Best Selling Books by Susanna DAVIDSON

This is a charming story of life on a busy farm, from early morning when the cockeral crows to when the tractor chugs home at night.

Poor Cinderella is made to cook and clean for her stepsisters. Her wicked stepmother won''t even let her go to the Royal Ball. But then, in a flurry of sparkles, her Fairy Godmother arrives and everything changes... Based on Charles Perrault''s Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper.

Kidnapped at birth by a wicked witch, then locked up in a tower, Rapunzel thinks all is lost...until a handsome prince comes to save her. But the witch is more cunning than they realize. Will Rapunzel ever escape?

Three exciting adventures...Cordelia has been kidnapped from the doll''s house. Florinda, the new doll, is showing off, but will she go too far? And Ella, the rag doll, has lost her owner. Read on to discover what happens in the magical world of dolls.

Sara Crewe, a pupil at Miss Minchin''s London school, is left in poverty when her father dies but is later rescued by a mysterious benefactor.

A new title in Young Reading, Series Three, based on the much-loved classic by Jane Austen. Aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Age: 7 years + the Bennett sisters are coming of age and it''s time for them to find husbands if they want to find their place in high society. But will everything end up as they hope? Age: 7 years +

The emperor loves clothes and his new clothes are the best yet. What’s more, they’re invisible to anyone stupid. So the emperor is a little worried that he can’t actually see them himself... 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

This fun-packed guide has everything the aspiring princess needs to begin her ascent into royalty.

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Lion wants to eat up ALL of the jungle animals. "Don''t worry," says Clever Rabbit. "I have a plan..." Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio, simple comprehension puzzles and downloadable worksheets and teacher''s notes. "For every parent, child and teacher weary of the monotony of the average reading scheme, Usborne''s First Reading series will offer rays of sunlight. The books are carefully levelled and offer a huge variety of accessible and fun, fiction and non-fiction." - Tamara Linke (Proprietor, Tales on Moon Lane Bookshop)

When mum''s house becomes too small, it''s time for Pinky, Percy and Poppy Pig to build houses of their own. But will they chose their materials wisely and escape the Big Bad Wolf? Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher''s notes. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

Little Red Riding Hood braves the deep, dark woods to visit her grandmother, but can she outwit the wolf she encounters along the way? A simple retelling of this classic fairytale, designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher''s notes. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

The Ugly Duckling leaves home and goes out alone into the world. Will he ever find anyone to love him? Written for beginner readers, this illustrated retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale is brought to life by audio narration. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

The Little Red Hen works hard all year to grow grains of wheat to make bread. Not one of her friends is willing to help her, so do they deserve the delicious treat at the end? Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher''s notes. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

Naughty Goldilocks sneaks into the bears'' house and eats all their porridge, breaks their furniture and sleeps in their beds. She is in for a surprise when the bears return home... Simply written in lively, flowing text, Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher''s notes. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Anna Sewell''s classic tale of one horse''s journey from the rolling hills of the English countryside to the dark, cobbled streets of London retold through simple read-aloud text and beautiful watercolour illustrations. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.

A moving retelling of E. Nesbit''s much-loved story about three children whose lives change forever the day their father disappears. Simple text and colourful illustrations capture the essence of this classic story for young children. Beautiful full colour ebook, best viewed on a tablet.

When life on the farm becomes too hard for a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster, they decide to runaway and join a band – little do they know they will soon encounter a rascally band of robbers! Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher''s notes. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

"The Canterville ghost is not amused when the Otis family move into his castle, but he is pretty sure he can get rid of them. His rolling eyeball routine and headless hauntings have neve failed before. But the Otis family are made of sterner stuff and are just as determined to get rid of the Canterville ghost himself"--Back cover.

Imagine you were told to kill a terrifying monster. That''s just what happens to Bellerophon and he''s in despair... until he finds Pegasus, a magnificent flying horse. Together they set off on a hair-raising adventure in this lively retelling of the classic Greek myth for children just starting to read on their own. Includes links to carefully chosen websites to find out more about Ancient Greece. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Clever Rabbit must save a lost sheep from being eaten by a hungry wolf. But will the rabbit’s brains outmatch the wolf’s brawn? This illustrated retelling of the Native American folktale is accompanied by an audio narration, and is specially written for children just starting to read alone. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

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

Princess Poppy really doesn’t want to marry Prince Humperdink. (He smells.) She’s hoping a handsome prince will come and rescue her. Instead she ends up with a slimy frog – but might there be more to this frog than meets the eye? 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

This newly updated book will introdue you to the whold field of geography, from rocks and their formations, the Solar System, weather and climates, and oceans, to human settlements, populations trends, diverse ecosystems and environmental concerns.

Reports show that reading or being read to for ten minutes every day will significantly improve children''s reading skills. This short story collection supports this - each story taking about ten minutes to read. Ideal for sharing with younger children; as children learn to read on their own they can tackle these simple stories on their own. This title follows up on 10 Ten-Minute Stories.

Pony Island is full of magic and excitement. Star is determined to win the beauty contest - at any cost. Moonbeam wants a coat like a rainbow and Bluebell is trying to cast her first spell. But all three are about to find out that magic isn''t as easy as it looks.

Originally published: London: Usborne, 2002.

A fun dive into the world of penguins, how they swim, feed and move, and how chicks grow and survive to become adults. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. This book includes audio and internet links to find out more. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Numbered lift-up flaps reveal traditions realating to each region.

This edition provides an extensive overview of all aspects of world geography. It includes an atlas with 60 pages of maps and links to Web sites and downloadable photos.

Discover the secrets of the sea, from crabs on the seashore to polar bears in the icy north and strange fish lurking at the bottom of the ocean. This fantastic puzzle book is also designed to help children develop skills in reading, counting, matching and identification. Also includes index, a world map and amazing facts.

"This gorgeous book has lots of exciting Christmas stained glass window designs to color. Color in the outlines on tracing paper, following the guide picture opposite. You could even tear out the tracing paper and hold it up to the light, like a real stained glass window."