2.4 First Reading Level Four (Green) Series

The classic story of The Ugly Duckling retold with simple text for children just beginning to read alone. Accompanied by clear and vivid illustrations throughout. Attractive hardback book with ribbon marker. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available as an English Learner's Edition with CD recordings in British and American English and downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.

Cinderella

by Susanna Davidson

Published 29 October 2004

A delightful retelling of the much-loved tale of Cinderella, with full colour illustrations throughout. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone.

Little Red Riding Hood

by Susanna Davidson

Published 26 May 2006

Little Red Riding Hood braves the deep, dark woods to visit her grandmother, but can she outwit the wolf she encounters along the way? A simple retelling of this classic fairytale, 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.

"Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Jack & the Beanstalk

by Susanna Davidson

Published 1 January 2015

The popular fairy story specially retold for young readers and with bright, colourful illustrations on every page. Jack and his mother are so poor, they have no food and not much hope... Until Jack meets a strange little man with a handful of magic beans. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

by Susanna Davidson

Published 1 June 2007

Naughty Goldilocks sneaks into the bears' house and eats all their porridge, breaks their furniture and sleeps in their beds. She is in for a surprise when the bears return home... 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.

"Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Baba Yaga the Flying Witch

by Susanna Davidson

Published 29 February 2008

In this Russian folktale, Baba Yaga zooms through the forest in her flying pot. Her hair is greasy. Her hands are warty. Her nose reaches down to her chin. And poor Tasha has been sent into the forest to find her. First Reading Level 4 are real books for beginner readers which continue to develop reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Thumbelina

by Susanna Davidson

Published 26 December 2008

Thumbelina is as tiny as a thumb. When she’s abandoned in the outside world, she faces some very big adventures indeed. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. Includes audio.

"Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Penguins

by Susanna Davidson

Published 31 October 2007

This work contains two new titles in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. It offers information to readers telling young readers all about the fascinating worlds of frogs and bugs. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.