(Hardback)

The fourteenth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and the child more.

(Board book)

Little Red Riding Hood is heading to Granny's house - but so is a greedy wolf... A repeated refrain ("What big eyes/hands/teeth you have!") encourages listeners to join in, and the enchanting illustrations by Bao Luu bring the fairytale world to life.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

A collection of six funny stories with an audio CD, each story is told with rhythmic text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Suitable for reading aloud or beginner readers. Guidance notes at the back explain how parents can help their children get the most out of this book.

(Board book)

Who lives on Old MacDonald's farm Little children can enjoy the familiar rhyme, while having fun spotting all the animals in Ben Mantle's delightful illustrations.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

(Board book)

(Hardback)

Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone. Fantastic illustrations by Simona Bursi give a very modern feel to this classic tale. This retelling is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.

(Paperback)

Oh no, theres a shark in the park! Or is there This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright and you can also listen to the story online. A delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves, with parents notes on phonics at the back.

(Paperback)

The enchanting fairytale retold through simple and engaging text with stunning original artwork. Gerda and Kay are best friends, until Kay suddenly changes. Then he is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen and everyone thinks he is lost forever. But Gerda is determined to rescue him.

(Hardback)

A lively retelling of this classic fairytale from the Brothers Grimm, recounting the story of a beautiful princess with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and hair as black as ebony; Charmingly illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini; Young readers will treasure this beautiful gift edition, which is published in hardback with a.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Part of the "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read, this title allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by illustrations.

(Paperback)

Designed for young children who are just beginning to read alone and are looking for lively stories to tackle. Colurful pictures combine with narrative text written to encourage reading skills for developing and emergent readers.

(Hardback)

The history of man-made flight for children growing in reading confidence. From Da Vinci to the Wright Brothers, find out how people dreamed of taking to the sky in complex "flying machines", before inventions such as hot-air balloons, airships, helicopters and of course aeroplanes made it all possible.

(Hardback)

A brand new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read.

A brand new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read.

Ages 4+

(Board book)

Three little pigs are setting out to build houses with wispy straw, wibbly wobbly sticks and good strong bricks. Will a cheeky little wolf manage to blow any of them down A lively board book with detailed illustrations offering lots to discuss.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

(Paperback)

Its Halloween and Parakeet is busy carving pumpkins and icing spooky treats. But when her friends come to call, they get a shock. Is that a GHOST who answers the door A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with lively illustrations by David Semple.

(Hardback)

This delightfully illustrated collection of six lively stories is ideal for sharing with young children who are learning to read. Children will love the adventures of a poodle drawing doodles and a lizard in a blizzard, all with phonic rhyming text to help them recognise letter sounds.

(Paperback)

The little weasels have woken up covered in spots! Have they really caught the measles Find out in this entertaining story for beginner readers, with simple rhyming text, stylish illustrations and parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

(Paperback)

''Twas the Night Before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...' The traditional and much-loved Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore, illustrated by John Joven.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

(Hardback)

The classic Dickens story retold for children growing in reading confidence. Age: 5 +

Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean-spirited old man who hates everything - even Christmas! But when three spirits visit him one Christmas Eve, Scrooge is taken on a journey into the past, present and future that will change him forever. Age: 5 +

(Hardback)

An entertaining retelling of one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, beautifully illustrated by Serena Riglietti. - Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Ages 9+.

(Hardback)

An attractive retelling of Lewis Carroll's story with evocative illustrations, written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme for readers growing in confidence.

(Paperback)

Bee Makes Tea

(Paperback)

Cheeky Chimp has a limpor does he Follow his extremely tall tale as he explains why he cannot possibly help Cheetah. This fun story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, features simple text and wonderful illustrations by David Semple. Its ideal for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves.