Goldilocks looks as good as gold. But Goldilocks isn’t good. She’s naughty! She likes to do something naughty EVERY day – until some angry bears show up… This quality hardback with its handsome silk ribbon bookmark is a fun way to develop your reading with a slightly longer story. It’s part of the Usborne First Reading series – a proven way to help you read better. Want to know what happens to Goldilocks? Just read on… A best-loved Usborne retelling of a classic fairy tale A Level 4 book to stretch & challenge new readers Beautifully produced hardback with colour pictures Ideal for building vocabulary & reading stamina Supplied as a pack of six copies. ...

There once was a time when elephants could fly. But flying elephants can mean big trouble! Based on an Indian folktale, this lovely little book retells a classic story in rich, vibrant artwork & carefully-levelled text. Presented in a hardback gift edition with a ribbon marker, it supports Level Two of the Usborne First Reading series, for children who are starting to tackle more complex stories & sentences. ...

Part of “ The Young Reading” series, this title helps young readers grow in confidence & ability. ...

Once upon a time, zebras didn’t have stripes. Then along came a greedy baboon… Based on an African folktale, this lovely little book tells a classic story in rich, vibrant artwork & carefully-levelled text. Presented in a hardback gift edition with a ribbon marker, the book supports Level Two of the Usborne First Reading series, for children who are starting to tackle more complex stories & sentences. It

Includes:: several pages of reading-related puzzles to build skills & comprehension.

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How did the camel get his oddly shaped hump? Why does the elephant have a really long nose? & what about the kangaroo? Why does it hop around all day long? Find out in Rudyard Kipling’s classic animal fables. Here these timeless stories are simply retold for lucky little readers as part of the Usborne First Reading series. The perfect way to get reading – just so! Short retellings of Rudyard Kipling’s classic animal stories Rewritten in simple, vivid language that builds literacy skills From Level 1 of the best-loved Usborne First Reading series Beautifully produced hardback readers with colour pictures Perfect for first solo reading or for sharing with an adult Each book has puzzles at the end to check comprehension ...

Ant & Grasshopper can’t agree over how to spend the summer. Ant is busy working to store up food, while Grasshopper wants to sing songs all day long. Who will be right when winter comes? This lovely little book retells Aesop’s classic fable in rich, vibrant artwork & carefully-levelled text. Presented in a hardback gift edition with a ribbon marker, it supports Level One of the Usborne First Reading series, for beginners who are just starting to read alone. taking-your-first-steps ...

When the gods create a talking tree, they soon get fed up with it, because it won&8217;t be quiet! So they turn it upside down & bury its head in the dirt! Based on the famous African folktale of the creation of the Baobab tree, this lovely little book tells a classic story in rich, vibrant artwork & carefully-levelled text. Presented in a hardback gift edition with a ribbon marker, the book supports Level Two of the Usborne First Reading series, for children who are starting to tackle more complex stories & sentences. It

Includes:: several pages of reading-related puzzles to build skills & comprehension.

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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? ...

Perry the penguin has a very special reason for wanting to get warm. Can he find a way to take the chill off his frosty flippers? A winter story told in rich, vibrant artwork & carefully-levelled text. Presented in a hardback gift edition with a ribbon marker, this book supports Level Two of the Usborne First Reading series, for children who are starting to tackle more complex stories & sentences. It

Includes:: several pages of reading-related puzzles to build skills & comprehension.

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A beautiful hardback storybook to stretch your reading confidence, from an Usborne series we love. This Level 3 book is great if you’re already reading alone, & want to try out some longer words & sentences. You’ll love the zingy colour pictures & exciting puzzles at the end. There’s even a silk ribbon marker to help you keep your page. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your reading stamina builds up. ...