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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...

Hooray for snail! He brings the mail... but he’s ever so slow! A hilarious story fun to share aloud together, or for children to tackle on their own. Reliable snail never fails to deliver the mail, but can he make it on time? With simple, rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS Book Band Green BIC CBMC A2M79 Accelerated Reader level 1...

The prehistoric world was a noisy place, full of roaring tyrannosauruses, chomping sauropods and hissing raptors. Little hands won’t be able to resist pressing the sound buttons and copying the dinosaur noises. Strong tabs allow scenes to be located quickly and easily. Age 3 Hardback with sound panel ISBN: 9780746097847 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 270 x 230mmAuthor/Editor Sam TaplinIllustrator Lee Wildish

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. When Brown Cow visits the circus, she puts on a surprise performance. She slips, trips, drops things and loses her hat - but the ringmaster is thrilled! With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS BI...

A hilarious retelling of the classic nursery rhyme, specially written for beginner readers and accompanied by humorous illustrations. Doctor Foster is off on his rounds. But wherever he goes, the weather always seems to cause him problems! How will his eventful tour end? Includes fun puzzles at the end of the text to aid comprehension. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Lexile Measure 430L Book Band Turquoise BIC CBMC A2N79 CEFR Level A2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9781409550440 Extent: 32 pages D...

A lively rhyming story with humorous and irresistible illustrations, which uses phonic repetition specially designed to help children learn to read. Sam, Ali and Charlie all yell with delight, there’s a creepy sleepover at Frankie’s tonight! They pick out pyjamas with stripes, spots and dots, with their packs on their backs off to Frankie’s they trot. The simple rhyming text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents a...

Six lively rhyming stories with humorous illustrations, perfect for sharing with young children. Stories use phonic repetition and simple rhyming text, specially designed to help develop essential language and early reading skills. Stories include Cow takes a bow, Snail brings the mail, Croc gets a shock and more. Suitable for reading aloud or for beginner readers. Guidance notes at the back explain how parents can help their children get the most out of this book and develop early reading skill...

Aesop’s fable retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Daisy doesn’t have any money, but she has lots of imagination! When a farmer offers her a gold coin, she dreams of all the things she could buy… and then disaster strikes! 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 narrati...

An exciting pirate adventure in an interactive storybook with three tracks for the wind-up pirate ship to sail around. Captain Blackjack and his crew set sail for buried treasure but there are lots of dangers they must avoid along the way. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS E Board book ISBN: 9781409516934 Extent: 14 pages Dimensions: 305 x 238mmAuthor/Editor Louie StowellIllustrator Christyan Fox

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...

Every day, Sam takes the same old sheep up the same old mountain. What can he do to make life more exciting? 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 EYFS/KS1 E Lexile Measure 430L CEFR Level A2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746085592 Extent: ...

Edward Lear’s best-loved nonsense poem for children just beginning to read. The magical adventure of the Owl and the Pussycat who went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 380L Book Band Turquoise CEFR Level A2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746096680 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130mmAuthor/Editor Edward LearIllustrator Victoria Ball...

The famous Greek myth retold for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. King Midas loves gold – but his greed soon gets him into trouble. 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 230L Book Band Green CEFR Level A1 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746096871 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130mmIllustrator Simona Sanfilipo...

A delightful Japanese folktake told for beginner readers developing reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Father Mouse wants his daughter to marry the most powerful husband in the world. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 440L Book Band Turquoise CEFR Level A2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746096567 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustrator Frank Endersby...