Picture Books
6 total works
Little Red Riding Hood is off to visit her Grandma. But waiting in the woods is a very hungry wolf with a very cunning plan... This delightfully illustrated version of the classic fairy tale is specially written for children who are just beginning to read, with simple text and colourful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez on every page.
Once, Kangaroo couldn’t jump. Find out how that changed in this charmingly illustrated adaptation of one of Rudyard Kipling’s much-loved Just So Stories. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, this book is specially written for children who are learning to read and includes entertaining puzzles to solve at the end.
Join Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera and the terrible tiger, Shere Khan, in this lively picture book retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale of friendship and adventure in the jungles of India. With simple text and beautiful illustrations by Shahar Kober.
A beautifully illustrated picture book that brings the legend of the mysterious outlaw Robin Hood to life for little children. Robin makes a daring raid on the castle of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham in order to rescue the prisoners held inside. Specially rewritten for young children, the story features well-known characters including Maid Marian, Friar Tuck and, of course, Robin Hood himself!
A colourful and gorgeously illustrated picture book of the well-known bible story, specially retold for young children. When God warns Noah that he plans to flood the world, Noah must build a mighty ark, big enough to hold two of every animal, before the rain begins to fall... Simple text and large, bright illustrations make this perfect to read together, or for beginner readers to enjoy alone. A classic tale which is part of our cultural heritage and essential reading for all children, irrespective of religion.
Who keeps helping the old shoemaker and making such wonderful shoes while he sleeps? And how can the shoemaker repay their kindness? Find out in this joyful retelling of the classic fairy tale for little children, gorgeously illustrated on every page by John Joven.