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How the Leopard Got His Spots (Usborne First Reading) by Rosie Dickins
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne First Reading
The 'Just So Stories' by Rudyard Kipling tell us so many interesting things and in this story we learn exactly how the Leopard got his spots - and, indeed, why he can never change them.
How the Rhino Got His Skin (Usborne First Reading Level 1) by Rosie Dickins
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne First Reading Level 1
Rudyard Kipling's classic 'Just So' story, adapted for young readers.
How the Whale Got His Throat (Usborne First Reading Level 1) by Anna Milbourne
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne First Reading Level 1
Long ago, whales could eat anything - and they did. Then one day, everything changed. This story, adapted from one of Rudyard Kipling's 'Just So Stories' has been specially written for children who are learning to read, with colourful illustrations on each page and puzzles and fun facts about whales at ...Show more
Jack and the Beanstalk (Usborne First Reading Series 4) by Susanna Davidson
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne First Reading Series 4
The story of Jack, who swaps his mother's cow for some "magic" beans which grow into a huge beanstalk. By climbing this oversized plant, Jack reaches the home of a terrifying giant. Will Jack be able to escape with the giant's gold, or will the giant grind Jack's bones to make his bread? Part of the Usb ...Show more
Knights and Castles (Usborne First Reading Level 4) by Rachel Firth
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne First Reading Level 4
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. With a journey back into the past, children will find out what life was like for a medieval knight, including going into battle, living in a castle, feasting and hunting. It is developed in consulta ...Show more
Late Night at the Zoo (Usborne Very First Reading #10) by Mairi Mackinnon, John Joven
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne Very First Reading
The tenth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them 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 ad ...Show more
Little Red Riding Hood (Usborne First Reading Level 4) by Rob Lloyd Jones
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne First Reading Level 4
Illustrated in full-colour throughout, this is a traditional story, retold for younger readers.
Moon Zoom by Lesley Sims
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne Very First Reading
The eighth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them 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 a ...Show more
On the Moon by Anna Milbourne
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne First Reading Level 1
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.
Pirate Pat by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne Very First Reading
The first title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them 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 ad ...Show more
Run Rabbit Run! (Usborne Very First Reading #9) by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: No Category | Series: Usborne Very First Reading
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 ...Show more
The Boy Who Cried Wolf by Mairi Mackinnon
Category: Children's Classics | Series: Usborne First Reading | Reading Level: very good
Sam should be looking after his sheep, but instead he can't help but play cruel tricks on the villagers by crying wolf. Will Sam soon be caught out by his own joke?