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The Story of Pegasus (Usborne Young Reading Series 1) by Susanna Davidson
Category: Children's | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 1
This is a lively re-telling of the Greek myth, in which Pegasus, the flying horse, helps hero Bellerophon to defeat a fire-breathing monster. This is a new title in "Young Reading Series One". Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, "Series One" has short stories that are full of excitement, aimed at chi ...Show more
The Story of Toilets, Telephones and Other Useful Inventions (Usborne Young Reading Series 1) by Katie Daynes
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 1
An amusing and informative history of the toilet, from cavemen's holes in the ground to Thomas Crapper's flushing toilet. Equally interesting tales of telephones, frozen food, soccer nets, safety razors and space inventions follow. Ages 5-7.
The Tinder Box (Usborne Young Reading Series 1) by Russell Punter
Category: Children's | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 1
A soldier acquires a magic tinderbox which allows him to summon three powerful dogs, who will do whatever he tells them. But when he is discovered using magic to spend time with the beautiful princess, the soldier is sentenced to death. Can the three dogs save his life?
The Wise Princess by Rosie Dickins
Category: Children's Books | Series: Young Reading Series 1 Ser.
A foolish king decides to test his daughters by asking how much they love him. The youngest, Greta, answers "as much as salt" - and is banished. Suddenly alone, Greta succeeds in making her own way in the world AND teaches the king a lesson about love. Based on a very old English fairy tale, which inspi ...Show more
The Wooden Horse (Usborne Young Reading Series 1) by Russell Punter
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 1
This is a new title in "Young Reading, Series One" based on the Greek myth, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. It is aimed at children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability. The Greek army has been sent to Troy to recapture Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world. Bu ...Show more
Twelve Dancing Princesses (Usborne Young Reading Series 1) by Emma Helborough
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 1
Princesses are supposed to be quiet and well behaved, but the 12 princesses in this story like to have fun. When their father finds out they've been sneaking off at night to go dancing, he's furious. Ages 5+ years.
Twelve Dancing Princesses (Usborne Young Reading Series 1 Book & CD) by Emma Helbrough
Category: Early Reader | Series: Usborne Young Reading Series 1
Princesses are supposed to be quiet and well behaved, but the twelve princesses in this story like to have fun. When their father finds out they've been sneaking off at night to go dancing, he's furious. 'Dancing is banned!' he declares. But what will stop them? This title is based on the story by the B ...Show more
Young Reading 1: Kate Crackernuts by Zanna Davidson
Category: Junior Fiction | Series: Young Reading Series 1 Ser.
A lively retelling of a Scottish fairy tale. When Kate's mother marries a king, she grows jealous of the king's daughter and casts a spell on her, giving her the head of a sheep. Kate loves her stepsister and will do anything to help her, so together they set out to find a way to undo the curse... Part ...Show more