Lesley Sims

This is a popular title in the «Young Reading» series re-issued with a hardback cover and an audio CD inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together. An ordinary day becomes extraordinary when Alice follows the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole and finds herself in Wonderland. «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 wonderful collection of folk tales specially chosen from all over the globe. There are ten stories full of amazing characters, from a greedy witch and a talking tree to a very bad-tempered genie.

The complete story of Alice in a single book from her Adventures in Wonderland and her trip Through The Looking Glass. Retold from Lewis Caroll's classic surreal tales. Illustrated by Mauro Evnagelista.

This book presents a selection of stories for the festive season that children will want to read again and again. It contains a selection of both classic and original stories perfect for Christmas: The Elf and the Toymaker, The Chilly Little Penguin, Puss in Boots, A Christmas Carol, Snowy and Icy, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Snow Queen, Christmas Time and East of the Sun, West of the Moon. In it, each story is brilliantly illustrated by the artists of the best-selling Usborne Reading Programme.

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».

A selection of classic stories of adventure and magic that girls will want to read again and again. Stories include The Story of Heidi, Little Women, The Railway Children, Black Beauty, The Secret Garden and The Wizard of Oz.

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.

- The fascinating history of castles told for children just beginning to read growing in reading confidence and ability. — Explains in a lively way why castles were first built, what it was like to live in one, and the cunning tricks used to defend them. — Featuring the humorous illustrations of Teri Gower. — 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.

- 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.

- 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.

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.

Two brand new additions aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability.

The two popular titles in «Usborne Young Reading Series Two» are re-issued in luxurious hardback editions with ribbon markers. These are desirable and collectable editions to foster pride in book ownership as well as reading enjoyment. «Young Reading Series Two» is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. It 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 brand new title in the «Usborne Young Reading Series 1» series, which is aimed at children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability. It includes the thrilling tale of a sorcerer's apprentice whose laziness causes him to dabble in magic far beyond his abilities, before the consequences of his actions start to spiral dangerously out of control. It includes amusingly illustration by Poly Benatene. 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.

The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming. — A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale about the wicked Snow Queen’s attempt to kidnap a boy in the frozen north — Beautifully and atmospherically illustrated by Alan Marks, winner of the Carnegie Medal — Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.

- Tells the Christmas story and captures the excitement of Christmas with descriptions of Christmas traditions around the world. — Describes Christmas customs, festive food, present-giving, songs and traditional stories with simple text and colourful illustrations. — The Usborne Reading Programme has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. — Young Reading Series One is for children just starting to read alone.

- A delightful version of Shakespeare's play specially adapted for children. — The enchanting story of magic and mix-ups, fairies and fools is retold in a captivating style, with beautiful illustrations that bring the characters to life. — Internet links on the Usborne Quicklinks Website allow readers to discover more about Shakespeare and his plays. — Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.

- A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale about the wicked Snow Queen’s attempt to kidnap a boy in the frozen north. — Beautifully and atmospherically illustrated by Alan Marks, winner of the Carnegie Medal. — Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. — The audio CD includes a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.