Cursed at birth, Princess Rose is destined to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die. Can the good fairies, and true love's kiss, save her? This is a timeless love story retold for children just beginning to read. 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.

The famous gothic novel retold for English language learners. Deep below the Paris Opera House lurks a secret. Who is the mysterious phantom who haunts the stars of the stage? Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text by native speakers in both British English and American English.

Each of these four exciting new titles in the Young Reading series is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert, Allison Kelly from Roehampton University. 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. These are sumptuous hardbacks with a ribbon marker and foiled covers.