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Another fun-filled illustrated adventure story featuring the feisty Princess Ellie. The story is full of authentic pony facts as well as sparkly princessy detail for those little ones with a love for both everything regal and equine. Ellie is really looking forward to giving her best friend Kate a very special Christmas present, as her parents can't make it home, but when the gift turns up it is all wrong and the holiday season seems to be all going wrong. Ages: 6+.

Music and verses for all the most popular Christmas Carols are accompanied by colourful illustrations in this charming book.

The classic fairytale of Rapunzel accompanied by beautiful and atmospheric illustrations that will enchant children and parents alike. Ages 5+.

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+.

Great learning resources for young children. 50 flashcards to help children master simple vocabulary. The cards can be used to play games, for self-testing, or simply be propped up around the house or classroom as useful reminders.

Carries EU Toy Safety Directive 'CE' logo. The sights and scenes of the town provide lots of opportunities for explanation and discussion and help to expand vocabulary.

WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.

A beautifully illustrated anthology, with a selection of poems ranging from classics like Roald Dahl and Lewis Carroll to exciting new contemporary poets.

Clara's adventure begins on Christmas Eve with an amazing present — a magical doll. Soon Clara is in a flying sleigh on her way to the mouth-watering Land of Sweets, where she finds an incredible castle and the dazzling Sugarplum fairy.

The sights and scenes of the farm provide lots of opportunities for explanation and discussion and help to expand vocabulary.

That's Not My Fairy.

This is a brand new series, bringing to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures. Lively speech, gentle humour and full- colour illustrations bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds. Young readers will learn about each famous character as they read about their achievements.

This brand new series brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures. Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations bring the reader close to the action as they learn about each famous character.

Princesses are supposed to be quiet and well behaved, but the 12 princesses in this story like to have fun. When their father finds out they've been sneaking off at night to go dancing, he's furious.

This series of books combines good stories with easy reading text for children aged six to seven years and over who have just started reading alone. The series has been developed with Alison Kelly who is an expert in early reading.

Only good sons have a chance of becoming real boys, warns the wise cricket. But, try as he might, Pinocchio the puppet just can't stay out of trouble. Is Pinocchio doomed to be wooden forever. Ages 5+.

This delightful book contains all 20 of the popular «Farmyard Tales» stories. It is especially written with the help of a reading expert to ensure young children succeed in their first efforts to read. It is illustrated by Stephen Cartwright with stories by Heather Amery, and a little yellow duck to find on every page.

This combined volume of three exciting puzzle activity books should thoroughly engage younger children, leading them through a variety of themed puzzles featuring all kinds of scenes from pirates to penguins. Colourful and stimulating, children should love these challenging mazes, each one leading them to a surprise destination. The daring exploits of cat and mouse should keep the child's attention, and help them solve the clues throughout each maze.

'The Princess And The Pea' is a children's classic and a favourite of little girls everywhere. This specially bound gift edition for young readers is printed in hardback format, with a ribbon marker and memorable illustrations.

'You? Go to the ball?' said Cinderella's stepmother. 'You must be joking. You belong in the kitchen.' But Cinderella's fairy godmother has other ideas. With a wave of her wand, the magic begins. Cinderella's life is about to change forever.

The Historical House is a unique trilogy of novels by three highly regarded authors. Each novel charts the life and times of the house at 6 Chelsea Walk, London, and the girls who lived there through three important periods of history. Synopsis When 13-year-old Polly befriends two suffragettes in the top floor flat at 6 Chelsea Walk, she finds herself questioning the views of those around her. The Votes for Women campaign strikes a chord with Polly and she becomes determined to join the suffragettes' protest march, even if it means clashing with her family...

- Now with fabulous new covers, Usborne’s Everyday Words books help readers learn, revise and enrich their vocabulary — Excellent for young children learning to read, or speak another language, these enchanting picture word books feature thousands of Jo Litchfield’s miniature hand-modelled characters and objects — Includes a dictionary, vocabulary-builder and spelling and pronunciation guides

- Over 40 of the best-known and loved nursery rhymes — Also available with CD or tape sung by young children with piano accompaniment — Bright and cheerful illustrations on every page — Includes ideas for action games to accompany the nursery rhymes

- Vivid account of the extraordinary life of the explorer, Christopher Columbus. — Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. — Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand the famous person and their times. — Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Columbus's life and discoveries. — Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.