Three titles in the popular "First Reading" series are re-issued with hardback covers with audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together. "The Young Reading" series is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability.

The Dragon and the Phoenix

by Lesley Sims

Published 1 November 2012
A retelling of a Chinese folktale about a dragon, a phoenix, the Queen of Heaven and a very special pebble... Featuring the colourful illustrations of Graham Philpot. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Also available as an ebook with narration in British English (on tablets that support audio).