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Stories 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 detailsThe Adventures Of King Arthur
The daring and bold adventures of King Arthur told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Arthur pulls a sword from a stone, ...
View full detailsPlanet Earth
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on ...
View full detailsThe Secret Garden
The enchanting classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Mary Lennox feels forlorn and lone...
View full detailsSun, Moon And Stars
What is the Sun made of? How did astronauts get to the Moon and what did they find there? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is...
View full detailsEggs and Chicks
Which bird lays the biggest egg in the world and how do tiny chicks learn to fly? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in ...
View full detailsCaterpillars And Butterflies
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on ...
View full detailsDinosaurs
How big were dinosaurs and what did they eat? Which were friendly and which were scary? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is a...
View full detailsBirds
One of Usborne's most enduring and well-known series has been given an exciting new look. Each guide has been completely updated and has a striking...
View full detailsStories Of Unicorns
Inspired by the myths and legends that surround this legendary creature, this book includes tales of three unusual unicorns; one befriends a kitche...
View full detailsThe Wizard Of Oz
The classic story by L. Frank Baum, retold for children growing in their reading confidence and ability, sumptuously illustrated by Mauro Evangelis...
View full detailsA Midsummer Night's Dream
An entertaining retelling of one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, beautifully illustrated by Serena Riglietti. - Young readers will treasure t...
View full detailsAlexander The Great
This brand new series brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures. Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations...
View full detailsAndrocles and the Lion
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. One day Androcles comes across an angry l...
View full detailsBugs
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on ...
View full detailsRumpelstiltskin
Anna, the millers daughter, dreams of becoming Queen, but first she must spin straw into gold. One night, a mysterious little man appears, promisin...
View full detailsSee Inside Your Body by Katie Daynes
Fabulous flap book that reveals the inner workings of the human body. Bright, original colour illustrations and diagrams display all the major orga...
View full detailsMartin Luther King
These are four new titles in this burgeoning series, providing a great introduction to the remarkable lives of important historical figures. Each b...
View full detailsIrish for Beginners
This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. Irish grammar is clearly explained, and puzzles provi...
View full detailsRobin Hood
This is a brand new addition to "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", which is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps...
View full detailsThe Story Of Rome
The story of the Roman Empire, from the myth of Romulus and Remus to the foundations of the vast Empire and the Emperors who ruled it and its event...
View full detailsThe Story Of Castles
The fascinating history of castles specially written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. for children growing in reading confidence and...
View full detailsThe Runaway Pancake
When seven hungry children have pancakes for breakfast, one pancake refuses to be eaten, jumps out of the pan and rolls right away. Can the runaway...
View full detailsThe Emperor's New Clothes
Coinciding with the bicentenary of the birth of Hans Christian Andersen, comes this retelling of his comical fairytale about a fashion-crazy empero...
View full detailsAround the World in 80 Days
The classic tale of Phileas Fogg and his quest to travel around the world in just eighty days, specially retold as part of Young Reading Series 2 f...
View full detailsGerman for Beginners
This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. German grammar is clearly explained, and puzzles prov...
View full detailsThe Canterbury Tales
A simplified and shortened retelling of the Chaucer classic which remains faithful to the original Middle English text in the treatment of the story.
Cat Tales : Ice Cat
This book contains purrfect tales about fab furry felines from celebrated author Linda Newbery. It's snowing outside, and Tom's neighbour Gary is b...
View full detailsBeowulf
This is the classic story written over a thousand years ago and retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Fearsome monst...
View full detailsSee Under the Sea
Dive down and discover the secrets of the seven seas to reveal the hidden secrets of the briny deep. This book is full of colourful scenes with inf...
View full detailsAesop's Fables
A collection of eight of Aesop's best-loved fables retold for children growing in reading confidence. Sly foxes, thirsty storks and greedy dogs all...
View full detailsThe Dinosaurs Next Door
The eccentric Mr. Puff lives next door to Sam in a house full of interesting things - including a basket of dinosaur eggs! When the dinosaurs begin...
View full detailsThe Railway Children
A brand new addition to "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, building confidence and abi...
View full detailsThe Dinosaur Who Lost His Roar
There are four new titles in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read by themselves. These are collectable...
View full detailsIllustrated Children's Bible
This illustrated children's Bible has carefully written text which is suitable for reading aloud to young children or for older children to read by...
View full detailsSee Inside the World of Dinosaurs
A fabulous flap book with over 50 flaps to lift, offering a glimpse into the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs. Stunning illustrations show how di...
View full detailsThe Easter Story
This is one in a series of books providing specially retold stories for young children, sticking closely to the biblical version, but using simple ...
View full detailsAnne Frank
At the age of thirteen, Anne Frank went into hiding with her family to escape from the Nazis. For two years, she couldn't go outside or run or shou...
View full detailsYankee Girl
It's 1964 and Alice has moved to Mississippi from Chicago with her family. Nicknamed `Yankee Girl' and taunted by the in-crowd at school, Alice soo...
View full detailsChildren's Picture Atlas
This picture atlas takes young readers on a visual journey around the world, from the hot plains of Africa, to the frozen tundra of the Artic. Deta...
View full detailsWelsh for Beginners
This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. Welsh grammar is clearly explained, and puzzles provi...
View full detailsWorld of the Unknown UFOs
From flying saucers and supersonic spaceships, to alien encounters and famous fakes, this classic title traces UFOs throughout history, and is the ...
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Going to the Doctor
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Santa Sound Book
Step inside the magical world of Santa's workshop as you press the buttons on this enchantingly illustrated book to hear elves making toys, reindee...
View full detailsThe Dinosaur Who Roared for More
Everyone loves the food at Sid the dinosaur's restaurant. But one customer likes it far too much. Can anything satisfy Dora's enormous appetite? Fi...
View full detailsLittle First Colouring Halloween
From bats and cats to wizards' hats, this book is full of all kinds of Halloween-themed pictures to colour. The bold outlines are a perfect way to ...
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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