"Once up a time, there was a piece of wood..." So begins the famous tale by Carlo Collodi about Pinocchio, the carefree puppet, and his journey to become a real boy. This lively retelling has been written especially for children learning to read, with... Zobraziť viac
With delightful illustrations, these books combine great stories with simple text to excite and inspire any beginner reader. Zobraziť viac
A funny re-telling of a West African folktale, in which trickster Tortoise challenges Hippo and Elephant to a tug-of- war. Brains beat brawn in an enchanting tale with a happy ending. Zobraziť viac
One day Androcles comes across an angry lion. But what's that? It has a thorn stuck in its paw and Androcles quickly makes a new friend. Zobraziť viac
Beginner readers are taken on a trip back to medieval times to learn what it was like to be a knight and live in a castle. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed with experts at the University of Roehampton. Zobraziť viac
A lonely young prince wants to get married, but how can he find a real princess? This stunningly illustrated version of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale is specially written for children who are just beginning to read, and features simple... Zobraziť viac
A humorous and lively African folktale, specially adapted for children just beginning to read. With colour illustrations on every page, this is another addition to Usborne's hugely popular First Reading series. Find out what happens when trickster... Zobraziť viac
The popular fairy story specially retold for young readers and with bright, colourful illustrations on every page. Jack and his mother are so poor, they have no food and not much hope... Until Jack meets a strange little man with a handful of magic... Zobraziť viac
