A write-in book for complete beginners, who want to write stories but don't know where to start. Starting with easy word games, the book takes the young writer through each part of story-writing. From creating characters using doodling and using picture prompts to develop description skills, the book builds up to writing whole short stories.

Children can follow the story of London as it grew from the Roman town of Londinium, survived the plagues and fires of the seventeenth century, witnessed Victorian innovations, was bombed during The Blitz, and has become one of the busiest, richest cities in the world. A narrative account of some of London's most exiting, interesting and devast... Children can follow the story of London as it grew from the Roman town of Londinium, survived the plagues and fires of the seventeenth century, witnessed Victorian innovations, was bombed during The Blitz, and has become one of the busiest, richest cities in the world. A narrative account of some of London's most exiting, interesting and devasting moments.The Usborne Reading Programme is a collection of over 300 reading books, graded in seven levels, and developed with reading experts.Series Three books are for fully confident readers who still need to gain the stamina needed for standard length books. They use advanced sentence structure and vocabulary and have more complex plots with subplots than the level below.

A touchy-feely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations specially designed for babies and toddlers. Small children can meet a range of friendly hedgehogs, and by using their sense of touch, work out which hedgehog is theirs. Don't forget to spot the little white mouse that's hiding on each page!

A very simple, illustrated vocabularly book with over 270 Spanish words for children to spot and learn. Each word is brought to life with a friendly illustration, and grouped into themes including Animals, At home, My body, Bedtime and lots more. With sturdy board pages designed to withstand being read time and time again.

Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father's golden apples, in this traditional Russian folktale. A story of bravery, determination and magic that has captivated generations, and inspired iconic paintings, music and ballet. Retold in picture book format with a read-aloud text for sharing with young children.

This stylish, highly illustrated, interactive book is perfect for sharing with little children, and introduces nature and science using a friendly lift-the-flap format. Text is kept to a mimimum. A brilliant introduction to one of the fundamental themes of biology, perfect for curious young minds.

This is the classic tale of Phileas Fogg and his quest to travel around the world in just eighty days. It is written with the help of a reading consultant, for readers growing in confidence. It is part of the Usborne English Language Learners programme, featuring books from the Usborne Reading Programme, with audio CDs in British and American English, downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.

This is the classic tale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox are always up to mischief. Now Brer Fox has the perfect plan to stop Brer Rabbit once and for all. It is part of the Usborne English Language Learners programme, featuring books from the Usborne Reading Programme, with audio CDs in British and American English, downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.

Some dragons are scary — but not Danny. He loves to help his friends with his fiery breath. But Danny is in for a nasty surprise when a stranger comes to town. This is a humorous story, told with elements of repetition to help beginner readers develop confidence and reading stamina. It is part of the Usborne English Language Learners programme, featuring books from the Usborne Reading Programme, with audio CDs in British and American English, downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.

Do you wish to be fairy-sized, light as a feather? Then open this book and we'll fly together. Only promise you will never tell, where the fairy ponies dwell. Puck, the fairy pony, and Holly are visiting the Pony Queen when a powerful magic necklace — which grants its wearer whatever they wish for — is stolen from her Summer Palace. Puck and Holly's search for the thief leads them into the underwater world of the river ponies, an enchanting place of coral houses, clear waters... and dangerous sea creatures. When their adventures finally bring them to the culprit, they find themselves face-to-face with a wicked fairy pony... whose evil wish is to steal the throne from the Pony Queen!

Do you wish to be fairy-sized, light as a feather? Then open this book and we'll fly together. Only promise you will never tell, where the fairy ponies dwell. Holly is staying with her Great Aunt May when she discovers a tiny pony with shimmering wings. At first, she thinks she must be dreaming... until two fairy ponies visit her one night on an urgent undertaking: Puck the fairy pony has been snatched by the spoiled girl next-door, and the ponies need Holly's help to rescue him. Little does Holly know that their midnight escape will lead to a special reward... entry to the secret world of the fairy ponies, hidden in the Great Oak Tree at the bottom of the garden.

Contains original stories about a group of fairy ponies and a little girl called Holly. Full of magic and adventure, this title features a combination of ponies, fairies and a magical secret world. It is part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Holly can't wait to watch her friend, Puck the fairy pony, compete in the Rainbow Races. But when an enchanted storm is unleashed over Pony Island, ruining the races, the home of the fairy ponies is threatened with darkness for ever...

Starting school can be a big step for young children, but parents can give them the best possible start by helping them to learn their numbers. Children will find this friendly sticker book fun to complete, whilst parents can rest assured knowing that they are practicing essential skills. This engaging sticker book provides lots of practice with counting and number recognition.

Markets are vibrant places full of hustle, bustle and — of course — lots of things for children to look at and talk about. This book includes lots of busy market scenes to complete with the stickers provided, including a fruit and veg market and a German Christmas market. It presents a fun way for children to practise important fine motor skills.

Poor Tom and Elena can't believe their luck when their goose lays a golden egg, but what happens when one golden egg a day just isn't enough? This is the classic story retold with simple text and delightful illustrations. It is part of the Usborne English Language Learners programme, featuring books from the Usborne Reading Programme, with audio CDs in British and American English, downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.

This is a charming extended version of the classic nursery rhyme, specially written for beginner readers ready to tackle more complicated storylines and sentence structures. It is developed in consultation with reading specialists from Roehampton University. It is part of the Usborne English Language Learners programme, featuring books from the Usborne Reading Programme, with audio CDs in British and American English, downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.

This is a classic fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, which tells the tale of the beautiful Rapunzel, imprisoned in a tower by an evil witch. It features lively and comical illustrations by Desideria Guicciardini. It is part of the Usborne English Language Learners programme, featuring books from the Usborne Reading Programme, with audio CDs in British and American English, downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.