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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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
The first of several follow-ups to the best-selling The Dinosaur Who Lost His Roar. Everyone loves the food at Sid the dinosaur’s restaurant. But one customer likes it far too…
Everyone in Dinosaur Valley is ready for bed. But noisy neighbour Rory is keeping them awake with his super-loud snore. Can he learn to be considerate and maybe even put…
Don’t be lazy, Daisy!Daisy the dinosaur is off on a camping trip with the rest of the Dino Valley Explorer Club. But she’s so lazy, she can’t see the…
Don’t be bossy, Bella!Bella’s new department store is opening today. Bella likes to get things done, but perhaps she needs a lesson in working nicely with her colleagues? This…
Even the best lie in the world gets found out in the end.Who kicked a ball through Bee’s window? Not Guy the fly. Or so he says… Discover Guy’s…
The well-loved rhyme is delightfully retold with charming illustrations.
Two littledickie birds sitting on a wall, one named Peter, one named Paul. The muchloved rhyme is retold with…
Three little animals cruise down the river.Life is but a dream for three little animals as they enjoy a leisurely cruise down the river. The well-loved song is extended…
The classic children’s rhyme is charmingly retold with delightful illustrations.This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home… Find out what all five little piggies get up…
Ant is busy preparing for winter, while Grasshopper sings the summer away. But what will happen to Grasshopper when winter comes? A delightful retelling of the classic Aesops’ Fable, written…
Can you have too much of a good thing? Dora the dinosaur is about to find out.Everyone likes the food at Sid the dinosaur’s restaurant. But Dora likes it…
Could you sleep with a dino-sized SNORE next door?Everyone in Dinosaur Valley is ready for bed. But noisy neighbour Rory is keeping them awake with his super-loud snore. Can…
Don’t make a mess, Jess!Jess is enjoying a picnic in Fern Forest. But most of her rubbish ends up on the forest floor! Can Sid and his friends persuade…
Look at us! shout Dee and Gus.Dee and Gus want to be the stars of the Dino Valley charity show. But will they give anyone else the chance to…
These five little ducks love to swim, but they sometimes go too far. Find out what they get up to in this charming adaptation of the classic counting rhyme, beautifully…
Fly away Peter, fly away Paul!The much-loved rhyme is specially extended to include lots more garden animals. Delightfully illustrated by Vanessa Port, this popular tale in now available in…
Max the dinosaur slams doors wherever he goes. Can he learn to relax? Young Max is always stressed out. SLAM! goes door after door, as he stomps out in a…
Telling lies gets Guy the fly into trouble in this delightful picture book. Who broke Bee's window? Surely not Guy the fly? But is his tall story about what happened…
A time travel adventure packed with puzzles. When Jade explores her auntie's shed, she finds it packed with historical treasures. But that's just the beginning of her adventures, as she…
Pussy cat is off to visit the King at Buckingham Palace in this adaptation of the famous rhyme. Join pussy cat on his trip to London to visit the King…
