Series:

Usborne First Reading

1 primary work • 11 total works

Book 4

Cover of Goldilocks and the Three Bears

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

Level 3

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The Little Red Hen

by Susanna Davidson

Published 25 August 2006
The classic story of The Little Red Hen retold with simple text and delightful illustrations. The Little Red Hen works hard all year to grow grains of wheat to make bread. Not one of her friends is willing to help her, so do they deserve the delicious treat at the end? First Reading Level Three titles help beginner readers develop reading stamina and include character sheets or maps and the main story. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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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.

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Snails

by Susanna Davidson

Published 30 June 2006

A fascinating look into the world of snails, full of facts about what snails like to eat, where they live and how they lay their eggs. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. This book includes audio, reading-related puzzles and internet links to find out more.

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

Level 3

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The Musicians of Bremen

by Susanna Davidson

Published 28 September 2007
When life on the farm becomes too dangerous for a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster, they decide to join a band – but the band are really a rascally gang of robbers! First Reading Level 3 are real books for beginner readers which develop reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm and featuring the colourful illustrations of Mike Gordon. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Level 2

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Clever Rabbit and the Lion

by Susanna Davidson

Published 28 September 2007
Also available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio). Lion wants to eat up all the animals in the jungle, but Clever Rabbit has to plan to stop him - an amusing story based on an old folktale. First Reading Level 2 are real books for beginner readers ready to tackle more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Featuring the warm illustrations of Daniel Howarth. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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Town Mouse loves to live the high life, while his cousin Country Mouse prefers a quieter life. When the two visit each other’s homes, will they realise that sometimes differences aren’t always a bad thing? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic story, specially written for beginner readers and with beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout.

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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

Level 3

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Three Little Pigs

by Susanna Davidson

Published 23 February 2007
A charming retelling of the traditional fairytale with simple text and delightful illustrations. When mum’s house becomes too small, it’s time for Pinky, Percy and Poppy Pig to build houses of their own. But will they chose their materials wisely and escape the Big Bad Wolf? A wonderful story to be shared again and again.

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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

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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.