Stories of Unicorns
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
Stories of Unicorns
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Rosie Dickins
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Illustrated by Maria Cristina Lo Cascio
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Series | Young Reading Series 1 |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:48 | Dimensions(mm): Height 201,Width 139 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780746071618
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Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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Imprint |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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Publication Date |
30 June 2006 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Three original stories based on traditional myths surrounding the ever-alluring unicorn. Meet the unicorn who befriends a kitchen maid, the unicorn who outwits a greedy hunter and the unicorn who simply loves strawberries. Beautifully illustrated to evoke all the magic of these beautiful animals. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Author Biography
Rosie Dickins grew up in England and Hong Kong. An avid reader, she always loved dreaming up her own stories. After studying literature at Oxford University, art in Paris and plenty of travelling, she settled in London, where she works for Usborne Publishing. She has written over a hundred children's books, from award-winning information books to fiction.
Reviews"Irresistible for children learning to read" - Child Education Plus; "The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming." - The Irish Sunday Independent; "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme" - Julia Eccleshare
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