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The classic African folktale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. When the gods create a talking tree, they soon regret it because it won’t be quiet. So they turn it upside down and bury its head in the dirt. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 330L CEFR Level A2 Hardbac...

An action-packed book with two wind-up model racing cars to race against each other on the tracks embedded in the thick card pages. With fun facts about racing cars and pit stops and the world of racing. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS E Board book ISBN: 9781409507819 Extent: 14 pages Dimensions: 305 x 238mmAuthor/Editor Sam TaplinIllustrator Paul Nicholls

A humorous story for children just beginning to read. Whoever heard of a dragon who doesn’t like fighting? And what will happen when the boldest dragon fighter of them all comes to stay? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio). Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 340L CEFR Level A2 Accelerated Reader level 2.6 LYHardback with ribbon marker...

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… Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 370L CEFR Level A2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746096611 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: ...

It’s a normal, busy day in the noisy town with sirens blaring, people chatting, bells ringing and horns honking. Little hands won’t be able to resist pressing the buttons to make the clock chime, people talk, horns honk and police cars whiz by. Illustrated with photographs of the handmade models of Jo Litchfield. Strong tabs at the top of the pages enable children to find their favourite scenes. Age 3 BIC CBMC A2J79 Hardback with sound panel ISBN: 9780746089088 Extent: 10 pages Dimen...

When Manu rescues a tiny fish from the stream, he has no idea what lies in store. Soon, the world is in danger and only the fish can help… First Reading Level 3 are real books for beginner readers which develop reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 460L CEFR Level A2 Hardback with ribbon mar...

In this Russian folktale, Baba Yaga zooms through the forest in her flying pot. Her hair is greasy. Her hands are warty. Her nose reaches down to her chin. And poor Tasha has been sent into the forest to find her. First Reading Level 4 are real books for beginner readers which continue to develop reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Lexile Measure 470L CEFR...

Ani the shepherd girl doesnt want to marry a prince, or at least not until he has learned to do something useful... Will his woven carpet help her change her mind? A delightful retelling of a traditional folktale from Armenia, specially written for children building their reading stamina. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 Lexile Measure 590L BIC CBMC A3N79 CEFR Level A2 Hardback with ribbon ma...

Little Miss Muffet is in for a surprise – a great big spider wants to join her picnic! A charming extended version of the classic nursery rhyme specially written for beginner readers ready to tackle more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Includes fun puzzles to complete after the story. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed in consultation with reading specialists from Roehampton University. Also available as an English Learners Edition with CD recordings in Britis...

Little children can help the characters in this book dress up for their dream jobs, with over 100 big, colourful stickers specially designed for little hands. Includes a wide variety of different professions and uniforms, from a farmer and a firefighter, to an artist and an astronaut. A fun way to find out about different jobs and what people wear to do them. Age 3 BIC CBMC A2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409551409 Extent: 16 pages 8 pages stickers Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Kay Widdowson...

When Poppy and Sam’s school trip goes wrong, only Dolly the horse can save the day! Beginner readers will love this story from the popular Farmyard Tales series, delightfully illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. With simple puzzles to check comprehension at the end of the story. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Lexile Measure 440L Book Band Orange Hardback ISBN: 9781409598121 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmAuthor/Editor Heather AmeryIllustrator Stephen Cartwright...

A wipe-clean activity book to help young children start reading and writing simple words. Each page has simple words to trace and delightful scenes to look at, including a birthday party and a trip to the funfair. Great for pen control, and wipe-clean so children can practise their new skills again and again. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E BIC CBMC A2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474919036 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Kate Chappell...

With over 60 flaps to lift, this colourful book gently introduces important concepts such as size, comparisons and measuring. Young children can spot a slow tortoise and a fast leopard, compare the size of two boats, see which child is the tallest, and much more. A fun introduction to a key early learning topic. Age 3 Key Stage KS1 M BIC CBMC A2K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474922210 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 258 x 216mmIllustrator Melisande Luthringer...

Croc is late for everything, even her own birthday party! She sleeps through her alarm, misses the bus, and whats worse, she has the hiccups. A surprise birthday present may be just what she needs... Young children will love the humorous rhyming text and lively illustrations in this hilarious picture book, brilliant for sharing together or for children who are beginning to read for themselves. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and ear...

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 with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Also available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that su...

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. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 250L CEFR Level A1 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746096697 Extent: 32 pages Dimensi...

Aesop’s fable of kindness and friendship retold with simple text to help beginner readers develop reading stamina. It’s a hard life being a slave in Ancient Rome. So Androcles escapes to the forest – and comes face to face with a lion. But could the mighty beast and the runaway slave help each other out? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that...

The classic Persian folktale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. A poor fisherman finds a genie in a bottle – a big, bad, hungry genie. What will the fisherman do? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Also available as an English Learners Edition with CD recordings in British and American English and downlo...

The African folktale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Once upon a time, zebras didn’t have stripes. Then along came a greedy baboon… Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 210L CEFR Level A2 Accelerated Reader level 0.5 LYHardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9781409...

A traditional folktale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. When a traveller comes to town he claims to be able to make a wonderful soup from only water and a stone. But he still needs a few ingredients... Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Also available as ebook with narration in British English (only on table...