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Shakespeare's classic comedy retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Viola is left shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, she must disguise herself as a boy for protection. But when she becomes a page for Duke Orsino, things start to get a little complicated. 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.

Explains the development of modern art in a simple, straightforward way, with over 100 illustrations of major art works. Covers all the key movements in modern art, from the avant-garde of the 19th century to contemporary art in the 21st century.

An introduction to the lives and works of 35 of the world's most famous artists, including van Gogh, Picasso and Dali. The book includes reproductions of the artists' creations, as well as photographs of the artists at work, their personal belongings, homes and places that were important to them.

An inspiring and practical introduction to art and artists for young children, with full-colour reproductions of works by Turner, Monet, Singer Sargent, Delauney and other artists, and things to spot and think about in each of the artworks. Also includes simple art activities inspired by some of the artists' methods and ideas.

An introduction to colours and their use in paintings, including where colours come from, how paints are made, and how painters use paint to make us see the colour effects they want. It also shows how different colours affect each other, and how they can change our moods and perceptions.

A princess runs away to avoid marriage, taking three of her favourite gowns with her. She works hard, herding geese in a tatty donkeyskin cloak, but when she thinks no one is looking, she tries on one of her beautiful gowns. She is spotted by a prince who falls in love with her at first sight, but she runs away. How will he find her? And what will he think when he finds out that she's just a goose girl? A variation of the Cinderella story, this version is based on Donkeyskin, a 300-year-old story by the French author, Charles Perrault. 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 and bound collection of traditional stories, freshly retold for today's children. It is presented in luxurious cloth quarter-binding, with ribbon marker and carefully designed pages. It is written for reading aloud to young children, or for older children to read themselves.

This is the classic Persian folktale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. A poor fisherman finds a genie in a bottle — a big, bad, hungry genie. What will the fisherman do? This title 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 Persian folktale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. A poor fisherman finds a genie in a bottle — a big, bad, hungry genie. What will the fisherman do? This title 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.

From slums and steelworks, to the British Empire and the Great Exhibition, this book tells the story of life in Victorian Britain. It is full of intriguing facts, illustrations, detailed reconstructions, paintings and maps.

The Greek myths have inspired some of the most famous artwork ever created. This art sticker book uses amazing paintings and sculptures to introduce the characters and stories of Greek mythology. Gods and heroes, the monsters they battled and the magical world they lived in are all explored with the help of images by artists from throughout history. Over 90 stickers encourage interactive learning.

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.

An introduction to 15 famous works of art from around the world — each accompanied by a creative colouring project. It features artists who range from Monet and Matisse to Pop Art and traditional Japanese prints. It also includes stickers.

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 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.

This is a glorious colouring book with that details from 15 famous paintings to colour in. Produced in association with the National Gallery, it includes full colour reproductions of each picture and tips for colouring in. There are also two pages of stickers of famous works of art and a sticker gallery to stick them in. Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.

This book offers a lavish introduction to 35 of the world's best-known, best-loved paintings. It includes the Mona Lisa, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Van Gogh's Sunflowers and The Scream. Simple and engaging text gives fascinating information about each painting, artist and art style. It is beautifully presented with fabulous reproductions of the paintings and internet links to websites to find out more.

This is a lively, hands-on look at what art is all about. Lift the flaps to find out more about different works of art, with step-by-steps on how the art is made and close-up details that reveal a painting's secrets. The art is arranged by themes to help children gain a glimpse into the world of painting and sculpture. This title contains reproductions of works by famous artists — from Vermeer and Van Gogh to Monet and Matisse — accompanied by light-hearted cartoon illustrations.

This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. It is aimed at children who are beginning to read. In this delightful retelling of a Japanese fairy tale, a poor woodcutter follows his runaway rice ball to an underground kingdom ruled by magical mice. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a Principal Lecturer in Education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. Every title in this series features clear and compelling text accompanied by highly appealing illustrations. It is designed to motivate children as they learn to read.

Offering an introduction to the world of art for young children, this title features simple art activities which enable children to follow the great artists and create some masterpieces of their very own.

This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. A poor fisherman goes fishing, but catches an old bottle instead of a fish. When he opens the bottle, he accidentally releases a big, bad genie.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.

This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, based on a tale from Chinese folklore, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Selfish Shen has too many pears to eat, but he refuses to share them. Even when a hungry beggar comes along, Shen won't give away a single pear. Then a magic tree with enough pears for everyone begins to grow — and Shen's pears mysteriously disappear. 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 title is of a great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership.

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. It describes the life of the Bard, from his childhood in Stratford-Upon-Avon to his career as a playwright and performer and the influence which his great works continue to hold today. It is illustrated by Christina Uzner, illustrator of Usborne Young Reading Series Three Leonardo Da Vinci, alongside photography of real-life locations connected to Shakespeare. 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 beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker.

A collection of 25 adventures, myths, fables and fairytales. It includes such stories as Tom Thumb, The Elves and the Shoemaker, Hercules and the Golden Apples and The Magic Carpet.

This series aims to encourage independent reading with a variety of engaging and informative subjects. 'The Story of Rome' explores the myth and reality behind how a humble village became the head of a mighty empire.