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  • Little Red Riding Hood

    Susanna Davidson, Mike Gordon

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2006)
    Retells the story about a girl in a red cape who, along with her grandmother, is eaten by a wolf and rescued by a woodcutter.
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  • The Hare and the Tortoise

    Mairi Mackinnon, Daniel Howarth

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2007)
    When fast Harry Hare challenges slow Tom Tortoise to a race, the competition has unexpected results, in this story based on one of Aesop's fables.
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  • The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse: Level 4

    Susanna Davidson

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 15, 2007)
    Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

  • The Gingerbread Man

    Mairi Mackinnon, Lesley Sims, Elena Temporin

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2006)
    Retells the fairy tale in which a gingerbread man outruns an old man, a cow, a farmer, and a school full of children, but is ultimately eaten by a crafty fox.
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  • The Wish Fish

    Lesley Sims

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 15, 2007)
    This is a new edition of this popular title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, accompanied by an interactive CD. Bob and Bet catch a magical fish who grants wishes - this is an amusing story based on a folktale. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in Education from Roehampton University and an early reading specialist. It includes an interactive CD-ROM with animated screen visuals and characterful narration, music and sound effects. Every title in this series has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.

  • The Wish Fish

    Lesley Sims, Mike Gordon

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2007)
    The fisherman and his wife are never satisfied with the wishes granted to them by an enchanted fish.
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  • Owls

    Sarah Courtauld, Lorna Hussey

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2009)
    Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of owls, and follows the development of an owl from the time it is an owlet until it is old enough to hunt for food and take care of itself.
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  • The Gingerbread Man

    Alison Kelly

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 15, 2007)
    The classic story of The Gingerbread Man retold with simple text and delightful illustrations. When the Gingerbread Man runs away from the old lady's oven, the whole village is soon chasing after him. First Reading Level Three titles help beginner readers develop reading stamina and include character sheets or maps and the main story. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

  • Baba Yaga the Flying Witch

    Susanna Davidson

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 15, 2008)
    Baba Yaga the Flying WitchThis is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Based upon a Russian folk tale, the story follows Tasha, who is sent into the woods to visit the flying witch Baba Yaga by her evil stepmother, with only a cat, a dog and a magic doll to help her escape. It provides clear and compelling text accompanied by vibrant original illustrations by Sara Rojo. 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 a great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership.

  • Polar Bears

    Conrad Mason, Daniel Howarth

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2009)
    Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of polar bears, and follows the development of a polar bear from the time it is a cub until it is old enough to hunt for food and take care of itself.
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  • Thumbelina

    Susanna Davidson, Petra Brown

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, Jan. 1, 2009)
    An adaptation of the classic tale in which a beautiful girl no bigger than a thumb is kidnapped by a toad and makes many animal friends as she seeks the perfect prince.
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  • Knights and Castles

    Rachel Firth

    Hardcover (Usborne Books, Aug. 30, 2010)
    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.