Tania's Usborne Books

MOUSE MOVES HOUSE by COX, PHIL ROXBEE Our Price=£4.54	MOVING HOUSE MINIATURE EDITION by CIVARDI, ANNE Our Price=£1.36	MUMMIES AND PYRAMIDS by TAPLIN, SAM An exploration of the mysterious world of mummies and pyramids, and the insights they give into ancient civilization. It explains the scientific techniques used to examine mummies and how mummies have been viewed throughout history. Links are given to related Web sites for further information. Our Price=£4.54
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MUSCLES AND BONES by TREAYS, REBECCA Each book in the Usborne Science for Beginners series uses simple explanations combined with lively diagrams, photographs and cartoons, to provide an introduction to the featured subject. Our Price=£4.54
LITTLE BOOK OF FAIRY STORIES by This volume contains 17 stories, both new and traditional, written in simple text and suitable for reading aloud. The stories include: "Polly and the Pixies", "Angel", "The Hairy Boggart", "The Endless Story", "Sniffer", "Brave Words Indeed", "The Bath Assault" and "Crafty Herbert". Our Price=£4.54	NAUGHTY SHEEP by AMERY, HEATHER 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. Woolly the sheep is in trouble when she eats Mrs Boot's prize flowers. Ages 5-7. Our Price=£3.63	NELSON by LACEY, MINNA Our Price=£4.54
NEW PUPPY MINIATURE EDITION by CIVARDI, ANNE Our Price=£1.36
NIGHT SKY 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	NIGHT TIME by Night time shows little children what animals around the world get up to after dark. Featuring lively and humorous text with glorious illustrations. Ages 2+ years. Our Price=£7.28	NORTH CHILD by PATTOU, EDITH A story of magic, love, loss, and betrayal, based on the traditional fairytale "East of the Sun, West of the Moon". Rose was born into the world facing north, and as a north child, superstition says that she will be a wanderer. This prophecy is fulfilled when she is taken on the back of a white bear to a mysterious empty castle. Our Price=£6.36
NURSERY RHYMES by While looking at the illustrations on every page of the "Nursery Rhyme Songbook", children can sing along with the rhymes on the accompanying tape. Games are also provided for children to play at the end of the book. Our Price=£7.28
NURSERY RHYMES by Including traditional nursery rhymes from all over the world, this book's brightly coloured pages and illustrations should help children to grasp the origins and nature of each nursery rhyme. Our Price=£4.54	OLD STEAM TRAIN by AMERY, HEATHER Our Price=£3.63	OLIVER MOON AND THE DRAGON DISASTER by MONGREDIEN, SUE Everyone at Oliver's school is really excited about taking part in the annual Festival of Magic parade, but Oliver is stuck with the boring job of picking up the litter. When his little sister Witch Baby hatches a baby dragon at home, Oliver sees his chance to liven his role up. But things don't quite go to plan. Our Price=£3.63
OLIVER MOON AND THE POTION COMMOTION by MONGREDIEN, SUE Oliver Moon is the hardest working wizard at Magic School and now he's been nominated for Young Wizard of the Year. But at home, he has to cope with his seriously embarrassing unmagical parents. What will the judges say when they find out that the Moons use a microwave instead of a cauldron and a car instead of a broomstick? Our Price=£3.63
ON THE SEASHORE by MILBOURNE, ANNA Our Price=£6.36	PETS by KHAN, SARAH From fluffy hampsters who squeeze into the smallest spaces, to cute kittens who pounce on anything that moves, young children will love lifting the flaps of this colourful new book to see what mischief these playful pets get up to. Ages 3+ years. Our Price=£7.28	PHARAOHS AND PYRAMIDS by ALLEN, ANTHONY Take a trip back in time to the age of the Pharaohs and pyramids in this volume, designed for children studying history for the first time or those investigating a particular interest. Detailed illustrations and an imaginary helmet should help them recreate the past and imagine life in the time. Our Price=£4.54
PINOCCHIO GIFT EDITION by Only good sons have a chance of becoming real boys, warns the wise cricket. But, try as he might, Pinocchio the puppet just can't stay out of trouble. Is Pinocchio doomed to be wooden forever. Ages 5+ years. Our Price=£4.54
