This work contains four new titles in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for r
A brand new retelling of the Greek myth, "Perseus and the Gorgon". Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to ston
Orphaned Pip lives a humble life with his sister and her husband, until a fateful encounter on the marsh causes his life to change irrevocably. Will his great expectations be fulfilled, or can this ne
There are four new titles in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read by themselves. These are collectable editions with hardback bindings and ribbon markers t
The classic tale of a princess cursed at her christening and doomed to sleep for one hundred years. Will anyone fight through the forest surrounding her castle to wake her?
A gorgeous gift for young children, this beautiful treasury of Usborne "Young Reading" and "First Reading" titles will delight and entertain with its collection of classic animal stories. This title c
Brush the pages of this book with water and see the fairies and flowers in the enchanted garden burst into beautiful colour! Each page has intricate, black and white illustrations of a fairy garden co
9 years+Travel back in time to Ancient Greece with this humorous guide crammed with information and advice for the adventurous time-tourist.Written in an amusing style with cartoon illustrations, this
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, based on an African folktale and part of the "Usborne Reading Programme". It is aimed at children who are beginning to read. Anansi, King o
This work contains four new titles in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for r
Bob and Bet catch a magical fish who grants wishes in this amusing story based on a folktale. Part of the Usborne First Reading series, aimed at children just beginning to read. This key series was de
When young King Leo disobeys all his advisors and opens a magical book, he gets a huge surprise as a greedy dragon is released. He needs to find a solution before all his kingdom is eaten - maybe the
The fascinating history of castles specially written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Explains why castles were first built, what
An interactive pop-up journey all about our very own planet – EARTH. Pull tabs, spin wheels, flip flaps and reveal the GIANT pop-ups to learn all you ever needed to know about Earth. Earth was formed
A perfect survival guide for novice soldiers about how to stay alive in the Roman Army, revealing all the gruesome truths of life in the Roman army including what soldiers ate, what they wore and how
This is an engaging retelling of an Anansi story, written for children just learning to read. Anansi, the African trickster spider, tells Elephant and Rhino he can beat them both in a tug of war. To t
A collection of adventure stories retold for younger readers. It features colourful illustrations from the Usborne Young Reading Programme. It contains the stories from: "Don Quixote", "The 39 Steps",
This is a new title in the fantastic Usborne Reading Programme, based on an old African folktale and aimed at children who are beginning to read. Once upon a time, zebras didn't have stripes but a gre
The enchanting classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Mary Lennox feels forlorn and lonely in her uncle's gloomy house on the moors. But behi
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 in
A delightful version of Shakespeare's play specially adapted for children.The enchanting story of magic and mix-ups, fairies and fools is retold in a captivating style, with beautiful illustrations th
8 years+A perfect survival guide for studious centurions on how to stay alive in the Roman army. Reveals all the gruesome truths of life in the Roman army including what soldiers ate, wore and how the
9 years+A spoof travel guide written with time-travellers in mind, this humourous book introduces young readers to all aspects of the history of the period, from how the Ancient Romans farmed and what
A delightful version of Shakespeare's play specially adapted for children.The enchanting story of magic and mix-ups, fairies and fools is retold in a captivating style, with beautiful illustrat
The enchanting classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability.Mary Lennox feels forlorn and lonely in her uncle's gloomy house on the moors. But beh
A brand new addition to "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, building confidence and ability. "The Railway Children" is a re-telling of the b
Explore the enchanting world of Fairy Palacess with this incredible magic painting book. Sweep carefully over the wonderful black and white patterns and drawings with the paintbrush provided, and watc
The classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence.Mole, Ratty, Badger and the infamous Mr Toad love nothing more than messing around on the river. But when Mr Toad develops an obse
Age 6+ The fascinating history of castles told for children just beginning to read growing in reading confidence and ability.Explains in a lively way why castles were first built, what it was like t
A brand new addition to "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", which is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. "The Wind in the Willows" is a
Age 6+ Attractive retelling of Lewis Carroll's story with evocative illustrations.Clear, engaging text to encourage independent reading with direct speech and speech bubbles.Part of Young Reading Se
A wonderful collection of six of Shakespeare s best-loved plays, including Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest as well as a short biography of th
