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An imaginative story to inspire beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the “Letters and Sounds” programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Child reads with an adult’s support, and gains practice reading different spellings of familiar consonant sounds. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.
Age 3+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 202 x 136mm
Lion wants to eat up all the animals in the jungle, but Clever Rabbit has to plan to stop him – an amusing story based on an old folktale.
(Fables)
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 202 x 138mm
A Native American folktale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle more complicated storylines and sentence structures. The Clever Rabbit is eating happily in the woods when he has to save a lost sheep from being eaten by a hungry wolf. But will the rabbit’s brains outmatch the wolf’s brawn? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles.
(Fables)
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 202 x 136mm
This inspiring book will unlock children’s ideas for writing stories, poems, comics, blogs, reviews, movie scripts and more. As well as activities for writing compelling story outlines, dialogue and lively characters, there are tips for writing horror stories, romance and thrillers, and even shock journalism. With lots of space to write in – but no scary blank pages.
Age 8+
Extent: 96 pages
Dimensions: 245 x 202mm
This write-in activity book explores all sorts of design skills, from how to create stunning lettering and logos to designing costumes, gadgets, games and websites. Aspiring designers will have hours of fun coming up with their own designs, with lots of handy tips and tricks to help them along the way.
Age 8+
Extent: 80 pages
Dimensions: 240 x 188mm
Take to the skies with pterosaurs, evade erupting volcanoes and vicious Velociraptors, and encounter the king of lizards, T-Rex, as you delve into the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs with this superb selection of mazes. Each maze is more challenging than the last, from savage sea monsters to Spinosaurus swamps, and all the answers are at the back of the book.
Age 5+
Extent: 64 pages
Dimensions: 305 x 248mm
Dinosaur Snap provides a new theme to this much-loved children’s card game. Children will learn the names of all the dinosaurs as they match them up in this easy and fun game. These large, colourful cards make a great gift for young children.
Age 3+
Extent: 52 pages
Dimensions: 130 x 85mm
How big were dinosaurs and what did they eat? Which were friendly and which were scary? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to dinosaurs. Illustrated with fabulous photos and artwork. Easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert. Internet links to carefully selected websites with pictures, information and activities.
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 210 x 156mm
Brush water over the black and white illustrations and watch the prehistoric scenes burst into colour! There are 16 scenes with velociraptors hunting for food, pterodactyls flying high in the sky, baby dinosaurs being born and much more. The back cover folds out so you can place it between the pages and prevent colours running onto the page beneath.
Age 5+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 250 x 216mm
The classic story of misadventure by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Don Quixote thinks he’s a knight, just like in the days of old – he even has a squire. Of course, these days, there are no dragons to fight, but a thing like that doesn’t stop him, as he drags his squire on one madcap adventure after another…
(Classic)
Age 7+
Extent: 64 pages
Dimensions: 203 x 136mm
A funny rhyming story following two elephant twins with a cunning plan to help their friends tell them apart. Part of the award-winning “Usborne Very First Reading” series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. · Features superb illustrations to accompany the story. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading. Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehension and provide further practice.
Includes guidance notes for parents and teachers, with further extensive support on the Usborne Quicklinks Website
Age 3+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 202 x 136mm
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 Dracula. An ancient evil is alive and hungry for new blood. Can Jonathan and his friends defeat it?
(Classic)
Age 7+
Extent: 64 pages
Dimensions: 203 x 136mm
