One little chinchilla loves going to visit her Auntie Iris - but there's danger in the air at the block of flats where she lives...not surprising when there are bears on the first floor, crocodiles on the second floor and wolves on the third! Then one day, Auntie Iris goes down to put out the rubbish, and she doesn't come back! Little Chinchilla is determined to solve the mystery of her disappearance, even if it does mean talking to her very scary neighbours! Created in consultation with literacy specialist, Prue Goodwin, this edition contains the complete story, re-designed to help support children who are gaining confidence in reading.
We're counting our blessings, one by one,
How many will there be?
Let's count together, just us two
And very soon we'll see.
A charming new concept book from Emma Dodd, combining a counting element with a celebration of what is important in life, from a home full of love to the blue sky above. An original and life-affirming book from the bestselling author/illustrator.
The original bestselling magical animal series, perfect for fans of Magic Animal Friends and Rainbow Magic.
Flame is heir to the Lion throne but though powerful he is not yet strong enough to stand up to the evil uncle who is trying to claim the throne. Flame must hide in the human world as a kitten but can't stay in any place for too long. Flame travels from place to place in various kitten guises using his own special brand of magic to help children who need it along the way...
Lisa isn't happy that she has to stay with her aunt in the country for the summer - she's going to be so lonely and bored. But then one morning she finds a tiny ginger kitten in her aunt's barn and suddenly Lisa's summer looks much brighter...
The best gift for cat-lovers who have everything!
Today, I'm going to collect cats.
At the moment, I have no cats.
But I do have plan...
This hilarious picture book is purrrfect for
cat lovers everywhere!
Honestly: can anyone ever have too many cats?
The answer might be yes, if the catsare
rather large, with big teeth!
But mostly, the answer is NEVER!
It's School Sports Day and Ellie is worried she'll come last at everything. But then she comes up with an excellent idea - she can practise racing with Rascal! Will Rascal save the day?
Ted's tractor is in trouble after an accident at Apple Tree Farm. Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers with the help of language experts. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don't forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.
""Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books."" - A Spoonful of Ideas
A sweet chapter book about an adventurous fox cub by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, perfect for children learning to read.
Frisk the fox cub loves exploring! When he and his family move house, he finds lots of exciting things to discover in town. Then he follows Jenny to school one day, and what he learns there comes in very useful.
The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading.
Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging stories independently.
Varied sentences
Detailed illustrations to enjoy
Chapters
Interesting characters and themes
A rich range of vocabulary
More complex storylines to stretch confident readers
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.
Book band: White.
This wonderful gift book holds a sweet and touching story about family. covering all the fun events in the day of a child and his dad, children will love the adorable animal characters and soft, cuddly artwork.
This is the moving story of a fox, a star and an eternal friendship, written and beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith - chosen as Waterstones Book of the Year and selected in Time Out's 100 Best Children's Books.
'Brilliant ... A delight' Philip Pullman
'A star book for all ages ... the sort you want to keep for ever' Kate Kellaway, Observer
'I would like to frame each page' Lauren Child, Guardian, Books of the Year
'My picture book of the year ... outstanding' Amanda Craig, New Statesman
'Once there was a Fox who lived in a deep, dense forest. For as long as Fox could remember, his only friend had been Star, who lit the forest paths each night. But then one night Star wasn't there, and Fox had to face the forest all alone...'
When Dilly is born, her parents think she is perfect – from the top of her head to the bottom of her foot. The other babies notice that Dilly is different but soon accept her and love her different ways of doing things. The adults aren't sure though - they love how all the penguins are the same. Can the younger generation convince their parents that there's space for Dilly? And maybe that positive change can be a good thing?
A charming and touching story – Dilly is a delightful character with a strong voice and a great tale of acceptance and change.
