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If I Was Your Girl
Selected as the launch title for the Zoella Book Club. Amanda Hardy is the new girl at school. Like everyone else, all she wants is to make friends...
View full detailsA Boy Called Hope
I'm Dan Hope and deep inside my head I keep a list of things I want to come true. For example, I want my sister, Ninja Grace, to go to university a...
View full details100 things to know about History
Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? Or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient Rome? This fascina...
View full detailsLittle Sticker Dolly Dressing Princess by Fiona Watt
This enchanting little book for young children is full of princess dolls to dress with 200 reusable stickers of delightful outfits. Dress Princess ...
View full detailsGiraffe in the Bath
The latest title in the successful Phonics Readers series. Giraffe is all set for a soak in the tub after a hard day's work - but no one will leave...
View full detailsWhat's a Girl Gotta Do?
HOW TO START A FEMINIST REVOLUTION: 1. Call out anything that is unfair on one gender, 2. Don't call out the same thing twice (so you can sleep and...
View full detailsLittle Children's Activity Book mazes, puzzles, colouring & other activities by James Maclaine
An action-packed and colourful first activity book for little children. Activities include mazes, puzzles and colouring activities, plus four pages...
View full detailsThe Story of Robin Hood
Robin Hood famously 'stole from the rich to give to the poor'. This illustrated picture book brings his legend to life for little children. When Ja...
View full detailsFirst Thousand Words in Spanish
The classic Usborne word book as a bi-lingual Spanish/English edition, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. A thousand everyday words illustrated wit...
View full detailsPencil and Paper Games by Simon Tudhope
A write-in book of quick, simple games, perfect for playing on the go. With over 200 pages to play 20 traditional games such as battleships, hangma...
View full detailsIsla and the Happily Ever After
The cafe is boiling. The atmosphere is clouded with bittersweet coffee. Three years of desire rip through my body and burst from my lips: "Josh!" H...
View full detailsThe Enormous Turnip
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.
First Thousand Words in Italian
The classic Italian bi-lingual word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, has been revised and updated to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usbo...
View full detailsUnderpants for Ants
A humorously illustrated picture book for beginner readers - great fun to read aloud together. The ants are feeling a bit chilly - can Mouse help w...
View full detailsEncyclopedia of Ancient Greece
This is a far-reaching history of Ancient Greece, from the early Minoans to the rise of Classical Greece and its conquest by the Macedonians. It in...
View full detailsStorms and Hurricanes
Budding meteorologists will love this new addition to the popular Beginners series, providing an exciting introduction to all kinds of storms, from...
View full detailsIn the Castle
This is a new paperback edition of this charming title in the popular and expanding "Usborne Picture Books" series, which introduces very young chi...
View full detailsBad Jack Fox
Bad Jack Fox is on the run - can Dan catch him and save the stolen box? Part of the award-winning "Usborne Very First Reading" series specially ...
View full detailsWolves (Usborne Beginners)
Where do wolves live? What do they eat and how do they catch their food? Why do wolves howl? Find out the answers to these questions and many more ...
View full detailsThe Solar System
What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to ...
View full detailsSee Inside Rubbish and Recycling
A fun and fascinating flap book that follows rubbish on a journey from the bin to the sorting factories and recycling centres. Over 60 flaps reveal...
View full detailsMake This Medieval Castle
Printed on stiff card, this book contains templates to cut out and construct a superb model of a 14th century castle crammed with authentic detail....
View full detailsHow Art Works
What is art? How does art tell stories? Where do artists get their ideas from? Open this fascinating book to discover explosive ideas, wild colours...
View full detailsYoung Reading Plus Henry VIII
A lively and intriguing biography of Henry VIII, full of fascinating facts, famous paintings and photos of historical artefacts that bring history ...
View full detailsMy Big Picture Book of London
Discover the many exciting sights of the London Landscape. Learn about the history, the culture and the people through this amusing pictue book. ...
View full details100 Paper Spaceships to Fold and Fly
Children can put their flying skills to the test with this chunky pad of brightly patterned spaceships. Each tear-out, patterned paper sheet can be...
View full detailsRainy Day Pocket Puzzle Book
A pocket-sized boredom buster with over 100 pages of riddles, mazes, dot-to-dots, word searches and other puzzles to keep children entertained what...
View full detailsFirst Hundred Words in English
The classic Usborne word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. One hundred everyday words are illustrated within busy scenes and with labelled p...
View full detailsLittle Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood is off to visit her Grandma. But waiting in the woods is a very hungry wolf with a very cunning plan... This delightfully il...
View full detailsLola and the Boy Next Door
Budding designer Lola has an outrageous sense of style, a hot rocker boyfriend and big plans for the future. Everything is perfect - until Cricke...
View full detailsRoman Soldier's Handbook
Offers an introduction to Roman history. This survival guide for studious centurions is about how to stay alive in the Roman army. It reveals all t...
View full detailsLook Inside Sports
A fun flap book that shows young children what goes on at major sporting events and introduces them to a range of different sports. Scenes include ...
View full detailsFirst Thousand Words in French
The classic French bi-lingual word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, reissued to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. A tho...
