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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 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 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
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
A colourful first information book about life under the sea for children just begininning to read alone. Illustrated with fabulous photographs and with easy to read text and links to carefully selected websites with video clips and activities.
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 210 x 156mm
Take a visit to the farm, with this charming set of eight jigsaws and a book. Each sturdy jigsaw comes in two easy-to-match pieces, with delightful illustrations by Stella Baggott. This is the perfect way to introduce young minds to simple problem solving, reading time and all kinds of farm animals.
Age 2+
Extent: 24 pages
Dimensions: 186 x 186mm
What are germs? How do they spread? And how do medicines help? Curious young children can take a closer look at those mischievous, microscopic bacteria and viruses in this fascinating introduction to germs and hygiene, with 30 flaps to lift and tips on hand-washing and staying healthy. Written with advice from Public Health England.
Age 3+
Extent: 12 pages
Dimensions: 190 x 160mm
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High Quality Kids Books 2018
Leo Tolstoy’s epic Russian classic, beautifully rewritten in just 64 pages for young children. A sweeping epic that follows the lives of five aristocratic Russian families from the dazzling ballrooms of imperial Moscow to the carnage of Napoleon’s battlefields, this is one of the greatest stories ever told about war, love, loss and forgiveness.
(Classic)
Age 7+
Extent: 64 pages
Dimensions: 203 x 136mm
The classic tale of White Fang, half-wolf, half-dog, by Jack London retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. The story of White Fang’s epic journey from cub to sled dog to fighting dog. Living in harsh surroundings with brutal owners, every day is a battle for survival.
(Classic)
Age 7+
Extent: 64 pages
Dimensions: 203 x 136mm
Once, the kangaroo couldn’t jump. Find out how that changed in this charmingly illustrated adaptation of one of Rudyard Kipling’s much-loved Just So Stories and solve the puzzles at the end.
(Fables)
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 202 x 136mm
