With the last man on earth she’d choose! The castle owners will only accept a couple as caretakers, which means Anna needs a man on her arm at the interview. Enter her neighbour, Jake Tucker. Though Anna and Jake have never seen eye-to-eye, Jake’s had a rough few years and an escape to Italy sounds ideal. Yet, when they get the job and jet off, Anna and Jake face an unexpected challenge. Pretending to be a couple is difficult … but pretending the tension simmering between them doesn’t exist is quickly proving impossible!
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RUR 1637
Long ago, whales could eat anything - and they did. This story tells how things changed. Adapted from one of the Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, this wonderful story has puzzles to solve at the end. How the Whale got his Throat is in the Usborne First Reading series, written especially for children who are learning to read, and developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, formerly Principal Lecturer in Education and reading specialist at the University of Roehampton. Delightfully illustrated, these books combine great stories with simple text to excite and inspire any beginner reader. Retold by Anna Milbourne.
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RUR 2557
Six of Rudyard Kipling's famous 'Just So Stories', carefully selected and retold for younger children. Includes: How the Elephant got his Trunk, How the Crab got her Claws, How the Rhinoceros got his Skin, How the Whale got his Throat, How the Camel got his Hump and Why the Kangaroo Jumps. Retold by Anna Milbourne, Rosie Dickins, Rob Lloyd Jones.
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RUR 798
Woolly the sheep is always escaping: running around Apple Tree Farm and eating Mrs. Boot's flowers. But when she runs all the way to the Show, something unexpected happens. This simple story is part of the Usborne Reading Programme - over 300 books across seven levels, for children who are learning to read. With quizzes and activities at the end. Adapted by Anna Milbourne.
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RUR 2594
The eccentric Mortmain family have been rattling around in a vast, decrepit castle for years, gradually slipping into financial ruin. Mortmain is crippled by writer's block, while his beautiful second wife Topaz struggles to be a dutiful stepmother to Rose, Cassandra and Thomas. Rose needs a husband, Thomas an education but Cassandra lives for her writing. Through her gloriously witty and shrewd diaries, she chronicles the trials of family life, the impact on their prospects of the arrival of a glamorous American family, and the agonies of falling in love for the first time. A wonderfully quirky coming-of-age story, I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith, author of The Hundred and One Dalmatians is an affectionately drawn portrait of one of the funniest families in literature. This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of I Capture the Castle is illustrated by Ruth Steed, and features an afterword by publisher Anna South. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much-loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.
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RUR 921
Zoom to the Moon and be back by bedtime with this exciting little board book, combining illustrations by Benji Davies and real photographs of the Moon. Young children can discover what it would be like to fly into outer space, walk on the Moon and look back at Earth. Published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing in 1969.
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RUR 1372
Join children as they play outdoors and discover the delights of a windy day, from flying a kite high in the sky to watching seagulls gliding in the wind. With simple text and gorgeous illustrations from Elena Temporin throughout.
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RUR 1072
Bright watercolour illustrations and evocative text lead very young children through the events of a rainy day: from cloudy skies to the 'splish, splash, splosh' of puddles and beautiful rainbows. Woven into the story are descriptions of creatures that need and enjoy rainy days, such as frogs, birds, worms and snails.
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RUR 760
Snowy days are such fun - snowmen, snowflakes and footprints in the snow! Little ones can discover all the fun you can have in the snow and what animals do when it's snowy, exploring the hushed snowy woods until it's time to go home. With simple text and gorgeous illustrations from Elena Temporin throughout.
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RUR 921
Which child doesn't enjoy splashing in puddles? These three little children love rainy days. They pull on their boots and raincoats and go out to explore. In sing-song rhyming text, this book explores the delights of a rainy day, from stomping in puddles, noticing which animals hide and which come out in the rain, to seeing a beautiful rainbow in the sky.
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RUR 593
Join children as they play outdoors and discover the delights of a sunny day, from walking through a sunflower field, having a picnic under a cherry tree and watching birds learn to fly. With simple text and gorgeous illustrations from Elena Temporin throughout.