This series of delightful short stories has been especially written, with the help of a language expert, for young children who are just beginning to read. With the help and encouragement of an adult, beginner readers will be able to achieve the pleasure and satisfaction of reading a whole book for themselves.

Sam's pet kitten has gone missing. Can Sam, Poppy and Ted find her? This delightful story from the popular Farmyard Tales series has been specially written for children who are learning to read and includes simple reading puzzles at the back of the book.

Poppy and Sam decide to go on their very own camping trip. The trouble is, Daisy the cow wants to join in too... This fun story from the popular Farmyard Tales series has puzzles to solve at the end. Camping Out is in the Usborne First Reading series, written especially for children who are learning to read, and developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, formerly Principal Lecturer in Education and reading specialist at the University of Roehampton. Delightfully illustrated, these books combine great stories with simple text to excite and inspire any beginner reader.

Join Poppy and Sam on their adventure at the farmer's market! Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

Young children should enjoy having the tales in this series read out to them. They are pefect for sharing and the pictures and simple text on every page aim to encourage children to read independently. Retold by Heather Amery.

A simple retelling of the Easter story, with 60 colourful rebus stickers for children to fill in the gaps in the story. Beautifully illustrated by Norman Young. Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking hazard. Retold by Heather Amery.

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. Adapted by Lara Bryan.

Mr. Straw is a very good scarecrow. One day Poppy and Sam creep up to examine him - and they discover the scarecrow's secret. Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

It’s Christmas Eve at Apple Tree Farm! Peep under the flaps to find out what Poppy and Sam are doing to get ready for Christmas Day. Poppy can’t find Ginger, her kitten, but maybe you can see where she’s hiding! An interactive book for children to enjoy during the festive season, with delightful illustrations from Stephen Cartwright.

A storybook, sticker book and puzzle book in one. Straightforward text and charming illustrations present the story of the first Christmas. A rebus puzzle activity runs throughout the book, in which pictures replace words in the story. Choose the stickers to complete the wonderful tale of how Christmas began. Retold by Heather Amery.

Curly the pig is stuck: will Mrs Boot be able to get him out? A charming story set on Apple Tree Farm featuring Mrs Boot the farmer, her children Poppy and Sam, and a menagerie of friendly animals including Woolly the sheep and Rusty the dog. This classic farm story for beginner readers is part of the Usborne First Reading programme. There are puzzles to solve at the back of the book, too!

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. First Reading Level Two books stretch the reader with more advanced storylines. They are 32 pages long, with extras including character pages and reading-related puzzles. Usborne First Reading titles are for beginner readers, containing short sentences and carefully controlled words and grammatical structures. Adapted by Rob Lloyd Jones.

Follow Woolly the sheep as she escapes from her field, into the farmyard, and beyond! Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

Mop the puppy is accidentally left behind on the newly-restored steam train. Can Rusty the dog save the day? Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

Ears the donkey is hungry and she causes mayhem at the farm show! Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

Poppy and Sam have lots of clever ideas - but they can't coax Gertie out of her pen until Rusty comes to the rescue. But why does Gertie want to stay in her pen? Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.