(Board book)

A beautifully illustrated board book that tells the magical story of Clara and her nutcracker doll as they travel to the Land of Sweets. Press the embedded sound buttons to hear specially arranged music from Tchaikovsky's famous ballet.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

(Hardback)

Enchanting retelling of the classic story with easy reading text for children beginning to read alone. Clara's adventure begins on Christmas Eve with an amazing present - a magic doll. Soon she is flying in a sleigh to the Land of Sweets where she meets the Sugarplum Fairy.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

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.

(Paperback)

Flora "doesn't do people" since the Incident that led to her being diagnosed with bipolar II. Until Hal arrives. He's researching a missing World War I soldier and wants Flora's help. Working with Hal is Flora's worst nightmare, yet as they piece together the soldier's life of lost love and secrets, Flora finds a piece of herself falling for Hal.

(Hardback)

A tale of mistaken identity in which a poor young boy named Tom is mistaken for the young Edward VI, and the two boys discover what life is like when the tables are turned. Part of the "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability.

(Hardback)

The sixth 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)

A charming retelling of the traditional folktale, perfectly matched with witty illustrations by Fred Blunt

Ages: 5+

(Hardback)

A charming retelling of a classic French fairytale

(Paperback)

This series of short stories has been written with the help of a language expert for young children who are just beginning to read.

(Paperback)

-- Each page has two reading levels, one for beginners and one for more advanced readers-- Beginners can use the first reading level to achieve the satisfaction of reading the whole book by themselves-- Stephen Cartwright's illustrations give clues to the words and their meanings

(Paperback)

For enthusiasts keen to discover the many fascinating aspects of the natural world. This book has full-colour illustrations of around 100-200 different species per title that have been reproduced from the original artwork. It provides ideal field guides for both children and adults and incredible value for money.

(Hardback)

The story of one of the modern world's most valuable inventions told for children growing in reading confidence. An exploration of the fascinating story of electricity from earliest experiments to the gadgets and gizmos of the modern world. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

(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)

(Paperback)

My name is Inge. I am sixteen. I live in Munich. Food is rationed, though the war ended years ago. My boyfriend is Jewish. My parents would not approve, so I hide this from them. I think they are hiding something from me, too. Letters arrive on my birthday, but they are not addressed to me. They are for a girl named Kasia. This is her story.

(Hardback)

This simple information book follows the history of Stone Age people and how they lived. Children can discover how they made clothes from animal skins and weapons and tools from stone, and find out about their cave art - some of which can still be seen today. Full of facts, illustrations and photographs of historical artefacts.

(Hardback)

The Story of Baby Jesus retold using simple language to help beginner readers develop reading stamina. Follow Mary and Joseph as they travel to Bethlehem in this magical retelling of the Christmas story.

(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)

For children who have just started reading alone, this book uses everyday vocabulary and has lots of colorful artwork to maintain interest.

(Hardback)

Traces the story of Islam from the life and deeds of Mohammad, his successors and the spread of Islam across the globe and also covers its main beliefs system and customs, including the five pillars of Islam.

(Hardback)

Part of the "First Reading" series, these four titles feature stories or fables, retold to inspire any child who is just beginning to read.

(Paperback)

Freddie Yates likes facts. Just not the one staring him in the face. Because Freddie's journey wasn't meant to involve the onion-eating competition or the loo-exploding pear-and-potato turnovers. And Freddie definitely didn't expect to end up on national television in a supergirl costume. But journeys never take you where you think they will...

(Hardback)

Princess Eliza and her brothers are perfectly happy - until their father marries a woman who is secretly a witch. Determined to get rid of the children, the witch turns the brothers into swans. But Eliza is harder to deal with. Follow her as she sets out to undo the spell. Ages 5+.