(Paperback)

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together.

With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

(Hardback)

Eight delightful tales of heart-warming fun and adventure. Stories include "King Donkey Ears", "The Enormous Turnip", "Danny the Dragon", "The Inch Prince", "Androcles and the Lion", "Stone Soup", "The Clumsy Crocodile" and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". Each story is brilliantly illustrated by artists from the Usborne Young Reading Programme.

(Hardback)

A wonderful collection of stories from across the globe. Full of colourful illustrations from the Usborne Young Reading Programme.

Age 4+

Stories include; the Baobab tree, King Midas and the Gold, the Fish that talked, the Stonecutter and the three Wishes.

Age 4+

(Paperback)

This humorous rhyming story with colourful illustrations and phonic repetition has been specially written for children who are learning to read. "What a hullabaloo, someone new at the zoo! 'How do you do I'm a kangaroo!'" The simple text helps children develop key language skills, and there are parents' notes on phonics and reading together, too.

(Paperback)

Lizard has decided to make a snow machine. The trouble is, once it starts to snow, he cant make it stop... This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, and with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

(Paperback)

This lively rhyming story with irresistible illustrations and phonic repetition is a delight to share with very young children. It can also be enjoyed by children who are starting to read for themselves. Simple rhyming text helps to develop early language and reading skills, and there are notes for parents about phonics and reading aloud together.

(Board book)

(Board book)

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

A perfect survival guide for studious centurions about how to stay alive in the Roman army.

(Paperback)

Seal loves her new speed boat, but she keeps going too fast! Can she learn to be more careful This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, and with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

(Paperback)

What can Spider get up to in a glider One thing's for sure. She'll end up saving the day. A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with lively illustrations by David Semple. This book is ideal both for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves.

(Paperback)

Ted is busy in his shed, but can you guess what he's making This is a revised edition of the old favourite, with endearing Stephen Cartwright illustrations, and new rhyming text, specially written to develop phonemic awareness.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

(Board book)

(Hardback)

The fascinating history of castles specially written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Explains why castles were first built, what it was like to live in one, and the cunning tricks used to defend them.

(Hardback)

The Wind in the Willows is a re-telling of the beloved Kenneth Grahame story following the adventures of four riverside companions: Mole, Ratty, Badger and of course the eponymous Mr Toad.

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A guide for would-be time-travellers planning a trip back to Ancient Greece. It is full of historical information about interesting tourist attractions, important festivals and the fashions and customs of ancient Greece. It also includes information on the best villas, hotels and markets.

(Paperback)

Offers a fresh approach to the history of Ancient Rome, full of historical information about interesting tourist attractions, important festivals and the fashions and customs of the period. This title also includes a guide to the best villas, hotels and markets.

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 +

(Board book)

Goldilocks causes trouble wherever she goes, so when she finds an empty cottage in the woods more mischief begins. But the owners of the house are about to return... A charmingly illustrated sound book version of the classic fairy tale, sure to appeal to the youngest of readers.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

(Hardback)

A beautiful collection of eight of the best-loved children's classic stories, enchantingly illustrated and retold for younger readers. Stories include: 'The Railway Children', 'The Wizard of Oz', 'Black Beauty' and 'Around the World in Eighty Days'.

(Paperback)

Everyone knows the story of farmer Macdonald and the multitude of noisy animals who live in his farm, quacking, mooing and neighing as they go about their business. In this picture book, the tale is brought to life with rich, colourful illustrations.

(Board book)

"Run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man!" With the familiar refrain and a surprise ending, this retelling will appeal to the youngest of readers.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale about the wicked Snow Queen's attempt to kidnap a boy in the frozen north. Beautifully and atmospherically illustrated by Alan Marks, winner of the Carnegie Medal. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.