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New Releases by Susanna Davidson

Susanna Davidson is the author of The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse (2026), Cinderella (2025), Fairy Unicorns the Treasure Quest (2022), Monsters at Christmas (2021), 1001 Things to Spot in the Sea (2017).

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The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

release date: Jan 01, 2026
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
Town Mouse loves to live the high life, while his cousin Country Mouse prefers a quieter life. When the two visit each other''s homes, will they realize that sometimes differences aren''t always a bad thing?

Cinderella

release date: May 06, 2025
Cinderella
The ever-popular fairy tale, specially retold and illustrated with fresh, bright pictures for beginner readers. Poor Cinderella is made to cook and clean for her stepsisters, and her wicked stepmother won't even let her go to the Royal Ball. But then, in a flurry of sparkles, her Fairy Godmother arrives and everything changes...

Fairy Unicorns the Treasure Quest

release date: Apr 01, 2022
Fairy Unicorns the Treasure Quest
The eighth title in an exciting, magical unicorn adventure series, packed full of beautiful illustrations. Zoe and Astra, the fairy unicorn, are on a quest to find the Silver Chalice. According to unicorn legend, the chalice is able to show the future. But first they must complete the Treasure Maze, three rooms, full of riddles and mazes, and all before the hourglass runs out...

Monsters at Christmas

release date: Jan 01, 2021
Monsters at Christmas
The mini-monsters cause chaos at Christmas. Can they work together to tidy up? It''s nearly Christmas and Billy and Ruby are feeling very excited. Billy has asked Santa to bring presents for his Mini Monsters and they''re very excited too, until they try to help with the decorating and bring down the entire Christmas tree. Now the baubles are broken, the fairy is squashed and Billy''s mother is feeling sad. Can the Mini Monsters make Christmas right again? And will Santa still come to them?

1001 Things to Spot in the Sea

release date: Oct 23, 2017
1001 Things to Spot in the Sea
Discover the secrets of the sea, from crabs on the seashore to polar bears in the icy north and strange fish lurking at the bottom of the ocean. This fantastic puzzle book is also designed to help children develop skills in reading, counting, matching and identification. Also includes index, a world map and amazing facts.

10 More 10-Minute Stories

release date: Jun 01, 2017
10 More 10-Minute Stories
Reports show that reading or being read to for ten minutes every day will significantly improve children''s reading skills. This short story collection supports this - each story taking about ten minutes to read. Ideal for sharing with younger children; as children learn to read on their own they can tackle these simple stories on their own. This title follows up on 10 Ten-Minute Stories.

Illustrated Stories from Aesop

release date: Oct 01, 2015
Illustrated Stories from Aesop
An enchantingly illustrated, cloth-bound gift edition of a collection of over thirty timeless fables from Aesop, including âe~The Hare and the Tortoiseâe(tm), âe~The Boy who Cried Wolfâe(tm) and âe~The Lion and the Mouseâe(tm).

Princess and the Pea

release date: May 01, 2015
Princess and the Pea
Prince Patrick wants to marry a real princess but they’re not easy to find. Still, anything is possible with the help of a cousin, a witch and a pea... Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. "Irresistible for children learning to read." - Child Education Plus

50 things to do with your baby 0-6 months

release date: May 01, 2015
50 things to do with your baby 0-6 months
An inspiring source of ideas that help babies learn new skills, find out about the world around them and, most importantly, have fun. Includes ideas for very simple games, songs, action rhymes and other fun things to do with very young babies. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Easy ways to keep your little one stimulated, with lots of giggles together." - Practical Parenting

50 things to do with your baby 12+ months

release date: May 01, 2015
50 things to do with your baby 12+ months
Fifty inspiring, inexpensive ideas that help babies and toddlers learn new skills, find out about the world around them and, most importantly, have fun. Includes ideas for sorting games, finger rhymes, playing with paint and making friends. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Easy ways to keep your little one stimulated, with lots of giggles together." - Practical Parenting

50 things to do with your baby 6-12 months

release date: May 01, 2015
50 things to do with your baby 6-12 months
An inspiring source of inexpensive ideas that help babies learn new skills, find out about the world around them and, most importantly, have fun. Includes ideas for simple ball games, sand play, songs, action rhymes and other fun things to do with a baby. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Easy ways to keep your little one stimulated, with lots of giggles together." - Practical Parenting

Clever Rabbit and the Wolves

release date: Mar 01, 2015
Clever Rabbit and the Wolves
Clever Rabbit must save a lost sheep from being eaten by a hungry wolf. But will the rabbit’s brains outmatch the wolf’s brawn? This illustrated retelling of the Native American folktale is accompanied by an audio narration, and is specially written for children just starting to read alone. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

The Ugly Duckling

release date: Mar 01, 2015
The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling leaves home and goes out alone into the world. Will he ever find anyone to love him? Written for beginner readers, this illustrated retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale is brought to life by audio narration. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

Princess Handbook

release date: Jan 01, 2014
Princess Handbook
If you want to become a true princess, then this is the book for you. It will teach you everything you neeed to know, from behaving at banquets to dressing for balls. There are lots of quizzes along the way for you to check your progress, and fantastic fairy-tale tips to make you the perfect princess.

Little Red Riding Hood

release date: Dec 01, 2013
Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood braves the deep, dark woods to visit her grandmother, but can she outwit the wolf she encounters along the way? A simple retelling of this classic fairytale, designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

release date: Dec 01, 2013
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Naughty Goldilocks sneaks into the bears' house and eats all their porridge, breaks their furniture and sleeps in their beds. She is in for a surprise when the bears return home... Simply written in lively, flowing text, Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

The Story of Black Beauty: For tablet devices

release date: Dec 01, 2013
The Story of Black Beauty: For tablet devices
Anna Sewell's classic tale of one horse's journey from the rolling hills of the English countryside to the dark, cobbled streets of London retold through simple read-aloud text and beautiful watercolour illustrations. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.

The Railway Children: For tablet devices

release date: Dec 01, 2013
The Railway Children: For tablet devices
A moving retelling of E. Nesbit's much-loved story about three children whose lives change forever the day their father disappears. Simple text and colourful illustrations capture the essence of this classic story for young children. Beautiful full colour ebook, best viewed on a tablet.

The Little Red Hen

release date: Sep 01, 2013
The Little Red Hen
The Little Red Hen works hard all year to grow grains of wheat to make bread. Not one of her friends is willing to help her, so do they deserve the delicious treat at the end? Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

The Three Little Pigs

release date: Sep 01, 2013
The Three Little Pigs
When mum's house becomes too small, it's time for Pinky, Percy and Poppy Pig to build houses of their own. But will they chose their materials wisely and escape the Big Bad Wolf? Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

The Musicians of Bremen

release date: Sep 01, 2013
The Musicians of Bremen
When life on the farm becomes too hard for a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster, they decide to runaway and join a band – little do they know they will soon encounter a rascally band of robbers! Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

Clever Rabbit and the Lion

release date: Jul 01, 2013
Clever Rabbit and the Lion
Lion wants to eat up ALL of the jungle animals. "Don't worry," says Clever Rabbit. "I have a plan..." Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio, simple comprehension puzzles and downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "For every parent, child and teacher weary of the monotony of the average reading scheme, Usborne's First Reading series will offer rays of sunlight. The books are carefully levelled and offer a huge variety of accessible and fun, fiction and non-fiction." - Tamara Linke (Proprietor, Tales on Moon Lane Bookshop)

World of Animals

release date: Apr 01, 2013
World of Animals
This is an Internet-linked introduction to the vast variety of the animals that share our world. This book is enhanced by hundreds of carefully selected websites which, accessed through Usborne Quicklinks, allow readers to see pictures, read the field notes of a wildlife photographer, watch videos of animals in their natural habitats and much more.

The Story of Heidi

release date: Jan 01, 2012
The Story of Heidi
"The classic tale of Heidi, a little orphan girl who is sent to live with her grandfather, high in the Swiss mountains" -- page 4 of cover.

The Emperor's New Clothes

release date: Jan 01, 2012
The Emperor's New Clothes
"The Emperor needs a new outfit and it has to be splendid. So he finds the finest clothes-makers in town and puts them to work. But are their clothes as splendid as they say? This famous fairy tale is brought to life with humorous illustrations and lively text."--Back cover.

Pride and Prejudice

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Pride and Prejudice
A new title in Young Reading, Series Three, based on the much-loved classic by Jane Austen. Aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Age: 7 years + the Bennett sisters are coming of age and it's time for them to find husbands if they want to find their place in high society. But will everything end up as they hope? Age: 7 years +

On the Farm

release date: Jan 01, 2011
On the Farm
This is a charming story of life on a busy farm, from early morning when the cockeral crows to when the tractor chugs home at night.

Old Mother Hubbard

release date: Jan 01, 2010
Old Mother Hubbard
A new title in the fantastic First Reading series, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, aimed at children who are beginning to read.

Whales and Dolphins

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Whales and Dolphins
Provides information about the physical characteristics, behavior and habitats of various kinds of whales and dolphins. Includes descriptions of recommended Web sites whose links are on the Usborne Quicklinks Web site.
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