Books by Heather Amery

Book SynopsisFirst Thousand Words in Russian

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Book SynopsisThis classic title, containing a thousand things to spot in busy scenes, has been revised and updated for the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. Three generations of children have built their basic vocabulary with this entertaining and fun book.

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Book SynopsisThe classic Usborne word book as a bi-lingual Chinese (Mandarin)/English edition, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. A thousand everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key Chinese vocabulary.Trade ReviewFun for parents and children to have a look at together, this book could be just the thing to brighten up dark winter evenings. * Newbury Weekly News *Ideal to get young people - and old - to begin the daunting task of learning Mandarin. * Manchester Evening News *Keep dipping in to this book and your little ones will soon be able to impress people with their vocabulary. Ideal to get young people - and old - to begin the daunting task of learning Mandarin. * Manchester Evening News *Probably the best introduction your child can have to the wonderful world of the Mandarin Chinese language. * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisA bi-lingual Japanese/English word book that features a thousand everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key Japanese vocabulary.

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Book SynopsisThe First Thousand Words In Italian

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Book SynopsisA bi-lingual Latin/English word book that features a thousand everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key Latin vocabulary.

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Book SynopsisFirst Thousand Words in Portuguese

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Book SynopsisThe classic Usborne word book as a bi-lingual Spanish/English edition, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. A thousand everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key Spanish vocabulary.

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Book SynopsisLittle children will love to wind-up the tractor and watch as it whizzes around the tracks. There are three much-loved Apple Tree Farm stories to bring to life - Scarecrow's Secret, Runaway Tractor and Tractor in Trouble and each story includes sturdy tracks embedded in the pages and press-out Farmyard Tales characters to complete the scenes.

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Book SynopsisThe First Thousand Words In FrenchTrade ReviewParents keen to get their little ones learning the lingo before they go to France will love First Thousand Words in French. This French bilingual word book is divided into themes and includes beautiful illustrations, which makes it an effective resource for helping children to learn everyday French vocabulary. * France Magazine *

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Book SynopsisA toy and a book in one, this large, chunky board book comes with a wind-up toy steam train. Wind the train up and set in on the embedded track in each page to see it chugging along through the countryside. Each of the four tracks is removable, and together they combine to make one giant train track.

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Book SynopsisA bi-lingual Hebrew/English word book that features a thousand everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key Hebrew vocabulary.

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Book SynopsisA bi-lingual Arabic/English word book that features a thousand everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key Arabic vocabulary.

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Book SynopsisFeatures full-page illustrations and includes maps of the ancient lands to illustrate the stories from the Old and New Testaments. This Children's Bible also includes a comprehensive 'Who's who in the Bible' to help children remember the characters and their stories.Trade Review'This is a stunningly illustrated collection of the best-known and best-loved stories from the Bible, perfect for reading alone or out loud. Its brightly coloured pages and pictures make this a fun way to read stories from both the Old and New Testaments. This book is certain to become much loved and much read by children and adults alike' - Kids Alive!

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Book SynopsisThe classic Usborne word book as a bi-lingual German/English edition, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. A thousand everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key German vocabulary.

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Book SynopsisIn this title, the Easter story is charmingly retold in very simple language, with 60 picture stickers for children to fill in the gaps in the story, to help build vocabulary and reading skills. It is illustrated by Norman Young, illustrator of the popular Usborne "Bible Tales" series.Trade ReviewSimply told and charmingly illustrated * Sunday Express *No child can resist a sticker book and this combination of story and puzzle is the perfect introduction to the Easter story for young children. Simply told and charmingly illustrated the idea is to match the sticker to the missing word. An excellent way to show Easter isn't just about what the Easter bunny may bring. * Sunday Express *The Easter Story Sticker Book would be a good way to introduce young children to the story behind the chocolate eggs and bunnies. The story of the very first Easter is retold by Heather Amery simply and effectively with gaps left for the appropriate stickers. Norman Young’s illustrations are clear, colourful and attractive. The tale, which starts with a donkey ride and ends in Heaven, is an excellent means of bringing to life the real story of what happened so many years ago. * Newbury Weekly News *

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Book SynopsisA bi-lingual French/English word book, that features a thousand everyday words. It is illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key French vocabulary.Trade ReviewA great tool to get [children] learning French while having fun at the same time. * Living France *Parents keen to get their little ones learning the lingo before they go to France will love First Thousand Words in French. This French bilingual word book is divided into themes and includes beautiful illustrations, which makes it an effective resource for helping children to learn everyday French vocabulary. * France Magazine *

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Book SynopsisWoolly and her friends have escaped from their field and are blocking the train track. But Poppy, Sam and Rusty round them up onto the old steam train and deliver them safely back to the farm. Ages 5-7.

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Book SynopsisAn English word book that features a thousand everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key English vocabulary.

