- Three not-so-scary stories with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. — Includes stories about a ghostly hotel, a school for spirits and a haunted TV set. — Humorously illustrated by Mike Phillips. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. — The CD includes lively music and sound effects, and a listen along version followed by a read along version with prompts for page turns.

- 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.

- Three original stories with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. — Includes stories about scary monsters living under the bed, close encounters with rampaging ice beasts and escaping slimy swamp creatures. — Humorously illustrated by Mike Phillips. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. — The CD includes lively music and sound effects, and a listen along version followed by a read along version with prompts for page turns.

- Machines cause mayhem in these hi-tech tales with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. — Robot racers fight to reach the finish line, the Tidybot goes out of control and a sneaky thief plans a robot robbery. — Amusingly illustrated by Andrew Hamilton. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. — The CD includes lively music and sound effects, and a listen along version followed by a read along version with prompts for page turns.

- Three original stories for children who have just started reading on their own. — Chilly, Snowy and Freezy are three cool characters who love to have amazing adventures involving stolen diamonds, blazing bonfires and a best-dressed snowman competition. — Featuring the jolly illustrations of Philip Webb. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Reading.

- 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.

«- A lively and engaging history of «the beautiful game». — Tells the story of football, from its beginnings in the Roman Army to the modern day premiership including how both American Football and Rugby were born. — Humorously illustrated by Paddy Mounter. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.»

- 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.

- 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.

- A simple story with sound effects following a busy (and noisy!) morning at Apple Tree Farm. — Young children will love pressing the sound buttons at the correct moments in the story to make Curly grunt, Rusty bark, Pippin neigh and many more. — The sound chips are encased in a sturdy, easy-to-press panel on the right-hand side of the book. — Robust tabs along the top of the pages enable children to find their favourite scenes quickly. — Delightfully illustrated by Stephen Cartwright.

- A re-telling of the classic Jonathan Swift story told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. — Gulliver sets off on the adventure of a lifetime – and meets miniature people, civil war and a price upon his head. Will he make it back in one piece? — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

- The classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence. — Mole, Ratty, Badger and the infamous Mr Toad love nothing more than messing around on the river. But when Mr Toad develops an obsession with motor vehicles, will his friends be able to help before he loses everything? — Featuring the charming illustrations of Mauro Evangelista. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

- The classic horror story by Bram Stoker retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. — Jonathan Harker has no idea of the horrors that await him in Castle Dracula. An ancient evil is hungry for new blood. Can Jonathan and his friends defeat it? — Each scene is atmospherically brought to life with Victor Tavares’ illustrations. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

There are four new titles in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read by themselves. These are collectable editions with hardback bindings and ribbon markers to help foster pride of ownership of a proper book. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly, a reading expert from Roehampton University. 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. They are also lovely for reading aloud to a younger child.

«This work contains 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 work contains 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 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.»

«Young Reading Series Two» is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. Six popular titles in «Usborne Young Reading Series Two» are re-issued in luxurious hardback editions with ribbon markers. «The Young Reading» series is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.»

This series of books combine good stories with easy reading text for children aged five to six years and over who have just started reading alone. The series has been developed with Alison Kelly who is an expert in early reading.

«An anthology of stories — retellings of well-loved classics taken from the successful «Young Reading» and «First Reading» series which have been specially designed to encourage independent reading in the very young. Illustrated in colour throughout, this will make a lovely gift for any child. Ages: 4+»