Young reading

Aesop`s Fables

Foxes, storks and thirsty crows: they`re all gathered here in a collection of eight of Aesop`s best-loved tales. You may know the story of the tortoise and the hare, but have you heard the one about the lion and the...

Fairytale Castles

There are two brand new titles in the Usborne Young Reading series, which is aimed at children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability. When the Monkey King angers the Emperor of Heaven, he is set...

Pinocchio

Only good sons have a chance of becoming real boys, warns the wise cricket. But, try as he might, Pinocchio the puppet just can`t stay out of trouble. Is Pinocchio doomed to be wooden forever. Ages 5+.

Stories of Giants

These are three popular titles in Usborne Young Reading Series One re-issued with hardback covers as luxurious and motivating new editions. Young Reading Series One is aimed at children just beginning to read to help...

The Elves and the Shoemaker

This series of books combines good stories with easy reading text for children aged six to seven years and over who have just started reading alone. The series has been developed with Alison Kelly who is an expert in...

The Story of Trains

Today, rail tracks cover most of the world, yet only two hundred years ago, they didn`t exist. Every day trains take people to work and on holiday. They can carry cars, crates or crocodiles and even travel under the...

The Story of The Olympics

This is an updated addition to Usborne Young Reading Series 2, which is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. It is a lively and engaging look at the...

The Vietnam War

A new title in Young Reading Series Three, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex book tells the story of the Vietnam War, from Vietnam`s struggle...

Twelve Dancing Princesses

Princesses are supposed to be quiet and well behaved, but the 12 princesses in this story like to have fun. When their father finds out they`ve been sneaking off at night to go dancing, he`s furious.