Each book in this beautifully illustrated series presents a different folk tale from around the world. This book tells the story of the Empty Pot, a traditional Chinese folk tale. In it, the hero of the story learns that it is better to be honest than to cheat, and that honesty will bring real rewards.
Part of the ""First Reading"" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read, this title looks into the world of snails; what they eat, where they live and how they survive. It also offers fun facts, puzzles, and a snail glossary at the end.
When Rosie finds a tiny, tartan sock in her bedroom she's sure it could only fit one thing - a fairy! Mum tells Rosie not to be so silly, fairies don't exist.
Then the old lady who live next door tells Rosie that Mum's the one who's silly, fairies are everywhere if you know how to look. And they love chocolate.
Rosie's not sure who to believe until she sees something in the grass at the top of the moor and then she can hardly believe her eyes. It's fluttering and tiny and magical. Could it really be a fairy....?
Part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, this spooky story is for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Kit and Ned's new home looks perfectly normal from the outside, but inside swirling mists reveal glimpses of its shadowy past. Can the children uncover the house's chilling secret in time?
When Flora Fox's parents send their daughter off to boarding school, they have no idea that the train will take her back to 1935. On the journey Flora has a strange dream. She wakes up without her laptop or her phone, wearing a hideous uniform with ridiculous bloomers underneath. She is a new girl at St Winifred's, where the rules are mad, the food horrible, and the hairiness of the teachers unbelievable. Her 21st century manners will not be tolerated at strict St Win's - how will she ever survive and find her way back to her own time? But there is a special reason why Flora has been summoned to the past. It involves the tempestuous girl who becomes her best friend...BESWITCHED is a wonderfully funny, classic story from a popular and very talented children's author.
Ellie, Summer and Jasmine have found three of the Animal Keepers, but the magical lion is still missing - and no one is brave enough to stand up to Queen Malice while his power is reversed! Can the three friends overcome their fears and return the bravery charm to the Lion Keeper, before the evil queen takes over the Secret Kingdom once and for all?
Do you believe in fairies? Join Tinker Bell’s sisters on a magical valentine’s adventure.
Inspired by Tinker Bell, from the book Peter Pan, by J. M. Barrie
Before Tinker Bell flew to Never Land and met Peter Pan she lived on Sheepskerry Island with her fairy sisters – Clara, Lily, Rosie, Silver and Squeak the baby.
Every fairy loves the Valentines Games on Sheepskerry Island. There’s races, feasts and friendly visitors to compete with.
Clara wants it all to be perfect so she uses a little more magic than usual.
But newfound magic can be risky, and Clara’s kindness puts her in terrible danger…
Young readers will love the enchanting stories and beautiful illustrations in this charming series.
When the King and his townspeople beg brave George to fight a fierce dragon, he immdiately agrees to help. Will he be able to slay the dragon and rescue the Princess?
A beautifully illustrated retelling of this favourite traditional story.
Must Know Stories includes favourite tales, celebrating the diversity of our literary heritage. Level 2 stories are told in short chapters, with under 1000 words.
