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A lively retelling of a traditional Japanese tale for children just beginning to read. A poor woodcutter follows his runaway rice ball to an underground kingdom ruled by magical mice! Developed in consultation with reading specialists from Roehampton University. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS Lexile Measure 450L Book Band Turquoise CEFR Level A2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9781409535843 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmAuthor/Editor Rosie DickinsIllustrator Ben Mantle...

Princess Greta says she loves her father as much as salt. “Salt is for cooks,” he roars and sends her away. Now she must take care of herself…and teach the old king a lesson about love, too. A beautifully illustrated version of the forgotten fairy tale, specially written for young readers who have just started to read alone. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E BIC CBMC B2N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474969703 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustrator Maria Surducan...

The classic Korean tale retold for children just beginning to read. When a thief steals the King’s most precious treasure, a magic millstone that makes whatever the king wants, he gets more than he bargained for. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio). Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 490L CEFR Level A2 Accelerated Reader level 0.5 LYH...

The classic story by L. Frank Baum, retold for children growing in their reading confidence and ability, sumptuously illustrated by Mauro Evangelista. When Dorothy is whizzed to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems. Can she find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and be granted her wish to return to Kansas? Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic lis...

The classic horror story by Mary Shelley retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Victor Frankenstein dreams of creating life. As lightning flashes across the sky, his creature stirs. Will it be the perfect being he imagines, or a monster? Each scene is atmospherically brought to life with Victor Tavares’ illustrations. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 670L ...

A dramatic retelling of Bram Stokers classic horror story retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Jonathan Harker has no idea of the horrors that await him in Castle Dracula. An ancient evil is alive and hungry for new blood. Can Jonathan and his friends defeat it? Each scene is vividly brought to life with Victor Tavares’ illustrations. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along...

Three original stories based on traditional myths surrounding the ever-alluring unicorn. Meet the unicorn who befriends a kitchen maid, the unicorn who outwits a greedy hunter and the unicorn who simply loves strawberries. Beautifully illustrated to evoke all the magic of these beautiful animals. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 610L Book Band Pur...

Three original pony tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. Meet a pony who is scared of loud noises, a pony who is always making mischief and a small Shetland who is about to make a big delivery… Colourfully illustrated by Peter Kavanagh. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 600L Book Band Purple CEFR Level B2 Accelerated Reader level 0.5 LYHardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9...

A re-telling of the traditional Chinese fable for children just beginning to read. When the Monkey King angers the Emperor of Heaven, he is set a task by Buddha to determine whether he is to be punished or not. Will he pass or will he fail? Featuring the charismatic illustrations of Germano Ovani. Usborne Young Reading has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 610L Book Band Purple CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon ma...

When Manu rescues a tiny fish from the stream, he has no idea what lies in store. Soon, the world is in danger and only the fish can help… First Reading Level 3 are real books for beginner readers which develop reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 460L CEFR Level A2 Hardback with ribbon mar...

The classic Persian folktale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. A poor fisherman finds a genie in a bottle – a big, bad, hungry genie. What will the fisherman do? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Also available as an English Learners Edition with CD recordings in British and American English and downlo...

The classic Hans Christian Andersen story retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. The nightingale sings so sweetly that everyone loves to hear her song. But when the Emperor of China receives a new dazzling mechanical songbird made from gold and rubies, he has eyes for nothing else. What will become of the little nightingale now? Colourfully illustrated by Graham Philpot. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Available as ebook with narrat...

A folktale from China retold for beginner readers developing reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Shen doesn’t like to share anything – especially not his yummy pears. Can a hungry beggar teach him a little kindness? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS E Lexile Measure 460L CEFR Level A2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746096888 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmAuthor/Edito...

The classic horror story by Mary Shelley retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Victor Frankenstein dreams of creating life. As lightning flashes across the sky, his creature stirs. Will it be the perfect being he imagines, or a monster? Each scene is atmospherically brought to life with Victor Tavares’ illustrations. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 670L ...

Once upon a time, the leopard was as plain and sandy-yellow as the plains where he hunted. So how did he get his spots? This charmingly illustrated adaptation of one of Rudyard Kipling’s ‘Just So Stories’ is part of the Usborne Reading Programme, specially written for children who are learning to read. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Lexile Measure 350L Book Band Green Hardback ISBN: 9781409596783 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmAuthor/Editor Rosie DickinsIllustrator John Jo...

Naughty Crab keeps making trouble... can the Wise Man stop him? This charmingly illustrated adaptation of one of Rudyard Kipling’s much-loved Just So Stories is part of the Usborne Reading Programme, specially written for children who are learning to read. With entertaining puzzles to solve at the end. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E BIC CBMC A3N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474937917 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustrator John Joven...

A beautiful retelling of the classic French fairytale based on Cinderella, specially written for children just beginning to read. Princess Anna doesn’t want to get married, so she runs away, disguised under a donkeyskin cloak. Where will she go and can she make her own happy ending? Accompanied by enchanting illustrations on every page. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed in conjunction with reading experts at Roehampton University. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 570L BI...

The Rhino has lovely skin that fits just right. But what happens when he spies the cake that Man just made? A special cake with currant and plums in it…This tale is wonderfully illustrated and the first of Kipling’s Just So Stories to feature in the Usborne Reading Programme – stories specially written for children who are learning to read. Selected for the 2017 Summer Reading Challenge by The Reading Agency, the UK organisation to promote reading. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS E Book ...

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. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 510L CEFR Level B1 Accelerated Reader level 2.8 LYHardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746070505 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130mmAuthor...

Lee is too lazy to grow any food, so he gets very hungry. Then he plants a magic melon – but things don’t go as planned... A lively retelling of an old Chinese tale specially written for beginner readers ready to tackle more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Includes fun puzzles to complete after the story. Developed in consultation with reading specialists from Roehampton University. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS Lexile Measure 400L CEFR L...