This delightfully illustrated collection of six lively stories is ideal for sharing with young children who are learning to read. Children will love the adventures of a poodle drawing doodles and a lizard in a blizzard, all with phonic rhyming text to help them recognise letter sounds. Includes notes on phonics for parents at the back of the book and a CD with accompanying audio.

It's opening day at the Snazzy Hotel, but the clumsy unicorn staff are causing one disaster after another! Can anything persuade their VIP guest to stay? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text, stylish illustrations and parents' notes on phonics at the back of the book. With free online audio to listen to the story.

This humorous short story collection contains Giraffe in the bath, Chimp with a limp, Spider in a glider, Hyena ballerina, Seal at the wheel and Ape’s great escape. Includes a CD with charming readings of the stories, and fun puzzles at the back of the book. Perfect for reading or listening to together, or for beginner readers to read themselves.

The funny antics of twelve lovable animal characters are brought together in this marvellous collection - a brilliant way to introduce phonics to young readers. Why won't Fat Cat move from his mat? Who can stop the goose on the loose? And is there really a SHARK in the park? Accompanied by a listen-along CD, the collection contains the following titles: Fat Cat on a mat, Ted in a red bed, Big Pig on a dig, Hen's pens, Fox on a box, Frog on a log, Ted's shed, Sam Sheep can't sleep, Shark in the park, Toad makes a road, Goose on the loose and Mouse moves house.

An enchanting collection of one hundred of the best-loved stories ever told, from elegant retellings of Grimm and Andersen to lively folk tales from around the world. Includes favourite stories such as The Twelve Dancing Princesses, Aladdin, Jack and the Beanstalk and many more. Beautifully presented with illustrations that capture the warmth and wonder of these classic tales. An essential addition to every family bookshelf and a wonderful gift to be treasured. Retold by Sarah Courtauld, Susanna Davidson, Katie Daynes, Rosie Dickins, Russell Punter, Mary Sebag-Montefiore and Lesley Sims.

Round and round the garden, like a teddy bear. One step, two steps, a tickle under there! Join Teddy Bear and his friends in this charming version of the much-loved rhyme for little children, with adorable illustrations by Elisa Ferro throughout. Retold by Russell Punter.

The age-old Bible story of Noah's Ark is charmingly retold for a very young audience in this brand new board book. Follow Noah and his family as they build the ark. Then watch all the animals climb safely aboard, two by two, before the rain sets in. Forty days and nights later, everyone is safe and sound in new land. Retold by Russell Punter.

This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. It is aimed at children who are beginning to read. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a Principal Lecturer in Education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. Every title in this series features clear and compelling text accompanied by highly appealing illustrations. It is designed to motivate children as they learn to read. Retold by Russell Punter.

Three thrilling adventures telling the story of the legendary wizard, specially written for children who are starting to read on their own. Stories follow the mighty wizard as he outwits a cruel king, faces fearsome dragons and guides a prince to his destiny. With easy-to-read text and vibrant illustrations to capture the attention of even the most reluctant reader. Developed in consultation with reading experts at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. Retold by Russell Punter.

With Britain facing chaos, the mysterious Merlin takes Prince Arthur into hiding. Years later, the boy is shocked to discover that he is the rightful ruler… Alongside his brave Knights of the Round Table, the newly crowned King Arthur must fight to keep his kingdom intact. Swords and sorcery come together in this action-packed graphic adventure. Retold by Russell Punter.

Enter a magical world filled with unicorns in this enchanting sticker book, with scenes to decorate including a cloud castle, woodland waterfall and lots more. There are over 300 reusable stickers of unicorns, flowers and other adorable creatures, and a fold-out back cover to store stickers when not in use. The perfect gift for unicorn lovers.

1, 2, buckle my shoe. 3, 4, knock at the door... But who's there? Find out in this run retelling of the classic number rhyme, specially extended to cover the numbers up to thirty. Retold by Russell Punter.

When Sir Charles Baskerville dies in mysterious circumstances, the world's greatest detective is called in to investigate. Sherlock Holmes must use all his powers of deduction if he is to solve the blood-curdling mystery of the terrifying Hound of the Baskervilles. Retold by Russell Punter

Enter a magical world where unicorns sleep under starry skies, graze in sunny meadows, fly around a majestic rainbow and roam the garden of an ice castle. With over 250 stickers of unicorns, flowers and other adorable creatures, including 80 extra-special sparkly stickers to decorate the pages.

This super-sparkly book is packed with puzzles and activities related to everyone's favourite animal - the unicorn! Featuring puzzles such as guiding the unicorns through the fairy kingdom, spotting the differences in the cloud castle, learning to draw your own beautiful unicorn, finding the mermaids swimming in the sunshine sea, and much much more, it's perfect for fans of unicorns, fairies, mermaids, rainbows, and all other magical things.

Written in alternating chapters, W or the Memory of Childhood, tells two parallel tales, in two parts. One is a story created in childhood and about childhood. The other story is about two people called Gaspard Winckler: one an eight-year-old deaf-mute lost in a shipwreck, the other a man despatched to search for him, who discovers W, an island state based on the rules of sport. As the two tales move in and out of focus, the disturbing truth about the island of W reveals itself. Perec combines fiction and autobiography in unprecedented ways, allowing no easy escape from these stories, or from history.