Usborne

Retells some of Shakespeare's best known and loved plays in story form. Featuring the illustrations of Elena Temporin, this book includes a synopsis, quotations and list of characters from every play alongside information about Shakespeare's work, life and poetry, to put the plays into the context.

One of two glorious gift editions in the ever-popular Usborne Young Reading series published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Each title contains a wonderful collection of stories based around a popular theme.

Intended for children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, this title helps build confidence and ability. It is part of the «Usborne Young Reading Series Two».

Tells the story of fashion from cavemen's coats to the catwalk couture of the modern age. Vividly illustrated, this book has fashion details and brings the costumes alive through every fold, sequin and pearl. It was developed in conjunction with experts from the University of Surrey and is designed to encourage independent reading.

These two new gift editions in the Usborne Young Reading Series are titles to treasure, published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Each title is a classic: The tragedy of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is delicately re-examined; and Lewis Carroll's imaginative fantasy Alice in Wonderland is given a larger-than-life retelling. Usborne's Young Reading Series was developed in conjunction with experts from the University of Surrey and is designed to encourage independent reading. Each title has clear, engaging text and is accompanied by stunning original illustrations.

Intended for children just beginning to read, this title aims to build confidence and ability. It is part of the «Usborne Young Reading Series One».

Intended for children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, this title helps build confidence and ability. It is part of the Usborne Young Reading Series Two.

Part of the Usborne Sticker Stories series, which combine a storybook, sticker book and puzzle book in one, this title takes as its subject a traditional fairytale that is retold for young children. It contains over fifty stickers that can be used throughout the story to replace key words and help young children build their vocabulary.

One of Usborne's most enduring and well-known series has been given an exciting new look. Each guide has been completely updated and has a striking new cover. These guides are perfect companions for enthusiasts, who are keen to discover the many fascinating aspects of the natural world. They offer full-colour illustrations of around 100-200 different species per title, which have been reproduced from the original artwork using the latest technology. They are an ideal field guides for both children and adults and incredible value for money.

One of Usborne's most enduring and well-known series has been given an exciting new look. Each guide has been completely updated and has a striking new cover. These guides are perfect companions for enthusiasts, who are keen to discover the many fascinating aspects of the natural world. They offer full-colour illustrations of around 100-200 different species per title, which have been reproduced from the original artwork using the latest technology. They are an ideal field guides for both children and adults and incredible value for money.

Latest title in this introductory language series, featuring full colour illustrations by Stephen Cartwright.

This is a beautifully illustrated anthology, with a selection of poems ranging from classic poets like Roald Dahl and Lewis Carroll and exciting new contemporary poets. The poems cover many different themes and moods, and are chosen to show children how inspiring and magical poems can be, making this a perfect introduction to the world of poetry. From Shakespeare to Spike Milligan, from bouncy limericks to beautiful nature poems and enthralling stories, every kind of poem is here for children to enjoy again and again.

Number recognition and learning to count become fun with this new title from the «Usborne Flashcards» range. Illustrated with hand-made models by Jo Litchfield the cards are durable and robust, to survive repeated use by little hands. Each pack contains 30 attractive cards, including number cards (0-20), instructional cards, and mathematical symbols.

This is a new title in the popular «Look and Say» series with two rows of tabs, designed to introduce the alphabet to very young children. Illustrated with Jo Litchfield's handmade models, each page features a robust tab enabling children to find their favourite scenes. Each letter is given a scene illustrating objects beginning with the letter, to help young children to learn letters, sounds and alphabetical order.

Babies can begin to learn all about the world around them with this new title from the «Usborne Flashcards» range. It is illustrated with simple illustrations and enhanced with shiny patches on each card. The cards are extra large, durable and robust, to survive repeated use by little hands. 16 objects from around the playroom are illustrated in Toys, such as dolls, teddy bears and boats.

Babies can begin to learn all about the world around them with this new title from the Usborne Flashcards range. It is illustrated with simple illustrations and enhanced with shiny patches on each card. The cards are extra large, durable and robust, to survive repeated use by little hands. Children can learn to identify 16 animals from around the world, from tigers to penguins.

A sparkly new title in the best-selling Touchy-feely series which boasts sales of over 1 million worldwide. This chunky board book will appeal to little mermaids everywhere! — The enduring appeal of Rachel Wells's illustrations and the opportunity to touch a variety of textures make these books pre-school classics. — Will appeal to the imagination of very young children, who will enjoy touching the different patches in this bright and fun board book.

One of twenty fresh and colourful new editions now available in mini format. Enjoyable and collectible stories for children who are just learning to read.

This chunky board book follows the progress of a busy nursery class throughout the day.

A charming and absorbing jigsaw book for babies, complete with touchy-feely textures. This book contains four delightful two-piece jigsaws, each one featuring a different touchy-feely texture. Perfectly designed for tiny hands, these simple puzzles promote sensory awareness and the concept of matching. The appealing, brightly coloured illustrations by Rachel Wells are accompanied by clear and simple text that introduces the animals included.

Carries EU Toy Safety Directive 'CE' logo. Familiar scenes and objects encourage number skills, from counting hens in a farmyard to bears on a picnic. A new title in the popular «Look & Say» series, with larger and more luxurious format.

Young children will immerse themselves in the magical world of fairyland in this delightful new addition to the immensely popular 1001 Things to Spot series from Usborne. Brimming with enchanting fairyland scenes, this book will provide hours of puzzle solving fun, as children search for pretty flower fairies nestling in a secret garden, seek out flying fairies and frog princes at a fairy school and sample a sumptuous fairy feast.

Coinciding with the bicentenary of the birth of Hans Christian Andersen, comes this retelling of his comical fairytale about a fashion-crazy emperor who will stop at nothing to have the most talked-about outfit in the land! Amusingly illustrated throughout by award-winning cartoonist Mike Gordon. Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. The Young Reading Series is designed to encourage independent reading and covers a range of subject matter, including the retelling of children's classics, fairytales, and a wide variety of narrative non-fiction.

The Young Reading series is designed to encourage independent reading and covers a range of subject matter, including the retelling of children's classics, fairytales and a wide variety of narrative non-fiction. Ages 5+.