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Books in First Reading series

  • Goose that laid the Golden Eggs

    Howard Hughes

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Jan. 1, 2014)
    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.
  • Dragon Painter: Level 4

    Dickins Rosie Nez John Staff

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing, Limited, March 15, 2006)
    New
  • Clever Rabbit and the Lion

    Mairi MacKinnon Mairi MacKinnon,Ali Lodge

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Sept. 28, 2007)
    None
  • Fox and the Stork

    Mairi MacKinnon Mairi MacKinnon Rocio Martinez

    Hardcover (Unknown, March 15, 2001)
    New
  • The Three Billy Goats Gruff: My first reading book

    Janet Brown, Ken Morton

    Hardcover (Armadillo, Dec. 7, 2013)
    A delightful retelling of a classic story, with a fresh and lively narrative designed to appeal to young readers. Interactive writing exercises and a spot-the-difference puzzle aids learning.
    H
  • Frogs

    Sarah Courtauld

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 15, 2007)
    New
  • Chicken Licken: Level 3

    Russell Punter, Ann Kronheimer

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 15, 2007)
    New
  • The Sun and the Wind

    Mairi Mackinnon, Francesca Di Chiara

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Aug. 16, 2007)
    These are 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 to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.
  • The Dinosaur Who Lost His Roar

    Russell Punter

    Hardcover (Usborne Books, March 15, 2007)
    New
  • How Elephants Lost Their Wings

    Lesley Sims

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Sept. 28, 2007)
    rare book
  • 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 Teddy Bear's Picnic

    Nicola Baxter, Daniel Howarth

    Paperback (Armadillo, Dec. 7, 2015)
    A supersized retelling of the popular story, perfect for use in show-and-tell! Vibrant illustrations, simple language and a picture dictionary help with first steps in reading.
    K