A series of fun stories using very simple synthetic phonic-based text. Synthetic phonic learning is the process of reading by sounding the individual sounds of a word and then blending them together to read the word as a whole.

This is one of a series of stories featuring Poppy and Sam, their dog Rusty, Curly the pig and Woolly the sheep, as they go about their lives on Apple Tree Farm.

An exciting picture word book for beginner readers and English language learners, full of busy, colourful scenes with lots to spot and talk about. Featuring much-loved illustrations by Stephen Cartwright and the iconic Little Yellow Duck to spot on every double page. A special edition of this classic word book, revised and updated for the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing in 2013. Three generations of children have built their basic vocabulary with this entertaining and fun book. With internet links to listen to all the words at the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

This charmingly illustrated book is a perfect way to introduce little children to the idea of going to the doctor. The simple, reassuring text goes through each stage of the process, while Stephen Cartwright's timeless illustrations are full of gentle fun and lots of details to spot and talk about together.

Splash, bang, hiss... Follow Ted's disastrous tractor journey in this humorous short story set on Apple Tree Farm. Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

Join Poppy and Sam on Apple Tree Farm with this truly interactive book for young children. Wind up the red train, place it on the tracks embedded in the thick card pages, and watch as it whizzes around the farm. There's even a turntable which allows you to change direction. Three delightful train stories are brought to life with this book and toy.

Oh no, there's a shark in the park! Or is there? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright - and you can also listen to the story online. A delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves, with parent's notes on phonics at the back.

This book gently introduces young children to the idea of moving house. The classic illustrations by Stephen Cartwright are full of fun details to look at and talk about together, and the simple text explains each part of the process in a reassuring way.

This book gently introduces young children to the idea of going to school for the first time. The simple, reassuring text explains what to expect, and the charming illustrations by Stephen Cartwright are full of fun details to look at and talk about together.

Those learning French will have great fun spotting and memorising one thousand French words in this classic word book. Each scene features colourful illustrations by the much-loved Stephen Cartwright, including a Little Yellow Duck to spot on every page. Readers can listen to every word read by a native French speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks Website. Words are divided into themes including 'At Home', 'Actions' , 'Food' and 'Colours'. A fun way to learn key French vocabulary.

Follow a day in the life of the Boot family, as Poppy and Sam learn to tell the time along with the reader. Young readers can turn the hands on the attached clock face to match the time of all kinds of activities on Apple Tree Farm.

It's Christmas Eve at Apple Tree Farm! Peep under the flaps to find out what Poppy and Sam are doing to get ready for Christmas Day. Poppy can't find Ginger, her kitten, but maybe you can see where she's hiding! An interactive book for children to enjoy at Christmas, with delightful illustrations from Stephen Cartwright throughout.

This charmingly illustrated book is a perfect way to get little children used to the idea of going to the hospital. Clear, reassuring text explains each part of the process, while Stephen Cartwright's timeless illustrations are full of gentle humour, and interesting details to spot and talk about together.

There are 1000 Polish words to learn in this classic word book, great for sharing with young language learners. Each busy scene features the wonderful illustrations of Stephen Cartwright, alongside items to spot, each labelled with their Polish name. A fun way to build key Polish vocubulary, specially revised and updated to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing in 2013. Readers can listen to every word read by a native Polish speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks Website. Don't forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every page!

It's snowing on Apple Tree Farm and Woolly the Sheep is missing! Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

-- Usborne Farmyard Tales Mini books are child-sized and perfect for beginning readers

-- The soft, plush toys with key rings have been safety tested and are fun to collect

Little children will love to wind-up the tractor and watch as it whizzes around the tracks. There are three much-loved Apple Tree Farm stories to bring to life - Scarecrow's Secret, Runaway Tractor and Tractor in Trouble - and each story includes sturdy tracks embedded in the pages and press-out Farmyard Tales characters to complete the scenes.

Snuggle up with Poppy and Sam, and enjoy these ten gentle tales of their adventures on Apple Tree Farm. Stories include a runaway tractor, a journey on an old steam train, a camping trip and lots more. Each story features charming illustrations by Stephen Cartwright, and there's a Little Yellow Duck to spot in every picture too.

The funny antics of twelve lovable animal characters are brought together in this marvellous collection - a brilliant way to introduce phonics to young readers. Why won't Fat Cat move from his mat? Who can stop the goose on the loose? And is there really a SHARK in the park? Accompanied by a listen-along CD, the collection contains the following titles: Fat Cat on a mat, Ted in a red bed, Big Pig on a dig, Hen's pens, Fox on a box, Frog on a log, Ted's shed, Sam Sheep can't sleep, Shark in the park, Toad makes a road, Goose on the loose and Mouse moves house.

A classic bilingual Spanish/English word book, illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key Spanish vocabulary. Includes an English/Spanish word list and a pronunciation guide to ensure effective, long-term learning. Readers can hear how to pronounce every word by listening to a native Spanish speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website. Fully revised and updated for 2014 and beyond, with new words added, redundant words removed and pictures updated.

What's that puffing along the old train track? Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

A classic bilingual German/English word book, illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key German vocabulary. Includes an English/German word list and a pronunciation guide to ensure effective, long-term learning. Readers can hear how to pronounce every word by listening to a native German speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website. Fully revised and updated for 2014 and beyond, with new words added, redundant words removed and pictures updated.

This is one of a series of stories featuring Poppy and Sam, their dog Rusty, Curly the pig and Woolly the sheep, as they go about their lives on Apple Tree Farm.

Join Poppy and Sam for a wander around Apple Tree Farm to meet all the animals who live there, including favourites Rusty the dog, Dolly the horse and Woolly the sheep. There are lots of scenes to decorate, including the stables, snowy fields and a summer show, and over 150 stickers to bring the pages to life.