Mairi Mackinnon
Mairi Mackinnon is a Scottish-Canadian composer and pianist known for her work in contemporary classical and experimental music. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and studied music at the University of Oxford and the Vancouver Academy of Music. Mackinnon’s compositions often incorporate elements of folk music and are characterized by their use of unconventional harmonies and rhythms. She has won numerous awards for her work and has performed with orchestras and ensembles around the world.
Mairi Mackinnon Books in Order
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Late Night at the Zoo
Rs. 289.00A captivating story to inspire beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the “Letters and Sounds” programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Child reads with an adult’s support, and gains practice reading the split digraph or “magic e” pattern (as in late, time, home). Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.
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The Circus Under the Sea
Rs. 589.00Follow Danny the dolphin to a circus with a difference in this enchanting rhyming story, created to inspire beginner readers. Presented in a beautiful hardback with vivid color illustrations and a ribbon marker, this charming book encourages young children to read with adult support.
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The Dressing-Up Box
Rs. 289.00A humorous and lively rhyming story for children who enjoy dressing up. Contains puzzles for children to check their understanding of the text and guidance notes for parents. Beautifully designed with fun illustrations to help motivate beginner readers.
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The Fox and the Crow
Rs. 289.00Fox is always hungry. One day he sees Crow, with some tasty cheese in her beak. Can Fox persuade her to let go? This lively retelling of the classic Aesop’s fable has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.
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The Gingerbread Man – 9781409531661
Rs. 790.00This delightful picture book is based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children. Run, run as fast as you can, you can’t catch him, he’s the Gingerbread Man! But although he may be able to out-run everyone, can the Gingerbread Man outwit the cunning fox? This title features vibrant illustrations taken from the popular “First Reading” series.
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The Leopard and the Sky God
Rs. 389.00Leopard loves to bang his drum, but when he refuses to share it with the Sky God, he finds himself in a lot of trouble!
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The Monster Diner
Rs. 289.00A family goes out to dinner at a diner and gets a monstrous meal. Blue chicken? It was fine a month ago. Cheese full of bugs? The chef roars out the kitchen door when the shrieking begins and thank goodness, there’s a human diner just next door. Whew! I thought we were going to have to eat those hairy pears! Rhyming and revolting and great for early readers who want some disgusting pictures and a whole pot full of laughs.
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The Mouses Wedding
Rs. 400.00Father Mouse wants his daughter to marry the best husband in the world – the Sun! But Miss Mouse has her own ideas in this charming folktale from Japan.
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Wild School
Rs. 289.00A day in Miss Blair’s classroom gets a wild touch in this enchanting rhyming story, sure to inspire beginner readers. Presented in a beautiful hardback with vivid colour illustrations and a ribbon marker, this charming book encourages young children to read with adult support. Simple puzzles allow readers to check their understanding of the story, while the vibrant pictures provide lots of visual clues.
