Three original high-seas stories for children just beginning to read. Find out if Charlie can get rid of his pesky parrot and Molly can escape the clutches of the sneaky Captain Spike in these swashbuckling stories. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

Aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow. This title helps build confidence and ability.

Danny the dragon gets on well with the local villagers. He lights their fires, cooks their food and is liked by all. When a travelling salesman arrives at the market offering magic fire sticks, it looks like Danny could soon be out of a job.

One day Androcles comes across an angry lion. But what's that? The lion has a thorn stuck in its paw and Androcles soon makes a new friend. This is one in a series of books developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, an early reading specialist at Roehampton University.

Suitable for reading aloud and for beginner readers, this story is told with rhythmic text and phonic repetition. It helps young children learn to recognise the basic sounds that make up the English language - vital for learning to read.

This title tells a lively story with humourous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. The book features simple rhyming text and phonic repetition which is specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills.

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.

A funny picture book featuring a madcap story about a bug who just wants to get snug in his rug, which uses phonic repetition to help children learn to read. The simple rhyming text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

Mouse is helping her dad to pack for their big move to a smart new mouse hole. But is the fat cat waiting outside going to cause them problems? Find out in this delightful rhyming story full of phonic repetition for beginner readers to share or read alone.

Goose is causing chaos on her high-speed scooter. Can anything stop her in her tracks? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text, stylish illustrations and parents' notes on phonics at the back of the book. With free online audio to listen to the story.