Series:

Usborne Young Reading: Series One

5 total works

Cover of Stories of Magic Ponies
Three original stories for children who have just started reading on their own. The rainbow-coloured ponies on Pony Island are full of magic - but Star, Moonbeam and Bluebell discover that magic isn’t always as easy as it seems. Gorgeously illustrated by Jana Costa. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Cover of The Story of Hanukkah

The Story of Hanukkah

by Susanna Davidson

Published 1 June 2007
Developed in consultation with Allison Kelly, this story is aimed at at children aged five and over who are just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability.

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Princess and the Pea

by Susanna Davidson

Published 30 July 2004

Prince Patrick wants to marry a real princess but they’re not easy to find. Still, anything is possible with the help of a cousin, a witch and a pea... Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone.

"Irresistible for children learning to read." - Child Education Plus

Cover of Young Reading The Story of Pegasus

Imagine you were told to kill a terrifying monster. That's just what happens to Bellerophon and he's in despair... until he finds Pegasus, a magnificent flying horse. Together they set off on a hair-raising adventure in this lively retelling of the classic Greek myth for children just starting to read on their own. Includes links to carefully chosen websites to find out more about Ancient Greece.

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

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The Frog Prince

by Susanna Davidson

Published 1 January 2005
This is an evocative picture book based on the classic fairytale and retold for younger children. When a frog rescues Princess Poppy's treasured golden ball, she is revolted that to return the favour she has to let him live in the palace with her. But could there be more to this frog than meets the eye? It features illustrations taken from the popular "Young Reading" series.