-- A basic vocabulary of 100 words is delightfully illustrated by Stephen Cartwright-- Foreign language editions list each word with its English equivalent-- Sticker books have 100 stickers to correspond with vocabulary-- The 40-minute video tapes are animated introductions that make learning a language simple and fun

This is the classic Usborne sticker word book, with busy scenes illustrated with warmth and humour by Stephen Cartwright. Each scene is accompanied by labelled stickers of objects to talk about, search for and match together. This is an exciting talk-about book for the very young, a stimulating picture word book for pre-readers and a lively source of ideas and spellings for first writers. It is also useful for learning English, and students can listen to all the words read by a native British speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks Website. This new edition of a best-seller will delight children as they learn their first words. Completely revised and presented in a new, larger format, Stephen Cartwright's humorous illustrations will entertain children and adults alike. Friendly scenes encourage the direct association of words with objects and reinforce known words.

First Hundred Words in Italian

by Heather Amery

Published 29 February 2008
There are three new additions to the best-selling "First Hundred Words Language" series. These books are an excellent way to encourage language learning for beginners. Each book contains an online pronunciation guide through the Usborne Quicklinks website. With 100 everyday words combined with pictures, this is a valuable vocabulary building tool for young children.

This Russian/English vocabulary book has delightful scenes and pictures illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. Each picture has its name written in Cyrillic with a pronunciation guide and English translation. Readers can hear the words read aloud by a native Russian speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website.

First Hundred Words in Polish

by Heather Amery

Published 29 February 2008
A bilingual Polish/English edition of the classic Usborne word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. One hundred everyday words are illustrated in busy scenes and with labelled pictures, to help readers learn key Polish words. Don't forget to look out for the Usborne Little Yellow Duck on every page!

-- A basic vocabulary of 100 words is delightfully illustrated by Stephen Cartwright-- Foreign language editions list each word with its English equivalent-- Sticker books have 100 stickers to correspond with vocabulary-- The 40-minute video tapes are animated introductions that make learning a language simple and fun

This large format picture book of first words in French invites very young children into the lively, humorous scenes of family life.

First Hundred Words in Chinese

by Heather Amery

Published 28 November 2008
A Mandarin Chinese/English word book to help children learn key vocabulary, with one hundred everyday words illustrated in busy scenes and with labelled pictures. Colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright provide lots to look at and talk about, and there’s a little yellow duck to find on each double page. Includes an alphabetical Chinese/English word list with easy-to-use pronunciation guide, and readers can also listen to all the words read aloud by a native Chinese speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website. All words are written using simplified Chinese characters as well as phonetically using the English alphabet.


A Portuguese/English word book to help young children learn key Portuguese vocabulary, with one hundred everyday words illustrated in busy scenes and with labelled pictures. Delightfully illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, with lots to look at and talk about and a yellow duck to find on each double page. Readers can listen to all the words read aloud by a native Portuguese speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website. The book also includes an alphabetical Portuguese/English word list with pronunciation guide.

A delightfully illustrated Hebrew/English vocabulary book with labelled pictures and scenes to help children learn one hundred everyday words. Each picture has its name in Hebrew, plus pronunciation guide and English translation. Readers can hear the words read aloud by a native Hebrew speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website.

Learn one hundred everyday words with this Japanese/English vocabulary book, delightfully illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. Each picture has its name written in simple Japanese “kana” signs with a pronunciation guide and English translation. Readers can hear the words read aloud by a native Japanese speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website.

Learn one hundred everyday words with this Arabic/English vocabulary book, delightfully illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. Above the scenes there are clear illustrations of each word, with the Arabic word, pronunciation guide and English translation. Readers can hear the words read aloud by a native Arabic speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website.