This book is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. When a young man finds a golden goose in the forest he has to keep it away from the greedy townsfolk. It is a great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership.

«This is a new title in the fantastic «First Reading» series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Based on the classic nursery rhyme, this is the story of an old woman's search for a larger home. But just where do you buy a boot big enough for twenty children? This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey. 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.»

«A collection of stories of action, adventure and daring-do suitable for boys. It includes stories such as «Moonfleet», «Around the World in 80 Days», «Gulliver», «Robin Hood», «The Canterville Ghost» and «Robinson Crusoe».»

This title provides a wonderful introduction to the world of words for young children just starting to learn Spanish. It includes over 500 words, each illustrated with Jo Litchfield's delightful hand-made models and accompanied by an example of usage, helping young learners to understand the word meanings. It contains a Spanish grammar guide and a Spanish to English word list. It also includes themed pages covering topics such as colours, numbers, shapes, and seasons with internet links to an online pronunciation guide.

This title contains four new additions to the best-selling First Hundred Words Language series. These books are an excellent way to encourage language learning for beginners. Each book contains an online pronunciation guide through the Usborne Quicklinks website. With 100 everyday words combined with pictures, this is a valuable vocabulary building tool for young children.

This is a new addition to the best-selling First Hundred Words Language series. These books are an excellent way to encourage language learning for beginners. Each book contains an online pronunciation guide through the Usborne Quicklinks website. With 100 everyday words combined with pictures, this is a valuable vocabulary building tool for young children.

A gorgeous gift for young children, this beautiful treasury of Usborne Young Reading and First Reading titles will delight and entertain with its collection of classic animal stories. This title contains twelve classic animal stories from around the world. Each story is bursting with colourful and lively illustrations. Usborne's Young Reading and First Reading series are developed in conjunction with experts from Roehampton University and are designed to encourage independent reading. Each story has clear, engaging text and is accompanied by original illustrations.

This title contains four new additions to the best-selling First Hundred Words Language series. These books are an excellent way to encourage language learning for beginners. Each book contains an online pronunciation guide through the Usborne Quicklinks website. With 100 everyday words combined with pictures, this is a valuable vocabulary building tool for young children.

This title contains four new additions to the best-selling First Hundred Words Language series. These books are an excellent way to encourage language learning for beginners. Each book contains an online pronunciation guide through the Usborne Quicklinks website. With 100 everyday words combined with pictures, this is a valuable vocabulary building tool for young children.

«This is a new edition of this popular «Young Reading» title re-issued with a hardback cover and the audio CD inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together. Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion in their amazing journey to meet the wonderful Wizard of Oz. «The Young Reading» series is developed with experts at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. The packaging also allows potential purchasers to view the inside of the book.»

«This is a new title in «Young Reading Series Three», which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Victor Frankenstein dreams of doing what his scientific peers called impossible; creating life from death. As lightning flashes across the sky, his creature stirs. But will it be the perfect being he imagines, or a monster? The book is hauntingly illustrated by Victor Tavares, illustrator of «Beauty and the Beast» and «Dracula». 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 also beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker.»

This title offers a great way for budding linguists to start learning a foreign language or for older children to use to test themselves on key French or Spanish phrases and vocabulary. Each pack contains 50 attractive cards which cover topics such as greetings, introductions, likes and dislikes, colours, animals and counting. Each card has a simple French or Spanish phrase or word on one side and English on the other. It is illustrated by Jo Litchfield. Quicklinks Website provides an interactive pronunciation guide.

This title provides a great way for budding linguists to start learning a foreign language or for older children to use to test themselves on key French or Spanish phrases and vocabulary. Each pack contains 50 attractive cards which cover topics such as greetings, introductions, likes and dislikes, colours, animals and counting. Each card has a simple French or Spanish phrase or word on one side and English on the other. It is illustrated by Jo Litchfield. Quicklinks Website provides an interactive pronunciation guide.

This book provides a fun and easy introduction to basic Spanish words. The cards are delightfully illustrated with Jo Litchfield's hand-made model characters and feature everyday objects such as apples and balloons. These high quality cards make great gifts and follow on from the success of Usborne's other card games such as Farmyard Tales Snap, Pairs and Donkey.

«These are two popular titles in the «Young Reading» series with audio CDs inserted into wallets inside the back cover, making the books and CDs easy to store together. «The Young Reading» series is developed with experts at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. The packaging also allows potential purchasers to view the inside of the book.»

This is a popular title in the Young Reading series now available with an audio CD featuring both listen-along and read-along recordings of the story. When their father is wrongly accused of spying, Bobbie, Peter and Phylis move out of London and experience new exciting adventures in the countryside. But will their father ever return? The Young Reading series is developed with a reading expert at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability.

These are two popular titles in the Young Reading series with audio CDs inserted into wallets inside the back cover, making the books and CDs easy to store together. The Young Reading series is developed with experts at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. The packaging also allows potential purchasers to view the inside of the book.

«This is a new edition of this popular «Young Reading» title re-issued with a hardback cover and the audio CD inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together. «Black Beauty» is the classic story of the adventures of a beautiful horse. «The Young Reading» series is developed with experts at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. The new packaging allows potential purchasers to view the inside of the book.»

Carries EU Toy Safety Directive 'CE' logo. This is a warmly illustrated picture book of favourite nursery rhymes. Boys and girls will love to read and hear these classic nursery rhymes, including Humpty Dumpty, Little Jack Horner, Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary and Baa, Baa Black Sheep. Strong tabs allow rhymes to be located quickly and easily, making the book look and feel even more luxurious.

«This is a new title in the fantastic «First Reading» series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. A tiny mouse disturbs King Lion's afternoon nap. 'Don't kill me!' she begs. 'Maybe I can save your life too, one day'. King Lion doesn't believe it — but when he is in real trouble, he learns that even little friends can be great friends. Developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. A great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership.»