Embarking on an adventurous quest, Pirate Pete follows a mysterious map in search of hidden treasure. Along the way, he encounters unexpected challenges and discoveries that test his courage and resourcefulness. This thrilling journey promises excitement and surprises as Pete navigates the high seas in pursuit of his dreams.
A bilingual fiction title for children who are independent readers. The parallel text, speech bubbles and pictures by different, talented illustrators provide a child-friendly bridge to reading - and speaking - in another language. There is a quiz at the end of each story to help comprehension and revise vocabulary.
Part of the First Reading series, this title is based on a traditional Japanese folktale. It is aimed at children who are beginning to read.
A bilingual fiction title for children who are independent readers. The parallel text, speech bubbles and pictures by different, talented illustrators provide a child-friendly bridge to reading - and speaking - in another language. There is a quiz at the end of each story to help comprehension and revise vocabulary.
A bilingual fiction title for children who are independent readers. The parallel text, speech bubbles and pictures by different, talented illustrators provide a child-friendly bridge to reading - and speaking - in another language. There is a quiz at the end of each story to help comprehension and revise vocabulary.
The story centers on a sad princess who struggles to find joy despite her royal surroundings. Her mood begins to change when two mischievous monkeys arrive at the palace, bringing chaos and laughter. Their playful antics challenge the princess to embrace fun and discover happiness in unexpected ways. This charming tale highlights themes of friendship and the transformative power of laughter.
Fun stories of under 50 words for emergent readers.
Amazing Archie is an exciting story for wildlife fans and budding environmentalists who are beginning to read independently. It is perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band blue 4. Archie the bat loves to do tricks. The other bats think he is silly. But Archie's dare-devil flying performances might just save their home! The Froglets series is perfect for children aged 5-7 who are reading on their own, with fun stories of no more than 200 words. A reading game at the end of each book encourages retelling the story and boosting vocabulary. Compiled in consultation with Catherine Glavina, Early Years Course Leader, The Centre for Professional Education, University of Warwick.
Build a love of reading with these brightly illustrated first reading books. These fun stories told in under 80 words are perfect for emergent readers
The award winning Usborne First Reading series has been developed to offer the best possible support for teaching children to read, both in schools and at home. The series is based on the principles of synthetic phonics but also provides effective support for non-phonics-based programs. Inspired rhyming stories on themes children love, including ships and sailors, magic and mix-ups, exploration and adventure, not to mention animals and pets (some distinctly spooky ones!). Superb artwork by world-class illustrators in a brilliant range of styles. First Reading Level 1 titles are designed to be the first real books a beginner reader will tackle, with very light support from an adult. Each book has a single story with six pages of reading-related puzzles.
