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Four original stories about witches for children just beginning to read. Featuring wicked, wily witches, these stories are guaranteed to delight children while developing their reading ability. Usborne Young Reading has been developed 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 for page turns. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 520L Book Band G...

Three original mermaid tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. Meet a scheming mermaid lurking to sabotage the Great Seahorse Race, a mermaid on a journey to the spooky Pirates Graveyard and a mermaid who just loves to dance! Delicately illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 610L Book Band Purple CEFR Level B2 Accelerated Reader level 3.8 LYHardba...

Four original stories about princes and princesses for children just beginning to learn how to read. Meet clumsy princes, stubborn princesses and a rather pongy prince named Percy in these highly amusing stories. Usborne Young Reading has been developed 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 for page turns. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measu...

A classic folktale retold with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Ali Baba has discovered a cave full of treasure. Its a dream come true! But soon he has a nosy brother and forty thieves to deal with... Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 570L CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746080863 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustrator Paddy ...

A re-telling of the traditional Chinese fable for children just beginning to read. When the Monkey King angers the Emperor of Heaven, he is set a task by Buddha to determine whether he is to be punished or not. Will he pass or will he fail? Featuring the charismatic illustrations of Germano Ovani. Usborne Young Reading has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 610L Book Band Purple CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon ma...

Reveals the grim and gritty facts about pirate attacks, terrible pirate tortures, and how notorious captains like Bartholomew Roberts, Captain Kidd and Blackbeard were finally defeated. Tells the story of piracy from the bloodthirsty seafarers of the Roman Empire, vividly illustrated by Vincent Dutrait Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University and a historical expert. With internet links to websites to find out more. Age 7 Key Stage KS2/3 E/H Lexile Measure 1090L ...

An amusing, original story with easy reading text, speech bubbles and delightful illustrations on every page. The eccentric Mr. Puff lives next door to Sam in a house full of interesting things - including a basket of dinosaur eggs! When the dinosaurs begin to grow, something needs to be done - fast! Series One in the Usborne Reading Programme is for children who have just started reading alone. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 520L CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 97807460807...

Tom has a secret, and its getting bigger by the day ... He didnt exactly get permission to buy a pet dragon, and now that Sparky is growing so much its hard to keep him hidden. But could Toms fire-breathing friend come in handy when his family is accused of plotting against the king? Lady Eleanor hates dragons - theyre so messy! So Tom has to keep his pet hidden away, but the little dragon turns out to be an unlikely saviour when the King comes to stay. The first in a brand new series about medi...

A fantastic flap book which ventures aboard vessels inhabited by bloodthirsty and merciless pirates. Fabulous scenes show pirates on the high seas, in the Caribbean and on the South China Sea and each scene has flaps to lift to reveal secrets of pirate life. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels. With over 70 flaps to lift. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 E/H Hardback ISBN: 9780746070048 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator Jorg Muhle...

Also available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio). A retelling of an African folktale about how the first, littlest giraffe became tall after a chance meeting with a wise old man. First Reading Level 2 are real books for beginner readers ready to tackle more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Featuring the colourful illustrations of Laure Fournier. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme de...

Three original stories about wizards for children just beginning to read. Find out how magic helps Marvin the Miser become more generous, helps Egbert lose the lump on his nose and cheat a band of thieves out of their ill-gotten gains! Charmingly illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 510L CEFR Level B2 Accelerated Reader level 2.8 LYHardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746...

Three original stories for children who have just started reading on their own. The rainbow-coloured ponies on Pony Island are full of magic - but Star, Moonbeam and Bluebell discover that magic isn’t always as easy as it seems. Gorgeously illustrated by Jana Costa. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 510L Book Band Purple CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746078365 Exte...

A re-telling of the classic E.Nesbit story for children growing in reading confidence. The Enchanted Castle tells the story of Jerry, Jimmy and Cathy, three children who discover a magical castle occupied by an invisible princess, and enter a world full of magic and adventure. Evocatively illustrated by Alan Marks. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 E Lexile Measure 520L CEFR Level C1 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9...

A classic story re-told with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. When Aladdin meets his long-lost uncle, he finds a lamp and a genie with the power to grant wishes. But is everything quite what it seems? Humorously illustrated by Paddy Mounter. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Also available with an audio CD. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 570L CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon mark...

Three light-hearted animal legends for children who have just started to read alone. Find out why cats and rats were once best friends, why monkeys now live in trees and how rabbits made sure that crocodiles stay in the river. Vibrantly illustrated by Nick Price. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 550L CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746080726 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmAuthor/Editor ret...

A re-telling of the classic E.Nesbit story for children growing in reading confidence. When their father is accused of spying, Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis life is changed overnight by their move from London to the countryside. But will their father ever come back? Usborne Young Reading has been developed 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 ...

Three original stories for children who have just started reading on their own. Stories feature wrestling raptors, a hilarious tale of vegetarian dinosaurs and a prehistoric egg hatching in a modern museum. Includes a pronunciation guide to help young readers say the dinosaur names. Humorously illustrated by Cynthia Decker. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 490L Book Band Purple CEFR Level B2...

Tells the story of the Samurai and how they shaped Japan’s history and culture with their training methods, battles and belief in death before dishonour. Includes timelines and Internet links to recommended websites. Vividly illustrated by Jason Eagle. Young Reading Series Three are for confident readers who still need to gain the stamina needed for standard length books. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton and a history cons...

An amusing and original story for children growing in reading confidence. Lily receives an incredible present which grants her six wishes, but none of them turn out quite as planned. Will anything turn out right for Lily in the end? Featuring the colourful illustrations of Norman Young. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 540L Book Band White CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 978...

An exciting and original story for children growing in reading confidence. Dom and Abi set out on a dangerous quest to discover the secrets of the magician Mesmo. Are they putting themselves in the line of fire?Featuring the atmospheric illustrations of 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 650L Book Band Lime CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746080825 Extent: 64 pa...