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Usborne Storytime
Usborne Storytime
Why not settle down with us for a story? Enjoy beautifully illustrated classic tales, funny stories and entertaining picture books.
The Emperor's New Clothes
When two con-men breeze into a new town, they decide to take their tricks all the way to the top, to fool the Emperor himself... but how many people can they fool before they are found out?
The Bug Who Wanted a Hug
Bob the water beetle lives all alone. So how can he get a hug? He sets off to make friends. But getting a hug isn't as easy as he'd hoped. Find out if Bob succeeds in this heart-warming addition to the new Bug Tales series.
Pig Gets Stuck
Curly the pig is stuck: will Mrs Boot be able to get him out? Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.
T. Rex needs specs
A short-sighted dinosaur, crashing around the forest... What could possibly go wrong? This laugh-out-loud rhyming story, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, will encourage a love of language and a joy of stories.
Hickory Dickory Dock
Join Mouse on her busy day as she cooks, cleans and dances to the chimes of the old grandfather clock in this adaptation of the classic nursery rhyme.
Tractor in Trouble
Ted's tractor is in trouble after a mishap at Apple Tree Farm on a snowy day. Can a friendly farmer and happy horse come to the rescue?
Polar Bear at the Christmas Fair
Claire the polar bear is desperate to see Santa at the Christmas fair. But first one thing interrupts, then another... Will she ever get to meet Santa?
The Elves and the Shoemaker
In this enchanting story, down-on-their-luck cobblers stumble upon a hidden world of magical, mischievous elves.
The Fly who Told a Lie
Who kicked a ball through Bee's window? Not Guy the fly. Or so he says...
Kitten's Day Out
Fluff the kitten is missing from Apple Tree Farm! Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming story with a little yellow duck to spot every scene.
The Hare and the Tortoise
Hares are fast, and tortoises are slow - everyone knows that! But sometimes, winning a race isn't just about being fastest, it's also about just getting on with the job.
Spider Queen's Halloween
The Spider Queen wants a Halloween feast, so Weevil and his team set to work. But will a sneaky thief spoil the party?
The Really Evil Weevil
When none of the other bugs pays him any attention, Steve the weevil comes up with a plan to get noticed. Maybe if he plays some really evil pranks on the others, things will change? Find out what happens next in this charming tale set in the tiny world of bugs.
How the Elephant Got his Trunk
Elephants didn't always have long trunks - that is, until one day when the elephant's child could contain his curiosity no longer, stepping closer than he should have to Crocodile...
Round and Round the Garden
Join Teddy Bear and his friends in this adorable version of the much-loved rhyme for little children.
Row, Row, Row Your Boat Gently Down the Stream
Life is but a dream for three little animals as they enjoy a leisurely cruise down the river.
The Sun and the Wind
The Wind lives in the sky with his friend, the Sun. The Wind isn't happy, and the Sun wants to help. Can the Wind learn something important?
Days of the Week
In a sing-song story, Panda goes through the days of her week using repetition and rhythm to encourage young children to join in naming the days of the week.
The Runaway Tractor
Splash, bang, hiss... Follow Ted's disastrous tractor journey in this humorous short story set on Apple Tree Farm.
The Dinosaur who asked "What for?"
The Dinosaur Explorer Club is going camping. Everyone wants to help set up camp - except for Daisy. Can her friends persuade her to change her lazy ways?
Vroom Vroom Baboon!
Racing driver Baboon looks set to win the Great Plains Race. But her rival Cheetah will try any trick to stop her. Will he succeed?
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The Dragon Painter
Chang is the best painter in all of China, but why is Chang painting dragons without any eyes? Is it true, as he claims, that if you add eyes, painted dragons come to life?
Grizzly Bear Rock
Sal really wants to join the bears' band. But there's one problem - she can't sing! A lively story to inspire very beginner readers.
Ape's Great Escape
Ape's in chains for stealing grapes. He has a cunning scheme to escape, but will the prison guards catch him? Find out in this entertaining story for beginner readers, with simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout.
The Dressing Up Box
A fun story to spark children's imagination, written with simple phonics sounds for beginner readers to follow. What will you choose from the dressing up box?
The Friendly Dragon
Sam's best friend is a dragon! But when the townsfolk find out, they are terrified. "Send for St George, the dragon fighter," they cry. Now it's up to Sam to save her friend. Specially written for little children.
Giraffe in the Bath
Giraffe is all set for a soak in the tub after a hard day’s work – but no one will leave her in peace! This lively rhyming story, containing vivid illustrations and phonic repetition, is specially written for children who are learning to read.
Six Little Speckled Frogs
A retelling of the counting rhyme which has also been specially extended. Young readers can have fun counting speckled frogs as they hop in and out of their cool pool.