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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
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 enchanting classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Mary Lennox feels forlorn and lonely in her uncle’s gloomy house on the moors. But behind an old ivy-covered wall is a garden, waiting to be discovered.
Age 6+
Extent: 64 pages
Dimensions: 203 x 136mm
Snowy days are such fun – snowmen, snowflakes and footprints in the snow! Little ones can discover all the fun you can have in the snow and what animals do when it’s snowy, exploring the hushed snowy woods until it’s time to go home. With simple text and gorgeous illustrations from Elena Temporin throughout.
Age 18+ months
Extent: 22 pages
Dimensions: 145 x 145mm
The fascinating history of chocolate told for children just beginning to read. Follows the story of the world’s most popular treat from its origins in the rainforests of Central America to shops and factories everywhere.
Age 5+
Extent: 48 pages
Dimensions: 203 x 136mm
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
A beautiful picture book about the wonder of a summer’s day, and all the things to discover. Follows two children on a sunny day as they run through a field of sunflowers, watch bees busy making honey and listen to crickets playing creaky tunes in the long, dry grass.
Age 18+ months
Extent: 24 pages
Dimensions: 250 x 250mm
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 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
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
A delightful retelling of the classic fable following two friends as they discover that there’s no place like home. Toby Town Mouse loves to live the high life, while his cousin Pipin prefers a quieter life in the countryside. When the two visit each other’s homes, will they realise that sometimes differences aren’t always a bad thing?
(Picture Book)
Age 18+ months
Extent: 24 pages
Dimensions: 250 x 250mm
Now breathe…and relax. This write-in activity book is all about taking a little time to breathe, focus and be calm, with the help of some friendly sloths. Try a spot of yoga, colour in soothing squiggles or go on a sense safari – take a quiet moment, just for you. With links to Usborne Quicklinks with specially selected websites for more relaxation activities.
Age 8+
Extent: 80 pages
Dimensions: 240 x 188mm
