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The stories of six of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, beautifully retold and illustrated for children growing in reading confidence. Includes Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest as well as a short biography of the bard himself. Each story is introduced with a summary and pictures of the characters. With internet links to websites where children can listen to extracts from the plays and find out more about William Shakespeare.

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Delightful board book with a sound panel and high contrast illustrations specially designed to appeal to the very young. With each picture, there is an onomatopoeic word, such as "woof" and "quack", and babies can press the buttons on the sound panel to make the appropriate noises.

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When Tom makes a cat of ice and snow, it comes to life at night: roaming the streets, prowling his dreams. What can it be looking for? Curl up with Cat Tales from award-winning and enchanting storyteller, Linda Newbery.

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The classic tale of adventure and revenge by Alexandre Dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth? A rip-roaring tale of adventure – from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden treasure and a duel at dawn. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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A flap book of astronomical proportions, packed with facts and information about the stars, planets and galaxies. Fabulous fold-outs reveal our solar system, and the universe and there's a little book of star maps tucked in on the last page. Explore how scientists made their amazing space discoveries and the latest space travel technology. Includes internet links to websites with the latest space information, games and photos.

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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. Includes a pronunciation guide to help young readers say the dinosaur names. Humorously illustrated by Cynthia Decker. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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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! Delicately illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

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Machines cause mayhem in these hi-tech tales with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. Robot racers fight to reach the finish line, the Tidybot goes out of control and a sneaky thief plans a robot robbery. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.

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Each card shows a picture of a familiar word, its alphabetical spelling and breakdown of its phonetic components, with one card for each of the 44 basic phonemes in English. Synthetic phonic learning is the process of reading by sounding the individual sounds of a word and then blending them together to read the word as a whole. Featuring the much-loved illustrations of Stephen Cartwright.

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A fun festive card game for the whole family to enjoy. Contains 26 pairs of cards featuring vibrant illustrations of festive objects such as snowmen, reindeer, and stockings to match and win the game. A great way for young children to develop word and picture matching skills.

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A fantastic treasury of traditional stories guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. Includes lively retellings of ten classic fairy tales by authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, including The Frog Prince, Little Red Riding Hood and The Swan Princess. All stories feature charming and vivid illustrations. A wonderful giftbook with an attractive hardback cover and a ribbon marker.

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Three new and original stories about Crystal, Poppy and Lily, three fairies in a flap over stolen wands, flying lessons and fairy balls. Vibrant illustrations evoke the magical world of Fairyland. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for readers just starting to read alone. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.

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Usborne Spotters Guides are perfect companions for enthusiasts of the natural world. Each title includes detailed full-colour illustrations, plus short descriptions and essential details. Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about each subject. A classic Usborne series reissued using the latest reproduction technology for accuracy of colour and detail. Perfect for both children and adults and incredible value for money.

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Thoughtful introduction to the extraordinary life of Martin Luther King for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand Martin Luther King's life and times, and links to recommended websites with video clips and activities. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.

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Sam Taplin (Author) Sam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people's books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He's been doing it ever since. When he's not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.

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Watch the seaside scenes burst into beautiful colour as you brush water over the black and white illustrations! Scenes include sandcastles, crabs, seals and lots more, and there’s a handy fold-out back cover to prevent colours running through to the page beneath. Part of a range of pocket-sized paperbacks that are perfect for holidays and journeys.

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A fun and interactive way for children to listen to and learn 120 everyday words spoken by a native English speaker. Each of the four double-sided topic cards has sixteen words and pictures about letters, numbers and being at school. Slot the card into the book’s special frame and press the pictures to hear the words read aloud.

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Join the best friends as they have fun at a picnic, go to the movies and have a sleepover. Then, help the school prom dolls get ready for prom by decorating the hall, getting ready and enjoying their special night. With over 700 stickers of stylish clothes and accessories to dress the dolls for every occasion.

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Lift the flaps to explore behind the scenes of a bustling medieval castle as Lord Robert and Lady Margaret hold a feast, watch a tournament and fight off fearsome enemies. Amid the hustle and bustle in the colourful illustrations, find flaps beneath flaps and many more surprises to keep enquiring minds entertained. Young readers can meet lords, ladies, knights and squires and find out how they live, work, fight and relax in their magnificent castle home.

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Clare Povey is an author, avid language learner and the proud owner of four Blue Peter badges. She wanted to be a marine biologist when she was younger but found science difficult and so decided to create stories about the wonders of the natural world instead. Her first novel for younger readers The Unexpected Tale of Bastien Bonlivre was a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month and was inspired by her time studying French at university and living in Lille. She has dealt with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) her entire life and now writes stories about characters who have adventures and are forever curious about the world, despite their intrusive thoughts.

