Lesley Sims

An interactive nature book for little children, showing the water cycle through the journey of a raindrop. One Little Raindrop falls from the sky... Follow its incredible journey until it finally reaches the sea, where it evaporates to become part of a cloud and begin the cycle all over again. Cleverly designed holes on every page encourage interaction as readers...

Usborne Young Reading titles are a thrilling and informative read. Age: 6 + A wonderful collection of six classic Greek myths and legends, specially retold for younger readers. Includes the stories of The Wooden Horse, The Minotaur, and The Odyssey, as well as a guide to the Greek Gods. Beautifully bound in padded hardback, and packed with information, colour, and...

Gopher the Chauffeur is a funny rhyming story, specially written to develop awareness of words and letter sounds. Gopher drives the Queen from one crazy escapade to another on an unexpected road trip. This laugh-out-loud rhyming story, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, will encourage a love of language and a joy of stories. With lots of details to spot...

Makes learning phonics fun, with rhyming text and humorous illustrations. Who's that flying in the sky? It's SuperOwl! She comes to the rescue, time and again, but is everything quite as it seems? A funny rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations. With free online audio to listen to the story. Owl in...

Starring Alpaca, her maracas and a baby rattlesnake whose tail won't rattle. Alpaca's Maracas features Alpaca, who makes and sells maracas. With the Carnival coming, business should be booming - but no one is buying. Then she discovers Baby Rattlesnake has a problem too - his tail just won't rattle. Can they help each other? A fun rhyming story, specially...

Cinderella is one of the most famous fairy tales of all time, retold for very young children. This sweet rendition is specially adapted for toddlers, offering a delightful take on the classic story. In this version, Cinderella's father is not dead but merely away, and her wicked stepmother is transformed into an aunt. However, the magical elements like the pumpkin...

See fabulous fairy palaces magically burst into colour in this delightful activity book. Each page has a beautiful, black and white illustration which is wondrously transformed when children carefully paint water onto the picture. There's a laminated flap to stop paint seeping through to the next page to ensure perfect results and 16 detailed scenes to paint. Immerse yourself in...

A lively retelling of the fairy tale, with sound buttons on each page. Sleeping Beauty's parents accidentally upset a wicked fairy - and on her 16th birthday, the entire kingdom is doomed to sleep for 100 years. This enchanting retelling, all in rhyme, is a sweet introduction to the classic tale. A button on each page allows readers to hear...

Little Board Books: A Christmas Carol is a gentle edition of Dickens' much-loved story, specially retold for little children. Scrooge is the meanest man alive, but three night-time visitors are trying to change his ways. This classic Christmas story has been specially retold for little children to enjoy. The delightful illustrations by Jesus Lopez are full of extra details to...

A nature board book for little children with peep holes, showing the incredible life cycle of a chick. Watch a chick develop inside her egg, hatch and totter around exploring, as a curious ball of fluff, before growing into a pullet and then an adult hen, laying and hatching eggs of her own. But where does this little chick come...

Owl in a Towel and Other Stories by Russell Punter and Lesley Sims is a delightful collection of five hilarious rhyming animal tales that are perfect for reading aloud. This book is brimming with five engaging rhyming stories that make reading a pleasure. Meet an owl who dreams of becoming a superhero, an adder who cleans windows but is secretly...

A funny rhyming story, specially written to develop awareness of words and letter sounds. Pangolin plays the mandolin features Pangolin, who loves playing her mandolin. There's just one problem... She's nocturnal, so she's twanging her strings in the middle of the night. The other animals in the rainforest aren't happy to be kept awake. Will they reach a compromise? Starring...

A lively tale of a grumpy tree who complains once too often. Long, long ago, the gods made the very first tree... and it could talk! Was it happy, you ask? It was not. The Baobab Tree whinged and moaned, it grumbled and groaned, all day long. But gods have a unique way of dealing with trees who complain too...

A charming retelling of a traditional Chinese story. Chang is the best painter in all of China, so it's Chang the Emperor sends for when his new temple needs painting. 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? This delightful retelling has sweet,...

