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- A classic story re-told with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. — When Aladdin meets his long-lost uncle, he finds a lamp and a genie with the power to grant wishes. But is everything quite what it seems? — Humorously illustrated by Paddy Mounter. — 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.

- Delightful retelling of a much-loved classic tale with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. — The three Billy Goats Gruff were leaving their farm to look for food. As they crossed a river, they came face to fang with the Terrible Troll... — 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.

This is a new title 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 experts at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. The new packaging allows potential purchasers to view the inside of the book.

- 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. — Humorously illustrated by Alex de Wolf. — 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.

- Lively account of the Crusaders, with exciting descriptions of the main people, places and battles, including the peasant’s crusade and the siege of Jerusalem. — Includes maps and timelines. — Vividly illustrated by Emmanuel Cerisier. — Young Reading Series Three are for confident readers who still need to gain the stamina needed for standard length books. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton and a history consultant.

The Usborne Beginners and Young Readers series are increasingly being recognized and celebrated as having both the production values, content, and visual and commercial appeal demanded by the home market, and also the clear structure supporting children's reading development that is desired by schools. In my opinion, the Usborne Beginners and Young Readers series are by far the most appealing and comprehensive reading development supports available, now offering a vast range of subjects.

- This classic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's comical fairytale about a fashion-crazy emperor is amusing illustrated throughout by award-winning cartoonist, Mike Gordon. — Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. — Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone.

- A re-telling of one of the Brothers Grimm’s best-loved fairytales about a princess, a promise, and a frog with a secret. — Humorously illustrated by award-winning cartoonist Mike Gordon. — Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. — 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 Jonathan Swift story told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. — Gulliver sets off on the adventure of a lifetime – and meets miniature people, civil war and a price upon his head. Will he make it back in one piece? — Charmingly illustrated by Peter Dennis. — 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.

- Beautifully illustrated collection of classic Christmas carols, with sing-along CD. — Contains popular carols such as «Away in a Manger», «Silent Night», «Oh Little Town of Bethlehem» and «We Wish You A Merry Christmas». — The accompanying CD is easily stored in the back of the book. — Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright.

- A handy-sized guide to England’s capital city. — Contains a brief history of London from Roman times to today, as well as a guide to its people, places and tourist attractions. — Written in clear and easy-to-follow language and packed with colourful illustrations, photographs and maps. — With Internet links to recommended websites with virtual tours and further information.

- An enchanting and vivid re-working of this classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen. — Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. — This stunning gift book for young readers to treasure is published in hardback, with a satin ribbon bookmark.

Oliver is fed up when he finds out he's going to be spending Christmas with his bullying cousins, Thug and Thugette, and things just go from bad to worse when they play a nasty trick on him. But with a little inspiration from a magical Christmas cracker, he comes up with a plan to save the day.

- Beautifully illustrated retelling of this delightful children's classic told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. — Only good puppets become real boys but, try as he might, Pinocchio just can’t stay out of trouble. Is Pinocchio doomed to be wooden forever? — 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.

- The life of the famous Elizabethan sea captain told for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. — Daring and ruthless, Francis Drake sailed the oceans in search of land and treasure for Queen Elizabeth I. — Includes internet links to carefully selected websites to find out more. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

- 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.

- Three original, spur-janglin’ stories for children who have just started reading on their own. — Contains hilarious Western adventures featuring rotten rustlers, rigged rodeos and runaway wagons. — Humorously illustrated by Fabiano Fiorin. — Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

- The recording contains lively music, song, dramatic sound effects, as well as read-along and listen-along readings of the story. — Stories of Dragons contains three hilarious original tales of some not-so-scary mythical fire-breathing beasts. — Each title is vividly illustrated, and is clearly laid out with speech bubbles to aid the narrative flow. — The audio recording allows children to follow the text, while constantly improving their reading skills. — Developed in conjunction with reading experts at the University of Surrey.

- Three not-so-scary stories with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. — Includes stories about a ghostly hotel, a school for spirits and a haunted TV set. — Humorously illustrated by Mike Phillips. — 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.

- Three original mermaid tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. — Meet a scheming mermaid lurking to sabotage the Great Seahorse Race, a mermaid on a journey to the spooky Pirates' Graveyard and a mermaid who just loves to dance! — Delicately illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

- Three original stories with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. — Includes stories about scary monsters living under the bed, close encounters with rampaging ice beasts and escaping slimy swamp creatures. — Humorously illustrated by Mike Phillips. — 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.

- Machines cause mayhem in these hi-tech tales with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. — Robot racers fight to reach the finish line, the Tidybot goes out of control and a sneaky thief plans a robot robbery. — Amusingly illustrated by Andrew Hamilton. — 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.

- Three original stories for children who have just started reading on their own. — Chilly, Snowy and Freezy are three cool characters who love to have amazing adventures involving stolen diamonds, blazing bonfires and a best-dressed snowman competition. — Featuring the jolly illustrations of Philip Webb. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Reading.

- Four original stories about witches for children just beginning to read. — Featuring wicked, wily witches, these stories are guaranteed to delight children while developing their reading ability. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.