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The Magic Paintbrush

by Ladybird Books   |  Ages 6-8
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The Magic Paintbrush
The Magic Paintbrush

Enchanting tale of creativity and ethical power.

The Magic Paintbrush is a delightful story that mixes the charm of folklore with language learning for children. It's not just about following Sui-Ming's adventures with his wondrous brush but also about helping young readers build their English skills in a magical context. The book sprinkles elements of culture, morality, and imagination, making the learning process more engaging and memorable for its target audience. With the added benefit of online resources, it's a rich experience beyond the pages.

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The Magic Paintbrush

by Ladybird Books   |  Ages 6-8
₱300.00 Now ₱200.00 Save 33%
Compare to estimated retail price: ₱600.00 PHP  

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ISBN: 9780241358221
Authors: Ladybird Books
Publisher: Ladybird
Date of Publication: 2019-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Early Readers, Young Readers
Related Topics: Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Level 2 (Beginning Reading)
Goodreads rating: 0.0
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Sui-Ming wanted to draw, and one day he found a magic paintbrush. "My paintbrush must help people," said Sui-Ming. This Level 2 Reader is A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.
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Enchanting tale of creativity and ethical power.

The Magic Paintbrush is a delightful story that mixes the charm of folklore with language learning for children. It's not just about following Sui-Ming's adventures with his wondrous brush but also about helping young readers build their English skills in a magical context. The book sprinkles elements of culture, morality, and imagination, making the learning process more engaging and memorable for its target audience. With the added benefit of online resources, it's a rich experience beyond the pages.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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