PINOCCHIO by Our Price=£6.36	USBORNE GUIDE TO PLAYING CHESS by CALDWELL, SUSAN This book is a basic guide for beginners of all ages. Colorful step-by-step pictures and instruction clearly and simply explain the different moves of each of the chess pieces, the rules of the game and how to play. Our Price=£5.45	PLAYTIME BABY by BROOKS, FELICITY Our Price=£4.54
POCKET NATURE (COMBINED VOLUME) by Almost all children are fascinated by living things. This title will help them to develop a greater understanding and appreciation of plants and animals. Internet links enhance the content of the book and provide access to downloadable images. Our Price=£4.54
POCKET SCIENTIST by This bind-up contains 12 titles from the "Pocket Science" series. It explores topics such as: why people eat; where babies come from; how flowers grow; where dinosaurs have gone; how birds fly; and what is under the sea. There are safe and easy experiments to clarify explanations. Our Price=£4.54	MORE POCKET SCIENCE by Each book in this series provides an introduction to an aspect of the natural or scientific world with lots of information to help answer children's questions about the world around them. They contain safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations. Our Price=£4.54	POLLY'S MARCH by NEWBERY, LINDA Polly's dream is to become an explorer. But in 1914 women didn't have many rights, let alone career choices. When two suffragettes move into the top floor flat at No 6 Chelsea Walk, Polly finds herself questioning the views of those around her. Ages 9+. Our Price=£5.45
POMPEII by CLAYBOURNE, ANNA DAYNES, KATIE Our Price=£4.54
PONDS AND LAKES by For enthusiasts keen to discover the many fascinating aspects of the natural world. This book has full-colour illustrations of around 100-200 different species per title that have been reproduced from the original artwork. It provides ideal field guides for both children and adults and incredible value for money. Our Price=£3.63	FARMYARD TALES CHUNKY JIGSAW - POPPY AND SAM'S CHRISTMAS by BROOKS, FELICITY NEWELL, KEITH Our Price=£6.36	POPPY'S SECRET WISH by BRYANT, ANN Poppy desperately wants to be entered for the ballet exam. But when a new girl arrives in class, she's distracted and makes a mess of her dance routine. Poppy is convinced she's failed, until a little help from her friends means her wish might still come true. Our Price=£3.63
PREHISTORIC WORLD by BINGHAM, JANE 'Usborne World History' books offer an useful introduction to history, explaining key topics in clear and simple language. Each title contains a chronology, a word list and a time chart. Our Price=£9.10
PRINCESS ELLIE AND THE MOONLIGHT MYSTERY by KIMPTON, DIANA Ellie and her best friend Kate are enjoying camping out with their ponies when they hear strange and frightening noises in the night. When things start to go missing too, they realize they have to solve the moonlight mystery. Our Price=£3.63	PRINCESS ELLIE AND THE PALACE PLOT by KIMPTON, DIANA Our Price=£3.63	PRINCESS ELLIE SAVES THE DAY by KIMPTON, DIANA Featuring the Princess Ellie with pony facts. Synopsis Meg, the palace groom, is going on a well-earned holiday, and so the old groom George has come out of retirement to help out while she's away. But George accidentally gives the ponies the wrong food, and when Ellie realises that one of them is ill, she has to act fast to save them. Our Price=£3.63
PRINCESS ELLIE TO THE RESCUE by KIMPTON, DIANA All Princess Ellie ever thinks about is riding and helping out at the royal stables. When Sundance, one of her beloved ponies, goes missing, Ellie is sure that the mysterious girl in the woods must have something to do with it. She must solve the mystery and rescue Sundance before it's too late. Our Price=£3.63
PRINCESS ELLIE'S SECRET by KIMPTON, DIANA Princess Ellie is devastated when her strict governess Miss Stringle informs the King that Ellie has outgrown her beloved Shetland pony, Shadow. The King decides that Shadow must be sold so Ellie and her best friend Kate devise a secret plan to save him. Our Price=£3.63	PRINCESS ELLIE'S STARLIGHT ADVENTURE by KIMPTON, DIANA Ellie gets the blame when strange hoof prints appear all over the king's beautiful lawn. She is determined to find the real culprit, which is just the start of a scary night-time adventure. Our Price=£3.63	PRINCESS STORIES by AMERY, HEATHER This charming picture book of four princess tales has been specially written for children who are just beginning to read, and provides fantastic value for money. Ages 2+ years. Our Price=£6.36
