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Young children can discover what happens when Aladdin finds a magic lamp in this mystical and magical story. this classic tale, with charming illustrations and simple text, will capture the imagination of children starting to read alone. Ages 5+

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 a lifetime - and meets miniature people, civil war and a price upon his head. Will he make it back in one piece?

A brand new addition to "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", 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.

Three original mermaid tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. Meet a scheming mermaid lurking to sabotage the Great Seahorse Race, a mermaid on a journey to the spooky Pirates' Graveyard and a mermaid who just loves to dance! Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

Three exciting adventure stories for children just beginning to read. The Knights of King Arthur were the bravest, strongest and most loyal knights of all, which these stories show as they battle dragons, slay giant ogres and rescue maidens in distress. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

The real story of Little Red Riding Hood - told by the Wolf himself!

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 this colourful information book. The easy-to-read text has been 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.

About Mister Seahorse and other 'male mothers', this picture book contains acetate pages that hide fish behind rocks and reeds. As he floats through the sea, Mister Seahorse meets a Mr Stickleback, Mr Tilapia, Mr Kurtus and many other fish fathers caring for their eggs and babies in surprising ways.

The classic illustrated children's book, ideal for reluctant readers and children just beginning to read on their own.