Books

The Lion and the Mouse by Susanna Davidson

It’s tough in the wild, whether you’re a tiny mouse or a big, scary lion. But friends can be found in the strangest of places. Aesop’s charming fable is specially retold for beginner readers in this lively retelling, and features beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout.

Grasshopper sings all summer, happy and carefree. Ant is busy, busy, busy, collecting food for winter. But what will Grasshopper do when winter comes? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic Aesop's fable, specially written for beginner readers and with beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout.

"I'm so fast!" boasts hare. "Humph!" says Tortoise, in a grump. "Hare, I challenge you to a race!" But who will win? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic Aesop's Fable, specially written for children who are just learning to read, with charming illustrations by John Joven throughout.

When Mother Duck's eggs hatch, one duckling is different from the others. He is big and scruffy. Wherever he goes, nobody wants the Ugly Duckling. Will he ever find any friends of his own? Find out in this retelling of the classic fairy tale, specially written for children who are just learning to read, with charming illustrations by Valentina Fontana throughout.

Town Mouse loves to live the high life, while his cousin Country Mouse prefers a quieter life. When the two visit each other's homes, will they realise that sometimes differences aren't always a bad thing? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic story, specially written for beginner readers and with beautiful illustrations by John Young throughout.

Leopard loves to bang his drum, but when he refuses to share it with the Sky God, he finds himself in a lot of trouble! Based on a West African folktale. First Reading Level 3 are real books for beginner readers which develop reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Featuring the colourful illustrations of Katie Lovell. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

his is a new title in the fantastic ‘Usborne First Reading’ series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey.Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.

Décollez pour explorer les planètes du système solaire - de la chaleur incroyable du soleil aux planètes lointaines gelées, ainsi que les lunes, les comètes et les étoiles.

Décollez pour explorer les planètes du système solaire - de la chaleur incroyable du soleil aux planètes lointaines gelées, ainsi que les lunes, les comètes et les étoiles.

Découvrons les explorations et les voyages qui se préparent, avec des ambitions pour vivre et travailler sur Mars, et par contre, les dangers mortelles qui nous attendraient dans l'atmosphère de Vénus.

Un formidable livre à rabats pour découvrir le système solaire dans toute son extraordinaire diversité

Cinderella is sitting in the kitchen and crying. Everyone else is dancing at the palace. Suddenly the kitchen is full of light and magic. Cinderella is going to the ball!

Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).