Fred the dinosaur spends all his time cooped up indoors, playing computer games. Can his friends drag him away from his screen and persuade him that there\"s just as much fun to be had outside? This addition to the Dinosaur Tales series helps children to learn the benefits of interacting with others outdoors....

When Mother Duck’s eggs hatch, one duckling is different from the others. He is big and scruffy. Wherever he goes, nobody wants the Ugly Duckling. Will he ever find any friends of his own?...

Town Mouse loves to live the high life, while his cousin Country Mouse prefers a quieter life. When the two visit each other’s homes, will they realise that sometimes differences aren’t always a bad thing?...

Fox loves playing tricks. But when he plays a trick on his friend Stork, she decides to teach him a lesson. Now Fox will find out how it feels to have a trick played on him! A humorous re-telling of the famous Aesop\"s fable,written especialy for children learning to read, with expert reading advice and wonderful illustrations by John Joven....

The classic story of The Dragon Painter retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Accompanied by clear and vivid illustrations throughout. Attractive hardback book with ribbon marker. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. For children just starting to read alone. Retold by Rosie Dickins....

This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Following the life on an elephant, children will learn where they live, how they survive through......

It\"s tough in the wild, whether you\"re a tiny mouse or a big, scary lion. But friends can be found in the strangest of places. Aesop\"s charming fable is specially retold for beginner readers in this lively retelling, and features beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout. Retold by Susanna Davidson....

Who will help the Little Red Hen plant some grains of wheat? Not one of her three best friends. Find out what she does next in this lively retelling, specially written for children who are just learning to read, and with beautiful illustrations by Valentina Fontana throughout. Retold by Fiona Patchett....

When Belle\"s father takes a rose from a castle garden, he is confronted by a terrible Beast. Brave Belle is determined to save her father... but what fate awaits her at the enchanted castle? The classic fairy tale rewritten for children who are......

At Sleeping Beauty\"s christening, the king and queen forget to invite a very important guest. Sixteen years later, that guest\"s wicked wish comes true... The classic fairy tale rewritten for children who are just learning to read, with......

This much-loved tale is the first of Kipling\"s Just So stories to feature in the Usborne Reading Programme, with many more planned. The Usborne Reading Programme features more than 350 books across seven levels, and is aimed at children who are learning to read. First Reading Level 1 is for children who are just beginning to read independently....

This much-loved story, with illustrations by Stephen Cartwright, has been rewritten with the help of reading experts to fit into the framework of the Usborne Reading Programme (First Reading, Level 2). Perfect for shared reading, with simple text and......

Dolly the cart horse saves the day in this fourth title in the Farmyard Tales stories. Featuring two levels of texts, these stories are perfect for reading aloud to children aged 2+ and are suitable as easy, self-readers for those aged four and......

Ears the donkey is hungry and she causes mayhem at the farm show! Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, especially written for new readers. Adapted by Susanna Davidson....

This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. It is aimed at children who are beginning to read. It offers a gentle introduction to the time of the dinosaurs, with a glossary and pronunciation......