«Learning letters is a vital early step to literacy. This title is part of the «First Reading» series, specially developed for young children who are just beginning to learn to read.»

«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 rip-roaring collection of knuckle-whitening adventure stories retold for younger readers. It is full of colourful illustrations from the Usborne Young Reading Programme. It contains the stories from: «Don Quixote», «The 39 Steps», «The Count of Monte Cristo», «The Prisoner of Zenda» and «The Three Musketeers». It also includes short biographies of each of the authors.»

This is a stylish and beautifully illustrated picture word book with flaps to lift to encourage counting skills and number recognition. Each themed page has plenty of flaps to lift with the number of objects or animals underneath. Flaps on the opposite page show the same number with an accompanying, delicately illustrated picture underneath. Themes include at the park, on the farm and in the garden.

This is a charming collection of traditional Christmas carols with delightful illustrations for little children. It contains nine well-loved carols, including Away in a Manger, Silent Night, We Three Kings of Orient are, While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night and We Wish you a Merry Christmas. It provides detailed scenes that depict many elements of the Christmas story with plenty to talk about.

This is a fantastic storybook, containing two specially extended titles from the Young Reading series, The Story of Robin Hood and Adventures of Robin Hood. Re-live Robin's daring escapades with his Merry Men, and then find out about the men who might have inspired these stories. It also contains a fascinating, illustrated introduction to life in the Middle Ages, in a separate section at the back.

«Carries EU Toy Safety Directive 'CE' logo. This is a lovely new edition of this popular title in the groundbreaking 'That's not my...' series. It combines bright, colourful illustrations with a variety of different textures to touch and feel. It helps very young children develop important language and sensory skills. The Series is awarded 'Best Buy' by the readers of «Prima Baby magazine». It is an Award-winning series shortlisted for the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year and British Book Industry Stora Enso Award for Design and Production. 'That's not my...' activity sheets are available to download from our associated website.»

«This is an exciting addition to the successful «Baby's Very First» series of word books, touchy-feely books and buggy books. Each pack contains ten double-sided flashcards, with eye-catching illustrations which are specially designed to be visually stimulating. Printed on multi-coloured foam board, they are lightweight and perfect for little hands to hold. These cards are fully safety tested according to British and European Safety Standards.»

A picture book that helps young children develop vital early number skills.

A picture book that is carefully designed to help young children develop vital early number skills.

A lively board book designed to guide little children through the words and actions of 11 traditional action-rhymes and songs. Listen to the tunes on the Usborne Quicklinks Website. Practical Pre-School Gold Award Winner.

This is a charming introduction to eight well-loved fairytales for little children, all beautifully illustrated by the ever-popular handmade models of Jo Litchfield. It features all the favourites: Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, The Princess and the Pea, Rapunzel, Goldilocks and Jack and the Beanstalk. Children can either follow the picture strip stories while the text is read to them, or tell the story themselves as their confidence and reading ability grows. This irresistible little board book will make an ideal gift for toddlers and very young children.

An introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words. Featuring illustrations, colouring activities and stickers, it supports the Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teaching in schools, and complements the Very First Reading series of storybooks.

An introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words. Featuring illustrations, colouring activities and stickers, it supports the Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teaching in schools, and complements the Very First Reading series of storybooks.

A bright and lively introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words. The third workbook in the series, with irresistible illustrations, fun colouring activities and stickers. Fully supports the UK Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teaching in schools, and complements the Usborne Very First Reading series of storybooks. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.

A bright and lively introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words. The fourth workbook in the series, with irresistible illustrations, fun colouring activities and stickers. Fully supports the UK Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teaching in schools, and complements the Usborne Very First Reading series of storybooks. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.

A fun way to familiarise young children with all the things they will need to know and be able to do when they start school. Following a typical day at school, children will enjoy using the stickers to help the characters in the book get dressed, pack bags, hang up coats, change for PE, and participate in art class, lunchtime, playtime, story time and home time. With over 100 stickers, this is sure to keep little children occupied for hours. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.

«Eight titles in the popular «First Reading» series are re-issued with hardback covers with audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making this book and CD easy to store together. «The Young Reading» series is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability.»

This is a lovely new edition of this popular title in the groundbreaking That's Not My... series. It combines bright, colourful illustrations with a variety of different textures to touch and feel, such as soft ears, bumpy feet and a tufty tail. It helps very young children develop important language and sensory skills. The series was awarded 'Best Buy' by the readers of Prima Baby magazine. It is an award-winning series shortlisted for the British Book Industry Stora Enso Award for Design and Production.

Three titles in the popular Young Reading series are re-issued with hardback covers with audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making this book and CD easy to store together. The Young Reading series is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability.