The classic story by Charles Dickens retold as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Set during the French Revolution, the lives of
A folktale from China retold for beginner readers developing reading stamina through simple, repetitive text.Shen doesn’t like to share anything – especially not his yummy pears. Can a hungry beggar t
Shakespeare's classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When a ghostly figure appears to Prince Hamlet, he discovers the dreadful truth about his father's death. His
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, based on a Korean folktale, aimed at children who are beginning to read. The King has a magic millstone, which can make anything he asks fo
The story of one of the major art movements of the 19th Century told for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories.Today, Impressionist paintings draw huge crowds and sell for millions.
The quirky sequel to Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. After returning from Wonderland, Alice's adventures continue when s
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.Dev
When the gods create a talking tree, they soon come to regret it because it won't be quiet. So they turn it upside down and bury its head in the dirt. This is the famous African folktale of the creati
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. A poor fisherman goes fishing, but catches an old bottle instead of a fish. When he opens the
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.Dev
Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox are always trying to outwit each other. But when Fox catches Rabbit in a trap, Fox soon discovers that he's not quite as cunning as he thinks...This key series was developed i
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. This is the classic fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson retold, following the adventures of t
Age 6+ Johanna Spyri’s Heidi is beautifully retold, following the exploits of the orphaned girl sent to live in the Alps with her grumpy grandfather.Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growin
Age 6+ A timeless love story retold for children growing in their reading confidence and ability. The Beast lives alone in his castle, enchanted by a wicked fairy and waiting for true love to break
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Danny the dragon gets on well with the local villagers. He lights their fires, cooks their foo
This is a new title in 'Young Reading Series Two', which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It presents Shakespeare's clas
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Perry the penguin is freezing. So he goes on a high-speed round of skating, swimming and slidi
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. It is a thoughtful retelling of Aesop's fable. It's the middle of summer and while the grassho
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. A tiny mouse disturbs King Lion's afternoon nap. 'Don't kill me!' she begs. 'Maybe I can save
The classic horror story by Mary Shelley retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Victor Frankenstein dreams of creating life. As lightning flashes across the sky, his crea
Fascinating facts about soldiers’ lives and trainingDetailed descriptions of famous campaignsChecklist of Roman leaders and their rivalsInternet links to exciting websitesFree downloadable pictures fr
Talent, stardom, hard work and heartache ... welcome to Fame School!Getting a place at Rockley Park school for talented young performers involves struggle and sacrifice, and that's just the beginning!
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.Dev
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.Dev
Each double-page shows a scene with a new baby brother, and introduces very young children to the words and objects associated with having a new member of the family.Robust tabs on the pages enable ch
Snap is a card game that helps young children to develop sorting, matching and reading skills. This title includes colourful and durable cards that can be matched by colour and shape.
A delightful touchy-feely book with simple, repetitive text.Bright, colourful illustrations with textures to touch and feel on every page.Helps very young children develop language and sensory skills.
This is a brand new edition of the 'Cut-out Greek Temple'. Each page contains pieces which children can cut-out and glue to create the Greek temple itself, as well as the inhabitants of the Temple inc
Age 6+ The classic story by L. Frank Baum, retold for children growing in their reading confidence and ability, sumptuously illustrated by Mauro Evangelista.When Dorothy is whizzed to Oz in a tornad
A fabulously illustrated journey through the history of trains, from the early steam giants to the latest bullet-shaped machines.Stunning photographs show the world's most impressive locomotives in ac
This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Three", which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. The book tells the story of
A delightful touchy-feely book with simple, repetitive text.Bright, colourful illustrations with textures to touch and feel on every page.Helps very young children develop language and sensory skills.
A set of activity cards to unleash the inner code-breaker in all of us. It contains a combination of codes such as Semaphore and Morse code, as well as historical codes including the 'Grid code' used
This is a brand new edition of the "Cut-out Roman Ampitheatre". Each page contains pieces which children can cut-out and glue to create the amphitheatre itself, as well as the inhabitants of the amphi
Every day, Sam takes the same old sheep up the same old mountain. What can he do to make life more exciting?First Reading Level 3 are real books for beginner readers which develop reading stamina thro
This is a brand new set of activity cards to baffle and bamboozle young brains! The cards contain a variety of games including mazes, number puzzles, shape puzzles and word games. The cards are wipe c
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.Dev
In this Russian folktale, Baba Yaga zooms through the forest in her flying pot. Her hair is greasy. Her hands are warty. Her nose reaches down to her chin. And poor Tasha has been sent into the forest
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read.Based on a traditional Indian tale, the story follows Manu, who one day rescues a tiny talking
Age 5+ Delightful retelling of a much-loved classic tale with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. The three Billy Goats Gruff were leaving their farm to look
