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The classic tale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. When Brer Rabbit hides from Brer Fox, he finds himself trapped. But nothing can keep Brer Rabbit down for long. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Lexile Measure 310L CEFR Level A1 Accelerated Reader level 0.5 LYHardback with ribbon...

A humorous re-telling of the legendary tale, specially written for children who are starting to read on their own. Easy-to-read text and colourful illustrations bring the story of a fire-breathing dragon, a princess in peril and a bold knight to life. Includes background to the legend and the art it has inspired, as well as internet links to find out more. Developed in consultation with reading experts at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. Part of the Usb...

A humorous re-telling of the legendary tale, specially written for children who are starting to read on their own. Easy-to-read text and colourful illustrations bring the story of a fire-breathing dragon, a princess in peril and a bold knight to life. Includes background to the legend and the art it has inspired, as well as internet links to find out more. Developed in consultation with reading experts at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. Part of the Usb...

Three vampire tales for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Young heroes and heroines meet pale and mysterious strangers. But whom should they trust? And will they survive the night? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 Lexile Measure 640L Book Band Lime CEFR Level C1 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9781409509967 Extent: 64 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmAuthor/Editor Louie StowellIllustrat...

Tells the story of the Samurai and how they shaped Japan’s history and culture with their training methods, battles and belief in death before dishonour. Includes timelines and Internet links to recommended websites. Vividly illustrated by Jason Eagle. Young Reading Series Three are for confident readers who still need to gain the stamina needed for standard length books. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton and a history cons...

A timeless love story retold for children growing in their reading confidence and ability. The Beast lives alone in his castle, enchanted by a wicked fairy and waiting for true love to break the spell. Could Beauty be the one to see through his ugly exterior? Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for...

The classic African folktale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. When the gods create a talking tree, they soon regret it because it won’t be quiet. So they turn it upside down and bury its head in the dirt. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Age 4 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 330L CEFR Level A2 Hardbac...

A spine-tingling activity book full of ideas to help children write stories about haunted houses, eccentric detectives, cursed tombs and more. Includes advice on how to plan a story, create characters, build suspense and write dialogue, and ten story-writing ideas with tips and prompts and themed areas to write in — and no scary blank pages. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E Hardback ISBN: 9781474916165 Extent: 96 pages Dimensions: 240 x 188mmAuthor/Editor Louie Stowell and Megan CullisIllustrator Pam...

Kapow! Boom! An awesome activity book for budding comic artists to imagine and draw their own comic strips. Simple step-by-step instructions, with lots of handy tips and hints, show children how to create graphic stories using all the devices employed in real comics. Includes ideas for characters and storylines, sample comic strips and drawing tips. With stickers to add to comic strips for extra colour and detail. Age 7 Spiral-bound hardback ISBN: 9781409564256 Extent: 96 pages 4 pages sticker...

This write-in activity book combines story prompts, writing tips and inspiring quotes from well-known authors, with tips on developing a plot, inventing characters, writing dialogue and setting the scene. There are blank pages to write your own stories and jot down ideas, plus an elastic closure to keep it all together. Age 8 Key Stage KS2 E BIC CBMC C2L79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474922487 Extent: 112 pages Dimensions: 240 x 188mmAuthor/Editor Louie Stowell...

Tells the story of the Samurai and how they shaped Japan’s history and culture with their training methods, battles and belief in death before dishonour. Includes timelines and Internet links to recommended websites. Vividly illustrated by Jason Eagle. Young Reading Series Three are for confident readers who still need to gain the stamina needed for standard length books. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton and a history cons...

Kapow! Boom! An awesome activity book for budding comic artists to imagine and draw their own comic strips. Simple step-by-step instructions, with lots of handy tips and hints, show children how to create graphic stories using all the devices employed in real comics. Includes ideas for characters and storylines, sample comic strips and drawing tips. With stickers to add to comic strips for extra colour and detail. Age 7 Spiral-bound hardback ISBN: 9781409564256 Extent: 96 pages 4 pages sticker...

This write-in activity book combines story prompts, writing tips and inspiring quotes from well-known authors, with tips on developing a plot, inventing characters, writing dialogue and setting the scene. There are blank pages to write your own stories and jot down ideas, plus an elastic closure to keep it all together. Age 8 Key Stage KS2 E BIC CBMC C2L79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474922487 Extent: 112 pages Dimensions: 240 x 188mmAuthor/Editor Louie Stowell...

An exciting pirate adventure in an interactive storybook with three tracks for the wind-up pirate ship to sail around. Captain Blackjack and his crew set sail for buried treasure but there are lots of dangers they must avoid along the way. Age 3 Key Stage EYFS E Board book ISBN: 9781409516934 Extent: 14 pages Dimensions: 305 x 238mmAuthor/Editor Louie StowellIllustrator Christyan Fox

The classic tale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox are always up to mischief. Now Brer Fox has the perfect plan to stop Brer Rabbit once and for all. 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...

This awesome activity pad is jam-packed with everything children need to design their very own comic strips. Create comics about swashbuckling pirates, a space adventure, a rogue robot rampage and many more. With lots of hints and tips on drawing characters, showing emotions, setting the scene and adding speech bubbles and sound effects. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 E BIC CBMC B2L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474922722 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 280 x 355mmAuthor/Editor Louie Stowell...