Books with author R. Dickins

This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Three", which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It describes the life of the Bard, from his childhood in Stratford-Upon-Avon to his career as a playwright and performer and the influence which his great works continue to hold today. It is illustrated by Christina Uzner, illustrator of "Usborne Young Reading Series Three Leonardo Da Vinci", alongside photography of real-life locations connected to Shakespeare. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It is beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker.

This is a popular title in the "Young Reading" series, part of the Usborne Reading Programme. It is now re-issued in hardback with the audio CD in a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together. It presents a terrifying tale of good and evil, in which the virtuous heroes must face the villainous vampire Count Dracula. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a Principal Lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

This is a delightful first introduction to art, illustrated with works by famous artists from around the world, carefully selected to appeal to young children. It provides lots of art stickers and lots of things to do with them - fill the picture frames, explore close-up details, or use the specially provided sticker shapes to create your very own masterpieces. It contains engaging, easy-to-read text, plus charming cartoons from children's illustrator Gus Gordon (TBC).

When Dorothy is whizzed to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems. Can she find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and be granted her wish to return to Kansas? This is an enchanting picture book of L. Frank Baum's classic story, retold for younger children. The simple and engaging text is accompanied by vibrant illustrations by Mauro Evangelista and beautifully presented with a padded cover. This is an ideal gift for younger children.

It’s 1957 and Barry has been sent to stay with Nan and Pop during the school holidays while his mum waits for the new baby. Barry is six and-three-quarters and 22 Miller Street - the last house Pop built on the West Preston street - proves full of novel experiences: there’s going shopping across the Hump at dawn with Nan (‘good isn’t it, height,’ she says, advising him ‘you can look at the stars for nothing’); keeping Pop company in the shed, where he goes for his smoko; sharing a bed with great aunt Bess (whose Anzacs are ‘an indestructible mixture of oats, molassess, wheatgerm and pure will’).

This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", part of the "Usborne Young Reading Programme", which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Shakespeare's classic comedy is retold in this title. When Viola is left shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, she must disguise herself as a boy for protection. But when she becomes a page for Duke Orsino, things start to get a little complicated. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.