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The third 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.

(Paperback)

"As a boy, Arthur knows nothing about his real family. One day his foster father and brother attend a tournament, and his brother sends Arthur to fetch his sword. Arthur sees a sword in a stone. He doesnt know that only the true King of Britain can release it. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in British and American English."

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Beauty goes to the Beast's castle in order to save her father's life and help her family. The Beast is kind to her, but when he asks her to marry him, she can't bring herself to say yes. Then Beauty returns home and dreams that the Beast is dying. Can she save him With fun activities and online audio in British and American English.

(Board book)

An essential vocabulary builder for young children, with around a thousand everyday words and pictures, arranged thematically. There are lots of things to spot and talk about in this large format board book, that is perfect for poring over together. With characterful and slightly nostalgic illustrations by Kate Hindley.

(Hardback)

A bright and appealing addition to the inspiring Very First Reading series, specially developed for young children who are just beginning to learn to read.

Ages: 3 +

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King Midas loves gold, so when a god offers him a gift, Midas knows just what to ask for. I want to change everything I touch into gold. That works well for flowers and trees, and palace furniture too but what happens when Midas picks up bread and fruit to eat With fun activities and online audio in British English and American English.

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All Tom has in the world is a cat, but Puss is no ordinary cat. He introduces Tom to the King as the "Marquis of Carabas". The King is impressed by the Marquis' generosity; his daughter thinks Tom is charming. If Puss can kill a giant, their fortunes are made. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in British and American English.

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Sam is lonely and bored, watching the sheep on the mountain. One day he makes up a story: Come quickly! A wolf is attacking the sheep! The villagers come running, but of course theres no wolf. Then, when a wolf really does attack, who will believe Sam With fun activities after the story, and online audio in British and American English.

(Hardback)

The second 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.

(Hardback)

The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father's golden apples. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme.

(Hardback)

A freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of pursuers until he meets a clever fox.

(Paperback)

A little old woman makes a boy out of gingerbread. When she opens the oven, the gingerbread man jumps out and runs away. Animals, farmers and schoolchildren join the chase. Finally a fox offers to carry the gingerbread man across a river. How kind of him - or is it With fun activities and online audio in British and American English.

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(Hardback)

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

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Little Deer has to use his wits to distract Tiger and avoid being eaten. Luckily Tiger is big and fierce but none too clever...

(Hardback)

Featuring four titles in the "First Reading" series, this book is aimed at children who are beginning to read.

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A tiny mouse disturbs King Lion's afternoon nap. "Don't kill me!" she begs. "Maybe I can save your life too, one day." King Lion doesn't believe it - but when he is in real trouble, he learns that even little friends can be great friends.

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With delightful illustrations, these books combine great stories with simple text to excite and inspire any beginner reader.

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Old man Harry arrives at a house and asks for food; but cautious Nell doesn't want to give food to a stranger. Harry tells her: "I can show you something wonderful. I can make soup from a stone!" A stone, a fire, a pot of hot water - how can they make such delicious soup With fun activities and online audio in British English and American English.

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King Odysseus is happy at home with his loving wife and baby son. Then King Menelaus asks him to help bring Queen Helen back from the city of Troy. For ten years the Greeks besiege Troy, but they can't break into the city until Odysseus thinks of a plan. With fun activities and online audio in both British English and American English.

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A wipe-clean book about letter sounds for children who are learning to read and write. Match words to the right picture, find words starting with 'p' or draw insects to practise the letter 'i' then wipe and repeat. This first book in the series covers 's', 'a', 't', 'p', 'i', 'n', 'm' and 'd', and supports phonics teaching in schools.