Russell Punter

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Usborne first reading

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Stanley, a cat that was afraid of everything, finds his courage after accidently foiling a robbery.

2) Danny the dragon

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Usborne first reading

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Danny, a friendly dragon who helps the villagers by starting fires, cooking food, and lighting candles, no longer feels needed after a peddler comes to town selling magic fire sticks, but he learns there is more he can do when a gang of robbers arrives.

3) The adventures of Robin Hood

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Usborne graphic legends

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"England 1194. The poor folk of Nottingham find themselves at the mercy of the heartless money-grabbing Sheriff. But deep in Sherwood Forest rebellion is brewing. Join brave Robin Hood and his band of daring friends as they pit their wits against the Sheriff and his ruthless ally Guy of Gisbourne. Swashbuckling thrills come thick and fast in this action-packed graphic legend." --back cover

4) Unicorns in uniforms

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"It's opening day at the Snazzy Hotel, but the clumsy unicorn staff are causing one disaster after another! Can anything persuade their VIP guest to stay? 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"--Provided by publisher.

5) Skunks in trunks

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Usborne Phonics Readers

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"A gang of excitable skunks is off to the water park for a fun afternoon. Their aquatic antics soon land them in trouble – but perhaps they can put their swimming skills to good use? This entertaining story with simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations is a delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves, with parent’s notes on phonics at the back."--publisher's website.

6) Hyena ballerina

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Hyena longs to become a ballerina, but will her dreams come true? This story features illustrations and simple rhyming text, specially written for children who are learning to read.

7) Ape's great escape

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Apes escapes jail to go home.

8) Armadillo on a pillow

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This engaging, eye-catching series makes learning phonics fun. Each story introduces beginner readers to a wide variety of phonemes in a lively, rhyming tale. David Semple's bright detailed illustrations bring the stories to life, encouraging young readers to return to them time and time again.

9) Cow takes a bow

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When Brown Cow visits the circus, she puts on a surprise performance. She slips, trips, drops things and loses her hat - but the ringmaster is thrilled!

10) Underpants for ants

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"The ants are feeling a bit chilly -- can Mouse help with her knitting skills? With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills"--Publisher's website.

11) Dracula

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Usborne graphic classics

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High in the mountains of Transylvania lives the sinister Count Dracula. When Jonathan Harker is invited to the Count's castle, he discovers a horrific plot to create an army of the undead. Can vampire hunter Professor Van Helsing help Jonathan and his friends before it's too late? The suspense never stops in this blood-curling graphic classic.

12) Poodle draws doodles

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Poodle loves to doodle. The problem is, she sometimes gets carried away ? walls, doors, floors, no surface is safe! The naughty poodle is soon in trouble. But could her al fresco drawing skills actually come in useful?

13) Giraffe in the bath

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Giraffe is all set for a soak in the tub after a hard day's work, but no one will leave her in peace.

14) Macbeth

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Usborne graphic Shakespeare

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"When three witches tell the ruthless warrior Macbeth that he is destined to be King of Scotland, it sparks off a series of tragic events.... William Shakespeare's saga of ruthless ambition is retold with simplified dialogue in this vividly illustrated version of one of his most powerful plays"--back cover.

15) Chameleon comedian

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"Chameleon has big dreams of becoming a comedian, but her first gig doesn't go well. Perhaps she can use her natural talents to create a magical new act?"--publisher's website.

16) Tenpin penguins

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"Benji the penguin would like to win the South Pole bowling contest. Unfortunately, his bowling's all over the place and he only manages to hit one of the ten pins! But perhaps he's won a different competition, without even realizing it?"--publisher's website.

17) Flamingo plays bingo

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Flamingo can't wait to join in the jungle bingo game. One, by one, she crosses off the numbers on her card -- she needs just one more to win the surprise prize. But when a sneeze from Elephant sees the last ball go flying, the chase for the winning number is on.

18) Adder up a ladder

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"Adder’s all set to start her new job at Badger’s Cleaning Company. But when she climbs a ladder for the first time, she quickly finds she has no head for heights. Can anything help her overcome her fears?"--publisher's website.

19) Raccoon on the moon

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When Raccoon goes to the moon, his friends don't believe him...until they see what he brings back!

20) The hound of the Baskervilles

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Usborne graphic classics

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