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
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
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
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
The dramatic story of a young boy's escape from an unhappy childhood into the adventures of an adult life, full of unforgettable characters from the cruel Mr Mudstone, the formidable Aunt Betsey and w
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
The Phantom of the Opera lurks beneath the Paris opera house, a mysterious shadow who takes young opera singer Christine under his tutelage and transforms her into a star. But will his growing obsessi
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 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
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
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
Helps young children learn their first words in Irish. This board book features pictures of 100 familiar objects thematically arranged in topics such as clothes, toys, food and parts of the body label
The fascinating history of ships and the explorers who sailed in them told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks, winner of the Carnegie Medal.
This is a new edition of this detailed introduction to the most famous gods and goddesses in Greek mythology and their exploits. Fully illustrated throughout, this title helps the reader to understand
A pack of 50, double-sided, pocket-sized cards to help identify constellations, planets, meteors and other starry sights.Each card shows a feature of the night sky, one to a side, including a detailed
Three hilarious original stories with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. Some giants are naughty, some are foolish but they're all very BIG. Tales tell how a ki
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 thought-provoking flap book on how the brain and senses work presented in a clear, colourful, and above all fun way.From how the brain learns to do new things like playing to tennis to what happens
Snap is every child's much-loved first card game and these large, colourful and high quality cards will delight very young children. Match as many animals or trucks and diggers as you can to win the g
When life on the farm becomes too dangerous for a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster, they decide to join a band – but the band are really a rascally gang of robbers!First Reading Level 3 are real boo
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
