Twelve Dancing Princesses

by Emma Helbrough

Published 24 September 2004
The classic fairytale about the princesses who like to have fun. When their father finds out they’ve been sneaking out to go dancing, he’s furious. “Dancing is banned!” he declares. But will that stop them? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

The Nutcracker

by Emma Helbrough

Published 29 October 2004
Enchanting retelling of the classic story with easy reading text for children beginning to read alone. Clara's adventure begins on Christmas Eve with an amazing present - a magic doll. Soon she is flying in a sleigh to the Land of Sweets where she meets the Sugarplum Fairy. The Usborne Reading Programme has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.