New Releases by Susanna DAVIDSON

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

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.

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

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

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)

A comprehensive geography encyclopedia with complete world atlas, packed with information about our remarkable planet, from its physical characteristics to a continent-by-continent look at the world''s peoples and governments. The Usborne Geography Encyclopedia features rich illustrations, superb photographs, clear explanatory diagrams, and 60 pages of detailed, up-to-date maps.

"Victoria was only eighteen when she became queen, but until that day she had been kept a virtual prisoner by her mother. This is the amazing story of her life, from her difficult and lonely childhood to becoming one of the most powerful women in the world." --Back cover. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Le prince Patrick veut épouser une vraie princesse... mais les vraies princesses ne courent pas les chemins. Avec l''aide d''un cousin, d''une sorcière et d''un petit pois, tout finit par s''arranger! 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... Original title: Usborne Very First Reading Programme: The Princess and the Pea: Level 3

"The classic tale of Heidi, a little orphan girl who is sent to live with her grandfather, high in the Swiss mountains" -- page 4 of cover.

" Souviens-toi des règles de la forêt, dit la maman à sa fille, le Petit Chaperon rouge : ne quitte pas le sentier et ne parle pas aux loups " Mais le Petit Chaperon rouge oublie ses recommandations, et la voilà en danger.

D''aprs le conte des frres Grimm. Kidnappe sa naissance par une mchante sorcire, puis enferme dans une tour, Raiponce croit que tout est fini... jusqu'' ce qu''un beau prince vienne la sauver. Mais la sorcire est plus ruse qu''ils ne l''imaginent. Raiponce russira-t-elle s''chapper?

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.

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 +

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.

A new title in the fantastic First Reading series, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, aimed at children who are beginning to read.

Ce livre présente une foule d''informations sur ces extraordinaires mammifères marins que sont les cétacés. Tu y découvriras les différentes espèces, comment ces animaux respirent, nagent et se nourrissent, mais aussi pourquoi les baleines migrent ou encore comment les cétacés s''orientent grâce au son. Le tout accompagné d''illustrations vivantes et de superbes photos sous-marines.

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.

This enchantingly illustrated treasury is perfect for parents to enjoy with little children. There are rhymes, stories and activities to share, and a baby scrapbook to record special events too.

Princess Polly, who loves riding, enters the Pony Dressing-Up Race in disguise.