Level 4

Why the sea is salty

by Rosie Dickins

Published 27 April 2007
The classic Korean tale retold for children just beginning to read. When a thief steals the King’s most precious treasure, a magic millstone that makes whatever the king wants, he gets more than he bargained for. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio).

The Magic Pear Tree

by Rosie Dickins

Published 29 May 2009
A folktale from China retold for beginner readers developing reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Shen doesn’t like to share anything – especially not his yummy pears. Can a hungry beggar teach him a little kindness? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Level 4

Emperor and the Nightingale

by Rosie Dickins

Published 27 April 2007
The classic Hans Christian Andersen story retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. The nightingale sings so sweetly that everyone loves to hear her song. But when the Emperor of China receives a new dazzling mechanical songbird made from gold and rubies, he has eyes for nothing else. What will become of the little nightingale now? Colourfully illustrated by Graham Philpot. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio).