Izzy loves Silver Spires boarding school. Having trained as a ballerina, she auditioned for The Royal Ballet School and was devastated when she failed to get in - so much so that she vowed never to da
Antonia's world is turned upside down when a cycling accident leaves her with a broken leg. At first, she is delighted when her parents fly over from Italy to stay with her in hospital. But to Antonia
Bryony and her best friend Emily have heard mysterious noises in the middle of the night. Concerned that there might be an intruder, the girls tell their housemistress, who assures them that it is mos
An appealing story to inspire very beginner readers.Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools.Adult and child ta
A lively story to inspire very beginner readers.Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools.Adult and child take t
The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father's golden apples. A story of brave
A collection of best-known and best-loved stories from the Old and New Testaments beautifully retold for young children.Remaining close to the original text, each story is presented in a way that youn
A dramatic retelling of Bram Stoker's classic horror story retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Jonathan Harker has no idea of the horrors that await him in Castle Drac
A set of 50 of the most amazing optical illusions ever created. Each card has a mind-boggling illusion on one side and an explanation of how it works on the other. Includes a 'revealer' card to help c
This is the classic story written over a thousand years ago and retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Fearsome monsters stalk the moors of ancient Denmark, murdering any
This is a beautifully illustrated collection of over twenty stories of excitement, magic and humour. It includes well-known classics such as "The Little Mermaid", "Treasure Island" and "The Princess a
A collection of best-known and best-loved stories from the Old and New Testaments beautifully retold for young children.Remaining close to the original text, each story is presented in a way that youn
This is the new edition of the exciting adventure series set in Sandy Lane Stables, perfect for pony lovers everywhere. Kate and Izzy have left Sandy Lane Stables for a three-week riding holiday at ra
Designed to introduce young children to the unfamiliar situation of visiting the dentist in an amusing and friendly way.Features Stephen Cartwright’s delightful illustrations, providing lots to look a
A fantastic sticker book full of brave knights and magnificent castles and over 400 colourful stickers to complete the medieval scenes.Scenes include knights charging into battle, competing in a joust
Shakespeare's classic comedy retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Viola is left shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, she must disguise herself as a boy for protection. B
Cheated out of a fortune, Chin's luck changes when he meets a mysterious monk. For the old man's gifts of a mat, a spoon and a pair of chopsticks are not as ordinary as they seem. The classic Korean f
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 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
When Mike and his friends decide to go for a day's cruising around the coast of Scotland, they are surprised to come across a mysterious barren island that doesn't show up on any map or satellite imag
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, aimed at children who are beginning to read. When the tortoise sees an eagle flying through the sky it gets jealous and tries to find a way
Whoever heard of a dragon who doesn’t like fighting? And what will happen when the boldest dragon fighter of them all comes to stay?A humorous story for children just beginning to read.Part of the Usb
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
Enjoy magical mayhem, hi-jinx and hocus-pocus in the illustrated adventures of Oliver Moon, Junior Wizard - full of gruesome details and extraordinary characters.When Oliver wins the school raffle, he
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 edition to the classic 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 smel
There are dozens of different animals to discover in this fun and lively book.Children will enjoy using the stickers to fill the exotic scenes, including a dusty desert, a grassy African plain and a l
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. 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
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
Tamburlaine the Great is a powerful, brutal ruler. His sights are set on Delhi, City of Gems, and Rusti, one of his young warriors, rides out into the flames of battle for his first taste of war.A tal
This is a gorgeous new Christmas edition from the popular and creative Usborne Touchy-Feely team. Charming illustrations by Rachel Wells accompany a delightful, tactile retelling of the Christmas stor
Practical guide to all the things that can be seen in the night skyAdvice on using and buying binoculars and telescopesSeasonal star maps and glossaryInternet links to exciting websitesPictures to dow
Age 6+ A re-telling of the classic E.Nesbit story for children growing in reading confidence.When their father is accused of spying, Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis' life is changed overnight by their mov
There are dozens of different diggers to discover in this fun and lively book.Children will enjoy using the stickers to fill in the scenes, including making a road, under the ground and at the demolit
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!
There are dozens of different animals, objects and people to discover in this fun and lively book.Children will enjoy using the stickers to fill the farm scenes, including a busy farmyard, harvest tim
