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Billy and his Mini Monsters are off to Spain! There are just two small problems – Peep’s been seen by the airport guards and Trumpet and Gloop have got lost with the luggage. Can Billy get his Mini Monsters back in time for take-off? An exciting addition to the Usborne Young Reading Programme, specially written for readers growing in confidence. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 E Lexile Measure 510L Book Band Purple BIC CBMC A2N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409593447 Extent: 80 pages Dimensions: 196 x ...

It’s Halloween and Billy can’t wait for the spooky village party. But when he arrives, he discovers Sparkle-Bogey in the apple bobbing, Trumpet in a pumpkin and Gloop playing ‘Guess the Body Part’! Can Billy get his Monsters back? An exciting, highly illustrated addition to Young Reading Series Two, for readers growing in confidence. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 E BIC CBMC B2N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474966252 Extent: 80 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustrator Melanie Williamson...

Selected for the Summer Reading Challenge 2019 Billy and his family are off to the seaside. The MINI MONSTERS are very excited to be going too. Soon they’re building sandcastles and enjoying their picnic. It’s all going so well until Trumpet is STOLEN by a seagull! How is Billy ever going to get him back? An exciting addition to Young Reading Series Two, for readers growing in confidence. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 E BIC CBMC B3N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474947596 Extent: 80 pages Dimensions: 1...

Snow White and Rose Red live with their grandmother in the forest. One snowy winter, a bear comes to their door. He desperately needs help, so the brave sisters set out to save him… 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: 9781474969765 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustrator Isabella Grott...

The popular adventure by Mark Twain retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. In Tudor England, a young beggar boy passes the golden gates of Westminster Palace and by chance, meets the Prince. It is a moment that will change their lives forever. Beautifully illustrated by Katie Pamment. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 E Lexile Measure 630L BIC CBMC C3N79 CEFR Level C1 Hardback with r...

Three original stories for children who have just started reading on their own. The rainbow-coloured ponies on Pony Island are full of magic - but Star, Moonbeam and Bluebell discover that magic isn’t always as easy as it seems. Gorgeously illustrated by Jana Costa. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 510L Book Band Purple CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746078365 Exte...

This classic retelling of Hans Christian Andersens comical fairytale about a fashion-crazy emperor is amusing illustrated throughout by award-winning cartoonist, Mike Gordon. Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. 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 p...

Delightful retelling of the classic tale with lively text and speech bubbles. Full colour illustrations throughout. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. 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 page turns. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 570L CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746063248 Extent: 64 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmHard...

Three new and original stories about Cordelia, Florinda and Ella and the delightful world of dolls. Beautifully illustrated throughout with colourful and appealing illustrations. 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 550L CEFR Level B1 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746071601 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustrator Amandine Wanert...

The Norwegian folk tale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. A young girl sets out with a great white bear on a journey to the ends of the earth. She visits enchanted castles, rides the wind and battles with a troll queen – all for the sake of true love. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 590L Book Band Lime CEFR Level C1 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 978074...

A thrillingly spooky tale based upon the story by Oscar Wilde for children growing in reading confidence and ability. The Canterville Ghost has been scaring away new residents in his castle for 500 years, but when the Otis family move in it becomes clear they are just as determined to make him leave. But who will succeed? Atmospherically illustrated by Alan Marks. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 550L C...

A re-telling of one of the Brothers Grimm’s best-loved fairytales about a princess, a promise, and a frog with a secret. Humorously illustrated by award-winning cartoonist Mike Gordon. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. 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 page turns. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 530L CEFR Level B2 Hardback with rib...

A gorgeous retelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s poignant novel. The story of kind-hearted Sara Crewe and her struggles at boarding school, as she goes from riches to rags following the death of her beloved father. Elegantly illustrated by Kate Aldous. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 640L CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746067802 Extent: 64 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustrator Kate Aldous...

Holly and her friend Puck, the fairy pony, are visiting the Pony Queen when a magical necklace is stolen from the palace. Can Puck and Holly help to track it down before the thief uses its magic? The Fairy Ponies series is an exciting addition to Usborne Young Reading, introducing children to wonderful, original, illustrated fiction. Developed in consultation with reading experts. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 780L Book Band White BIC CBMC C3N79 CEFR Level C1 Hardback with ribbon marker I...

Holly cant wait to watch her friend Puck, the fairy pony, compete in the Rainbow Races. But when an enchanted storm is unleashed over Pony Island, ruining the races, the home of the fairy ponies is threatened with darkness for ever... The Fairy Ponies series is an exciting addition to Usborne Young Reading, introducing children to wonderful, original, illustrated fiction. Developed in consultation with reading experts. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 810L Book Band White BIC CBMC C3N79 CEFR...

Billy’s Mini Monsters really want to go to school with him. But Billy really doesn’t want them to. He’s got enough trouble with the school bully, Basil Brown. But perhaps having MONSTERS around will be more helpful than Billy imagines… An exciting addition to the Usborne Young Reading Programme, specially written for readers growing in confidence. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Lexile Measure 520L Book Band Purple BIC CBMC A2N79 Accelerated Reader level 2.7 LYHardback ISBN: ...

Pony Island is in danger. The fairy ponies are losing their magic and the Pony Queens powers are under threat. Can Holly and Puck uncover the mystery of the missing magic before its too late? The Fairy Ponies series is an exciting addition to Usborne Young Reading, introducing children to wonderful, original, illustrated fiction. Developed in consultation with reading experts. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 820L Book Band White BIC CBMC C3N79 CEFR Level C1 Accelerated Reader level 5.3 LYHa...

When the Fairy Pony Princess comes to visit, Holly and her friend Puck are given the all-important job of looking after her. But then their royal guest goes missing. Can Puck and Holly find her again? The Fairy Ponies series is an exciting addition to Usborne Young Reading, introducing children to wonderful, original, illustrated fiction. Developed in consultation with reading experts. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E Lexile Measure 820L BIC CBMC C3N79 CEFR Level C1 Accelerated Reader level 5 LYHardback wi...

In this Russian folktale, Baba Yaga zooms through the forest in her flying pot. Her hair is greasy. Her hands are warty. Her nose reaches down to her chin. And poor Tasha has been sent into the forest to find her. First Reading Level 4 are real books for beginner readers which continue to develop reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 E Lexile Measure 470L CEFR...

Also available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio). Lion wants to eat up all the animals in the jungle, but Clever Rabbit has to plan to stop him - an amusing story based on an old folktale. First Reading Level 2 are real books for beginner readers ready to tackle more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Featuring the warm illustrations of Daniel Howarth. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Program...