Series:

Young Reading Series One

3 total works

Cover of Princess and the Pea

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 The Frog Prince

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.

Cover of The Emperor's New Clothes

This classic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's comical fairytale about a fashion-crazy emperor is amusingly illustrated throughout by award-winning cartoonist, Mike Gordon. Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone.

Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.