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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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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.

(Hardback)

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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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+

(Hardback)

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.

(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.

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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.

(Hardback)

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.

(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.

(Paperback)

Synopsis coming soon.......

(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)

(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

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Ms. Frizzle and her class visit the Hugh Mann Costume Company to learn all about skeletons: why we need them, what different bones are for, how doctors fix them when they're broken, and lots more. Illustrations.

(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.

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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+