Mairi Mackinnon

Mairi Mackinnon

  • 5 stars across 104 books
1st April 2011

Gingerbread Man

This delightful picture book is based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children. Run, run as fast as y... MoreGingerbread Man

(19 reviews) Review
10th October 2024

First Questions and Answers: Why are there wars?

News of war can make children anxious, concerned and upset. This book gently explains how wars come about, how they have... MoreFirst Questions and Answers: Why are there wars?

(11 reviews) Review
1st May 2007

Big Book of Facts

Did you know that Canada has the longest coastline of a country? Or that the longest speech ever delivered lasted 22 hou... MoreBig Book of Facts

(10 reviews) Review
1st March 2012

Chicken Licken: Ladybird First Favourite Tales

Based on the traditional fairy tale Chicken Licken, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in ev... MoreChicken Licken: Ladybird First Favourite Tales

(9 reviews) Review
26th March 2010

Pirate Pat

An exciting story to inspire very beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters ... MorePirate Pat

(6 reviews) Review
1st July 2014

Enormous Turnip

When the farmer can't pull an enormous turnip out of the ground, he enlists his entire family to help him. Only when eve... MoreEnormous Turnip

(6 reviews) Review
26th March 2010

The Dressing-Up Box

An appealing story to inspire very beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters... MoreThe Dressing-Up Box

(5 reviews) Review
26th March 2010

Late Night At The Zoo

A captivating story to inspire beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and... MoreLate Night At The Zoo

(5 reviews) Review
1st August 2016

Listen and Learn First Chinese Words

A fun and interactive way for children to listen to and learn 128 everyday words in Mandarin Chinese spoken by a native ... MoreListen and Learn First Chinese Words

(5 reviews) Review
31st October 2000

Sleeping Beauty

There are roles for everybody in this humorous stage version of Sleeping Beauty . Complete with Dame, Principle Boy ... MoreSleeping Beauty

(4 reviews) Review
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