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Chicken Licken thinks the sky is falling down and runs to warn the king, but are he and his friends running into danger? 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. "e;Irresistible for children learning to read. "e; - Child Education Plus

Everyone in Dinosaur Valley is ready for bed. But noisy neighbour Rory is keeping them awake with his super-loud snore. Can he learn to be considerate and maybe even put his snore to good use? Find out in this fun follow-up to the best-selling The Dinosaur Who Lost His Roar.

Adder's all set to start her new job at Badger's Cleaning Company. But when she climbs a ladder for the first time, she quickly finds she has no head for heights. Can anything help her overcome her fears? Find out in this charming addition to the Phonics Readers series.

When Big Pig discovers a treasure map, she sets off to find a fortune. But will someone else get there first? Find out in this delightful rhyming tale.

A beautifully illustrated, fun way to learn phonics. Hen just loves to draw. But when she runs out of paper, where will she start scribbling next? Find out in this colourful addition to the Phonics Readers series.

Sam Sheep can't sleep. His friends Pup, Fat Cat and Ted can't think how to help. But does Big Pig have the answer? Find out in this charming addition to the Phonics Readers series, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright.

Published to support the Government's focus on learning through synthetic phonics in primary schools, this title features illustrations of Stephen Cartwright. It is intended for young learners.

Published to support the Government's focus on learning through synthetic phonics in primary schools, this title features illustrations of Stephen Cartwright. It is intended for young learners.

A gang of excitable skunks is off to the water park for a fun afternoon. Their aquatic antics soon land them in trouble - but perhaps they can put their swimming skills to good use? This entertaining story with simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations is a delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves.

Fat cat is snuggled up on his mat and just won't budge. Find out why in this entertaining story for beginner readers, with simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves, with parent's notes on phonics at the back.

It's opening day at the Snazzy Hotel, but the clumsy unicorn staff are causing one disaster after another! Can anything persuade their VIP guest to stay? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text, stylish illustrations and parents' notes on phonics at the back of the book. With free online audio to listen to the story.

Armadillo receives a late night visit from a fairy. But he soon gets carried away with the wishes she grants... This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves, with parent's notes on phonics at the back.

Shakespeare's plays are part of our cultural heritage - every child is sure to come across at least one during their school life, and it's quite likely to be Macbeth. This accessible version of the story is told in picture strip to help both children and adults unravel the complexities of Shakespeare's language and plot.

"All for one, one for all!" Paris, 1626. Young D'Artagnan is looking forward to a life of adventure with the king's guards. Sure enough, he soon finds himself caught up in a world of duels, double-dealing and danger, alongside Porthos, Athos and Aramis - the legendary Three Musketeers. A swashbuckling graphic version of the classic adventure story.

Flamingo can't wait to play jungle bingo! But who will be crowned winner? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves, and with parent's notes on phonics at the back of the book.

Ape's in chains for stealing grapes. He has a cunning scheme to escape, but will the prison guards catch him? Find out in this entertaining story for beginner readers, with simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, and with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

Poodle loves to doodle everywhere - walls, doors, floors, no surface is safe! The naughty poodle is soon in trouble. But could her al fresco drawing skills actually come in useful? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text, stylish illustrations and parents' notes on phonics at the back of the book.

Giraffe is all set for a soak in the tub after a hard day's work - but no one will leave her in peace! This lively rhyming story, containing vivid illustrations and phonic repetition, is specially written for children who are learning to read. A delight to share with young children, and there are parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

Mysterious explosions on the surface of Mars signal the beginning of an alien invasion. Soon the ruthless creatures are terrorizing Earth with their unstoppable death rays. Can nothing prevent these merciless Martians from taking over the world? H.G. Wells' classic story of Martian invasion, vividly retold for newly independent readers.

Hyena longs to become a ballerina, but will her dreams come true? This lively story features bright illustrations and simple rhyming text, specially written for children who are learning to read. A delight to share with very young children, with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

A sensitive retelling of the classic Bible story, specially written for children developing reading confidence. The dramatic events of Jesus's final journey are evocatively illustrated with vibrant artwork and simple text, specially written in conjunction with a reading expert from Roehampton University.

A funny picture book featuring a madcap story about a bug who just wants to get snug in his rug, which uses phonic repetition to help children learn to read. The simple rhyming text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.

Suitable for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together, this title comes with simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. It also includes guidance notes for parents.

Postman snail does his best but he's ever so slow. After a bad storm - and a flood which almost prevents snail completing his round - snail spots something for sale which ends all his troubles. A humourous tale, specially written to develop phonemic awareness. Ideal for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves.

When Brown Cow visits the circus, she ends up stepping in for the clown who hasn't turned up for work. She slips, trips, drops things and loses her hat, and thinks that she's done a pretty bad job - but the ringmaster is thrilled! A lively story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, this book is ideal for reading aloud.

Three thrilling adventures telling the story of the legendary wizard Merlin, specially written for children who are starting to read on their own. The stories follow the mighty wizard as he outwits a cruel king, faces fearsome dragons and guides a prince to his destiny.

When Helen, the beautiful wife of King Menelaus, runs away to Troy, it sparks a siege that rages for ten years. Can the King's army ever break into Troy and bring Helen back? Just when the task seems impossible, clever Odysseus has an idea... This thrilling retelling of the classic Greek myth is specially written for children who have just started reading alone. Includes links to recommended websites to find out more about life in Ancient Greece. "e;Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme."e; - Julia Eccleshare