Bob and Bet catch a magical fish who grants wishes in this amusing story based on a folktale.
A poor old couple receives a mysterious note granting them three wishes, but a series of hasty decisions might not get them all that they had hoped, in this story based on a traditional European tale.
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, aimed at children who are beginning to read. The King has a secret. He has donkey's ears! But when he tells the barber his secret, it surely can't be a secret for long. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey. Every title …
Believe it or not, elephants used to be able to fly. But flying elephants were big trouble... A lively retelling of an Indian folktale about a time when elephants could fly. Usborne First Reading Level 2 books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book is part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University o…
A popular title from the bestselling Usborne Reading Programme repackaged to offer extra support for English Language learners and teachers. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text and sample phrases by native speakers in both British English and American English, as well as downloadable teacher's notes and worksheets.
An amusing and original story for children growing in reading confidence. Lily receives an incredible present which grants her six wishes, but none of them turn out quite as planned. Will anything turn out right for Lily in the end?
When young King Leo disobeys all his advisors and opens a magical book, he gets a huge surprise as a greedy dragon is released. He needs to find a solution before all his kingdom is eaten - maybe the magical book can help?