Stories from Shakespeare
Stories of magical animals
Four original stories of magical creatures from faraway lands told for children just beginning to read. Featuring unicorns, flying horses and a creature that's half-lion, half-eagle, these stories are guaranteed to enthral children. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Stories of Merlin (Young Reading Series 1)
Three atmospheric adventures tell the life story of the legendary wizard - from his boyhood encounter with King Vortigern at a dragon tower, through his guardianship of King Arthur, to his fateful relationship with the scheming enchantress Nimue. Every page features fresh, dynamic illustrations that bring the magical medieval world to life in a modern, graphic style for a new generation Easy-to-read text encourages even the most reluctant reader to lose themselves in these classic tales of swords and sorcery Part of the successful Usborne Young Reading series, developed with a reading expert from the University of Roehampton.
Stories Of Pirates
Three original high-seas stories for children just beginning to read. Find out if Charlie can get rid of his pesky parrot and Molly can escape the clutches of the sneaky Captain Spike in these swashbuckling stories. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Stories of Ponies
Three original pony tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. Meet a pony who is scared of loud noises, a pony who is always making mischief and a small Shetland who is about to make a big delivery...Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Stories of Princes and Princesses
Four original stories about princes and princesses for children just beginning to learn how to read. Meet clumsy princes, stubborn princesses and a rather pongy prince named Percy in these highly amusing stories. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Stories of Robots
Story Of Pegasus (Young Reading 1)
This is a lively re-telling of the Greek myth, in which Pegasus, the flying horse, helps hero Bellerophon to defeat a fire-breathing monster. This is a new title in "Young Reading Series One". Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, "Series One" has short stories that are full of excitement, aimed at children who are starting to read on their own. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
Summer (Usborne First Sticker Books)
The Ant and the Grasshopper
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. It is a thoughtful retelling of Aesop's fable. It's the middle of summer and while the grasshopper is enjoying himself, the ant is busy preparing for winter and when winter arrives both the ant and the grasshopper learn something about the merits of hard work. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.
The Baobab Tree
When the gods create a talking tree, they soon come to regret it because it won't be quiet. So they turn it upside down and bury its head in the dirt. This is the famous African folktale of the creation of the Baobab tree!This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.