Farmyard Tales Series

As with the other books in the Farmyard Tales series, this has been especially written with the help of a language expert for young children who are just beginning to read. The illustrations also give clues to the words and their meaning.

Surprise Visitors

by Heather Amery

Published 28 November 1994

Who are the surprise visitors causing a disturbance at Apple Tree Farm? Young children will love finding out what happens in this delightful short story specially written, with the help of language experts, to ensure new readers succeed in their first attempts. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don't forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.

"Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

Rusty's Train Ride

by Heather Amery

Published 28 May 1999

Mop the puppy is accidentally left behind on the newly-restored steam train. Can Rusty the dog save the day? Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

The Snow Storm

by Heather Amery

Published 25 November 1994

It’s snowing on Apple Tree Farm and Woolly the Sheep is missing! Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

The Scarecrow's Secret

by Heather Amery

Published October 1990

Mr. Straw is a very good scarecrow. One day Poppy and Sam creep up to examine him - and they discover the scarecrow's secret. Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

Farmyard Tales Christmas Flap Book

by Heather Amery

Published 25 September 2000

-- The popular Farmyard Tales characters, Poppy and Sam, are featured in this series of flap books for very young children-- Stephen Cartwright's endearing illustrations provide lots to look at and talk about-- There are little visual clues to help young children try to predict what's going to happen next

The Grumpy Goat

by Heather Amery

Published 29 January 1993

This sticker book is based on a story about a grumpy goat from the Farmyard Tales series. It is a rebus puzzle to solve, where sticker pictures replace worlds in the story. Missing parts of each picture can be completed by adding the appropriate sticker.

Kitten's Day Out

by Heather Amery

Published 25 September 1992

-- Each page has two reading levels, one for beginners and one for more advanced readers

-- Beginners can use the first reading level to achieve the satisfaction of reading the whole book by themselves

-- Stephen Cartwright's illustrations give clues to the words and their meanings

Woolly Stops the Train

by Heather Amery

Published 27 August 1999

Woolly the naughty sheep causes more mayhem in this charming short story set on Apple Tree Farm. Perfect for bedtime, or for beginner readers to read themselves.

Naughty Sheep

by Heather Amery

Published May 1989

-- Each page has two reading levels, one for beginners and one for more advanced readers-- Beginners can use the first reading level to achieve the satisfaction of reading whole book by themselves-- Stephen Cartwright's illustrations give clues to the words and their meanings

Camping Out

by Heather Amery

Published 24 February 1995

Designed for children who are just beginning to read, this title from the Farmyard Tales series tells the story of how Farmer Boot lets people camp in Apple Farm's field, which gives Poppy and Sam the idea to set up camp themselves.

The New Pony

by Heather Amery

Published 29 January 1993

-- Each page has two reading levels, one for beginners and one for more advanced readers-- Beginners can use the first reading level to achieve the satisfaction of reading the whole book by themselves-- Stephen Cartwright's illustrations give clues to the words and their meanings

The Old Steam Train

by Heather Amery

Published 28 May 1999

The new Farmyard Tale story find favourite characters, Poppy and Sam, discovering the newly restored Apple Tree station and its steam train. Ages 5-7.

Train Stories

by Heather Amery

Published 30 June 1999

A read along cassette accompanies this book of four Farmyard tales which revolve around a restored railway station near Apple Tree Farm. A picture map of Apple Tree railway and its surroundings is shown on the endpapers. The book features two level of text.

Pig Gets Stuck

by H Amery and Heather Amery

Published 19 May 1989

-- Each page has two reading levels, one for beginners and one for more advanced readers

-- Beginners can use the first reading level to achieve the satisfaction of reading the whole book by themselves

-- Stephen Cartwright's illustrations give clues to the words and their meanings

Barn on Fire

by Heather Amery

Published 1 December 1989

Curly Tales

by Heather Amery

Published 27 October 2000

Complete Farmyard Tales Tape Pack

by Heather Amery and Stephen Cartwright

Published 25 October 1991

The Steam Train Jigsaw Book

by Heather Amery

Published 27 September 2002

This Farmyard Tales story incorporates four jigsaws containing train-shaped pieces. Each jigsaw has a velvety touch and feel flocking.

Farmyard Tales Christmas

by Heather Amery and Stephen Cartwright

Published 29 September 2000

A Christmas flapbook with 30 flaps to peek behind. The accompanying audio cassette includes a story and Christmas songs which are complimentary to the story.