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The seventh 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.

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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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It's the middle of summer and while the grasshopper is enjoying himself, the ant is busy preparing for winter and when winter arrives both the ant and the grasshopper learn something about the merits of hard work.

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Ant is busy preparing for winter, while Grasshopper sings the summer away. But what will happen to Grasshopper when winter comes A delightful retelling of the classic Aesops' Fable, written especially for children learning to read, with delightful illustrations by John Joven.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

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In October 1347, a terrible plague reached Europe from Asia. Seven years later, around half of the continent was dead. This is the gripping story of the `Black Death' and how it changed the world, specially written for young readers who are growing in confidence. With accompanying illustrations, a timeline and links to carefully selected websites.

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The twelfth 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.

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Perodia is threatened by Thorn, a powerful vulture who uses magic to spread a terrible darkness. When a young owl named Tag and his best friend, the squirrel Skyla, rescue a golden egg from Thorn's Tiger bats, they may have found the key to Perodia's salvation: the last firehawk, guardian of the ember stone. Illustrations.

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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+

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Based on a traditional Indian tale, the story follows Manu, who one day rescues a tiny talking fish from a stream and gets far more than he bargained for.

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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.

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Fox loves playing tricks. But when he plays a trick on his friend Stork, she decides to teach him a lesson. Now Fox will find out how it feels to have a trick played on him! A humorous re-telling of the famous Aesop's fable,written especially for children learning to read, with expert reading advice and wonderful illustrations by John Joven.

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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.

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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.

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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)

(Hardback)

Hare is the fastest animal around and he knows it. In fact, he can't stop boasting about it. So Tortoise challenges him to a race to try and prove him wrong. There's just one problem. Tortoise is very, very slow. How will he ever win the race

Illustrations:Full colour throughout

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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(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.