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When the farmer can't pick a turnip out of the ground, he enlists his entire family to help him. But just how big can a turnip grow?! Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus
The Ugly Duckling leaves home and goes out alone into the world. Will he ever find anyone to love him? Written for beginner readers, this illustrated retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale is brought to life by audio narration. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus
Can the runaway pancake escape being eaten by a whole family, a dog, a rabbit, a duck, a cat, a goat, a fox and a cunning old pig? Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare
When the Gingerbread Man runs away from the old lady's oven, the whole village is soon chasing after him. Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus
Three new and original stories about Crystal, Poppy and Lily, three fairies in a flap over stolen wands, flying lessons and fairy balls. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for readers just starting to read alone. "Irresistible for children learning to read." - Child Education Plus
The Little Red Hen works hard all year to grow grains of wheat to make bread. Not one of her friends is willing to help her, so do they deserve the delicious treat at the end? Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus
Lion wants to eat up ALL of the jungle animals. "Don't worry," says Clever Rabbit. "I have a plan..." Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio, simple comprehension puzzles and downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "For every parent, child and teacher weary of the monotony of the average reading scheme, Usborne's First Reading series will offer rays of sunlight. The books are carefully levelled and offer a huge variety of accessible and fun, fiction and non-fiction." - Tamara Linke (Proprietor, Tales on Moon Lane Bookshop)
The greedy dragon wants the gold hidden in the castle that Jack built. Soon a witch, troll, frog and prince join the story too! Based on the classic nursery rhyme, this beautifully illustrated retelling is accompanied by audio narration. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus
Bridgewater House was once a renowned stately home before the youngest lord fell on hard times. Now it's opening its doors to welcome tenants into each of its freshly converted apartments. Newlywed Marcie can't wait to set up house with her new husband. But between juggling her PhD thesis and being a stepmum to two children who want nothing to do with her, she's got her hands full. Louise never thought she'd find herself single again after her marriage unexpectedly ends. Now, for the first time in twenty years, she's moving into her own place and having to go it alone. Legendary actress Mollie de May might appear tough as nails on camera, but off-screen, she's mourning the loss of her dear h...
Little Red Riding Hood braves the deep, dark woods to visit her grandmother, but can she outwit the wolf she encounters along the way? A simple retelling of this classic fairytale, designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare