New Releases by Susanna Davidson

A hilarious, rhyming adventure about sharing A bright, engaging story to encourage sharing.Did you know when you''re not looking, sheep are knitting lots of things... from toys to scarves to mittens, to hats and woolly wings! But then, disaster strikes, when two competitive sheep discover they are knitting from the SAME ball of wool. Sharing just might be the only way to save the day...

Hank the Hippo LOVES to help, but all the other hippos think he''s a fool. Especially Horace: ''Hippos aren''t helpful! It''s not what we do. We should spend our time sloshing in pools!'' But when a great flood comes, Hank is swept away as he tries to help the other animals. What will Horace do then?

A delightful collection of six stories, with lively retellings and colorful artwork by Columbian illustrator, John Joven. A perfect first introduction to Aesop for little children. Stories include well-known classics The Lion and the Mouse, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse and The Ant and the Grasshopper.

Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls from the Greek Myths celebrates heroines from Circe to Psyche, from Athena to Artemis, re-telling their stories to inspire and empower a new generation of readers. Watch as Penelope cunningly outwits her suitors and discover how Artemis defeats two giants. See Circe perform powerful magic and follow Demeter on her brave search for her missing daughter. Beautifully illustrated with lively retellings which bring these much-loved myths to life.

Once known, now largely forgotten, these empowering fairy tales have been brought together to inspire a new generation of readers. Discover heroines who outwit giants, fight evil, awaken sleeping princes and, of course, live happily ever after. With a foreword by Kate Pankhurst, author of Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World.

Izzy believes in science... not magic! She wants to be the greatest inventor of all time. But then along come a fairy and a goofy unicorn, in need of her help. Fairytale Land is in trouble, and only Izzy and her amazing science skills can save the day... A science-packed adventure, with experiments, explosions... and a unicorn!

"Mala the Koala is having a bad day! "My bowl''s been smashed to pieces. There''s breakfast on my dress! And the picture that I painted is a scrumpled, soggy mess." A little mouse suggests Mala will soon feel better if she starts being kind. "But how?" wonders Mala."--Back cover.

A delightful retelling of the much-loved tale of Cinderella, with full colour illustrations throughout. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone.

To celebrate the Queen''s Platinum Jubilee, here is the story of her life...The Queen is one of the most famous women in the world. But what is she really like? This enthralling story of the life of Queen Elizabeth II is full of photographs and facts that capture the drama and grandeur of her reign as Britain''s longest-serving monarch, from her childhood during the Second World War and her coronation up to the present day.Perfect for older fans of Little People, BIG DREAMS

It''s tough in the wild, whether you''re a tiny mouse or a big, scary lion. But friends can be found in the strangest of places. Aesop''s charming fable is specially retold for beginner readers in this lively retelling, and features beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout.

Based on the Grimm''s fairy tale, this story tells of two sisters who are visited one winter''s night by a bear, who seeks shelter from the cold. He stays through the winter, but by spring, he returns once more to the forest. Suspecting the bear is under an enchantment, the two sisters boldly set out to help him. Beautifully illustrated by Italian illustrator and teacher, Isabella Grott. An inspiring fairytale featuring bold and adventurous female protagonists. Part of the new ''Forgotten Fairytales'' series in Usborne''s internationally best-selling Young Reading programme.

"This gorgeous book has lots of exciting Christmas stained glass window designs to color. Color in the outlines on tracing paper, following the guide picture opposite. You could even tear out the tracing paper and hold it up to the light, like a real stained glass window."

Make this classic fairytale your own. Children can brush over the beautiful illustrations to see the colours magically appear, to reveal the moment Cinderella''s fairy godmother appears, the royal ball, the wicked stepsisters, Cinderella''s happy ending and more. The images are accompanied by an enchanting retelling of the story. Another title in the successful Magic Painting series. Brings together fairy tales and children''s love of painting.

From elephants in the Serengeti to sloths in the Amazon and bullfrogs in the Florida swamps, this book is teeming with animals to find and habitats to explore. Designed to help children develop skills in reading, counting, matching and identification this wonderful puzzle back also includes a world map and fascinating facts. Part of a bestselling series of picture puzzle books. Helps readers and pre-readers learn to count, match and identify. Includes an information section with facts about sea creatures, habitats and food webs.

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.

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.

A charming story from the Farmyard Tales series featuring much-loved characters Poppy and Sam, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. Now part of the Usborne Reading Programme, published in B-format hardback with a ribbon marker

Numbered lift-up flaps reveal traditions realating to each region.

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

Fifty inspiring, inexpensive ideas that help babies learn new skills, find out about the world around them and, most importantly, have fun. Includes ideas for dressing-up games, drawing, making and building and secret dens. 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

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

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

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

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

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

"Holly can''t wait to watch her friend Puck, the fairy pony, compete in the Rainbow Races. But when an enchanted storm is unleashed over Pony Island, ruining the races, the home of the fairy ponies is threatened with darkness for ever ..."--Page 4 of cover.

This is the story of Jack, who swaps his mother''s cow for some ''magic'' beans which grow into a huge beanstalk. By climbing this oversized plant, Jack reaches the home of a terrifying giant. Will Jack be able to escape with the giant''s gold, or will the giant grind Jack''s bones to make his bread?