Usborne

This collection of favourite Farmyard Tales is now presented in the perfect bedtime format, with a squishy padded cover.

This book is designed to introduce young children to unfamiliar situations in an amusing and friendly way. It features Stephen Cartwright's delightful illustrations, providing lots to look at and talk about. An ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences.

An ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences. Features Stephen Cartwright's delightful illustrations, providing lots to look at and talk about.

This book is designed to introduce young children to unfamiliar situations in an amusing and friendly way. It features Stephen Cartwright's delightful illustrations, providing lots to look at and talk about. An ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences. Other titles in this series include: Going to the Hospital; Going to a Party; and, The New Puppy.

- Vivid account of the extraordinary life of the explorer, Captain Cook. — Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. — Includes detailed maps of each of Cook's three incredible voyages, along with a chronology of his life. — Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Captain Cook's life and discoveries. — Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.

- 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.

- Every child’s favourite nursery rhymes wrapped up in the perfect bedtime format, with a luxurious padded cover. — An excellent gift, featuring all the classics: Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Little Miss Muffet, and many, many more. — Also includes games and actions to complement and enhance the rhymes.

- Brightly coloured editions of the much-loved Farmyard Tales series. — All 20 stories available in miniature format. — Enjoyable and collectible stories for children who are just learning to read.

- Brightly coloured editions of the much-loved Farmyard Tales series. — All 20 stories available in miniature format. — Enjoyable and collectible stories for children who are just learning to read.

- The remarkable story of Horatio Nelson, the greatest naval commander of all time, from boy sailor to beloved national hero. — Packed with colourful illustrations, diagrams, maps, battle plans, and a cutaway view of Nelson's ship HMS Victory. — Internet links to recommended websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.

- Brightly coloured editions of the much-loved Farmyard Tales series. — All 20 stories available in miniature format. — Enjoyable and collectible stories for children who are just learning to read.

- Brightly coloured editions of the much-loved Farmyard Tales series. — All 20 stories available in miniature format. — Enjoyable and collectible stories for children who are just learning to read.

- Brightly coloured editions of the much-loved Farmyard Tales series. — All 20 stories available in miniature format. — Enjoyable and collectible stories for children who are just learning to read.

- Brightly coloured editions of the much-loved Farmyard Tales series. — All 20 stories available in miniature format. — Enjoyable and collectible stories for children who are just learning to read.

- Brightly coloured editions of the much-loved Farmyard Tales series. — All 20 stories available in miniature format. — Enjoyable and collectible stories for children who are just learning to read.

- A beautiful retelling of the poignant tale by Hans Christian Andersen. — Appealing original illustrations by Jenny Press. — A hardback giftbook with a colourful satin ribbon bookmark. — Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.

- Brightly coloured editions of the much-loved Farmyard Tales series. — All 20 stories available in miniature format. — Enjoyable and collectible stories for children who are just learning to read.

- 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.

Sent to a military school at nine, Napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks of the French Army. But a brilliant military career wasn't enough. Soon, he had seized control of France — and then he embarked upon a plan to rule all of Europe. — Stirring narrative and lively dialogue combine with full-colour illustrations to bring Napoleon's epic story to life. — Young readers will be intrigued and excited as they follow Napoleon's remarkable life from a humble Corsican childhood to Emperor of France. — Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers. .

- A captivating title in this hugely entertaining and informative series, which recreates the lives of famous historical figures. — The compelling narrative and lively dialogue combine with full-colour illustrations to bring the story of Marie Antoinette to life. — Young readers will find themselves immersed in this vivid depiction of Maire Antoinette's tumultuous life, as she grows from Austrian princess to tragic queen. — Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.

- A fascinating introduction to Shakespeare's life, work and times. — Includes the 'tricks of the trade' employed by Shakespeare and how his works have been interpreted over the past few centuries. — Useful glossary included. — Fully-updated Internet links.

- Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright in his charming and inimitable style, the books in this series are hugely appealing to pre-school children. — Each delightful and exciting title in this series is a storybook, sticker book and puzzle book all in one and features the hugely popular characters from Apple Tree Farm. — The narrative allows children to interact with the story, as they add stickers to the pages to replace missing words. — Contains over 50 colourful stickers, including 'I found the duck!' reward stickers. — This title follows Mrs Boot, Poppy, Sam and the inhabitants of Apple Tree Farm as they go on a trip on the old steam train.

Colourful new editions of these fun sticker books designed to help children develop their vocabulary and reading skills. Children can begin to associate words with objects by matching the words on the pages to those on the stickers. Jo Litchfield's charming scenes provide lots to talk about, and pre-readers will enjoy simply spotting and naming familiar things.

Three colourful new editions of these fun sticker books designed to help children develop their vocabulary and reading skills. Readership level: 3+.