Usborne First Reading

4 total works

On the Moon

by Anna Milbourne

Published 30 April 2004

Introduce young children to the vastness of the universe with this captivating tale of a little girl imagining a trip to outer space. A combination of illustrated pictures and NASA photographs allow children to glimpse what it would be like to fly into outer space, walk on the moon, and look back at Earth from a very long way away. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.

"An excellent first space book." - English Association Book Awards

Under the Ground

by Anna Milbourne

Published 1 June 2006

Lenny and Lola journey deep into the earth, encountering rabbits snuggled in their burrows, underground trains and dinosaur bones. They keep digging, and digging until they pop out on the other side of the world! With delightful illustrations, easy-to-read text and fun puzzles at the end of the book. Part of the First Reading series for beginner readers.

In The Castle

by Anna Milbourne

Published 1 January 2006

Step back in time to the excitement of life in a castle, with jousts and banquets and daring deeds. 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 ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles.

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

On The Farm

by Anna Milbourne

Published 1 June 2006

A delightful story about life on a farm with easy-to-read text and charming illustrations. 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 ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles.

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