Tania's Usborne Books

1001 THINGS TO SPOT IN THE SEA by DAYNES, KATIE From submersibles to fish, children will love finding all the things under the sea in this picture puzzle book. Scenes of different habitats provide material for both readers and pre-readers to talk about. Simple text helps children develop skills in reading, counting, matching and identification. Our Price=£6.36	1001 THINGS TO SPOT LONG AGO by DOHERTY, GILLIAN From slaves sweeping to women weaving, children should love finding things to spot from history in this revised puzzle book that conveys what life was like long ago. Bright, busy scenes provide plenty of material for both readers and pre-readers to talk about. Our Price=£4.54	TRAIN FLOOR PUZZLE BOOK by Our Price=£9.10
ACTIVITIES FOR ALL YEAR ROUND by WILKES, ANGELA Intended to inspire children and adults alike to enjoy and appreciate the changing seasons, this book includes seasonal recipes, gifts to make and things to look for season by season, wherever children are in the world. Our Price=£7.28
ALEXANDER THE GREAT by BINGHAM, JANE This brand new series brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures. Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations bring the reader close to the action as they learn about each famous character. Age 7-11. Our Price=£4.54	ALPHABET LOTTO by This box contains four double-sided boards and two sets of matching cards which can be used to play games of varied difficulty according to the age and ability of the child. It should be suitable for children who can't read yet and those who are becoming confident with reading their first words. Our Price=£7.28	USBORNE ANCIENT EGYPT JIGSAW BOOK by Providing an original introduction to life in the land of the pharaohs, this jigsaw book contains key information about this ancient civilization. It forms an interactive learning experience for children as they enjoy the challenge of completing a jigsaw, while absorbing the detail of the world of Ancient Egypt. Our Price=£5.39
ANCIENT WORLD by CHANDLER, FIONA How was an Egyptian Mummy made? Why did Celtic warriors paint themselves blue? These and hundreds of other questions are answered in this lavishly illustrated book which builds up a picture of life right across the globe from the first farming village of the Middle East to the end of the Roman Empire. Age 8+ Our Price=£9.10
ANIMAL JOKES by SMITH, ALISTAIR This pocket-sized joke book is perfect for slipping into a school bag. Full of colour and funny illustrations, the pages are filled to capacity with jokes that should appeal to children (and adults) of all ages. Our Price=£3.63	ANIMAL MAZES by TYLER, JENNY BLUNDELL, KIM This colourful and stimulating activity book leads the reader through a variety of themed puzzles. The daring exploits of cat and mouse help the reader solve the clues throughout each challenging maze - leading them to a surprise destination. Our Price=£4.54	ANIMAL STENCIL BOOK by BROCKLEHURST, RUTH Our Price=£6.36
ANIMAL WORLD by HOWELL, L. ROGERS, KIRSTEEN A guide to all aspects of animals' lives, from the structure of their bodies to the way they feed, move and reproduce. Aspects of animal biology are explained. Also included are activities, facts and figures, a glossary of terms, revision questions, and links to over 100 relevant Web sites. Our Price=£6.36
STICKER ATLAS ANIMALS by DOHERTY, GILLIAN This simple atlas introduces the concept of the countries of the world, their different characteristics and the huge variety of life originating there. Clear maps combine with stickers to help children learn geography in an entertaining way, whilst fostering recognition and association skills. Our Price=£4.54	ANNE FRANK by DAVIDSON, SUSANNA Provides introduction to the remarkable lives of important historical figures. Each book describes a famous life, following the protagonist through their triumphs and tribulations. This book has lively speech, colourful illustrations and photographs that bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds. Our Price=£4.54	ANOTHER LITTLE BOOK OF FARMYARD TALES by AMERY, HEATHER Ten more delightful farmyard tales beautifully illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. Ages 2+. Our Price=£4.54
USBORNE BOOK OF ART SKILLS by WATT, FIONA A step-by-step guide to art, covering easy painting, drawing, printing and collage techniques. The text has been organized into project-based chapters to enable budding artists to master a single technique at a time, such as sponge painting, oil pastels, continuous line drawings and collage. Our Price=£11.83
