Magic Pear Tree (First Reading Level 3)
Shen doesn't like to share anything - especially not his yummy pears. Can a hungry beggar teach him a little kindness? The Chinese folktale retold for beginner readers developing reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Minotaur (Young Reading Series 1)
Theseus is determined to slay the monster that lives at the heart of the Labyrinth. But even if he succeeds, will he make it back home to Athens in one piece? Part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, based on the Greek myth, aimed at children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
Mockingbird
Mouse Moves House
Nelson (Famous Lives)
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.
Odyssey (Young Reading Series Three)
This is a brand new retelling of Homer's "Odyssey", the story of a clever but unlucky Greek hero who just wants to get home...but fate has other ideas. It is a new title in "Young Reading Series Three", part of the Usborne Reading Programme. It is aimed at fully confident readers who can manage sub-plots and complex sentence structure but don't have the stamina for standard-length books. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a Principal Lecturer in Education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
Oliver Twist
Oliver grows up in an orphanage, and when he dares to ask for more is cast out into a world of colourful characters in which he will have to keep his wits about him and pick a pocket or two to survive. A retelling of the classic Charles Dickens story for children growing in their reading confidence and ability. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Penguins (Usborne Beginners)
Where do penguins live? What do they eat and how do they catch their food? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. It is illustrated with stunning photographs and illustrations accompanied by short, informative text developed with reading experts. It includes carefully selected internet links to exciting websites about penguins.
Pirates Adventures
Three original stories for children who have just started reading on their own. Young children can find out who will be Pirate of the Year, the cabin boy's secret and how Captain Spike escapes from the dungeons of Rotter's Isle. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Planes
Planet Earth
Princess Handbook (Usborne Handbooks)
Written in conjunction with "Princess Beatrice von Preussen of York", this fun-packed guide is the perfect treat for every little girl who has ever dreamed of becoming a beautiful princess. Handy hints on how to dress, etiquette for formal occasions and how to find prince charming are complemented with detail about real-life princesses around the world, and a quiz to establish your princess personality. Written in a humorous, lively and engaging style, this is the book that every little princess will want tucked into her handbag.