PRINCESS THINGS TO MAKE AND DO by BROCKELHURST, RUTH A magical sparkling activity book, brimming with ideas of things to make and do. Includes two pages of stickers. Ages 5+. Our Price=£4.54
PRINCESS TREASURY by DAYNES, KATIE DAVIDSON, SUSANNAH Our Price=£11.83	USBORNE BIG TOUCHY FEELY BOOK OF PUPPIES by WATT, FIONA WELLS, RACHEL What do puppies like doing? Every double page in this board book features lots of different textures to feel, such as shaggy ears, fluffy tails and soft noses. The combination of simple text and illustrations is designed to help very young children develop sensory and language awareness. Our Price=£8.19	PUZZLE BALLOON RACE by HEYWOOD, ROSIE Join the excitement as Ben, Jess and their Uncle John prepare to enter the Puzzle Balloon Race. Will they make it through Cactus Gully and over the Dimply Desert? Can they beat Ricky Pickles and Bob Ballonbuster? Ages 4+. Our Price=£5.45
PUZZLE CAR RACE by HEYWOOD, R. Full of travel related puzzles, with things to spot and problems to solve, this book will keep even the most restless child entertained during long or short journeys. Children will enjoy unravelling the challenges and completing the tasks. Our Price=£4.54
PUZZLE FOR PRINCESS ELLIE by KIMPTON, DIANA Princess Ellie is puzzled when her reliable Welsh pony Rainbow is scared and refuses to go any further along the wood path. Ellie and her friend set off to investigate but the answer to the mystery is not quite what they expected. Our Price=£3.63	PUZZLE HOLIDAY by LEIGH, SUSANNAH -- Entertaining stories filled with lots of fun picture-puzzles -- Large pages with full-color cartoon style artwork coupled with exciting, fantastical adventures Our Price=£4.54	PUZZLE JOURNEY UNDER THE SEA by SIMS, LESLEY PUZZLE JOURNEYS An underwater adventure with mind-stretchers on every page and lots of facts about the sea world. For ages eight and above. Our Price=£4.54
PUZZLE JUNGLE by LEIGH, S. A story about three young exlorers who set off in search for the lost city hidden in the Puzzle Jungle. There are puzzles to solve on the way, rope bridges to cross and dangerous creatures to dodge. Our Price=£5.45
PUZZLE OCEAN by LEIGH, SUSANNAH This is a story linked with picture puzzles. There is a thief in Puzzle Ocean! When Rosie receives a message in a bottle, asking her to help track down the king's missing crown, she begins at once. She has an underwater adventure, dodging scary sharks and meeting friendly dolphins. Our Price=£5.45	PUZZLE PYRAMID by This puzzle book involves an intriguing Egyptian mystery to solve. Detailed illustrations with many things to spot aim to ensure that children enjoy reading the story again and again. Our Price=£4.54	PUZZLE SCHOOL by LEIGH, SUSANNAH Starting school can be confusing enough, but when it's your first day at Puzzle School you can be sure to expect a few surprises! This book invites children to join the latest pupils and try to solve the playground problems. There are also tricky teachers to meet in this very strange school. Our Price=£4.54
PUZZLE TOWN by LEIGH, SUSANNAH -- Entertaining stories filled with lots of fun picture-puzzles -- Large pages with full-color cartoon style artwork coupled with exciting, fantastical adventures Our Price=£5.45
PUZZLE WORLD by LEIGH, SUSANNAH Our Price=£7.28	RABBITS by Our Price=£4.54	LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD by AMERY, HEATHER This collection of classic fairy tales introduces very young children to these popular stories. This particular story covers "Red Riding Hood". Our Price=£3.63
RIDING HOLIDAY by BATES, MICHELLE A riding holiday in the States should be the perfect vacation for Izzy Paterson and Kate Hardy. But when they arrive at Graytops Horse Farm the family seem preoccupied with something. After several days grooming and mucking out and no riding, Izzy decides to find out what's going on. Our Price=£4.54
ROME AND ROMANS by AMERY, HEATHER VANAGS, PATRICIA CIVARDI, ANNE Take a trip back in time to the age of the Romans in this volume, designed both for children studying history for the first time and those investigating a particular interest. Detailed illustrations and an imaginary helmet should help them to recreate the past and imagine life as a Roman. Our Price=£4.54	ROSE'S BIG DECISION by BRYANT, ANN Rose is a talented gymnast who thinks ballet is for wimps. But when she receives ballet lessons for her birthday, she starts to change her mind. A big decision looms, but she can't do both ballet and gym. Which one will she choose? Our Price=£3.63	ROYAL BROOMSTICK by AMERY, HEATHER Young children should enjoy having the tales in this series read out to them. They are designed for sharing and the pictures and simple text on every page will encourage children to read independently. Our Price=£3.63
