(Hardback)

Suitable for young children, this is a set of picture books which contains five stories - "The Twelve Dancing Princesses", "The Three Little Pigs", "Little Red Riding Hood", "The Frog Prince" and "Goldilocks and the Three Bears".

(Hardback)

Original stories, full of magic and adventure, about a group of fairy unicorns. Huge girl appeal with the irresistible combination of fairy unicorns and a magical secret world. With stylish, two-colour illustrations.

Illustrations:Full colour throughout

(Board book)

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Fat cat is snuggled up on his mat and just won't budge. Find out why in this charming little tale which introduces simple phonics to beginner readers.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

(Hardback)

(Board book)

This picture book has been especially devised to provide very young children with the challenge of something to look for, amusing situations to talk about and familiar objects to name.

(Board book)

(Spiral bound)

An exciting activity book designed especially for little fingers. Children can press their fingers into the ink pad and fingerprint away!

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

(Board book)

(Hardback)

Fires, accidents, earthquakes and floods - firefighters are never far from danger. This thrilling book shows where they work, how they fight fires and how they rescue people. Usborne Beginners is an exciting series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own.

(Paperback)

A simple and colourful guide to playing the recorder for absolute beginners. Cartoon characters explain how to play each note, and provide an entertaining introduction to reading and understanding music. Carefully graded tunes - including well-known tunes, folk songs and Christmas carols - help players to develop their musical and technical skills.

(Paperback)

Little children will love colouring the fun and festive pictures in this book. Scenes include building a snowman, elves working in Santa's workshop, a beautifully decorated tree and Santa in his sleigh.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

(Paperback)

An exciting colouring book for little children, packed full of dinosaurs big and small. Scenes include baby dinosaurs, flying reptiles, sea creatures and a Tyrannosaurus rex.

Illustrations:Full colour throughout

(Paperback)

Little football fans will enjoy bringing the game to life in this colouring book full of fans, players and exciting match action. Scenes to colour include a corner kick, training session and victory parade. The backgrounds are already coloured, so children can focus on the fun parts.

(Spiral bound)

A new edition of the hugely popular First Cookbook, which introduces children to the basic techniques of cooking through a selection of mouth-watering recipes

Ages 7+

(Hardback)

An encyclopedia that introduces young readers to the wonders of the animal world. Filled with information on mammals, birds, reptiles, creepy-crawlies and waterlife, it answers such questions as 'Which animal has a tongue as long as its body'; 'How does a whale breath'; 'How does a snake see in the dark'; and, 'Why do zebras have stripes'.

(Hardback)

An ideal book for children with lots of questions about the world we live in, such as 'Why is the night dark' 'What is snow' and 'What is under the sea' This charming encyclopedia is full of simple, easy-to-read text and lively, detailed illustrations, introducing young readers to the basic concepts of geography.

(Hardback)

Why do things float What happens to the food you eat Suitable for school projects, this book helps you find out the answers to these and many more questions. It introduces young readers to the wonders of science. It comes with simple text, photographs and illustrations, fun science activities and exciting recommended Web sites.

(Hardback)

This fact-packed introduction to the wonders of the sea covers subjects including coral reefs, whales and dolphins, undersea exploration and environmental threats. With internet links to exciting websites, including a virtual tour of the seabed and downloadable images of weird and wonderful sea creatures, easy-to-read text and superb photographs.

(Paperback)

The classic Usborne word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. One hundred everyday words are illustrated within busy scenes and with labelled pictures, to help children learn key English vocabulary. Don't forget to look out for the Usborne Little Yellow Duck on every page!

(Paperback)

A bilingual Russian/English edition of the classic Usborne word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. One hundred everyday words are illustrated in busy scenes and with labelled pictures, to help readers learn key Russian words. Don't forget to look out for the Usborne Little Yellow Duck on every page!

Illustrations:Full colour throughout

(Paperback)

Children will enjoy learning how English works with the help of this friendly, easy-to-follow guide. Clear explanations, fun illustrations and lively example sentences take young readers on a journey of understanding. This is the perfect introduction to grammar and punctuation.

Illustrations:Full colour throughout

(Paperback)

Filled with simple, stylish images designed to appeal to young children. Just brush water over the bold black and white designs to watch a carol-singing mouse, a well-filled stocking and even Santa himself burst into colour.