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Katie Daynes (Author) Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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Little hands can lift the big flaps in this robust board book to find out what all the trucks are doing on the road, at the dock and at the building site. There's a shiny red fire engine, a big low loader and a rubbish truck as well as a little cat to spot on every spread, and a few hidden surprises along the way.

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This first colouring book is packed with charming illustrations of all kinds of creatures, from zoo animals and pets to birds and bugs. With over 90 bold, simple outlines to fill in, it'll provide hours of entertainment while helping young children develop mark-making and pen-control skills.

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This beautifully illustrated, informative book and jigsaw set is a perfect way for children to learn all about our wonderful planet. Kids can have hours of fun piecing together the 300-piece puzzle, and the book is packed full of appealing illustrations and fascinating facts about all kinds of environments on Earth, from mountains to deserts, plus information about issues such as climate change.

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Introduce little ones to all kinds of weather with this delightful and quirky vocabulary book. On every page there are playful illustrations to introduce each new word - from sun and shade to rain and snow. There are also little holes to peep through - perfect for keeping young minds stimulated and engaged.An ideal gift to teach infants how to turn the pages of a book by themselves, and to read along with your little one, so they learn to associate words with correct images.

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"The Fights That Make Us is a thought-provoking, heartwarming wonder." Maz Evans, author of Who Let the Gods Out?"Highly engaging, completely relatable and truly empowering, I loved this book." Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G.An unputdownable read about LGBTQ+ history and standing up for what you believe in, from award-winning author Sarah Hagger-Holt.Maybe there was a place in history for people like me, not on the edges of the story, but right in the centre.Jesse has recently come out as non-binary, and is struggling to find their place at school, and ideas for their project on lost stories from history.Thirty-five years earlier, Jesse's cousin Lisa is falling for her best friend, but with new laws being introduced to restrict LGBT people's rights, they'll have to fight for the world to accept who they are.When Jesse stumbles across Lisa's teenage diary, they are fascinated and horrified by her stories of living a secret life and protesting in the streets. Now it's Jesse's turn to find a way to shine a spotlight on a history that mustn't be forgotten.Praise for Sarah Hagger-Holt: Winner of the Little Rebels Award Twice-nominated for the Carnegie Medal"A heartwarming and empowering read that amplifies LGBTQ+ voices from the past and present." Tamsin Winter, author of Being Miss Nobody"An empowering, eye-opening and empathy-boosting book written with great sensitivity." Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How To Be Extraordinary"Gentle and compassionate" The Times Literary Supplement. "A fantastic book - I absolutely loved it!" L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency. "Warm, funny and believable" The Guardian

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Meet five adorable sloths in this exciting addition to the much-loved That’s not my... series. Babies love the best-selling That’s not my… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

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Join Poppy and Sam for a tour of Apple Tree Farm and all of its noisy animals. There's a different animal to hear on each double-page, including Woolly the Sheep, Curly the Pig and Clucky the Hen. At the end, all the farm animals make their noises together. And, of course, the famous little yellow duck is hiding somewhere in each picture.

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Two little dickie birds sitting on a wall, one named Peter, one named Paul. The much loved rhyme is retold with lots of additional little animals to interest and delight young children. Perfect for snuggling up with at bedtime.

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Baby's will discover different dinosaurs which stomp through the colourful pages of this book. Press the buttons to hear a noisy hungry diplodocus, squeaky dinosaur babies. a roaring T.rex as well as other dinosaurs.

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Find out about different kinds of trees around the world, from mangroves and palms to monkey puzzles and oaks. Take a close look at their leaves, seeds and fruits and discover the amazing range of birds, animals and minibeasts that make trees their home.

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Find out how weather works in this fun and friendly book. Learn why it rains and snows, and the fascinating science that causes thunder, lightning, hurricanes and rainbows.

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A book to inspire wonder and awe about one of the harshest, most remote places on Earth - the frozen Arctic. All kinds of animals live and thrive in this icy place, but their homes are under threat from global warming and other looming disasters. This books shows how things were, how things are, and will inspire young readers to care for their planet. Take a tour through this extreme region, to see how it changes as the seasons turn.

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Come into the garden! This set of eight sturdy, two-piece jigsaws, packaged alongside a book for very young children, is an ideal way to encourage learning at playtime. Packed with cheerful illustrations by Elisa Ferro, this delightful set, with simple-to-match puzzle pieces, introduces toddlers to the creatures and plants they might find right outside the home.

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Where's the busy bee gone now? This engaging lift-the-flap book will enchant babies and very little children as they find the cute, fuzzy bee among the flowers, and follow her around the garden to discover who else lives there. Meet a spider spinning a web, a butterfly hiding from the rain, some baby birds learning to fly and the busy bee's family all buzzing in the hive.

