Davidson Susanna

Tells the story of Jack, who swaps his mother's cow for some 'magic' beans which grow into a huge beanstalk. By climbing this oversized plant, Jack reaches the home of a terrifying giant. Will Jack be able to escape with the giant's gold, or will the giant grind Jack's bones to make his bread?

When poor Jack swots seven flies with a single blow, he can't wait to tell the world how brave he is. But he has to use his wits to defeat an angry collection of giants to become a real hero.

This is a classic fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, which tells the tale of the beautiful Rapunzel, imprisoned in a tower by an evil witch. It features lively and comical illustrations by Desideria Guicciardini. It is part of the Usborne English Language Learners programme, featuring books from the Usborne Reading Programme, with audio CDs in British and American English, downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.

This is the classic story of The Ugly Duckling retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. It is developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. It is part of the Usborne English Language Learners programme, featuring books from the Usborne Reading Programme, with audio CDs in British and American English, downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.

A lively and intriguing biography of Queen Victoria, from her difficult and lonely childhood to her life as one of the most powerful women in the world. Filled with fascinating photographs and a family tree, this is an essential addition to any family bookshelf.

Illustrated with fresh, bright pictures, for beginner readers, this title is part of the Usborne Reading Programme, which includes over 250 titles across seven levels — all developed in conjunction with reading experts at Roehampton University.

An illustrated storybook to share with a child at bedtime. It includes stories from Aesop and charming animal folktales from around the world.

This new collection of Aesop's fables is sumptuously illustrated by Giuliano Ferri and presented as a hardback gift edition to be read again and again. Each of these timeless stories conveys a message about how to behave towards others. Stories include The Fox and the Crow, The Hare and the Tortoise, The Boy who cried Wolf and The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs.

Stories of the best known and best loved ballets, beautifully told, including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, La Sylphide and more. Exquisite illustrations and page design are bound in a traditional, luxurious fashion, making this the perfect gift to treasure forever. Cloth quarterbound with ribbon marker.

A new paperback edition of this charming retelling, based on the traditional fairytale. A wonderful gift to be shared again and again. It features illustrations that are taken from the popular Young Reading series.

This is a lively and intriguing biography of the Queen, from her birth to the present day, timed to coincide with the Diamond Jubilee. It includes stunning photographs, a family tree and a timeline. It is written with the expert advice of writer and broadcaster, Hugo Vickers. Part of Usborne's popular Young Reading series, it is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer at the University of Roehampton. This book is in Series Three, for confident readers.

A popular title from the bestselling Usborne Reading Programme repackaged to offer extra support for English Language learners and teachers. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text and sample phrases by native speakers in both British English and American English, as well as downloadable teacher's notes and worksheets.

A popular title from the bestselling Usborne Reading Programme repackaged to offer extra support for English Language learners and teachers. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text and sample phrases by native speakers in both British English and American English, as well as downloadable teacher's notes and worksheets.

The popular adventure by Mark Twain retold for English language learners. In Tudor England, a young beggar boy passes the golden gates of Westminster Palace and by chance, meets the prince. It's a moment that will change their lives forever. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text by native speakers in both British English and American English.

This is a gorgeous picture book with a sound panel that plays tunes from the much-loved ballet. It is perfect for younger children, who will be enthralled by the magical story of the Nutcracker, which comes to life on Christmas Eve. It is beautifully illustrated by Anna Luraschi. NB: this is a smaller edition of the existing book with an additional sound.

Three 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 the 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.

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.

The classic story of The Little Red Hen retold with simple text and delightful illustrations. The Little Red Hen works hard all year to grow grains of wheat to make bread. Not one of her friends is willing to help her, so do they deserve the delicious treat at the end? First Reading Level Three titles help beginner readers develop reading stamina and include character sheets or maps and the main story. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Seven 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 the 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.

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 new title in the fantastic «First Reading Series», part of the Usborne Reading Programme. It is aimed at children who are beginning to read. It tells the story of life on a busy farm, from early morning when the cockerel crows to when the tractor chugs home at night. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in Education from Roehampton University and an early reading specialist. Every title in this series features clear and compelling text accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations. It is designed to motivate children as they learn to read.

This is a lively re-telling of the Greek myth, in which Pegasus, the flying horse, helps hero Bellerophon to defeat a fire-breathing monster. This is a new title in Young Reading Series One. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, Series One has short stories that are full of excitement, aimed at children who are starting to read on their own. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

This is a new title in Young Reading Series Two, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. This title is based on a Scandinavian fairytale. Asta's father gives her to a talking white bear in exchange for wealth and she is taken away to the bear's castle. But is there more to this bear than meets the eye? This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

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. The book tells the story of the Holocaust from the ancient roots of anti-Semitism through persecution in Post-World War One Europe and the horrors of the 'Final Solution'. Told in a sensitive and informative narrative, this book combines first hand testimony from Holocaust survivors with historical fact. It is illustrated with documentary photography where appropriate. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.