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Russell Punter
Brave Theseus takes on the challenge of defeating the fearsome Minotaur deep in a maze of tunnels below Crete. But will he return from the Labyrinth alive?
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It’s dinnertime for Old Mother Hubbard’s dog - but the cupboard is bare! Age 4+ A new title in the fantastic First Reading series, part of the Usborne Young Reading…
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Based on the traditional folk tale Chicken Licken , this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favorite in every home. Find out what happens when an acorn falls…
The Greek army has been sent to Troy to recapture Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world. But how can they get inside the heavily defended city? The Greek…
Ce n'est pas dr?le de vivre dans une chaussure lorsqu'on a autant d'enfants que cette vieille dame. Elle doit trouver une maison plus grande - et que ?a saute!
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Dino s'amuse ? effrayer les autres dinosaures avec son puissant rugissement. Personne ne le trouve dr?le. Mais qu'arriverait-il si Dino perdait la voix? Il va…
Qui oserait passer la nuit dans un h?tel hant Un ?trange t?l?viseur peut-il donner des frissons dans le dos? Comment faut-il se comporter dans une…
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Pierrot le pingouin a une bonne raison de vouloir se r?chauffer. Trouvera-t-il le moyen de suer de chaleur sous ses plumes gel?es?
Le monsieur tout tordu vit dans une maison toute tordue avec un chat tout tordu. Il voudrait manger un poisson tout tordu pour le souper, mais o? l'a-t-il mis? Venez…
Pierre a faim, trop faim! Et comble de malheur, son voyage de p?che tourne ? la catastrophe: son bateau coule et il est captur? par…
Certains dragons sont effrayants, mais pas Dan. Il est toujours ravi d'aider ses amis avec son souffle de braise. Mais un ?tranger r?cemment arriv? en…
Sid enjoys scaring the other dinosaurs with his mighty roar. They don’t find it so funny… But what would happen if Sid ever lost his voice? He’s about to find…
This series of books combines good stories with easy reading text for children aged six to seven years and over who have just started reading alone. The series has been…
Three original mermaid tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. Meet a scheming mermaid lurking to sabotage the Great Seahorse Race, a mermaid on a…
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…
Popular titles in Usborne Young Reading Series One issued with hardback covers as luxurious and motivating new editions.
Danny the dragon gets on well with the local villagers. He lights their fires, cooks their food and is liked by all. But when a traveling salesman arrives at the…
Captain Mac needs a crew for his ship - quick! Part of the award-winning Usborne Very First Reading series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn…
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Part of the Usborne Very First Reading series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read, this title helps children to read together with adults…
Three thrilling adventures telling the story of the legendary wizard Merlin, specially written for children who are starting to read on their own. The stories follow the mighty wizard as…
Sid the dinosaur likes scaring his friends with his ear-splitting roar. But what would happen if he lost his voice? He’s about to find out. This title features bright, animated…
When Brown Cow visits the circus, she ends up stepping in for the clown who hasn’t turned up for work. She slips, trips, drops things and loses her hat, and…
Postman snail does his best but he’s ever so slow. After a bad storm - and a flood which almost prevents snail completing his round - snail spots something for…
This funny story is told with rhythmic text and phonic repetition, and is suitable for reading aloud or beginner readers. Helps young children learn to recognise the basic sounds that…
A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed…
A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, specially designed…
Mysterious explosions on the surface of Mars signal the beginning of an alien invasion. Soon the ruthless creatures are terrorizing Earth with their unstoppable death rays. Can nothing prevent these…
Bumbling grape thiefApe is behind bars. He has a cunning scheme to escape, but things don’t quitego to plan. Will he reach his base before the prison guards catch up…
All for one, one for all! Paris, 1626. Young D'Artagnan is looking forward to a life of adventure with the king’s guards. Sure enough, he soon finds himself caught up…
Flamingo can’t wait to join in the jungle bingo game. One, by one, she crosses off the numbers on her card - she needs just one more to win the…
Poodle loves to doodle everywhere - walls, doors, floors, no surface is safe! The naughty poodle is soon in trouble. But could her al fresco drawing skills actually come in…
When Alice follows a white rabbit into his burrow, she enters a fantastic world of weird and wonderful characters. Lewis Carroll’s classic fantasy story is faithfully retold in this gorgeously…
Armadillo receives a late night visit from a fairy. But he soon gets carried away with the wishes she grants… This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text…
It’s Opening Day at the White Horse Hotel. The staff of unicorns are all dressed in their smart new uniforms, ready to greet Lord Stork. But these clumsy unicorns cause…
Fat cat is snuggled up on his mat and just won’t budge. Find out why in this charming little tale which introduces simple phonics to beginner readers. Illustrations: Full colour…
A series of fun stories using very simple synthetic phonic-based text. Synthetic phonic learning is the process of reading by sounding the individual sounds of a word and then blending…
Sam Sheep can’t sleep. His friends Pup, Fat Cat and Ted can’t think how to help. But does Big Pig have the answer? Find out in this charming addition to…
Mouse is helping her dad to pack for their big move to a smart new home. But is the fat cat waiting outside going to cause them problems? This entertaining…
Hungry Fox has found a cardboard box - just what he needs to reach a series of tasty treats. But every time his cunning plan goes wrong. Perhaps the answer…
Goose is causing chaos on her high-speed scooter. Can anything stop her in her tracks? This charmingly illustrated tale makes learning phonics fun. Illustrations: Full colour throughout.
A beautifully illustrated, fun way to learn phonics. Hen just loves to draw. But when she runs out of paper, where will she start scribbling next? Find out in this…
A gang of excitable skunks is off to the water park for a fun afternoon. Their aquatic antics soon land them in trouble - but perhaps they can put their…
Whale tells a tale of treasure to escape from hungry sharks.How can Whale escape from four hungry sharks? By telling them a tale of treasure, perhaps? Find out in…
Adder’s all set to start her new job at Badger’s Cleaning Company. But when she climbs a ladder for the first time, she quickly finds she has no head for…
The Spider Queen wants a Halloween feast. So Weevil and his team set to work. But will a sneaky thief spoil the party? Find out in this latest addition to…
Another title in the popular Phonics Readers series which makes learning phonics fun. Chameleon has big dreams of becoming a comedian, but her first gig doesn’t go well. Perhaps she…
Makes learning phonics fun, with rhyming text and humorous illustrations.Benji the penguin would like to win the South Pole bowling contest. Unfortunately, his bowling’s all over the place and…
