Usborne First Reading

An enthralling look into the wriggly world of bugs, and how they grow, feed and make their homes. Combines fascinating information with simple flowing text to excite and inspire beginner readers. Includes short glossary, index and internet links to carefully selected websites. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

A classic folktale retold with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Ali Baba has discovered a cave full of treasure. It's a dream come true! But soon he has a nosy brother and forty thieves to deal with... Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

This work contains two new titles in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. It offers information to readers telling young readers all about the fascinating worlds of frogs and bugs. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. 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.

A comical story of a careless crocodile told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Cassy the clumsy crocodile leaves a trail of destruction at the Everglades Department Store. But her clumsiness saves the store from a pair of greedy robbers.

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.

When a young man finds a golden goose in the forest he has to keep it away from the greedy townsfolk.

Part of the "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read, this title allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by illustrations.

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.