Most Popular Books by Usborne Publishing

A collection of stories retold in picture-book format, including Pinocchio, The Emperor''s New Clothes and The Gingerbread Man. Each story is fully illustrated and perfect for either reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone. A lovely gift.

This luxury gift collection comprise five small story books presented in a sturdy slipcase. Each book is a traditional story from around the world, including ''The Sun and the Wind'', ''The Rabbit''s Tale'', ''The Ant and the Grasshopper'', ''The Greedy Dog'' and ''The Three Wishes''.

An original write-in activity book packed full of tricky puzzles, art projects, doodling, ideas for things to make and do, stories, delicious recipes, fun facts and word games, all brightly and stylishly illustrated. There''s a wide variety of mazes and puzzles to solve, codes to crack, things to spot, pictures to complete, and instructions for everything from making an ice cream sundae, to being a spy girl or a ballet dancer. Engaging cover-to cover, with lots of "dip in and out" appeal that will keep the reader coming back again and again. This book would make an ideal Christmas gift but its lively and diverse content will delight all year round.

For parents who want to start their child on the road to reading, this pack contains eight Usborne Very First Reading books, all specially written for shared reading; a write-in workbook--with parents'' notes--for children to reinforce their learning and to help parents keep track of their progress; reward stickers and an alphabet poster. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Children are also encouraged to play the BAFTA-nominated free online reading game Teach Your Monster To Read, which combines top quality games design with essential learning.

"Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a castle? Follow the adventures of a little boy who longs to be a knight, and you''ll find out" (publisher).