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123 by Sarah Horne (Illustrator); Mairi Mackinnon
$13.00 AUD
Category: Fiction (5 to 8 years) | Series: 1. 0 Very First Reading Ser.
A new addition to the inspiring 'Usborne Very First Reading' series, specially developed for young children who are just beginning to learn to read.
First Reading: Tortoise and the Tug of War by Clifford Samuel
$13.00 AUD
Category: Fiction (5 to 8 years) | Series: First Reading Level 4 Ser.
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.
First Reading the Little Red Hen by Fiona Patchett
$13.00 AUD
Category: Fiction (5 to 8 years) | Series: First Reading Series 3 Ser.
In this delightful tale, the Little Red Hen finds some grains of wheat, but her three best friends are too lazy to help her plant them. She works hard growing the wheat and grinding it into flour. Only when she bakes a delicious loaf of bread do they want to help her eat it!
How Tortoise Tricked the Birds by Clifford Samuel
$13.00 AUD
Category: Fiction (5 to 8 years) | Series: First Reading Level 4 Ser.
A beautifully illustrated, traditional African folktale, with a useful moral. 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 ...Show more
Jack and the Beanstalk (Usborne First Reading Series 4) by Susanna Davidson
$10.00 AUD
Category: Fiction (5 to 8 years) | Series: Usborne First Reading Series 4
The story of Jack, who swaps his mother's cow for some "magic" beans which grow into a huge beanstalk. By climbing this oversized plant, Jack reaches the home of a terrifying giant. Will Jack be able to escape with the giant's gold, or will the giant grind Jack's bones to make his bread? Part of the Usb ...Show more
Percy and the Pirates (Usborne First Reading Level 4) by Russell Punter
$9.99 AUD
Category: Fiction (5 to 8 years) | Series: First Reading Level 4 Ser.
This title is part of four new titles in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. Each of these four exciting new stories is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text ...Show more
Runaway Pancake (Usborne First Reading Level 4) by .
$9.99 AUD
Category: Fiction (5 to 8 years) | Series: First Reading Ser.
The classic story of The Runaway Pancake retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Accompanied by clear and delightful illustrations. Attractive hardback book with ribbon marker. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Available as ebook with narratio ...Show more
Sleeping Beauty (First Reading Series 4) by Lesley Sims; Sara Gianassi (Illustrator)
$13.00 AUD
Category: Fiction (5 to 8 years) | Series: First Reading Series 4 Ser.
The classic tale of a princess cursed at her christening and doomed to sleep for one hundred years. Will anyone fight through the forest surrounding her castle to wake her? A charming retelling of the well-loved fairy story with enchanting illustrations by Sara Gianassi. Part of the Usborne Reading Prog ...Show more
The Emperor And The Nightingale by Andersen, Hans Christian
$9.99 AUD
Category: Fiction (5 to 8 years) | Series: First Reading Level 4 Ser.
Aimed at children aged four and over, each title in this series is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. The series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly.
The Fox and the Crow by Susanna Davidson
$13.00 AUD
Category: Fiction (5 to 8 years) | Series: Usborne First Reading Series 3
Crow is very pleased with herself. She's found a delicious piece of cheese. Along comes Fox. He sees the cheese and he wants that cheese! But how will get he get it? Find out in this humorous retelling of the classic Aesop's Fable. Part of the best-selling First Reading programme, written with advice fr ...Show more
The Fox and the Stork (Usborne First Reading 3) by Susanna Davidson
$10.00 AUD
Category: Fiction (5 to 8 years) | Series: Usborne First Reading Series 3
Fox loves playing tricks. But when he plays a trick on his friend Stork, she decides to teach him a lesson. Now Fox will find out how it feels to have a trick played on him! A humorous re-telling of the famous Aesop's fable,written especialy for children learning to read, with expert reading advice and ...Show more
The Hare and the Tortoise by Susannah Davidson; John Joven (Illustrator)
$10.00 AUD
Category: Fiction (5 to 8 years) | Series: First Reading Series 4 Ser.
Hare is the fastest animal around and he knows it. In fact, he can't stop boasting about it. So Tortoise challenges him to a race to try and prove him wrong. There's just one problem. Tortoise is very, very slow. How will he ever win the race? A lively and humorous retelling of the well-know Aesop Fable ...Show more