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A beautifully illustrated, fun way to learn phonics.

Hen just loves to draw. But when she runs out of paper, where will she start scribbling next Find out in this colourful addition to the Phonics Readers series.

(Paperback)

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

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(Board book)

The age-old Bible story of Noah's Ark is charmingly retold for a very young audience in this brand new board book. Follow Noah and his family as they build the ark. Then watch all the animals climb safely aboard, two by two, before the rain sets in. Forty days and nights later, everyone is safe and sound in new land.

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Popular titles in Usborne Young Reading Series One issued with hardback covers as luxurious and motivating new editions.

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The Spider Queen wants a Halloween feast. So Weevil and his team set to work. But will a sneaky thief spoil the party Find out in this latest addition to the popular phonics readers series. With phonically regular text, this funny story is all treat and no tricks. Great to read aloud.

(Hardback)

Popular titles in Usborne Young Reading Series One issued with hardback covers as luxurious and motivating new editions.

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Three thrilling adventures telling the story of the legendary wizard Merlin, specially written for children who are starting to read on their own. The stories follow the mighty wizard as he outwits a cruel king, faces fearsome dragons and guides a prince to his destiny.

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Three original stories with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. Includes stories about scary monsters living under the bed, close encounters with rampaging ice beasts and escaping slimy swamp creatures. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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Three original high-seas stories for children just beginning to read. Find out if Charlie can get rid of his pesky parrot and Molly can escape the clutches of the sneaky Captain Spike in these swashbuckling stories. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

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This series of books combines good stories with easy reading text for children aged six to seven years and over who have just started reading alone. The series has been developed with Alison Kelly who is an expert in early reading.

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(Board book)

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Perry the penguin is freezing. So he goes on a high-speed round of skating, swimming and sliding around his South Pole home. But will it be enough to warm him up

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(Hardback)

A new edition to Young Reading Series One, based on the Greek myth, aimed at children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability.

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Part of the "Usborne Very First Reading" series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read, this title helps children to read together with adults, allowing the children to gradually take a greater share of the story to achieve confident, independent reading.

(Hardback)

Stanley is a cat who's scared of anything and everything. So how will he cope when his friends leave him on his own in a house full of strange noises

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Mysterious explosions on the surface of Mars signal the beginning of an alien invasion. Soon the ruthless creatures are terrorizing Earth with their unstoppable death rays. Can nothing prevent these merciless Martians from taking over the world H.G. Wells classic story of Martian invasion, vividly retold for newly independent readers.

(Hardback)

The Greek army has been sent to Troy to recapture Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world. But how can they get inside the heavily defended city The Greek commander, Odysseus, comes up with an extraordinary solution - but will his daring plan really work

(Board book)

(Board book)

The circus is in town, but they need a clown. Could this be Cow's big chance Press the buttons on the pages to hear this entertaining story read aloud, helping beginner readers learn to read themselves. With simple rhyming text, colourful illustrations and parents' notes on phonics at the back of the book.