Ant is busy preparing for winter, while Grasshopper sings the summer away. But what will happen to Grasshopper when winter comes? A delightful retelling of the classic Aesops' Fable, written especially for children learning to read, with delightful illustrations by John Joven. Part of the established and international Young Reading Scheme, written with expert advice from a reading consultant. A fun and enjoyable re-telling of the classic Aesop fable. With engaging artwork by popular illustrator John Joven.

Hank the Hippo LOVES to help, but all the other hippos think he's a fool. Especially Horace: 'Hippos aren't helpful! It's not what we do. We should spend our time sloshing in pools!' But when a great flood comes, Hank is swept away as he tries to help the other animals. What will Horace do then?

The story of Jack, who swaps his mother's cow for some "magic" beans which grow into a huge beanstalk. By climbing this oversized plant, Jack reaches the home of a terrifying giant. Will Jack be able to escape with the giant's gold, or will the giant grind Jack's bones to make his bread? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, which includes over 250 titles across seven levels — all developed in conjunction with reading experts. Beautifully bound, with a ribbon marker. Makes a brilliant gift.

This charmingly illustrated picture book tells the story of the Fox Family who stumble upon Miss Molly's rather misterious school in the woods. Unruly Freddie Fox and his siblings spend a day at Miss Molly's school and learn some practical ways of being considerate, as well as absorbing the prevailing atmosphere of kindness at Miss Molly's school. Cute illustrations and a gentle humour make this an altogether delightful companion to Miss Molly's School of Manners.

It's Billy's school camping trip. His worst nightmare is having to go to the TOILET in the DARK. What if he gets lost in the SCARY WOODS? What if there are WEREWOLVES? Or BEARS? The Mini Monsters decide to brush up on their camping skills and come along too, in case Billy needs their help. Which he definitely does... for it's not long before his worst nightmare comes true.

A hilarious, rhyming adventure about sharing A bright, engaging story to encourage sharing.Did you know when you're not looking, sheep are knitting lots of things... from toys to scarves to mittens, to hats and woolly wings! But then, disaster strikes, when two competitive sheep discover they are knitting from the SAME ball of wool. Sharing just might be the only way to save the day...

The fifth title in the brand new Sticker Dollies stories, a fiction series for young readers, inspired by the Sticker Dolly Dressing books, starring three new Doll characters - the Princess Dolls. The Princess Dolls, Sophia, Meera and Olivia are off to the Castle in the Clouds on the Majestic Isle, for the Cloud Princess' Grand Welcome Ceremony. But they soon discover not everything is going smoothly. The Cloud Princess says she can't go through with the ceremony. She is expected to perform a dance and she says she's a terrible dancer! But if she doesn't perform, she'll be lettering down her parents... and her people. Now it's up to the Princess Dolls to find a solution, and fast. Brand new series fiction for young readers, inspired by the best-selling Sticker Dolly Dressing series. Contains a page of stickers so you can dress the dolls, and illustrations throughout. Exciting adventure story starring the 'Princess Dolls', with aspirational, diverse female characters.