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This book features three original stories set on the magical Pony Island, where rainbow-coloured, talking ponies get up to all kinds of mischief and adventure! The hardback collectable editions from Usborne foster pride in book ownership as well as reading enjoyment.

Bad Jack Fox is on the run - can Dan catch him and save the stolen box? Part of the award-winning "Usborne Very First Reading" series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading. Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story. Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehension and provide further pract... read more

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 to read. Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading. Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehension and provide further practice. Includes guidance n... read more

'Beware, beware the deep dark woods.' But Jack doesn't listen...how will he ever get home? Part of the award-winning "Usborne Very First Reading" series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading. Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story. Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehension and provi... read more

A visit to a spooky house gives Jess a fright in the night! Part of the award-winning "Usborne Very First Reading" series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading. Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story. Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehension and provide further practice. Includes ... read more

Stranded on a desert island, Josh and his dog Kip find a magic ring that might just help them get home...Part of the award-winning "Usborne Very First Reading" series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading. Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story. Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehen... read more

Join Nell and Dad on their trip to the pet shop - can they find the perfect pet? Part of the award-winning "Usborne Very First Reading" series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read, this title is designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading. It features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story. It is followed by fun puzzles to test comprehensio... read more

Let your imagination fly - soar into space and take a trip to the moon. This title features photographs with real images of the moon and fun puzzles after the story to consolidate learning.

A charming retelling of the timeless classic by Hans Christian Andersen, in the popular "First Reading" series. Full of engaging characters, sure to appeal to young readers, brilliantly brought to life with modern, beautifully detailed illustrations. Developed with a reading expert from the University of Roehampton, with lively, easy-to-read text.

This is a fantastic addition to the popular "Beginners" series, providing an informative introduction to the fascinating world of earthquakes for young readers. There are clear explanations of the science behind different types of earthquakes and their effects, including tsunamis and landslides. This title features real-life earthquakes, and describes how people are kept safe and rescued when disaster strikes. Striking colour photographs and step-by-step illustrations engage readers with the subject matter. This title is developed ... read more

This is an updated addition to "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", which is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. It is a lively and engaging look at the story of the Olympic Games, from its foundations in Ancient Greece to the global spectacles seen by modern audiences. It is humorously illustrated throughout by Paddy Mounter. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

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 developed with Alison Kelly who is an expert in early reading. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This story of Anne Frank has been written with the expert advice of Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne. It begins before she went into hiding, and tells the story of her life until she died. Series three in the Usborne Young Reading series is for readers who are ready for longer stories.

This series is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability.

In this title, Shakespeare's classic tragedy is retold. When Prince Hamlet learns that his uncle murdered his father, he sets on a path of bloody revenge. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.

This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. This title is based on a Scandinavian fairytale. Asta's father gives her to a talking white bear in exchange for wealth and she is taken away to the bear's castle. But is there more to this bear than meets the eye? This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an ear... read more

A well-known story about Beauty and the Beast now retold in the "Young Reading" series. With simple text and delightful illustrations the book comes with a CD that brings the story to life. A listenalong version is followed by a readalong version with prompts for page turns. Read on CD by Felicity Davidson.

This is a new edition of the classic title in this series, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It smells horrible and look disgusting, but rubbish hasn't always been a problem. Some of it can even be useful. You can squelch through its intriguing story, past ancient animal droppings, stinking sewers and dirty nappies.

This is the eighth title in a series designed to introduce younger children to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and less and the child more and more. There are puzzles for children to check their understanding of the text and guidance notes for parents. The lively rhyming story is illustrated with colourful fun illustrations.

This is the ninth title in a series designed to introduce younger children to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and less and the child more and more. There are puzzles for children to check their understanding of the text and guidance notes for parents. The lively rhyming story is illustrated with colourful fun illustrations.