INTERNET-LINKED ASTRONOMY by FIRTH, R. An affordable series of information books, the Discovery series is rapidly growing to cover all the major children's reference subjects clearly but in detail. Each title is also internet-linked to enhance its content. Ages 8+. Our Price=£4.54	BABIES by GEE, ROBYN Revised and updated, this highly praised book traces the growth and development of a baby from conception to birth and during the first years of life. Ages 11-14. Our Price=£5.45	BABY ANIMALS JIGSAW BOOK by CARTWRIGHT, STEPHEN This volume contains four simple jigsaws. Young children are introduced to baby penguins, ducks, elephants and kangaroos, including their names and where they live. Assemble the jigsaw to see the parent animal, then uncover the hiding baby animal by removing the pieces. Our Price=£4.54
BATHTIME FOR FATHER CHRISTMAS by WATT, FIONA Our Price=£4.54
BEACH by Specially designed for the very young, this lively, chunky board book will improve a child's vocabulary and early word-recognition skills. Our Price=£4.54	BEGINNER'S FRENCH DICTIONARY by DAVIES, HELEN This French dictionary for beginners has over 2000 everyday words and phrases grouped thematically, so words appear in context. There is a web site to help with grammar and pronounciation. Our Price=£7.28	USBORNE INTERNET-LINKED FRENCH DICTIONARY FOR BEGINNERS by This English/French dictionary for beginners contains over 2000 everyday words and phrases grouped thematically so words appear in context. The two CDs help with grammar and pronunciation. Our Price=£10.92
BIG BOOK OF FANTASY QUESTS COLLECTION by DIXON, A. Our Price=£9.10
BIG BOOK OF PAPERCRAFT by WATT, FIONA Our Price=£9.10	BIG BOOK OF GREAT SEARCH PUZZLES COLLECTION by Our Price=£9.10	BIG RED TRACTOR by BROOKS, FELICITY NEWELL, KEITH Part of the "Farmyard Tales" series, these illustrated puzzle books for pre-school children contain four sturdy four-piece jigsaws that feature the popular inhabitants of Apple Tree Farm. They are designed for tiny hands - every double-page spread contains a jigsaw that slots into the right-hand page. Our Price=£5.45
BILLIE AND THE PARENT PLAN by BRYANT, ANN A warm and sparklingly funny novel about families, friends and fitting in. Billie is a girl with a BIG problem - her mum's getting married again, to an OLD MAN! Billie doesn't think she belongs in this new family, with her embarrassingly bald and uncool stepfather, and her posh stepsister. Our Price=£4.54
BIRDS by DOHERTY, GILLIAN Filled with information about many different species of bird from all over the world, this text features colour photography and detailed illustrations alongside suggested Website addresses where readers can venture to discover more about the world of birds. Our Price=£4.54	BLACK CAULDRON by ALEXANDER, LLOYD A classic high fantasy series which already enjoys cult status in America. A must-read for all fans of Lord of the Rings. Synopsis The evil death-lord Arawn is once again threatening the peaceful land of Prydain. Taran, the pig-keeper and hero of the Chronicles, must help find and destroy the powerful black cauldron. Ages 7-11. Our Price=£5.45	KNIGHTS AND ARMOUR by FIRTH, RACHEL Our Price=£13.65
INTERNET-LINKED BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE REDUCED EDITION by Our Price=£9.10
BOY WHO HAUNTED HIMSELF by DEARY, TERRY When Peter Stone answers an advert promising to release the hidden power of the mind, the mysterious Dr Black isn't quite what he expects. But Peter is determined to change his life and ignores the warning signs. Is there no escape from the ghost in his mind? Ages 9+. Our Price=£4.54	BUSY BABY by WATT, FIONA A touchy-feely series for babies and toddlers alike. Pastel illustrations and friendly text combine with the softest of touchy-feely textures to make these books a treat to be enjoyed again and again. Our Price=£5.45	CAKES AND COOKIES by WATT, FIONA Aimed at the complete beginner, this title presents recipes for cakes and cookies, ranging from simple sponge cakes and coconut cookies to tangy fruitcakes. There are photographs, step-by-step instructions, and hints and tips to help develop cake-making skills. Our Price=£4.54
CAMPING OUT by AMERY, HEATHER CARTWRIGHT, S. Farmyard Tales are delightful stories of the people and animals on Apple Tree Farm. Each story has a simple text to encourage young children to read themselves, and a longer text that children enjoy listening to - and a duck to find on each page. Poppy and Sam sleep out in their tent and Daisy the cow makes mischief. Ages 5-7. Our Price=£3.63