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Book SynopsisDiscover a delightful collection of all 20 of the enduringly popular Farmyard Tales stories. A beautiful, hardback gift that will be read again and again. Little children will love this charming story collection from Apple Tree Farm, featuring Mrs. Boot the farmer, her children Poppy and Sam, and a host of friendly farm animals including Curly the pig and Rusty the dog. Illustrated with gentle humour by Stephen Cartwright, with the lovable Little Yellow Duck to spot on every page, this book includes favourites that have delighted children for three generation. Stories included in this collection: Pig Gets StuckThe Naughty SheepBarn on FireThe Runaway TractorPig Gets LostThe Hungry DonkeyScarecrow's SecretTractor in TroubleThe Silly SheepdogKitten's Day OutThe New PonyThe Grumpy GoatThe Snow StormSurprise VisitorsMarket DayCamping OutOld Steam TrainDolly And The TrainRusty's Train RideWoolly Stops The Train

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Book SynopsisSam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people's books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He's been doing it ever since. When he's not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.

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Book SynopsisThis is one of a series of stories featuring Poppy and Sam, their dog Rusty, Curly the pig and Woolly the sheep, as they go about their lives on Apple Tree Farm.

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Book SynopsisCan Dolly the horse come to the rescue when the old steam train breaks down? Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

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Book SynopsisFirst Thousand Words in Polish

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Book SynopsisSnuggle up with Poppy and Sam, and enjoy these ten gentle tales of their adventures on Apple Tree Farm. Stories include a runaway tractor, a journey on an old steam train, a camping trip and lots more. Each story features charming illustrations by Stephen Cartwright, and there's a Little Yellow Duck to spot in every picture too.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewUsborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books. * A Spoonful of Ideas *

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Book SynopsisTake a trip back in time to the age of the Romans in this volume, designed both for children studying history for the first time and those investigating a particular interest. Detailed illustrations and an imaginary helmet should help them to recreate the past and imagine life as a Roman.Table of ContentsGoing back in the time; the people you will meet; the road to Rome; in the streets of Rome; Petronius at home; going to school; going shopping; at the baths; games and races; building in the city; Petronius gives a feast; summer on the farm; Marcus joins the army; attack!; the Roman empire; the story of Rome.

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Book SynopsisThis bright and entertaining book provides a wealth of vocabulary-building opportunities for beginner learners of M?ori. Stephen Cartwright's delightful pictures encourage direct association of the M?ori word with the object.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewUsborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books. * A Spoonful of Ideas *

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Book SynopsisA Children's Bible that can be enjoyed by children and adults of all ages. With full-page illustrations that include maps of the ancient lands to highlight stories from the Old and New Testaments, it also features a comprehensive 'Who's who in the Bible' to help children remember the characters and their stories.Trade ReviewThis is a stunningly illustrated collection of the best-known and best-loved stories from the Bible, perfect for reading alone or out loud. Its brightly coloured pages and pictures make this a fun way to read stories from both the Old and New Testaments. This book is certain to become much loved and much read by children and adults alike. * Kids Alive! *

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Book SynopsisMeet Poppy, Sam and their animal friends with this charming book and jigsaw. Little children can complete the simple 9-piece jigsaws to recreate three scenes from Apple Tree Farm, and enjoy the story book featuring Stephen Cartwright's delightful illustrations, with the famous little yellow duck to spot in each one. Each jigsaw measures 17 x 17cm when complete.

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Book SynopsisDolly the carthorse comes to the rescue when the old steam train breaks down and Poppy, Sam and Rust are stranded on their school outing. Ages 5-7.

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Book SynopsisFeatures the Easter story, retold in simple language. This work is colourfully illustrated by Norman Young, and is useful for beginner readers, at home, school, or Sunday school.Trade ReviewA simple retelling of the Easter story to explain to very young children that Easter is not all eggs and chocolate. * Newbury Weekly News *

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Book SynopsisA beautiful collection of some of the best-known Greek myths, full of brave heroes, terrifying monsters, powerful gods & great adventures. Vibrant illustrations & careful retelling bring the myths to life for children of all ages. Features 16 stories including Pandora's Box, Jason & the Golden Fleece, Persephone & the Seasons and Dadelus & Icarus.

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Book SynopsisThe classic Usborne word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. One hundred everyday words are illustrated within busy scenes and with labelled pictures, to help children learn key English vocabulary. Don't forget to look out for the Usborne Little Yellow Duck on every page!

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Apple Tree Farm, where every day brings a new adventure for Poppy and Sam! This collection of ten delightful stories includes a curious piglet, a naughty sheep and a silly sheepdog. Each story features charming illustrations by Stephen Cartwright, and there's a Little Yellow Duck to spot in every picture too.

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Book SynopsisJoin Poppy, Sam, Ted and his tractor for lots of fun on Apple Tree Farm with this wonderful book and jigsaw collection. Little children will love looking through the story book and completing the simple 9-piece jigsaws - each measuring 17 x 17cm when complete - to recreate Stephen Cartwright's endearing illustrations, with the famous little yellow duck to spot in each one.

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