A charming Chinese fable with dragons that come to life! Chang's paintings are so good, his birds and animals seem alive. So when the Emperor's new temple needs painting, he sends for Chang. But why is Chang painting dragons without any eyes? Is it true, as he claims, that if he adds eyes the painted dragons will actually come to...

The classic story of little people and big people showing kindness to each other. One good turn deserves another is a moral lesson for the ages. But it doesn't have to be boring! This enchanting story follows a down-on-their-luck cobbler who stumbles upon a hidden world of magical, mischievous elves. With beautiful illustrations and free online audio, The Elves and...

The Fleas Who Wouldn't Say Please is a funny, rhyming picture book about fleas behaving badly. Even little fleas have to mind their Ps and Qs, as some endearing but rather rude fleas discover to their cost in this lively, cautionary tale about the importance of manners. Includes free online audio.

Three cheeky fleas learn the value of Please. All is not well at Bumble's Big Circus. The stars of the show, three fabulous fleas on their flying trapeze, have let fame go to their heads and now they never say please. It's up to the earwig clowns to remind them that "EVERYTHING'S better with 'Please'!" Lively rhyming text and humorous...

Beware those whose tongues drip flattery in this classic Aesop's fable. The story of a crafty fox, a foolish crow and a mouth-watering chunk of cheese. This lively retelling of a classic fable by Aesop has been specially written for little children and comes with online audio to listen to the story. The Fox and the Crow by Lesley Sims...

By the author of The Wind in the Willows, this delightful story is about a dragon keen to make friends. 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, this charming...

Shark in the Park is an entertaining story for beginner readers. Oh no, there's a shark in the park! Or is there? This book features simple rhyming text and colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright. It offers a delightful experience to share with young children or for beginner readers to enjoy independently. You can also listen to the story online. Additionally,...

A funny rhyming story, specially written to develop awareness of words and letter sounds. 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. With lots of details to spot in each scene and the added bonus...

The Princess and the Pea by Lesley Sims is a classic story about the search for a true princess, retold for very young children. What marks out a real princess? Why, the ability not to be fooled by fine trappings and the seeming comforts of a lush-looking bed. This book offers a gorgeous and funny retelling of a timeless tale,...

An evocative picture book based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children. Age: 18 months + Mole, Ratty, Badger and the infamous Mr Toad love nothing more than messing around on the river. But when Mr Toad develops an obsession with motor vehicles, will his friends be able to help before he loses everything? A delightful retelling...

Llamas in Pyjamas and other tales features llamas in pyjamas, a raccoon on the moon, and four more fabulous stories. Six of the best-loved tales from the Phonics Readers series are brought together in this wonderful collection. David Semple's colourful characters and the hilarious rhyming stories make learning phonics fun. A puzzle section and a QR code linking to audio...

An interactive nature book for little children, showing the journey from a minute egg to a busy, buzzing bee. Follow the astonishing journey of a worker bee as she grows from an egg to a hungry larva and then, hidden from view, transforms into a hard working bee. From the moment she chews her way out of her cell, she...

A wonderful collection of six retellings of William Shakespeare's best-loved plays—a perfect mix of comedy, tragedy, magic, and romance, retold for younger readers. Full of colourful illustrations from the Usborne Young Reading Programme. Suitable for ages 7 and above. The stories of six of Shakespeare's best-loved plays are beautifully retold and illustrated for children growing in reading confidence. Includes Twelfth...

An inventive nature book for little children, showing the journey from egg to butterfly. Follow the incredible journey of a butterfly as it grows from an egg to a ravenous caterpillar and finally emerges from its chrysalis, a beautiful fluttering butterfly. This interactive title, with its cleverly designed holes, will spark interest on every page. Specially written for little children,...

An interactive nature book for little children following the stages from seed to sunflower. This delightful book follows the journey of a seed dropped from a bird, as it takes root, sprouts, and starts to grow. Watch it stretch up... and up to the sky, becoming a brilliant yellow sunflower. Cleverly designed holes on every page encourage interaction as readers...

