New Releases by Heather Amery

A pocket-sized collection of some of the best-known Greek myths, specially written for young children to enjoy. With vivid illustrations throughout to bring the stories of gods, monsters and mortals to life. Perfect for reading aloud, with a pronunciation guide at the back to help with Greek names.

An exciting picture word book for beginner readers and English language learners, full of busy, colourful scenes with lots to spot and talk about. Featuring much-loved illustrations by Stephen Cartwright and the iconic Little Yellow Duck to spot on every double page. A special edition of this classic word book, revised and updated for the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing in 2013. Three generations of children have built their basic vocabulary with this entertaining and fun book. With internet links to listen to all the words at the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

This new, board-paged edition of the timeless favourite will help children begin to understand about how to tell the time. It follows a day in the life of Poppy and Sam on Apple Tree Farm, as they learn to tell the time along with the reader. Each page shows a different activity, as well as the time it is being done, which the reader can then turn the hands on the toy clock to show. All times used are very simple, making this a fun and relatable activity. Featuring the charming illustrations of Stephen Cartwright and with a little yellow duck to find on each page, there is plenty to keep young children entertained.

A bilingual Hebrew/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 Hebrew words. Don''t forget to look out for the Usborne Little Yellow Duck on every page! Fully revised and updated for 2017 and beyond, with new words added, redundant words removed and pictures updated. Suitable for both native speakers (ages 3+) or those learning Hebrew as an additional language (4+). Includes an alphabetical English/Hebrew word list with easy-to-use pronunciation guide. Readers can also listen to each word read by a native Italian speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

This much-loved story, with illustrations by Stephen Cartwright, has been rewritten with the help of reading experts to fit into the framework of the Usborne Reading Programme (First Reading, Level 2).

Encouraging young readers to develop their foreign language skills, each ''First Hundred Words'' book contains everyday words and pictures and links to an online pronunciation guide.

-- 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 series of short stories has been written with the help of a language expert for young children who are just beginning to read.

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The classic bi-lingual German/English word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. A thousand everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key German vocabulary. Stickers add an extra interactive element, which aids learning.

"This sticker version of the Usborne First Thousand Words in English provides a treasury of learning opportunities. It is a valuable practice book and spelling guide for beginner readers and writers, as well as a highly effective vocabulary builder for English language learners. The stickers encourage active learning, helping to associate the word with the object in a memorable way."--Back cover.

Presents a series of themed illustrations, each featuring items labeled in Japanese with kana symbols and a pronunciation guide. Includes a Japanese/English word list, as well as an Internet link.

This classic Russian bi-lingual word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, has been revised and updated to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. The book features a thousand everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key vocabulary.

This classic Portuguese bi-lingual word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, has been revised and updated to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. The book features a thousand everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key vocabulary.

Who are the surprise visitors causing a disturbance at Apple Tree Farm? Young children will love finding out what happens in this delightful short story specially written, with the help of language experts, to ensure new readers succeed in their first attempts. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

It''s snowing on Apple Tree Farm and Woolly the Sheep is missing! Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story specially written for new readers with the help of language experts. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

Woolly the naughty sheep causes more mayhem in this charming short story set on Apple Tree Farm. Specially written, with the help of language experts, for young children just beginning to read. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

Ted''s tractor is in trouble after an accident at Apple Tree Farm. Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers with the help of language experts. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

Curly the pig is stuck: will Mrs Boot be able to get him out? Young children will love finding out what happens in this humorous short story specially written for new readers with the help of language experts. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

Explore Apple Tree Farm as Poppy and Sam look everywhere for Curly the pig. A charming short story specially written, with the help of language experts, for young children just beginning to read. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

Follow Woolly the sheep as she escapes from her field, into the farmyard, and beyond in this charming short story, specially written, with the help of language experts, for young children who are just beginning to read. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

Young children will love reading about Poppy and Sam''s adventure at the farmer''s market in this charming short story, specially written for new readers with the help of language experts. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

Poppy and Sam help Mr Boot make a scarecrow in this charming short story set at Apple Tree Farm. Specially written, with the help of language experts, for young children just beginning to read. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

Young children will love finding out what happens when Rusty the dog goes for a train ride in this charming short story specially written, with the help of language experts, to ensure new readers succeed in their first attempts. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

Follow Ted''s disastrous tractor journey in this humourous short story set on Apple Tree Farm. Specially written, with the help of language experts, for young children just beginning to read. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

There''s a new pony at Old Gate Farm, but why does she look so sad? Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers with the help of language experts. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

Daisy the cow causes a camping catastrophe in this humorous short story, specially written, with the help of language experts, for young children who are just beginning to read. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

Follow Patch the sheepdog as he settles in at Apple Tree Farm in this charming short story, specially written, with the help of language experts, for young children who are just beginning to read. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

Nothing will cheer up Gertie the goat in this charming short story, specially written, with the help of language experts, for young children just beginning to read. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas

Ears the donkey is so hungry he has escaped at a show. Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story specially written for new readers with the help of language experts. Exclusive ebook material includes a map of Apple Tree Farm, showing all of the places mentioned in the story. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck on every double page. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Usborne farmyard tales are delightful short stories superbly illustrated and in easy language, just right for the children who are just beginning to read... if you have a child in the age group of two to five, you can be sure that they are going to love these books." - A Spoonful of Ideas