Book of Classic Fairy Tales
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Eric Kincaid Books
Eric was a prolific children's book illustrator celebrated for his extensive body of work with Brimax Books. His art is characterized by a warm and approachable style that has resonated with audiences worldwide. Focusing on classic tales and nursery rhymes, Eric brought a fresh visual dimension to beloved stories, including familiar titles like 'The Wind in the Willows' and 'Alice in Wonderland.' His illustrations often evoke a sense of whimsy and nostalgia, enriching timeless narratives for new generations of readers.
Suitable for younger learners Word count 6,510
Rainy Day Fairies
- 18 pages
- 1 hour of reading
When the garden was dripping wet, just a few days after the thistledown had drifted up to the sky, out of the fat grey clouds came extra-large, shiny raindrops. Clinging to each raindrop was a new Rainy Day Fairy. Have you ever wondered how Rainy Day Fairies get such beautiful wings? Then read on...
An anthology of poetry that covers the widest range of children's verse from classic, haunting, humorous, epic and magical.
Haunted House
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Aimed at children aged 4-6, the four stories in this collection combine simple, repetitive text with large. easy-to-read type and fun illustrations. '
Aesop's Fables
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A collection of animal fables told by the Greek slave Aesop.
Eric Kincaid's Book of Fairy Tales
- 204 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Adapted by Lucy Kincaid. Illustrated by Eric Kincaid. Brimax Books 1987. A4 Glossy hardcover large print. The stories are:HANSEL AND GRETELTOWN MOUSE AND COUNTRY MOUSETHUMBELINATHE WIZARD OF OZCINDERELLAPINOCCHIOTHE LITTLE MERMAIDALADDINTHE SNOW QUEEN
Oliver Twist
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Heinemann Guided Readers: Intermediate LevelThis is an Intermediate Level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.
Alice's adventures in Wonderland
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension. Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension. Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.