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The bees are in danger. They find a sparky bunch of kids to share their troubles with, and explain why there's much more at stake than just honey. With entire food webs threatening to unravel, the kids begin to brainstorm... and come up with a brilliant PLAN. This delightful book weaves important information about pollination, biodiversity, conservation and SHARING OUR PLANET into an entertaining and empowering narrative. Written in consultation with ecological scientist and author, Professor Jeff Ollerton - one of the world's leading experts on pollination. This exciting addition to Usborne's Can we really help...? series offers children reassurance and empowers them to make a difference.

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Clamber up branches and peek through leaves to discover the wonderful jobs trees do, from cleaning our air and keeping us cool to protecting our planet and providing homes for all kinds of wildlife.

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All kinds of fairies and pixies flutter through the pages of this delightful early years colouring book. Little children will love the magical illustrations, and the bold, simple outlines make this book ideal for developing pencil control skills.

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Little children will love the magical illustrations in this early years colouring book filled with unicorns, castles and rainbows. Bold, simple outlines and large areas to colour in make this book ideal for developing pencil control skills.

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Children can become fantastic at fractions, dazzling with decimals and perfect at percentages with this entertaining activity book. Finish the fractions robots, colour in shares of an ice-cream cake, find your way out of a decimal maze - and much more. With quick quizzes to help check progress, and all the answers at the back of the book.

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RETURN TO A WORLD OF DRAGONS, SONG-SPELLS, PIPERS AND BATTLES...Patch Brightwater and his friend Barver, the dracogriff, are trapped on a mysterious island full of monstrous beasts. Their shapeshifting friend, Wren, is being held prisoner by the Piper of Hamelyn, but she's working hard to escape.Clad in his suit of magical black armour and with dragons and a growing army on his side, the Piper of Hamelyn seems destined to bring chaos and destruction down on the world. Can anything stop him? Three accidental heroes versus one legendary villain...the epic adventure that began with A Darkness of Dragons comes to a thunderous end."All the ingredients of a perfect fantasy adventure." Kieran Larwood on A Darkness of Dragons

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Follow a nosy lion cub around the grassland to discover a tall giraffe, a baby elephant squirting water and a funny looking warthog! Babies will delight in discovering safari animals in this sweet, sturdy flap book. Designed especially to encourage developing motor skills with chunky, shaped flaps, this is a lovely addition to the Little Lift and Look library for babies and toddlers.

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You'd better not tickle the unicorn... because it just might neigh if you do! This delightful interactive book combines touchy-feely patches with sounds: as well as the unicorn, babies and toddlers will enjoy tickling the dragon, phoenix and yeti to find out what noises they make. At the end of the book, all of the animals make their noises at the same time, along with a bouncy tune guaranteed to get everyone dancing.

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The second adventure in the gripping and mysterious eco-adventure series The Light Thieves from Helena Duggan, bestselling author of A Place Called Perfect.'Fizzling with ideas, (The Light Thieves is) a wildly imaginative adventure which reads like a blockbuster movie.' - Christopher EdgeOnly kids can save the world. The sun's light is being stolen. It's a catastrophe for the planet and every living thing on it! Friends Grian, Jeffrey and Shelli are desperately trying to work out how it's happening. They know tech genius Howard Hansom is behind the theft and they're determined to stop him. But they can't use any of Hansom's smart technology in their quest as it will track them wherever they go.The three young heroes need to find a strange black mirror to help them save the sun. Time is running out. Can kids really save the world? 'The Light Thieves is a feast of fun, fiction, fantasy and fear. Opens with a bang and never lets up until the last page. I loved it.' - Eoin Colfer

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Filled with simple, stylish images designed to appeal to young children, showing well-loved sea creatures. Simply brush water over the bold black and white designs to watch them burst into vibrant colour.

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"Totally in love with this novel." Loan Le, author of A Pho Love StoryA girl, a boy, a grandfather and a plan. The girl: Francine. Model teenager, dutiful granddaughter, absolutely no chill.The grandfather: Francine's beloved a gung. He has one final wish, a male heir to carry on the family traditions. It's an outdated idea, but Francine loves him, and she has a plan to bring him the boy he always wanted. The boy: Ollie. Family friend, former crush, no idea how Francine has convinced him to get mixed up in her off-the-wall, and totally sexist, honorary grandson plan.The plan: might work. But as Ollie and Francine's worlds collide, their secrets get tangled, and so do their feelings. Sometimes what you really want, isn't at all what you expected.

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"Hello, I'm new here!" says Hare to slow, quiet Tortoise. Hare talks very fast, and likes to run and jump, and before Tortoise can think twice, he has agreed to an impossible race. But maybe Hare is a little too confident, and Tortoise has a chance of winning after all? Maybe both Hare and Tortoise have some lessons to learn about determination, believing in yourself and winning and losing well. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.300 headwords, 580 words.

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Lively illustrations and friendly characters introduce young children to simple addition and subtraction activities. There are numbers and pictures to trace over on every page to develop pen control and early maths skills while keeping learning fun.

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