CAMPING OUT by AMERY, HEATHER Our Price=£3.63	CATS by LOXTON, HOWARD Designed as a companion for enthusiasts who are keen to discover more about the world of cats, this guide features colour illustrations of over 100 different species which have been reproduced from original artwork. Our Price=£2.72	CHILDREN'S SONGBOOK by AMERY, HEATHER This collection contains 35 traditional songs and nursery-rhymes, specially arranged for young children's voices. All the songs have easy accompaniment for piano or keyboard, and instructions for simple guitar chords. Older children can play the tunes on the recorder, flute or violin. Our Price=£6.36
CHILDRENS SONGBOOK by MARKS, ANTHONY Aimed at children aged four and over, this is a collection of well-known songs offering a mixture of 16 traditional and new songs with a simple melody accompaniment for keyboard and guitar. Our Price=£4.54
CHRISTMAS LULLABIES by WATT, FIONA Our Price=£9.10	CHRISTMAS NUTCRACKER by BRYANT, ANN The seventh title in the lively Ballerina Dreams series, written by trained dancer and successful author, Ann Bryant. The Central School of Ballet has been involved in the creation of these realistic stories capturing the dreams and dramas of three budding ballerinas. Our Price=£4.54	CINDERELLA by AMERY, HEATHER This collection of classic fairy tales introduces very young children to these popular stories. This particular story covers "Cinderella". Our Price=£3.63
USBORNE BOOK OF CASTLES by SIMS, LESLIE Published in association with English Heritage, this is a guide to castles. It helps you to find out what it was like to live inside a castle, discover where people ate, slept and made merry and even experience a siege in action. It combines photographs with artwork and computer graphics. Our Price=£9.10
USBORNE COMPLETE BOOK OF DRAWING by This is a guide to drawing and painting subjects ranging from people and animals to dinosaurs and buildings. It aims to inspire you and give you the technical information you need to improve the standard of your drawing. Our Price=£9.10	CRAYON ACTIVITIES by GIBSON, RAY This kit includes a 24-page, spiral-bound book with easy instructions and 24 brightly coloured wax crayons. Children can follow the simple step-by-step instructions in the book, or use the ideas and materials to create pictures of their own. Our Price=£6.36	CURLY GETS MUDDY by AMERY, HEATHER This foam-filled, squashy plastic book tells the story of Curly who gets very muddy and needs a good bath. Our Price=£4.54
DANIEL AND THE LIONS by AMERY, HEATHER YOUNG, N. Our Price=£3.63
DARK, DARK KNIGHT ENGLISH HERITAGE EDITION by Our Price=£3.63	DARK SIDE OF MIDNIGHT by HEDGES, CAROL Alex Rider meets Nancy Drew in a futuristic spy thriller full of adventure and suspense. Jazmin Dawson's alter ego, Jaz, is a gorgeous super-spy, and she doesn't have a serious snack habit, unlike Jazmin herself. In real life, the closest Jazmin gets to dangerous missions is waving goodbye to her mum, who works for secret intelligence. Our Price=£5.45	DEMON'S ROCK by GLOVER, SANDRA Bug and Mona have heard all the local superstitions and eerie stories about Demon's Rock, and dismissed them all as nonsense. But when a strange boy appears on their doorstep demanding to know why they are in his house, Bug and Mona decide to investigate. Ages 9+. Our Price=£4.54
DINOSAUR JIGSAW ATLAS by BIRD, G. Our Price=£8.19
DINOSAUR JIGSAW BOOK by TURNBULL, STEPHANIE Containing four simple jigsaws which engage the younger child, this book teaches toddlers simple facts about adult dinosaurs and their young, the different species and where they lived. Illustrations of dinosaurs on each page are accompanied by fun and interesting information. Our Price=£4.54	STICKER ATLAS DINOSAURS by DOHERTY, GILL This simple atlas introduces the concept of the countries of the world, their different characteristics and the huge variety of life originating there. Clear maps combine with stickers to help children learn geography in an entertaining way, whilst fostering recognition and association skills. Our Price=£4.54	DINOSAURS by Provides useful companions for enthusiasts, who are keen to discover the various aspects of the natural world. These guides offer full-colour illustrations of around 100-200 different species per title, which have been reproduced from the artwork using the technology. Our Price=£3.63
DOGS by Provides useful companions for enthusiasts, who are keen to discover the various aspects of the natural world. These guides offer full-colour illustrations of around 100-200 different species per title, which have been reproduced from the artwork using the technology. Our Price=£3.63
DOLLY AND THE TRAIN by AMERY, HEATHER Our Price=£3.63	DISCOVERY PROGRAM: DOLPHINS AND WHALES by DAVIDSON, SUSANNAH An exploration of the world of dolphins and whales, featuring information, facts, photographs and illustrations. Links are given to related Web sites for further information throughout the book. Our Price=£4.54	DRAGON PAINTER by Our Price=£4.54
