Books published by Usborne Publishing Ltd

A board book that is suitable for sharing with small children, who love the excitement and sounds of a speedy fire engine.

This series of books combines good stories with easy reading text for children aged six to seven years and over who have just started reading alone. The series has been developed with Alison Kelly who is an expert in early reading.

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 clutches of the sneaky Captain Spike in these swashbuckling stories. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

Three original stories for children who have just started reading on their own. Stories feature wrestling raptors, a hilarious tale of vegetarian dinosaurs and a prehistoric egg hatching in a modern museum. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

What makes Planet Earth so special? It's the only planet to have anything living on it for a start... But it also has fiery volcanoes, magnificent mountains, scorching deserts and icy landscapes. Learn all about it in this easy to read book. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "e;No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set."e; - The Bookseller

A touchy-feely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little white mouse appears on every page, for children to spot.

This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The books have two reading levels, with a simple sentence on each page for beginners, and more complex information for more confident readers.

Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.

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 an exciting introduction to dinosaurs, featuring easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert.

If you'd love to meet a unicorn, dive into these magical tales. Discover the unicorn who makes friends with a kitchen maid, the unicorn who outwits a greedy hunter and the unicorn who simply loves strawberries. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone.

What makes the wind blow? How can rain sometimes be red? Why are tornadoes like vacuum cleaners? You'll find the answers and lots more about weird and wonderful weather in this fascinating book. "e;No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set"e; - The Bookseller

An attractive retelling of Lewis Carroll's story with evocative illustrations, written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme for readers growing in confidence.

Features the Easter story, retold in simple language. This work is colourfully illustrated by Norman Young, and is useful for beginner readers, at home, school, or Sunday school.

Aged thirteen, Anne Frank went into hiding with her family to escape from the Nazis. Unable to go outside, she poured her thoughts and feelings into her diary, which is now famous all over the world. Written with the expert advice of Eva Schloss, concentration camp survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank.