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The Greedy Dog

MVR 100

A lively retelling of the classic Aesop fable, where greedy Dog is fooled by his own reflection. Specially written for children just beginning to read, with fun puzzles to complete after the story.

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 32 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The King’s Pudding

MVR 100

A traditional tale from Indonesia told with elements of repetition to help beginner readers develop confidence and reading stamina. The jungle is a dangerous place, especially when there’s a hungry tiger on the prowl. But can Little Deer’s quick-thinking outwit him?

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 48 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The Lion and The Mouse

MVR 100

Aesop’s charming fable retold for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. It’s tough in the wild, whether you’re a tiny mouse or a big, scary lion. But friends can be found in the strangest of places

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 32 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The Little Red Hen

MVR 150

Who will help the Little Red Hen plant some grains of wheat? Not one of her three best friends. Find out what she does next in this lively retelling, specially written for children who are just learning to read, and with beautiful illustrations by Valentina Fontana throughout.

Age 4+

Extent: 48 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The Mouse’s Wedding

MVR 100

A delightful Japanese folktake told for beginner readers developing reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Father Mouse wants his daughter to marry the most powerful husband in the world.

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 48 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The Railway Children

MVR 100

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 move from London to the countryside. But will their father ever come back?

(Classic)

Age 6+

Extent: 64 pages

Dimensions: 203 x 136mm

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll Mr Hyde

MVR 100

The classic tale by Robert Louis Stevenson retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Something evil is loose in London. The menacing figure of Edward Hyde stalks the streets, barging into women, trampling children, and even murdering an old man. But who is Hyde? And what is his relationship with the respectable doctor, Henry Jekyll?

(Classic)

Age 7+

Extent: 64 pages

Dimensions: 203 x 136mm

The Three Little Pigs

MVR 100

The classic tale of The Three Little Pigs retold with simple text and delightful illustrations. When mum’s house becomes too small, it’s time for Pinky, Percy and Poppy Pig to build houses of their own. But will they chose their materials wisely and escape the Big Bad Wolf?

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 48 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

The Three Wishes

MVR 100

The traditional European folktale retold for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Nat and Ned are poor and often hungry, until Ned rescues a wish-granting fairy. But are all their troubles over for good? 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

The Tortoise and The Eagle

MVR 100

Aesop’s classic fable retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Tortoise is jealous of Eagle. He wants to fly too. So he decides to try…

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 32 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

Tom Thumb

MVR 100

A farmer and his wife long for a son, “even if he’s no bigger than a thumb!” They certainly don’t expect their wish to come true…

(Fables)

Age 4+

Extent: 48 pages

Dimensions: 202 x 136mm

Treasure Island

MVR 100

When Jim Hawkins sets sail searching for buried treasure and adventure, he finds himself caught up in a deadly mutiny where he must outwit the cunning pirate Long John Silver in order to stay alive . The classic adventure story by Robert Louis Stevenson retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability.

(Classic)

Age 6+

Extent: 64 pages

Dimensions: 203 x 136mm