DRAGON QUEST by DIXON, ANDREW Our Price=£5.45
DRAGONS by TATCHELL, JUDY Dragons introduces a magical and fantastical world inhabited by frightening fire-breathers and gentle giants. Ages 2+ years. Our Price=£7.28	DRAWING ANIMALS by GIBSON, RAY This pack includes a 24-page, spiral-bound activity book, ten brightly coloured paint pots and 12 wax crayons to help children on their way to complete a masterpiece. Children can follow the simple step-by-step instructions in the book, or adapt the ideas to create pictures of their own. Our Price=£6.36	DUCK BY THE SEA by CARTWRIGHT, STEPHEN Equally at home in the bath, the paddling pool or the sand pit, this durable, foam-filled and totally waterproof bath book will survive even the liveliest playtime. It includes bright and entertaining pictures on each page and plenty to look at and talk about. Our Price=£4.54
EGYPTIAN ECHO by DOWSWELL, PAUL Cunningly disguised as a tabloid newspaper, this book depicts in detail the terror, trials, tribulations and triumphs of the Ancient Egyptians. Tabloid-style spreads are accompanied by illustrations, diagrams and photographs. Our Price=£4.54
ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER GIFT EDITION by This series of books combines good stories with easy reading text for children aged six to seven years and over who have just started reading alone. The series has been developed with Alison Kelly who is an expert in early reading. Our Price=£4.54	EMERGENCY! by BROOKS, F. Our Price=£4.54	INTERNET-LINKED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE ROMAN WORLD by BINGHAM, JANE CHANDLER, FIONA TAPLIN, SAM This volume traces the history of the Romans, from their origins in the hills around Rome, through the founding of the Republic, the growth of the empire and its eventual decline and fall. All aspects of life are covered. There are cutaways of Roman buildings, and recommended Web sites. Our Price=£11.83
ENORMOUS TURNIP by Our Price=£4.54
ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATING BABIES AND TODDLERS by GEE, ROBYN MEREDITH, SUSAN Activities and advice for parents, teachers or anyone involved in caring for children Our Price=£6.36	USBORNE INTERNET-LINKED ESSENTIAL ATLAS OF THE WORLD by DOHERTY, GILLIAN Every home needs an atlas and this atlas introduces the basics of geography and mapping in a fun, colourful way. A wealth of full-colour maps, facts, diagrams and photographs help children to understand the geography of the world and introduce them to the people who live there. Our Price=£7.28	ESSENTIAL FRENCH PHRASEBOOK AND DICTIONARY by IRVING, NICOLE COLVIN, LESLIE NEEDHAM, KATE This French phrasebook and dictionary will help readers to deal with any situation that arises. It also offers vital facts and practical tips for those travelling on a budget. It contains everyday phrases including slang and pronounciation tips as well as words like e-mail and mobile phone. Our Price=£7.28
ESSENTIAL SPANISH PHRASEBOOK AND DICTIONARY by IRVING, NICOLE COLVIN, LESLIE MEREDITH, S. This handy Spanish phrasebook and dictionary will help readers to deal with any situation that arises. It also offers vital facts and practical tips for those travelling on a budget. Our Price=£7.28
EVERYDAY WORDS - FRENCH by WILKES, ANGELA Excellent for young children learning new languages, these enchanting picture word books features thousands of Jo Litchfield's miniature hand-modelled characters and objects. Each book in the series includes dictionary, vocabulary builder and spelling and pronunciation guides. Our Price=£4.54	EVERYDAY WORDS IN ENGLISH by BROOKS, FELICITY Our Price=£4.54	EVERYDAY WORDS IN FRENCH by BROOKS, FELICITY Our Price=£4.54
USBORNE EVERYDAY WORDS by BROOKS, FELICITY Our Price=£4.54
EVERYDAY WORDS IN SPANISH by BROOKS, FELICITY Our Price=£4.54	EVERYDAY WORDS - SPANISH by WILKES, ANGELA Excellent for young children learning new languages, these enchanting picture word books features thousands of Jo Litchfield's miniature hand-modelled characters and objects. Each book in the series includes dictionary, vocabulary builder and spelling and pronunciation guides. Our Price=£4.54	FABULOUS STORY OF FASHION GIFT EDITION by DAYNES, KATIE Tells the story of fashion from cavemen's coats to the catwalk couture of the modern age. Vividly illustrated, this book has fashion details and brings the costumes alive through every fold, sequin and pearl. It was developed in conjunction with experts from the University of Surrey and is designed to encourage independent reading. Our Price=£4.54
