The Snow Queen

Bring the classic Grimm's fairytale to life with this wonderful magic painting book. Simply dip the brush provided into water and brush it over the patterns to see the pictures burst into colour. An enchanting retelling of the tale is combined with Barbara Bongini's stunning artwork.

The classic fable retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Toby Town Mouse loves to live the high life, while his cousin Pipin prefers a quieter country life. When the two visit each other's homes, will they realise that sometimes differences aren't always a bad thing? Vividly illustrated by Jacqueline East. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.

The classic tale of The Three Little Pigs retold with simple text and delightful illustrations. When mum’s house becomes too small, it’s time for Pinky, Percy and Poppy Pig to build houses of their own. But will they chose their materials wisely and escape the Big Bad Wolf? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

This is a beautiful treasury of picture books perfect for young children. It contains five stories from the "Picture Books" series: "The Twelve Dancing Princesses", "The Three Little Pigs", "Little Red Riding Hood", "The Frog Prince" and "Goldilocks and the Three Bears". Each story is beautifully illustrated and perfect for either reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone.

A sparkling re-telling of the Grimm fairytale, 'The Iron Stove', in which a princess frees a prince from an iron stove, after he was trapped there by a wicked witch. But no sooner has she freed him, than the witch appears and snatches the prince away. Now the princess must climb a glass mountain, cross a lake and a field of swirling spikes to save him.

An enthralling introduction to one of the most famous women in the world, accompanied by stunning photographs, a family tree and timeline. Includes fascinating photographs that capture her childhood and the grandeur and drama of her reign. Written for children ready to tackle more complex reading and with internet links to carefully selected websites to find out more. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. A comprehensive and...