A re-telling of the beloved story for children learning to read. This work talks about the fortunes of the March family as they struggle through the American Civil War and learn the importance of love, family and following your dreams.[...]
An attractive retelling of Lewis Carroll's story with evocative illustrations, written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme for readers growing in confidence.[...]
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...[...]
Part of the "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", this title tells the story of three children growing up after their father is wrongly accused of spying. It is illustrated, and is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow.[...]
Part of the "Young Reading" series, this title aims to help young readers grow in confidence and ability.[...]
The fifth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series th[...]
The eighth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series t[...]
The fourteenth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the seri[...]
With a sound panel featuring six tunes from Tchaikovsky's famous ballet, this picture book features the haunting story of Siegfried and Odette.[...]
The traditional tale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. The King has a secret. He has donkey's ears! But when he tells the barber his secret, it surely can't be a secret for long...Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed [...]
Eight titles in the popular "First Reading" series are re-issued with hardback covers with audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making this book and CD easy to store together. "The Young Reading" series is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to he[...]
This classic tale by the Brothers Grimm is presented in a delightful hardback gift edition, which young children are sure to treasure. The story of the beautiful princess with skin as white as snow and hair as black as ebony, her wicked stepmother and her seven rescuers is delightfully retold and ac[...]
Anansi, the African trickster spider, tells Elephant and Rhino he can beat them both in a tug of war. To their astonishment, he does... or does he?[...]
Once upon a time, there was a dragon, a phoenix and a very, very special pebble This charming Chinese tale has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.[...]
A popular title from the bestselling Usborne Reading Programme repackaged to offer extra support for English Language learners and teachers. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text and sample phrases by native speakers in both British English and American English, as well as downlo[...]
A captivating picture book based on a traditional English tale. Rabbit's burrow is too small so he goes to Owl for advice. Owl suggests he invites all his friends and relations to stay - will that really solve Rabbit's problem? This lively retelling is enhanced by Fred Blunt's witty and endearing [...]
A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, this book is specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance notes[...]
A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, this book is specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance notes[...]
This is an original tale based on the classic nursery rhyme "The House that Jack Built" with simple text and delightful illustrations. The greedy dragon wants the gold hidden in the castle that Jack built. Soon a witch, troll, frog, girl and prince join the story, too. This title is part of the Usbo[...]
The Little Giraffe and his best friend Rhino are very, very hungry. What happens next changes their lives forever. Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio, simple[...]
"Redan de gamla grekerna", brukar man säga i tid och otid, men så var det också något alldeles särskilt med dem. Kanske har du hört talas om gamla myter som Pandoras ask, den trojanska hästen och Odysseus irrfärder för att bara nämna några.
Med hjälp av den här fyndiga reseguiden[...]
Följ med på en resa 2 000 år bakåt i tiden till det gamla Rom! Kanske har du redan hört myten om prinsarna Romulus och Remus som räddades av en varghona och sedan grundade staden. Här får du veta vad som hände sedan.
Den trevliga och skojiga reseguiden Upptäck romarriket tar dig til[...]
Är du på väg till pyramiderna? Ta med dig denna fyndiga reseguide om det forntida Egypten så behöver du inte ens lämna hemmet för att få uppleva ett spännande äventyr!
Här får du chansen att upptäcka alla de platser och byggnader som människan har fascinerats av i årtusenden. F[...]