«This title is part of four new titles in the fantastic «First Reading» series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. Each of these four exciting new stories is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.»

«This is a new title in «Young Reading, Series Three», based on the much-loved classic by Jane Austen. It is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. The Bennett sisters are coming of age and it's time for them to find husbands if they want to find their place in high society. But will everything end up as they hope? It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in Education from Roehampton University and an early reading specialist. It has beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker.»

«This is a new title in the fantastic «First Reading» series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Based upon a Russian folk tale, the story follows Tasha, who is sent into the woods to visit the flying witch Baba Yaga by her evil stepmother, with only a cat, a dog and a magic doll to help her escape. It provides clear and compelling text accompanied by vibrant original illustrations by Sara Rojo. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It is a great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership.»

- This classic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's comical fairytale about a fashion-crazy emperor is amusing illustrated throughout by award-winning cartoonist, Mike Gordon. — Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. — Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone.

- A re-telling of one of the Brothers Grimm’s best-loved fairytales about a princess, a promise, and a frog with a secret. — Humorously illustrated by award-winning cartoonist Mike Gordon. — Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. — The CD includes lively music and sound effects, and a listen along version followed by a read along version with prompts for page turns.

«This book features four new titles in the fantastic «First Reading» series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. Each of these four exciting new stories is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.»

«This is a new title in «Usborne Young Reading Series One». It feature three original stories set on the magical Pony Island, where rainbow-coloured, talking ponies get up to all kinds of mischief and adventure! It offers desirable and collectable editions to foster pride in book ownership as well as reading enjoyment. The «Young Reading Series One» is aimed at children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.»

Featuring clear and compelling text that allows children to develop their burgeoning reading skills, this title in the 'Usborne First Reading' series tells the story of Princess Polly and her pony companion.

The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming. — Delightful retelling of the classic tale with lively text and speech bubbles. — Full colour illustrations throughout. — Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone.

'Little Red Riding Hood' is written especially for children who are learning to read. With delightful illustrations, this book combines a great story with simple text to excite and inspire any beginner reader.