The Fox and the Stork

by Susanna Davidson

Published 3 September 2020
Fox loves playing tricks. But when he plays a trick on his friend Stork, she decides to teach him a lesson. Now Fox will find out how it feels to have a trick played on him! A humorous re-telling of the famous Aesop's fable,written especialy for children learning to read, with expert reading advice and wonderful illustrations by John Joven.

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


The Hare and the Tortoise

by Susanna Davidson

Published 7 February 2019
“I’m so fast!” boasts Hare. “Humph!” says Tortoise, in a grump. “Hare, I challenge you to a race!” But who will win? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic Aesop’s Fable, specially written for children who are just learning to read, with charming illustrations by John Joven throughout.


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


Beauty and the Beast

by Susanna Davidson

Published 28 June 2018
When Belle’s father takes a rose from a castle garden, he is confronted by a terrible Beast. Brave Belle is determined to save her father... but what fate awaits her at the enchanted castle? The classic fairy tale rewritten for children who are just learning to read, with stunning illustrations by John Joven throughout.