Sims Lesley

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

This is an original tale based on the classic nursery rhyme The House that Jack Built with simple text and delightful illustrations. The greedy dragon wants the gold hidden in the castle that Jack built. Soon a witch, troll, frog, girl and prince join the story, too. 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 a gorgeous gift edition of the traditional and much-loved Christmas poem with a sound panel to play Christmas music and sounds. Wonderful illustrations, combined with original music by Anthony Marks, bring the magic of Christmas Eve to life. Little children will love pressing the sound panel to hear the bells of Santa's sleigh, Santa falling down the chimney and other enchanting sound effects.

An enchanting collection of classic stories and rhymes — one for every day of the year. Including classic tales and nursery rhymes such as Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty and The Tinder Box. All brilliantly retold for young readers. An essential addition to every family bookshelf and a wonderful gift to be treasured.

Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, which includes over 250 titles across seven levels — all developed in conjunction with reading experts at Roehampton University, this title retells an ever-popular story. It is illustrated with fresh, bright pictures, for beginner readers.

Seven titles in the popular «Young 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.

Seven titles in the popular Young 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.

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.

Once upon a time, there was a dragon, a phoenix and a very, very special pebble This charming Chinese tale has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.

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 picture book with sound panel, featuring 14 sounds, incorporating the familiar tune and lively sound effects. It is suitable as a gift to treasure for Christmases to come.

This is an engaging retelling of an Anansi story, written for children just learning to read. Anansi, the African trickster spider, tells Elephant and Rhino he can beat them both in a tug of war. To their astonishment, he does... or does he? This title features easy reading text that is brought to life with delightful illustrations. There are puzzles at the back of the book that consolidate learning. It is part of the successful Usborne First Reading series, developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer in Education and reading specialist at Roehampton University.

This is an enchanting retelling of a traditional German tale, written for children just learning to read. It's Christmas Eve and all is ready for Christmas — until seven spiders cover the tree in cobwebs. Will Christmas Day be ruined — or can Father Christmas save the Day? In this title, clear, compelling text is matched with lively illustrations, and puzzles at the back consolidate learning. Part of the successful Usborne First Reading series, it is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer in Education and reading specialist at Roehampton University.

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.

Three titles in the popular Young 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.

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 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.

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.

Ce magnifique recueil de plus de vingt histoires présente des récits célèbres comme Raiponce et L'île au trésor, ainsi que des contes originaux pleins d'humour et de fantaisie.

This is an evocative picture book based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children. The Wind in the Willows is a re-telling of the beloved Kenneth Grahame story following the adventures of four riverside companions: Mole, Ratty, Badger and, of course, the eponymous Mr Toad. It is evocatively illustrated by Mauro Evangelista, who also illustrated the Young Reading titles Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz.

This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, based on an African folktale and part of the Usborne Reading Programme. It is aimed at children who are beginning to read. Anansi, King of the Spiders, is given a bag of wisdom to share but selfishly decides to keep it for himself. But can he carry it up to his secret hiding place without dropping it? 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. Designed to motivate children as they learn to read.

This is the fourteenth title in the new Usborne Very First Reading series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and less and the child more and more. This work contains puzzles for children to check their understanding of the text and guidance notes for parents. It is beautifully designed with fun illustrations to help motivate beginner readers.

This is the fifth title in the new Usborne Very First Reading series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and less and the child more and more. Sal the Grizzly Bear wants to join a rock band. It contains puzzles for children to check their understanding of the text and guidance notes for parents. It is beautifully designed with fun illustrations to help motivate beginner readers.

The enchanting classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Mary Lennox feels forlorn and lonely in her uncle's gloomy house on the moors. But behind an old ivy-covered wall is a garden, waiting to be discovered... Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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. Orphaned Pip lives a humble life with his sister and her husband, until a fateful encounter on the marsh causes his life to change irrevocably. Will his great expectations be fulfilled, or can this new life only lead to disaster? This book is illustrated by Barry Ablett, illustrator of Usborne Young Reading Series Three: Oliver Twist. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It features beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker.