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

(Hardback)

A prince convinces a peasant girl to marry him by learning to weave carpets. The couple rule as king and queen until a wicked magician kidnaps the king, forcing him to be his slave and weave carpets for the magician to sell. In order to escape, the king finds an ingenious way of getting a message to his wife.

(Paperback)

The Good Egg discovers his true talent in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald!

The talent show is today and the Good Egg is so excited.

(Hardback)

the brand new Usborne First Reading Series, has been written especially for children who are learning to read.

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

Ages 4+

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

Beginning readers can learn about the science behind basketball courtesy of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters in this engaging, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read that includes a special section at the back to extend the learning and a fun quiz. Full color.

(Hardback)

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

(Hardback)

The Little Red Hen finds some grains of wheat, but who will help her plant them "Not I!" say her three best friends. So do they deserve the treat at the end Young readers will love the retelling of this classic tale, with its rhythmic, repetitive language and lively illustrations.

(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.

(Hardback)

The thirteenth 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)

(Paperback, 2nd edition)

If our children do not have a good grasp on English and maths, their confidence and often their enjoyment of school can suffer. This text aims to build children's self-confidence in their own academic ability and allows them to feel comfortable with learning instead of struggling to learn.

(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 a classic French fairytale

(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)

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.

(Hardback)

the three little pigs are going out into the big wide world to make homes of their own. "Watch out for the Big Bad Wolf," says Mother Pig. And so they should...for he's right behind them!

Ages 4+

(Hardback)

A brand new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read.

(Hardback)

This elegant, interactive reading journal is enhanced with banned book reading recommendations, details on the state of book banning in the U.S. (and elsewhere) plus tips for combatting it wherever you are.

(Hardback)

the classic fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson retold, following the adventures of thumb-high thumbelina.

(Paperback)

Its Halloween and Parakeet is busy carving pumpkins and icing spooky treats. But when her friends come to call, they get a shock. Is that a GHOST who answers the door A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with lively illustrations by David Semple.

(Pamphlet)

Provides background information, ideas for using and extending the material in the classroom and reproducible student activity sheets. This work introduces the student to a range of cultures from the Asian region and also provides a practical drama resource for classroom use.