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Johanna Spyri’s Heidi is beautifully retold, following the exploits of the orphaned girl sent to live in the Alps with her grumpy grandfather. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence, with clear, engaging text and stunning original illustrations. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts f...

An exciting story from the legend of Robin Hood, retold for for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Much Middleton’s father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Much seeks the help of the mysterious outlaw, Robin Hood. Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 640L Book Band Lime BIC CBMC C3N79 CEFR Level B2 Accelerated Reade...

An exciting retelling of how Robin Hood, Englands most famous outlaw, outwits the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. The Sheriff of Nottingham is rich enough to become king. Only one man can stop him - the daring outlaw Robin Hood. Can Robin break into the Sheriffs castle and steal his glittering treasure? Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks.Part of the Usborne Young Reading Level Two series for readers who have just started reading alone. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 Lexile Measure 510L Book Band Lime CEFR L...

The classic story re-told for children growing in reading confidence. Follows the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, who survives a shipwreck only to find himself stuck of a desert island! How will he manage alone? Featuring the colourful illustrations of Peter Dennis. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 610L Book Band White CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746080801 Extent: 64 p...

Children will enjoy winding up the helicopter and watching it zoom around the tracks time and time again in this exciting interactive book. The colourful scenes with tracks embedded in the pages show the helicopter helping boys stranded on rocks at the beach, rescuing an injured skier on the mountain and arriving at an oil rig. Age 3 BIC CBMC A2K79 Board book ISBN: 9781474942775 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 270 x 230mmIllustrator Gabriele Antonini...

This humorous short story collection contains Giraffe in the bath, Chimp with a limp, Spider in a glider, Hyena ballerina, Seal at the wheel and Ape’s great escape. Includes a CD with charming readings of the stories, and fun puzzles at the back of the book. Perfect for reading or listening to together, or for beginner readers to read themselves. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E BIC CBMC A2N79 Hardback with CD ISBN: 9781474950527 Extent: 140 pages Dimensions: 210 x 210mmAuthor/Editor Lesley Sims...

With over 75 flaps to lift, this charming book will help children learn about routine and everyday events such as getting dressed, eating lunch and going to bed. Each page is filled with things to spot and talk about, and there are counting and matching activities too. A delightful book to share and to help develop language skills. Age 3 BIC CBMC A2K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474937146 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 258 x 216mmIllustrator Melisande Luthringer...

Discover the magic of the night in this enchanting sound book. Little children will love listening to sleeping cats purring, owls twit-twooing and bats squeaking when they press the sound buttons on the pages of this beautifully illustrated book. There’s a simple story to read aloud, holes to peep through and fingertrails to explore, too. Age 3 BIC CBMC A2K79 Board book ISBN: 9781474933414 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 210 x 210mmAuthor/Editor Sam TaplinIllustrator Federica Iossa...

One magical Christmas night, a little girl’s Nutcracker doll comes to life! Little children will love pressing the pages to hear special arrangements from Tchaikovsky’s famous Nutcracker ballet. With simple text and stunning illustrations by Olga Demidova throughout and a QR code to watch scenes from the Nutcracker ballet online. Age 3 BIC CBMC A2J79 Board book ISBN: 9781474968034 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 210 x 210mmIllustrator Olga Demidova...

A toy and a book in one, this large, chunky board book comes with a wind-up toy steam train and four slot-together tracks. Children can wind up the train and place it on the tracks to see it chugging through the city, over mountains and alongside rivers until it reaches the train museum. The tracks can be used embedded in the pages of the book or slotted together to make one giant train track. A fantastic gift for young train enthusiasts. Age 3 BIC CBMC A2J79 Board book ISBN: 9781409581796 Exten...

Children can have fun matching words to pictures in this charming flap book. Each delightful scene is filled with picture flaps to lift to reveal words underneath, while word flaps can be lifted to see pictures. An ideal way for beginner readers to practise word recognition, while providing plenty for pre-readers to find, name and talk about. Age 2 Hardback ISBN: 9780746099155 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 258 x 216mmIllustrator Corinne Bittler...

Each card shows a picture of a familiar word, its alphabetical spelling and breakdown of its phonetic components, with one card for each of the 44 basic phonemes in English. Synthetic phonic learning is the process of reading by sounding the individual sounds of a word and then blending them together to read the word as a whole. Featuring the much-loved illustrations of Stephen Cartwright. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Pack of cards ISBN: 9780746078891 Extent: 48 cards Dimensions: 154 x 98mmAuthor/...

Hopeless romantic Isla has had a crush on brooding artist Josh since their first year at the School of America in Paris. And, after a chance encounter in Manhattan over the summer break, romance might be closer than Isla imagined. But as they begin their senior year back in France, Isla and Josh are forced to face uncertainty about their futures, and the very real possibility of being apart. Set against the stunning backdrops of New York, Paris and Barcelona, this is a gorgeous, heart-wrenching ...

Fall in love with the international bestseller from queen of young adult fiction, Stephanie Perkins. Budding designer Lola Nolan doesnt believe in fashion... she believes in costume. The more expressive the outfit – the more sparkly, more wild – the better. And life is pretty close to perfect for Lola, especially with her hot rocker boyfriend. That is, until the Bell twins, Calliope and Cricket return to the neighbourhood and unearth a past of hurt that Lola thought was long buried. ...

Fall in love with the international bestseller from queen of young adult fiction, Stephanie Perkins. Anna had everything figured out – she was about to start senior year with her best friend, she had a great weekend job and her huge work crush looked as if it might finally be going somewhere... Until her dad decides to send her 4383 miles away to Paris. But despite not speaking a word of French, Anna finds herself making new friends, including Etienne, the smart, beautiful boy from the flo...

In a world of dragons, song spells, pipers and battles... Patch Brightwater is a boy in disgrace. Thrown in jail for playing a forbidden spell, he is no ones idea of a hero. But then he discovers a deadly truth – the evil Piper of Hamelyn is on the loose. With the help of Wren, a girl cursed to live as a rat, and Barver, a fire-breathing dracogriff, Patch must stop the Piper sparking the biggest battle of them all. Three accidental heroes versus one legendary villain... an epic adventure i...

The classic story of The Runaway Pancake retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Accompanied by clear and delightful illustrations. Attractive hardback book with ribbon marker. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio). Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 420L CEFR Level A2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746070529 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 198 ...

Little children will love to wind-up the little red car and watch as it whizzes through busy towns and beautiful countryside on its way to the seaside. With four different tracks for the car to drive around, bright and lively illustrations and lots to spot and talk about on every page. Age 3 BIC CBMC A2J79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474956826 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 270 x 230mmIllustrator Stefano Tognetti

A delightful story book with a wind-up ladybird toy and four different tracks to follow through the garden. Wind up the ladybird, place her on the tracks and watch the busy bug as she speeds back home through the garden, passing flowers, vegetables and other insects. The simple story, colourful illustrations, winding tracks and speedy ladybird will give children lots to spot and talk about. A toy and a book combined, this makes a wonderful gift that children will want to play with again and agai...

Little children will love hearing the woods come to life as they press the pages of this enchanting book. Each beautifully illustrated scene has simple text and cut-out shapes to discover, and a sound button to press to hear woodland sounds including an owl, cuckoo and woodpecker, rustling leaves and rippling streams. Age 3 BIC CBMC A2K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474936811 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 210 x 210mmAuthor/Editor Sam TaplinIllustrator Federica Iossa...