The nightingale's song is beautiful. Every day, she sings for the Emperor - but she's just an ordinary brown bird. Can the Emperor have a better, prettier nightingale? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 500 headwords, 1,168 words

Little Red Riding Hood is off to visit her Grandma. But waiting in the woods is a very hungry wolf with a very cunning plan... This delightfully illustrated version of the classic fairy tale is specially written for children who are just beginning to read, with simple text and colourful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez on every page.

The popular fairy story specially retold for young readers and with bright, colourful illustrations on every page. Jack and his mother are so poor, they have no food and not much hope... Until Jack meets a strange little man with a handful of magic beans. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.

The classic English fairytale, specially rewritten for young children and brought to life with stunning illustrations. Jack and his mother are so poor that they don't have anything to eat. Their hope is fading, until Jack meets a strange little man with a handful of magic beans... What happens next changes Jack’s life forever. The simple text and vibrant illustrations will appeal to very young children at story time and to older children just beginning to read alone.

In this enchanting and informative picture book with environmental themes, a newly planted sidewalk tree transforms the neighborhood as residents nurture it through the seasons. Vibrantly illustrated and with extensive backmatter, this is a lovely ode to how trees make cities-and communities-better. Perfect for fans of The Night Gardener and The Curious Garden. Dani lives on a city block carpeted with concrete-until a street tree moves in. The tree brings the wonders of nature to Dani's doorstep and is good company through the days and seasons. But it will need help to thrive . . . This love letter to the many gifts of trees reminds us to take care of our neighbors-even those with roots, branches, and leaves.

A lonely young prince wants to get married, but how can he find a real princess? This stunningly illustrated version of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale is specially written for children who are just beginning to read, and features simple text and beautiful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez on every page.

"One of the most popular stories from the Thousand and One Nights. Aladdin agrees to find an old lamp for his "uncle" Abanazar. Rubbing the lamp summons a powerful genie, who makes Aladdin rich. Then Abanazar tricks Aladdin's wife into giving up the lamp, and kidnaps her. What can Aladdin do? The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English."

Introduce little ones to Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella and the Princess and the Pea in this gorgeous book. With simple text and beautiful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez throughout, the stories are perfect for reading aloud to young children or for older children to read by themselves.

A beautifully illustrated picture book that brings new life to the classic tale. Meet Cinderella, a young girl with a wicked stepmother, two cruel stepsisters, and a magical fairy godmother who is set to make her dreams come true... The simple text and vibrant illustrations will appeal to very young children at story time and to older children just beginning to read alone.

Have you ever heard the song of a nightingale? The Emperor hadn't - but when he did, he became so entranced he just had to try to capture it for himself. But maybe trying to own a piece of nature for yourself isn't the best idea? Readers of all ages will get lost in this heartbreaking but ultimately heartwarming story, which comes with free online audio.