Three original pony tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. Meet a pony who is scared of loud noises, a pony who is always making mischief and a small Shetland who is about to make a big delivery… Colourfully illustrated by Peter Kavanagh....

An amusing, original story with easy reading text, speech bubbles and delightful illustrations on every page. 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 to grow, something needs to be done - fast!...

The Queen was Britain\"s longest-reigning monarch and one of the most famous women in the world. But what was she really like?...

A compelling account of the story of slavery - from ancient times, through the plantations of the Caribbean and America, to the official abolition of the slave trade more than 200 years ago. Recounts the stories of people who were enslaved, including their daring tales of resistance and escape....

Three original stories based on traditional myths surrounding the ever-alluring unicorn. Meet the unicorn who befriends a kitchen maid, the unicorn who outwits a greedy hunter and the unicorn who simply loves strawberries. Beautifully illustrated to evoke all the magic of these beautiful animals....

A captivating retelling of Anna Sewell\"s classic novel beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Perfect for encouraging independent reading. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence....

Aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, building confidence and ability. \\\"The Railway Children\\\" is a re-telling of the beloved E. Nesbitt story following the story of three children growing up after their father is wrongly accused of spying. It is evocatively illustrated by Alan Marks....

A humorous re-telling of the legendary tale, specially written for children who are starting to read on their own. Easy-to-read text and colourful illustrations bring the story of a fire-breathing dragon, a princess in peril and a bold knight to life....

Three hilarious, original tales of some not-so-scary mythical fire-breathing beasts. Each title is vividly illustrated, and is clearly laid out with speech bubbles to aid the narrative flow. Developed in conjunction with reading experts at the University of Surrey....

When Zoe discovers that Unicorn Island is flooding, she knows she has to stop the waters – and fast. Is there any way for Zoe and her best friend Astra, the fairy unicorn, to save the island from disaster? An exciting story from the Usborne Young Reading series, ideal for newly fluent readers who are ready for longer stories....

Molly and her sisters meet a wicked giant who wants to eat them. Molly\"s quick thinking saves them… but to defeat the giant forever, Molly will have to return and steal three magical treasures. Based on an old Scottish tale, sometimes known as Molly Whuppie. Retold by Rosie Dickins....

Billy\"s moving house! But the Mini Monsters have got lost on the way. How will Billy ever find them again? And to add to the confusion, it turns out there\"s a NEW monster on the scene... An exciting addition to Young Reading Series Two, for readers who are growing in confidence....

A sparkling re-telling of the Grimm fairytale, \"The Iron Stove\", in which a princess frees a prince from an iron stove, after he was trapped there by a wicked witch. But no sooner has she freed him, than the witch appears and snatches the prince away....

When Zoe visits Unicorn Island she mistakenly opens the Box of Winds, unleashing a terrible storm over the island. Can Zoe and her best friend Astra, the fairy unicorn, stop the winds before it\"s too late? An exciting story from the Usborne Young Reading series, ideal for newly fluent readers who are ready for longer stories....

Elisa is no ordinary princess – she loves plants rather than palaces. After the king locks her in a tower, Elisa decides to escape and live life by her own rules… A beautifully illustrated version of the forgotten fairy tale, specially written for young readers who have just started to read alone. Retold by Rob Lloyd Jones....