View full detailsLooking After Guinea Pigs
Offers lots of useful information on how to care for guinea pigs, that is suitable for those who already have a guinea pig or those dreaming about ...
View full detailsSee Inside the History of Britain by Rob Lloyd Jones
With stunning illustrations and over 60 flaps to lift, children can explore plague-ridden London, the British Empire, a Victorian factory and other...
View full detailsSee Inside Trains
Trains hold a fascination for just about everybody and this lift-the-flap history of locomotion tells it all from Stephenson's Rocket to the bullet...
View full detailsMockingbird
Caitlin misses her brother every day. Since his death in a school shooting, she has no one to explain the world to her. And for Caitlin, the world ...
View full detailsIllustrated English Dictionary
A comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour illustrations, over 10,000 entries and 25,000 straightforward definitions with part of speec...
View full detailsCaptain Mac
Captain Mac needs a crew for his ship - quick! Part of the award-winning "Usborne Very First Reading" series specially developed in consultation...
View full detailsWipe-Clean Ready for Writing
This is a fantastic new title with wipe-clean pages and a special pen, loaded with special activities to help children learn their first numbers. I...
View full detailsWipe-Clean 123
This is a fantastic new title with wipe-clean pages and a special pen, loaded with special activities to help children learn their first numbers. T...
View full detailsBaby's Very First Noisy Book Things that Go
Irresistible board book with five buttons to make noises to accompany the pictures. Little hands will love pressing the buttons to hear the bus 'be...
View full detailsEaster Sticker Book
A colourful sticker book with Easter-themed scenes to decorate with over 400 stickers. Scenes include Easter bunnies hiding their eggs, an Easter p...
View full detailsPenguins
Where do penguins live? What do they eat and how do they catch their food? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this co...
View full detailsSee Inside Maths
This is a brand new title in the innovative "See Inside" series, putting the often intimidating world of mathematics into simple, easy-to-follow la...
View full detailsGreek Myths and Legends
This is a new edition of this detailed introduction to the most famous gods and goddesses in Greek mythology and their exploits. Fully illustrated ...
View full detailsStories Of Pirates
Three original high-seas stories for children just beginning to read. Find out if Charlie can get rid of his pesky parrot and Molly can escape the ...
View full detailsGullivers Travels
A re-telling of the classic Jonathan Swift story told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Gulliver sets off on the adventure of...
View full detailsUsborne has continued to deliver the very best books to children for the past few decades, not only are the books useful for developing reading skills equipping young children with the essential skills to read and write but Usborne has kept all reading material fun, making the learning process exciting and pleasant. Usborne is a family business which was founded by Peter Usborne who has graced us with these specially designed books since 1973. Each book is carefully crafted, words are meticulously selected and drawings are skilfully done to create the perfect masterpiece. It is true that as parents or teachers, we must find innovative ways to approach how we guide children in their reading journey, Usborne is just the right company to be getting our books.

Usborne produces books for babies ages 0-5 like the touchy feely books which incorporate soft textures and material for young readers to learn all about their senses accompanied by useful words and sentences for developing important phonic sounds. For teenagers ages 9-14, they have the What’s happening to me? Books which help children who are entering teenage-hood on the different changes that could be happening to their body, physical and mental health. Usborne covers an extensive range of topics like science, nature, literature, the animal kingdom, history and world general knowledge to name a few.
Usborne consists of a large team of talented individuals from editors, illustrators, writers and they work in-house in their headquarter in London. Usborne focuses heavily on getting each product perfect even if that means spending that extra time before releasing to the public, each title produced is given intense care, passion, detail. In 2020, Usborne was given the Children’s Publisher of the Year by the British Book Awards. So if you’re a new parent, you can safely put your trust on Usborne to help your children develop their reading skills from babyhood all the way up to teenage-hood. Usborne now has over 3000 titles released, translated into over 100 different languages like German, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese and more.

Usborne have been creating amazing, quality titles for several decades helping millions of children develop important reading skills through the generations. Each book has been thoroughly planned, researched and carefully put together to ensure it is effectively teaching children about the essential skills of reading, you may find books that are fantastic for babies, children and young people. Peter Usborne wanted to make a positive change and prepare his newborn child’s future, with excitement, fun, colour, and bring in a new generation of teaching to children with entertainment. In present time, the brand is loved by parents, children and has continued to grow and make a positive impact on the world. Peter Usborne is now over 80 years old and is still working diligently with his daughter Nicola Usborne who is the Deputy Managing Director. At Usborne, they are always looking for new and innovative ways to bring the best educational material to children.
The motto for Usborne is do it better, they work tirelessly to create the very best children's books, at the same time support new parents into helping them read to their kids, so you may find that all the books Usborne publishes are the perfect supporting material for learning. In 2018, Usborne was ranked 137 as Britain’s mid-market private companies with fastest international sales, in the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200.
We’ve been making children’s books for over 40 years
"Usborne is an independent family business founded by Peter Usborne in 1973. It is the largest independent children's publisher in the UK, and Children’s Publisher of the Year 2020. Usborne creates engaging, innovative, accessible books for children of all ages. Usborne books are written to appeal directly to children, and are there for every age and stage from newborn baby to young adult." - Usborne
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