RUMPELSTILTSKIN by AMERY, HEATHER This collection of classic fairy tales introduces very young children to these popular stories. This particular story covers "Rumpelstiltskin". Our Price=£3.63
RUNAWAY PANCAKE by Our Price=£4.54	RUNAWAY TRACTOR 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. Ted the tractor driver has an accident: Dolly the horse to the rescue! Ages 5-7. Our Price=£3.63	RUSTY'S BONE by COX, PHIL ROXBEE Young children will love as they read the simple story that follows this popular canine character as he searches for his bone - and there's the added novelty of hunting down the yellow duck that's hidden on each page. This touchy-feely book is illustrated by Stephen Cartwright and winner of the Sheffield Baby Book of the Year award 2002. Our Price=£5.45
SCARECROWS SECRET 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. Ages 3+. Our Price=£3.63
SCHOOL by BROOKS, FELICITY This chunky board book follows the progress of a busy nursery class throughout the day. Ages 1+. Our Price=£4.54	SCHOOL JOKES by HOWELL, LE ROLLAND Filled to capacity with jokes to laugh and groan at, this pocket-sized joke book is ideal for the classroom, the playground and at home. Our Price=£3.63	USBORNE STICKER ATLAS by CLARKE, PHILIP Plunge into the world's oceans and seas and discover the many creatures that inhabit them in this illustrated atlas that is full of key facts, and contains over 200 stickers. Each map contains the outlines of the animals and plants that live in that particular ocean - to complete the map, just add the correct stickers. Our Price=£4.54
SEE INSIDE ANCIENT ROME by DAYNES, KATIE Our Price=£8.19
SHADOW GARDEN by MATTHEWS, ANDREW Our Price=£4.54	SHARKS by MILLER, JONATHAN Featuring information about the habitat, history and conservation of one of the world's most feared creatures - the shark - this text also includes colour photographs, detailed illustrations and suggested Website addresses where readers can venture to discover more. Our Price=£4.54	SHARKS by Our Price=£7.28
SHELLS by For enthusiasts keen to discover the many fascinating aspects of the natural world. This book has full-colour illustrations of around 100-200 different species per title that have been reproduced from the original artwork. It provides ideal field guides for both children and adults and incredible value for money. Our Price=£3.63
SILLY SHEEPDOG by AMERY, HEATHER Our Price=£3.63	SLEEPING BEAUTY by AMERY, HEATHER This collection of classic fairy tales introduces very young children to these popular stories. This particular story covers "Sleeping Beauty". Our Price=£3.63	SNATCHED! by MARKS, GRAHAM When Josie joins the circus, Daniel realizes that his visions are coming true, but he still cannot stop the terrible fire that he had foreseen. In the aftermath he is snatched away - taken to London, gagged and bound, and he must find a way to escape. But could the city be the place to finally discover the truth behind his birth? Our Price=£5.45
SNOW QUEEN GIFT EDITION by Designed for young children who are just beginning to read alone and are looking for lively stories to tackle. Colurful pictures combine with narrative text written to encourage reading skills for developing and emergent readers. AGe 5+ Our Price=£4.54
SNOW QUEEN by Our Price=£6.36	SOLO STAR by JEFFERIES, CINDY Synopsis Chloe has been desperate to win a place in the all-important Rising Stars concert ever since she started at Rockley Park School, so she is thrilled to find that she and Danny have been chosen to take part. But, when she realises she will have to sing with a band, she is horrified. Our Price=£3.63	SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS by WILKES, ANGELA SHACKELL, JOHN This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. Spanish grammar is clearly explained, and puzzles provide plenty of practice. This title is part of a series providing a thorough grounding in useful, basic language skills. Our Price=£4.54
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE 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