FAIRY THINGS TO MAKE AND DO by GILPIN, R. Contains fantastic art materials which you can use to make bright and sparkly fairy things. Ages 5-7 years. Our Price=£9.11
FAIRYLAND JIGSAW BOOK by DOHERTY, GILL Our Price=£9.10	FAIRY TALES JIGSAW BOOK by CARTWRIGHT, S. Our Price=£8.19	FAIRYTALE THINGS TO MAKE AND DO by PRATT, LEONIE Includes activities such as: Puss-in-Boots puppets, Cinderella's sparkling slipper, a colourful collage featuring Red Riding Hood and the hungry wolf, a delightful gingerbread house, a romantic fairytale wedding, and more. This book illustrates various activities in a fairytale style, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Our Price=£4.54
FANTASTICAL ADVENTURES OF THE INVISIBLE BOY by ALEXANDER, LLOYD A riotousy funny and deeply personal story of wonder, discovery and friendship, full of eccentric characters and fantastical adventures, by one of America's best-loved authors. Our Price=£5.45
FARM by Specially designed for the very young, this lively, chunky board book will improve a child's vocabulary and early word-recognition skills. Our Price=£4.54	FARMYARD TALES BOX OF ANIMALS by Our Price=£6.36	CHILDREN'S COOKBOOK by WATT, FIONA This cookbook is filled with recipes for biscuits, cakes and other dishes such as cheese and tomato tarts, flapjacks, bread rolls and chocolate chip cookies. There are photographs and illustrations, and Farmyard Tales' characters help the reader to follow the recipes. Our Price=£7.28
FARMYARD TALES CHRISTMAS FLAP BOOK by AMERY, HEATHER Our Price=£9.10
FARMYARD TALES FIRST FRENCH WORD BOOK by AMERY, HEATHER Helps to introduce children to their first French words. Containing over 150 French words and many key phrases for young children to learn, with a comprehensive vocabulary list included at the back of the book, this illustrated picture book helps young readers to develop picture and word associations. Our Price=£5.45	FARMYARD TALES FIRST WORDS by MACKINNON, MAIRI Favourite characters from "Apple Tree Farm" help introduce very young children to their first words in Spanish. This book contains coloured illustrations, with lots of things to look at and talk about enable young readers to develop picture and word associations. Our Price=£5.45	FARMYARD TALES FIRST WORDS IN FRENCH FLASHCARDS by AMERY, HEATHER MACKINNON, MAIRI These Farmyard Tales flashcards are suitable for helping young children learn to read French. Each card has a word and picture on one side, and the word, alone, on the other. There is also a card with notes for parents and teachers that explains how the cards can be used. Our Price=£4.54
FARMYARD TALES STEAM TRAIN JIGSAW PUZZLE by Our Price=£6.36
FARMYARD TALES STORYBOOK by AMERY, HEATHER CARTWRIGHT, S. This volume contains eight favourite farmyard tales suitable for reading aloud to young children. The stories are: "Pig Gets Stuck", "Scarecrow's Secret", "The Naughty Sheep", "The Runaway Tractor", "The Snow Storm", "The Grumpy Goat", "Tractor in Trouble" and "Camping Out". Our Price=£5.45	THINGS TO MAKE AND DO by MILBOURNE, ANNA Join Poppy and Sam to make lots of farmyard-inspired things for all year round. Easy-to-follow instructions help young children create fun projects including colourful leaf-print butterflies, dangly scarecrows, apple-print barn owls and paper kites. Ages 3+. Our Price=£4.54	TRACTOR JIGSAW BOOK by AMERY, HEATHER Part of a "Farmyard Tales" series, this book combines simple jigsaw puzzles and a story that features the familiar inhabitants of Apple Tree Farm. It offers a jigsaw puzzle on each spread to complement the story of Poppy, Sam and the runaway tractor. Our Price=£6.36
FIRE PONY by PHILBRICK, RODMAN Our Price=£5.45
FIRST 123 by BROOKS, FELICITY Our Price=£8.19	FIRST BOOK OF THE PIANO WITH CD by O'BRIEN, EILEEN Designed as an introduction for absolute beginners, this book is for young children to use with a teacher or parent. Older children will find the CD a useful accompaniment to practising alone. Our Price=£9.10	FIRST COLOURS by BROOKS, FELICITY Part of "Look and Say" series, this board book is designed to introduce colours to very young children. Illustrated with handmade models, each page features a tab enabling children to locate their favourite pages. It gives familiar objects a new lease of life as children learn how different items can be the same colour. Our Price=£8.19
FIRST ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCIENCE by FIRTH, R. With a visual design and easy-to-read text, this is an introduction to science for young children. It features simple, safe projects, which use easily obtainable household equipment to demonstrate the magic of science. There are links to handy Web sites for additional information to download. Our Price=£8.19