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A Christmas Carol (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Charles Dickens
Category: Children's | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
This simple retelling of the classic Dickens Christmas story has been adapted for children starting to read independently and remains faithful to the original text. With illustrations by Alan Marks, children will shudder at Marley's ghost and sympathize with Tiny Tim's plight.
A Little Princess (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Susanna Davidson
Category: EARLY READING | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
A gorgeous retelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett's poignant novel, which follows the story of kind-hearted Sara Crewe and her struggles at boarding school, as she goes from riches to rags and back again, following the death of her beloved father. Elegantly illustrated by Kate Aldous. Young readers will t ...Show more
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Lesley Sims
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
An entertaining retelling of one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, beautifully illustrated by Serena Riglietti. - Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. - The Young Reading Series is designed to encourage independent reading and covers a r ...Show more
Adventures of Robin Hood (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Rob Lloyd Jones
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", based on the tales of England's most famous outlaw and part of the Usborne Reading Programme. It is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. The outlaw Robin hood is determined to stop ...Show more
Aesop's Fables (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Carol Watson & Nick Price
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
A collection of eight of Aesop's best-loved fables retold for children growing in reading confidence. Sly foxes, thirsty storks and greedy dogs all feature in these fun stories, each with its own moral at the end. Colourfully illustrated by Nick Price. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with readi ...Show more
Alice Through the Looking Glass (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Lesley Sims
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
This is a new title in the 'Usborne Reading Programme', which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. After returning from Wonderland, Alice's adventures continue when she steps through a looking glass and into the topsy-turvy worl ...Show more
Alice in Wonderland (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Lewis Carroll
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
An ordinary day becomes extraordinary when Alice follows the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole and finds herself in Wonderland. Join her as she meets one incredible character after another in this lively retelling of the classic quirky tale by Lewis Carroll.
Around the World in 80 Days (Usborne Young Reading Series 2 & CD) by Jane Bingham
Category: Children's | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
This is the classic tale of Phileas Fogg and his quest to travel around the world in just eighty days. It is written with the help of a reading consultant, for readers growing in confidence. It is part of the Usborne English Language Learners programme, featuring books from the Usborne Reading Programme ...Show more
Around the World in Eighty Days (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Jules Verne
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
Funny stories with humorous illustrations. Written in consultation with a specialist in early reading. Easy-to-follow text for young readers. Ages 5-7
Beauty and the Beast (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Louie Stowell
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
Each of these four exciting new titles in the "Young Reading" series is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert, Allison Kelly from Roehampton University. Every titl ...Show more
Black Beauty (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Anna Sewell
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
A poignant and moving retelling of Anna Sewell's classic novel, which follows the story of Black Beauty - the brave and noble horse that overcomes danger and cruelty to eventually find a loving home. It is gorgeously illustrated by Alan Marks. Young readers will treasure this beautiful gift edition, whi ...Show more
East of the Sun, West of the Moon (Usborne Young Reading Series 2) by Susanna Davidson
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 2
This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. This title is based on a Scandinavian fairytale. Asta's father gives her to a talking whi ...Show more