• Key words with Peter and Jane; Enjoying reading (9c)

    Book 9c provides the link with writing for the words used in Readers 9a and 9b. Once the book has been completed, the child can move on to book 10a.

    The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; Books are exciting (11c)

    Book 11c provides the link with writing for the words used in Readers 11a and 11b. Once this book is completed, the child can move on to book 12a.

    The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.

    There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.

    Series a: Gradually introduces new words.

    Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the ‘a’ series.

    Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each ‘a’ and ‘b’ book are also reinforced in the ‘c’ books.

  • Hercules; the world’s strongest man

    This is a brand new retelling of the action-packed story of Heracles as he completes his most famous set of challenges: the Twelve Tasks.

    This is a new title in “Young Reading Series Two”, part of the Usborne Reading Programme. Aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.

  • The Secret Seven

    It’s their first adventure and the Secret Seven super-sleuths are already on the trail of a mystery! The gang are dressed in disguise, following a lead to a spooky old house in the snow…

    Solve the mystery!

  • Stinkbomb & Ketchup face and the Badness of the Badgers

    Stinkbomb’s tenner has gone missing and he can only conclude that is must be the badgers that have taken it. Badgers are bad; they knock over dustbins, frighten chickens and drive too fast. They must be stopped, and Stinkbomb and his little sister Ketchup-Face are off on a mission to just that.

    Their mildly perilous journey includes a visit to the King, the rescuing of a shopping trolley from a river, singing songs about jam and enjoying all the perks of being on a quest in a story has to offer, like meeting enchanted forest animals that need help in return for magical items. But can Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face stop the badness of badgers before the story finishes and their parents get back?

  • The baby’s catalogue

    The Baby’s Catalogue is filled with easily recognizable objects – perfect for your baby or toddler!
    Mums and Dads, breakfasts and bedtimes, pets and toys and prams and swings – and lots and lots of other fascinating things!

  • The Clone wars; Destroy Malevolence

    Padme Amidala and C-3PO are on a diplomatic mission – when they are unexpectedly taken hostage aboard the Separatist warship, Malevolence,by the sinister General Grievous. Anakin and Obi-Wan must hatch a desperate plan to rescue the Senator. Discover what happens next in this exciting Clone Wars adventure.

  • The Clone wars; Downfall of a droid

    During a fierce space battle to protect the strategic planet Bothawui from the evil General Grievous, Anakin loses his trusty droid and friend, R2-D2. Paired with a new droid, R3, Anakin and Ahsoka must find R2 before the Separatists discover the Jedi military secrets hidden in his memory banks. Will they find him? Find out in this action-packed storybook.

  • Half as Big

    Medio Pollito is tired of being a big fish in a small pond. At least, that’s what he thinks he is. In fact, he’s the littlest chicken in a big yard, but his opinion of himself is big enough for two. So he decides to go and see the king, although it turns out that it is not quite as easy as he thought.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; out in the sun (5b)

    In book 5b, Peter and Jane have fun playing outside in 46 new words including ‘how’, ‘from’, ‘soon’ and ‘street’.

    Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 6b. The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently.
    This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning).
    Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he. There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.

    Series a: Gradually introduces new words.
    Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the ‘a’ series.
    Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each ‘a’ and ‘b’ book are also reinforced in the ‘c’ books.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; more sounds to say (5c)

    Book 5c provides the link with writing for the words in Readers 5a and 5b.
    Once this book has been completed, the child can move on to book 6a. The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently.
    This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning).
    Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he. There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c. Series a: Gradually introduces new words. Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the ‘a’ series. Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics.

    All the words that have been introduced in each ‘a’ and ‘b’ book are also reinforced in the ‘c’ books.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; Our friends (6a)

    In book 6a, Peter and Jane meet lots of different people in 52 new words, including ‘baby’, ‘because’, ‘teacher’ and ‘much’. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 6b.

    The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.

    There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.

    Series a: Gradually introduces new words.

    Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the ‘a’ series.

    Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each ‘a’ and ‘b’ book are also reinforced in the ‘c’ books.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; we like to help (6b)

    Book 6b shows how Peter and Jane like to help in 53 news words including, ‘friends’, ‘before’, ‘finds’ and ‘teacher’. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 6c.

    The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.

    There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.

    Series a: Gradually introduces new words.

    Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the ‘a’ series.

    Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each ‘a’ and ‘b’ book are also reinforced in the ‘c’ books.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; reading with sounds (6c)

    Book 6c provides the link with writing for the words used in Readers 6a and 6b. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 7a.

    The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.

    There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.

    Series a: Gradually introduces new words.

    Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the ‘a’ series.

    Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each ‘a’ and ‘b’ book are also reinforced in the ‘c’ books.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; Fun and games (7b)

    In book 7b, Peter and Jane show all the games they like to play in 68 new words including, ‘holiday’, ‘woman’, ‘along’ and ‘back’. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 7c.

    The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.

    There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.

    Series a: Gradually introduces new words.

    Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the ‘a’ series.

    Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each ‘a’ and ‘b’ book are also reinforced in the ‘c’ books.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; easy to sound

    Book 7c provides the link with writing for the words introduced in Readers 7a and 7b. Once this book has been completed, the child can move on to book 8a.

    The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.

    There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.

    Series a: Gradually introduces new words.

    Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the ‘a’ series.

    Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each ‘a’ and ‘b’ book are also reinforced in the ‘c’ books.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; Sunny days (8a)

    Book 8a features Peter and Jane enjoying the summer in 91 new words, including ‘week’, ‘slow’, ‘clothes’ and ‘nothing’. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 8b.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; The big house (8b)

    In book 8b, Peter and Jane’s family look after a friend’s house in 91 new words including ‘ sunny’, ‘private’, ‘room’ and ‘dressing’. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 9b.

    The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.

    There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.

    Series a: Gradually introduces new words.

    Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the ‘a’ series.

    Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each ‘a’ and ‘b’ book are also reinforced in the ‘c’ books.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; fun with sounds

    Book 8c provides the link with writing for the words used in Readers 8a and 8b. Once this book has been completed, the child can move on to book 9a.

    The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.

    There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.

    Series a: Gradually introduces new words.

    Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the ‘a’ series.

    Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each ‘a’ and ‘b’ book are also reinforced in the ‘c’ books.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; games we like (9a)

    In book 9a, Peter and Jane play games and sports in 111 new words, including ‘skipping’, ‘quickly’, ‘treasure’ and ‘paints’. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 9b.

    The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.

    There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.

    Series a: Gradually introduces new words.

    Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the ‘a’ series.

    Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each ‘a’ and ‘b’ book are also reinforced in the ‘c’ books.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; Jump from the sky

    In book 9b, Peter and Jane visit an air show and introduce 109 new words, including ‘sometimes’, ‘interesting’, ‘jumping’ and ‘balloon’. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 10b.

    The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.

    There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.

    Series a: Gradually introduces new words.

    Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the ‘a’ series.

    Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each ‘a’ and ‘b’ book are also reinforced in the ‘c’ books.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; Adventure on the islan

    Book 10a follows Peter and Jane’s adventure on an island in 115 new words, including ‘brought’, ‘breakfast’, ‘lightning’ and ‘safe’. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 10b.

    The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.

    There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.

    Series a: Gradually introduces new words.

    Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the ‘a’ series.

    Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each ‘a’ and ‘b’ book are also reinforced in the ‘c’ books.

  • Key words with Peter and Jane; Adventure at the castle

    In book 10b, Peter and Jane discover secrets at a castle in 54 new words including, ‘arrange’, ‘asleep’, ‘river’ and ‘suddenly’.

    The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the ‘look and say’ method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he.

    There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c.

    Series a: Gradually introduces new words.

    Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the ‘a’ series.

    Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each ‘a’ and ‘b’ book are also reinforced in the ‘c’ books.

Main Menu

×