Usborne First Reading Series

Book 3

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.

Book 4

The Runaway Pancake

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 26 May 2006

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).

The Gingerbread Man

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 1 June 2006

Run, run, as fast as you can - you can't catch him, he's the gingerbread man! Based on the classic tale, this picture book retells the story for younger readers.

The Sun and the Wind

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 27 July 2007

A lively retelling of Aesop’s fable about who is stronger - the sun or the wind. First Reading Level 1 are real books for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Featuring the charming illustrations of Francesca di Chiara. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

The Fox and the Stork

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 27 July 2007

A lively retelling of Aesop’s fable about always being kind to your friends. First Reading Level 1 are real books for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Featuring the delightful illustrations of Rocio Martinez. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

The Fox and the Crow

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 27 July 2007

A lively retelling of Aesop's fable about not always believing the nice things people say. First Reading Level 1 are real books for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Featuring the delightful illustrations of Rocio Martinez. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Level 3

The Leopard and the Sky God

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 28 September 2007

Leopard loves to bang his drum, but when he refuses to share it with the Sky God, he finds himself in a lot of trouble! Based on a West African folktale. First Reading Level 3 are real books for beginner readers which develop reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Featuring the colourful illustrations of Katie Lovell. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

The Hare and the Tortoise

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 27 April 2007

Harry Hare loves running – and he loves talking about it too. When he suggests a race, nobody expects Tom Tortoise to take up the challenge. Does Tom really think he can beat the fastest hare in history? Simply written in lively, flowing text, Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.

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The Lion and The Mouse

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 26 September 2008

Aesop’s charming fable retold for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. It’s tough in the wild, whether you’re a tiny mouse or a big, scary lion. But friends can be found in the strangest of places. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles.

Level 3

The Mouse's Wedding

by Mairi MacKinnon

Published 26 September 2008

A delightful Japanese folktale about a Father Mouse who wants his daughter to marry the most powerful husband in the world. Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.

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