Crack codes, solve clues, answer riddles, escape from mazes... Packed with a huge variety of puzzles, this entertaining write-in book is a great way to give your brain a workout and develop logical thinking skills. Write and draw your answers to puzzles perfectly pitched for age 7+. Along the way, you'll also discover how your brain works and tips on how you can help it to work better. With links to more activities and help online, and all the answers in the back of the book.

This delightful picture book is based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children. Run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch him, he's the Gingerbread Man! But although he may be able to out-run everyone, can the Gingerbread Man outwit the cunning fox? This title features vibrant illustrations taken from the popular "First Reading" series.

A colourful picture word book with illustrations of around a thousand everyday words. Words are arranged by theme, providing lots to spot and talk about together. A fun way to build a child's vocabulary, with delightful pictures to pore over. Listen to all the words read by a British English speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website.

A beautiful anthology for animal lovers of ten folk tales, beautifully retold for a new generation of readers. Discover how Anansi the spider brought stories to the world, how trickster Coyote stole fire and follow a heroic wolf who helps a prince find a firebird. Full of magic and wonder, these tales will take you around the world, from desolate mountains and winter forests to lush jungles, meeting brave and inspiring animals along the way.

Every day, Sam takes the same old sheep up the same old mountain. What can he do to make life more exciting? First Reading Level 3 are real books for beginner readers which develop reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Croc is late for everything, even her own birthday party! She sleeps through her alarm, misses the bus, and what's worse, she has the hiccups. A surprise birthday present may be just what she needs... Young children will love the humorous rhyming text and lively illustrations in this hilarious picture book, brilliant for sharing together or for children who are beginning to read for themselves. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

A lively phonics wordbook specially developed for young children who are just beginning to learn to read. This appealing book uses witty and lively scenes to introduce easy-to-read words and common spelling patterns. An engaging way to build a secure foundation for reading with confidence and pleasure.

Who is stealing golden apples from the King's magical orchard? Prince Ivan sets out to find the thief; a journey on which he's helped by Silver Wolf to trace first the Firebird, then the winged Horse of Power, then the princess Marya, held captive by the wicked sorcerer Kaschey. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: A2. 800 headwords, 2405 words.

The wicked fairy says, "When she is sixteen, she will hurt her little hand on a spindle and die!" Instead, Princess Rose falls asleep for a thousand years. Who can wake her? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 500 headwords, 1,194 words

Strange things are happening at the Paris Opera House. Young singer Christine is suddenly famous - but who is her 'angel of music'? There are stories about a ghost. Can they be true? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 800 headwords, 2,346 words

Arthur dreams of becoming a knight, but no-one knows who he really is. His dream seems impossible until he finds a shining silver sword, fixed in a stone. What can it mean? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 800 headwords, 1,354 words

A fun and interactive way for children to learn and listen to over 100 everyday English words spoken by a native speaker. Children will love selecting a card with illustrations of a topic such as clothes, food, or animals, slotting it into the book's special frame and pressing an illustration to hear the word read aloud. Each of the four double-sided topic cards shows sixteen words with colourful corresponding pictures. A fun and engaging way for preschool children to learn English as either a first or second language.

The classic story of The Runaway Pancake retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Accompanied by clear and delightful illustrations. Attractive hardback book with ribbon marker. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio).

You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man! Everyone wants to catch the gingerbread man. Only the fox wants to help him - or does he? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 500 headwords800 words

Chicken Licken is convinced that the sky is falling. One by one, he persuades the other birds around the farm to come with him and tell the King. Then the procession meets Foxy Loxy, who seems extremely keen to help them. Why, he even knows the quickest route... A lively retelling for young English language learners of a well-loved cumulative story, with delightful illustrations full of charming detail.

"I'm sorry, Beast" said Beauty. "I can be your friend, but I can't marry you." Poor Beast! Can Beauty learn to love him? Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 500 headwords, 1,015 words

A classic English word book to help children learn key vocabulary, with one hundred everyday words illustrated in busy scenes and with labelled pictures. Colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright provide lots to look at and talk about, and there's a little yellow duck to find on each double page. An essential word book for preschoolers and children learning English as a second language - readers can also listen to every word read by a native English speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website.

A wipe-clean book about letter sounds for children who are learning to read and write. Match words such as 'sat' and 'pat' to the right picture, find words starting with 'p' or draw insects to practise the letter 'i' then wipe and repeat. This first book in the series covers 's', 'a', 't', 'p', 'i', 'n', 'm' and 'd', and supports phonics teaching in schools.

The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father's golden apples. A story of bravery, determination and magic that has captivated generations, and inspired iconic paintings, music and ballet. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Kind Katie shares her bread and cheese with an old woman on her way through the forest. The woman thanks her with the gift of a magic porridge pot - but it's important to give the pot the right instructions, or the porridge will get out of hand... With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: low A1. 300 headwords, 526 words.

A lively retelling of the classic Aesop's fable for young English language learners, beautifully illustrated and full of character and humour. "Hello, I'm new here!" says Hare to slow, quiet old Tortoise. Hare talks very fast, and likes to run and jump, and before Tortoise can think twice, he has agreed to an impossible race. But maybe Hare is a little too confident, and Tortoise has a chance of winning after all? And maybe both Hare and Tortoise have some lessons to learn about determination, believing in yourself and winning and losing well. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.

When Tom's father dies, Tom has to leave his home with Puss, the cat. Luckily Puss is a very clever cat, and soon Tom is riding in a carriage with the King and his pretty daughter. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 500 headwords, 979 words

Odysseus and the Greek army have fought the Trojans for ten long years. Will the war ever end? Finally, Odysseus thinks of a clever trick. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 800 headwords, 1,304 words

Sam looks after the sheep all day. He's bored, so he thinks of a story. "Help, help, there's a wolf!" At first, everyone believes him, but then Sam tells the same story again, and again... Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English). 500 headwords, 1,111 words