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Roll up, roll up if you dare to Doctor Vindictas carnival! Gasp at the dancing ghosts! Grimace at the creepy clowns! Giggle in the hall of mirrors! Its all harmless fun and frights... until a young boy disappears. The police believe hes run away, but his sister swears he was snatched by a monster. Only the cleverest detectives can catch a demon: send for Billy Flint and Charley Steel aka S.C.R.E.A.M. – top-secret investigators of Supernatural Crimes, Rescues, Emergencies And Mysteries. Age...

A beautiful retelling of the classic French fairytale based on Cinderella, specially written for children just beginning to read. Princess Anna doesn’t want to get married, so she runs away, disguised under a donkeyskin cloak. Where will she go and can she make her own happy ending? Accompanied by enchanting illustrations on every page. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed in conjunction with reading experts at Roehampton University. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 570L BI...

The classic tale of the mischievous elves who make beautiful shoes when nobody is looking, especially re-written for children starting to read on their own, and gorgeously illustrated on every page. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed in conjunction with reading experts. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Lexile Measure 560L Book Band Purple BIC CBMC A2N79 CEFR Level B1 Hardback ISBN: 9781409596844 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator John Joven...

Ted’s new sheepdog doesn’t seem very well trained, but when a sheep escapes he races into action. This charming story from the Farmyard Tales series has been written especially for children who are learning to read and has simple puzzles to solve at the end. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS2 E Book Band Orange BIC CBMC A2N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409598251 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustrator Stephen Cartwright...

Little Red Riding Hood is off to visit her Grandma. But waiting in the woods is a very hungry wolf with a very cunning plan... This delightfully illustrated version of the classic fairy tale is specially written for children who are just beginning to read, with simple text and colourful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez on every page. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS Lexile Measure 500L Book Band Purple BIC CBMC A2N79 CEFR Level B1 Hardback ISBN: 9781409596820 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmAuthor/Ed...

Elephants didnt always have long trunks - that is, until one day when the elephants child could contain his curiosity no longer, stepping closer than he should have to Crocodile... A charming, illustrated retelling of one of Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories, specially rewritten for children who are learning to read. With puzzles and answers at the back of the book. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Lexile Measure 420L Book Band Orange BIC CBMC A2N79 CEFR Level A1 Hardback ISBN: 9781409596769 Ext...

Long ago, whales could eat anything – and they did. Then one day, everything changed. This story, adapted from one of Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Just So Stories’ has been specially written for children who are learning to read, with colourful illustrations on each page and puzzles and fun facts about whales at the back of the book. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Lexile Measure 370L Book Band Orange BIC CBMC A2N79 CEFR Level A1 Hardback ISBN: 9781409596752 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions:...

A beautifully illustrated retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale. Tom can’t believe his luck when a mysterious witch leads him to a cave full of treasure. But could a battered old tinder box for kindling a fire hold the key to even greater riches? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme of over 300 books, each developed with reading experts. Young Reading Series One is aimed at children starting to read independently. Age 5 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Lexile Measure 540L Book Ban...

When Poppy and Sam spot smoke coming from the barn, they rush to call the fire fighters. Can they save the barn? An exciting story from the popular Farmyard Tales series, written especially for beginner readers. Includes traditional illustrations by Stephen Cartwright and puzzles to solve at the end of the story. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Book Band Orange Hardback ISBN: 9781409598176 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustrator Stephen Cartwright...

Theres a surprise in store for Poppy and Sam when a balloon lands at Apple Tree Farm! This charming story from the Farmyard Tales series has been specially written for beginner readers, with delightful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright and puzzles to solve at the end of the story. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Book Band Orange BIC CBMC A2N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409598206 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmAuthor/Editor Heather AmeryIllustrator Stephen Cartwright...

The Rhino has lovely skin that fits just right. But what happens when he spies the cake that Man just made? A special cake with currant and plums in it…This tale is wonderfully illustrated and the first of Kipling’s Just So Stories to feature in the Usborne Reading Programme – stories specially written for children who are learning to read. Selected for the 2017 Summer Reading Challenge by The Reading Agency, the UK organisation to promote reading. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS E Book ...

A hilarious story to inspire very beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the Letters and Sounds programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Adult and child take turns to read, and the child’s text introduces the important letter-combinations of the vowel sounds ar air earor ow ur ure. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS E Hardback ISBN: 9781409507093 Extent: 32 p...

An exciting story to inspire very beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the Letters and Sounds programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Adult and child take turns to read, and the child’s text uses only the letters s a t p i n m d. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS E Book Band Pink Hardback ISBN: 9781409507031 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustr...

Grace, Holly and Lily are the Magic Dolls, who care for the Magical Creatures of the Enchanted Isle. When a frightened unicorn is found in the Spellwood, it’s up to the Magic Dolls to help! In her anxiety the weather unicorn has whipped up a terrible storm, terrifying the fairy creatures of the wood. Can the Magic Dolls help, before its too late? Age 5 BIC CBMC B3N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474971317 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130mm...

A hilarious story to inspire beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the Letters and Sounds programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Child reads with an adult’s support, and gains practice reading vowel sounds pronounced in different ways. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS E Book Band Blue Hardback ISBN: 9781409507154 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmI...

This magical little sticker book is full of woodland fairy dolls to dress. There are lots of enchanting scenes to decorate, from a fairy garden and dawn chorus to gathering acorns and picking berries. With over 200 reusable stickers of outfits, woodland creatures and flowers, plus a fold-out back cover to ‘park’ stickers whilst they’re not in use. Age 4 BIC CBMC A2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474967839 Extent: 24 pages 10 pages stickers Dimensions: 240 x 170mmIllustrator Lizzie Ma...

The Magic Dolls have been invited to the Fairy Picnic, and the big day has finally arrived. But on the way they discover the Trolls have come down from the High Mountains and are on their way to the picnic too! The Trolls are incredibly clumsy and greedy, and are sure to destroy the picnic. Can the Magic Dolls stop them, before it’s too late? Age 5 BIC CBMC B3N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474974714 Extent: 128 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130mm...

Betrayal. Sacrifice. Survival. Welcome to The Extinction Trials... In Stormchaser and Lincolns ruined world, the only way to survive is to risk everything. To face a contest more dangerous than anyone can imagine. And they will do anything to win. But in a land full of monsters – human and reptilian – they cant afford to trust anyone. Perhaps not even each other... Shortlisted for the 2019 Scottish Teenage Book Prize Age 12 Accelerated Reader level 4.8 MY Paperback ISBN: 978147492734...

Betrayal. Sacrifice. Survival. Welcome to The Extinction Trials. Storm and Lincolns city is burning. The people are starving. The only place left to run is Piloria, the continent of monsters. Its up to Storm and Lincoln to keep their people alive as they colonize this lethal paradise. But will the biggest threat to their survival be the monsters in the jungle...or the ones inside the encampment with them? The Hunger Games meets Jurassic Park in this wildly popular series filled with action, surv...

Amanda Hardy is the new girl at school. Like everyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda is holding back. Even from Grant, the guy shes falling in love with. Amanda has a secret. At her old school, she used to be called Andrew. And secrets always have a way of getting out... A book about loving yourself and being loved for who you really are. Not available for purchase in the EU. Age 14 Key Stage KS3 E BIC CBMC E3N79 Accelerated Reader level 5.2 UYPaperback ISBN: 97814...