A touchy-feely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little, white mouse appears on every page, for children to spot.
Children can choose outfits for all kinds of parties in this exciting sticker book, including dazzling gowns for a masked ball, pretty fairy dresses for a garden party, swashbuckling costumes for a pirate party, spooky trick or treat outfits for Halloween and lots more. With over 250 stickers to choose from, there are plenty of outfits to create.
Part of the "Usborne Picture Books" series, this title lets young children follow the imaginative adventures of a little boy who is whisked back in time as he plays in the ruins of a castle, only to find himself transported to the hustle and bustle of the building in its heyday.
Lets you draw, colour and create your favourite subjects by following simple instructions and step-by-step examples. This title offers many ideas combined with advice on technique and materials ensuring professional-looking results. It includes over 200 Usborne-recommended Web sites for further inspiration.
The fascinating history of chocolate told for children just beginning to read. Follows the story of the world's most popular treat from its origins in the rainforests of Central America to shops and factories everywhere. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Three original stories for children who have just started reading on their own. Young children can find out who will be Pirate of the Year, the cabin boy's secret and how Captain Spike escapes from the dungeons of Rotter's Isle.
The traditional tale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Part of "The Young Reading" series, this title helps young readers grow in confidence and ability.
A retelling of the action-packed story of Heracles as he completes his most famous set of challenges: the Twelve Tasks. It is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", part of the Usborne Reading Programme. Aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.
Cammie Sunbeam and her Pearlie friends are trying for their fourth pearl - and this time it's Sea Safety! Everyone has to learn about the dangers of the Deep, a strictly off-limits area of the ocean and home to reclusive sea dragons and deadly giant squids.
A lively introduction to the world of elephants, with amazing photos, illustrations and weird and wonderful facts. Part of the popular "Beginners" series. Ages: 4+
Whoever heard of a dragon who doesn't like fighting? And what will happen when the boldest dragon fighter of them all comes to stay?
A humorous story for children just beginning to read.
Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
English Learner's Editions come with CD recordings in British and American English and downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.
Also available as ebook...
With illustrations by Jenny Cooper, this has beautiful full-colour artwork of each species on the left-hand page, with info such as why it has eye spots, etc. A large b/w version to colour in is on the right-hand page. Ages: 4+
An action-packed sticker book full of sporty scenes to complete with the 10pp of stickers provided. Illustrated in full colour throughout by Paul Nicholls, and featuring scenes including cycling at the velodrome, arenas to fill with spectators, snowboarding, gymnastics, taekwando and sailing. Ages: 5+