STAR QUEST by DIXON, ANDREW Our Price=£5.45	STAR STRUCK by MCKAIN, KELLY Lucy and her best friends, Jules and Tilda, answer an advertisement in a local paper calling for extras to appear in a new film. Once they are chosen, Jules and Tilda try desperately to get their photo taken with the film's star, whilst Lucy decides it's a great opportunity to get her dress designs noticed, but will the director see it that way? Our Price=£4.54	STARTING BALLET by SIMS, LESLEY EDOM, HELEN This title has been revised to include Usborne's innovative Internet links. This is a first practical guide to ballet - a pastime which is of interest to many young children. Aimed at the aspiring ballerina, this book offers simple step-by-step advice in a helpful and clear format. Our Price=£4.54
STARTING CHESS by CASTOR, HARRIET This volume aims to tell a young player with no experience everything they need to know about chess, from how to set out the pieces to special moves and tactics. It contains simple diagrams intended to make examples and puzzles easy to follow. Our Price=£4.54
STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD by AMERY, HEATHER A collection of short stories gathered from different cultures across the world, this volume features colour illustrations throughout. Our Price=£11.83	STORIES FROM INDIA by MILBOURNE, ANNA Retells sixteen traditional Indian tales that will engage and amuse young children. Featuring old stories of trickery and cunning, fable-like tales of animals, and inspiring stories of the battles and feats of different Hindu gods. Ages 4+. Our Price=£9.10	STORIES FROM INDIA MINIATURE EDITION by MILBOURNE, ANNA Our Price=£4.54
STORIES FROM SHAKESPEARE by CLAYBOURNE, ANNA A re-telling of some of Shakespeare's best known plays in story form. Includes a synopsis, quotations and list of characters from every play alongside information about Shakespeare's work, life and poetry, to put the plays into context. Ages 10+. Our Price=£13.65
STORIES OF DOLLIES by Our Price=£4.54	STORIES OF FAIRIES by Our Price=£4.54	STRANGERS AT THE STABLES by BATES, MICHELLE Max and Sarah, the owners of Sandy Lane Stables, go to America, leaving the running of the stables in charge of a couple who are not all they seem. It doesn't take long before oats go missing, a horse goes lame and a girl breaks her arm. Just a run of bad luck? Or is something sinister happening? Our Price=£4.54
SURVIVAL GAME by WYNNE-JONES, TIM A story of emotional struggle and physical endurance set in the Canadian wilderness, from the award-winning author of "The Boy in the Burning House". Synopsis Burl can't take any more bruises from his bullying father, so one day he runs away. But his father is after him and Burl is dragged back into his dangerous games... Our Price=£5.45
SWAN PRINCESS GIFT EDITION by DICKINS, ROSIE Princess Eliza and her brothers are perfectly happy - until their father marries a woman who is secretly a witch. Determined to get rid of the children, the witch turns the brothers into swans. But Eliza is harder to deal with. Follow her as she sets out to undo the spell. Ages 5+. Our Price=£4.54	TARAN WANDERER by ALEXANDER, LLOYD Lloyd Alexander is the true High King of fantasy Garth Nix The fourth novel in this classic high-fantasy series, which already enjoys cult status in America. A must-read for all fans of Lord of the Rings. Our Price=£5.45	TARA'S TRIUMPH by JEFFERIES, CINDY Our Price=£3.63
TED'S SHED by COX, PHIL ROXBEE Our Price=£4.54
TESSA THE TEACHER by BROOKS, FELICITY Describes the everyday lives of adults at work to pre-school children. Young children will be delighted by the tale of Tessa Thompson the teacher as she deals with scraped knees, playground problems and a missing actor on the day of the class play. Jo Litchfield's handmade models and the engaging text bring the primary school environment to life. Our Price=£4.54	THAT'S NOT MY PRINCESS by WATT, FIONA Our Price=£5.45	THINGS TO MAKE AND DO WITH PAPER by Describing all sorts of incredible things to make out of paper, including paper gliders, jumping frogs and tissue paper butterflies, this book contains step-by-step instructions and pictures showing how to cut, fold or glue the paper for each project. Our Price=£4.54
3 LITTLE PIGS by AMERY, HEATHER This collection of classic fairy tales introduces very young children to these popular stories. This particular story covers the "Three Little Pigs". Our Price=£3.63