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Its the spring term at Aurora House, the school where dancing dreams come true. Tash is delighted to be back, especially when she realizes shell be learning to dance en pointe! But when her friend Anisha starts acting strangely in class, Tash is worried. Their first ballet exam is coming up, and Anisha isnt even trying to master the tricky arabesque. Can Tash get her back on track before its too late? Age 8 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 970L BIC CBMC C3N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409583547 Dimensio...

Tara has been entered for her first ever gym competition and shes desperate to win. But shes so busy learning the tricky routine that she doesnt have time for her best friends. When they all fall out, Tara realizes that her friends are more special than any medal. Can she find a way to make up with them and follow her gym star dreams? With a foreword by Olympic medal winner Beth Tweddle. Age 8 Key Stage KS2 E BIC CBMC C3N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474922944 Extent: 144 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130mm...

Enchanting retelling of the classic story with easy reading text for children beginning to read alone. Claras adventure begins on Christmas Eve with an amazing present - a magic doll. Soon she is flying in a sleigh to the Land of Sweets where she meets the Sugarplum Fairy. The Usborne Reading Programme has been 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 ...

Oliver grows up in an orphanage, and when he dares to ask for more is cast out into a world of colourful characters in which he will have to keep his wits about him and pick a pocket or two to survive. A retelling of the classic Charles Dickens story for children growing in their reading confidence and ability. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and soun...

Writing lower-case letters is made simple with this entertaining activity book. The letters are grouped by shape, and images are linked to each letter sound to reinforce the link between handwriting and phonics. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can practise again and again, and there are helpful notes and tips for grown-ups at the back too. Age 4 Paperback ISBN: 9781474951203 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Jessica GreenwellIllustrator Sally Payne...

At night when you are fast asleep, another world awakens... Explore the world of night in this gorgeous picture book and discover nocturnal animals in the countryside, cities that never sleep and the secrets of the night sky. With lots to look at and talk about on every page and links to specially selected websites with more to discover. Age 4 BIC CBMC A5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474936606 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 290 x 240mmIllustrator Bonnie Pang...

This fun book is a perfect introduction to shapes and patterns for young children. Learn how to recognise and draw triangles, circles, squares and more, and add patterns to a range of colourful scenes. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can practise again and again, and there are helpful notes and tips for grown-ups at the back. Age 3 Paperback ISBN: 9781474951210 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Jessica GreenwellIllustrator Damien and Lisa Barlow...

This fun book is a perfect introduction to addition and helps little children to develop pen control. Count animals at the zoo, create pairs at a picnic, write number sequences and lots more. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can practise again and again, and there are helpful notes and tips for grown-ups at the back. Age 4 Paperback ISBN: 9781474951258 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Jessica GreenwellIllustrator Genine Delahaye...

Little ones will enjoy learning the number sequence 1 to 10 with this fun activity book. Count vegetables in a garden, draw the route around a mini golf course, trace numbers on hot air balloons and lots more. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can practise again and again, and there are helpful notes and tips for grown-ups at the back. Age 3 Paperback ISBN: 9781474951241 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Jessica GreenwellIllustrator Damien and Lisa Barlow...

A funny rhyming story following two elephant twins with a cunning plan to help their friends tell them apart. Part of the award-winning “Usborne Very First Reading” series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. · Features superb illustrations to accompany the story. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independe...

Stranded on a desert island, Josh and his dog Kip find a magic ring that might just help them get home...Part of the award-winning “Usborne Very First Reading” series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading.Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming st...

Bad Jack Fox is on the run – can Dan catch him and save the stolen box?Part of the award-winning “Usborne Very First Reading” series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading.Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story. Followed by fun puzzles...

Beware, beware the deep dark woods.’ But Jack doesn’t listen... how will he ever get home? Part of the award-winning “Usborne Very First Reading” series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading.Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming stor...

Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Carefully selected Internet links to exciting websites to find out more. Great reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E/H Lexile Measure 720L Book Band Gold Accelerated Reader level 4.3 LYHardb...

A visit to a spooky house gives Jess a fright in the night! Part of the award-winning “Usborne Very First Reading” series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading.Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story. Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehe...

A series of fun stories using very simple synthetic phonic-based text. 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. With fold out flaps to make the reading experience more interactive. Written in conjunction with an educational psychology expert. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Book Band Green Accelerated Reader level 0.5 LYPaperback ISBN: 9780746077221 Extent: 16 pages fold out flaps Dim...

Takes beginner readers on a trip back to medieval times to learn what it was like to be a knight and live in a castle, finding out how they fought and what they did for fun. Includes short biographies of famous knights and descriptions of castles that can still be seen today. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Internet links to carefully selected websites reveal more about knights and castles. Also available as an English Learner...

My name is Inge. I am sixteen. I live in Munich. Food is rationed, though the war ended years ago. My boyfriend is Jewish. My parents would not approve, so I hide this from them. I think they are hiding something from me, too. Letters arrive on my birthday, but they are not addressed to me. They are for a girl named Kasia. This is her story. Age 14 BIC CBMC E3N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474915038 Extent: 352 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130mm...

My name is Hanna. I am 15. I am Latvian. I live with my mother and grandmother. My father is missing, taken by the Russians. I have a boyfriend and I’m training to be a dancer. But none of that is important any more. Because the Nazis have arrived, and I am a Jew. And as far as they are concerned, that is all that matters. This is my story. Closely based on the true story of the Jews of Riga, The Earth is Singing is a tale of love and loss, betrayal and survival. Age 14 Key Stage KS4 E BIC...

A series of fun stories using very simple synthetic phonic-based text. 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. With fold out flaps to make the reading experience more interactive. Written in conjunction with an educational psychology expert. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Book Band Green Accelerated Reader level 0.5 LYPaperback ISBN: 9780746077221 Extent: 16 pages fold out flaps Dim...