Little Mouse astonishes Lion in this lively retelling for little children. Lion thinks Little Mouse is too small to do anything... but will Little Mouse surprise him? A wonderful retelling of a much-loved fable by Aesop, with charming illustrations by John Joven.

One Little Frog is an inventive information book that beautifully illustrates the journey from tadpole to frog. How does a little blob floating in jelly turn into a hopping, croaking frog? This engaging book, specially written for little children with interactive holes, is perfect for a first introduction to the wonders of nature.

Little Red Riding Hood is visiting her granny, but someone is there before her… who could it be? A charming retelling of the much-loved tale, with a child-friendly ending and beautiful illustrations by Bao Luu throughout.

A lively lesson in what happens if you are never satisfied. Alek and Ivan live simply by the sea until the day Alek catches a magic fish. Ivan wishes for more, and more, and more, until... he makes one wish too many. A charming retelling of the Russian tale about a golden fish, with free online audio.

Two mice with different ideas meet in this lively retelling for little children. Tom Town Mouse is off to visit his cousin, Cora, in the country. "It will be great!" says his friend, but Tom is not so sure. A charming retelling of the classic Aesop's Fable, with endearing illustrations by John Joven. With free online audio to listen to...

Another collection of five hilarious rhyming tales to appeal to beginner readers. Five funny stories that make reading a joy. In this collection you'll visit the unicorn hotel, go to the water park with a gang of skunks and take to the air in Spider's glider. Then head to the beach to watch Lizard hard at work on his inventions,...

A sturdy box with a delightful 30-piece jigsaw and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs picture book beautifully illustrated by John Joven. Little children can talk about the story as they do the jigsaw and the book and puzzle set makes a lovely gift. The large jigsaw pieces are suitable for little hands, and the completed puzzle measures 35 x...

A charming sticker book set in the cute world of Cosy Town, with 200 stickers. Welcome to the Cosy Cafe, where there's a busy day ahead. Help to unload the deliveries and then join Kitty in the kitchen, preparing delicious treats for all the hungry and thirsty customers. Elevenses, lunchtime rush, afternoon tea... there are lots of stickers to choose....

Lizard in a Blizzard tells the story of Lizard, who has decided to make a snow machine. The trouble is, once it starts to snow, he can't make it stop... This entertaining story for beginner readers features simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. It's a delight to share with very young children and includes parents' notes on phonics at...

The bestselling sticker series meets a pop phenomenon. Discover the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing K-POP! Follow Yumi, Hana, and Gem, aspiring Sticker Dolly K-pop stars, as they record their first single, meet fans at a festival, and shop for outfits for their first live interview. Also starring the legendary Sticker Dolly K-pop boys, Soomin, Kodi, and Milo, the...

At Sleeping Beauty's christening, the king and queen forget to invite a very important guest. Sixteen years later, that guest's wicked wish comes true... The classic fairy tale rewritten for children who are just learning to read, with stunning illustrations by Sara Gianassi throughout.

A mouth-watering sticker book, set in the cute world of Cosy Town, with over 150 stickers. Take a deep breath. Can you smell the delicious, warm scent of crusty bread baking? Cookie was up before dawn to make a start on the day ahead. Join her in the Cosy Bakery with Cherry Plum, pastry chef extraordinaire, and Ollie and Ginger,...

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. A lively, rhyming story with irresistibly funny illustrations and phonic repetition specially designed to help children learn to read. Goat in a Boat has simple rhyming text that assists children in developing essential language and early reading skills. As...

A delightful board book which takes you all around Old MacDonald had a Farm. Welcome to the farm! Join Old MacDonald as he visits his animals in this lively edition of the well-loved rhyme, with entertaining illustrations by Ben Mantle throughout. Includes a QR code to scan to listen or sing along to the tune.

A lively time travel mystery packed with puzzles and intrigue. It's an ordinary day for Hallie and Martha... until they accidentally wake two knights from a thousand-year sleep and find themselves on a daring and dangerous quest. Flung back in time, they must travel through the ancient kingdom of Hamalot in search of Good King Stan. For only Good King...

Brush the pages of this book with water and see the fairies and flowers in the enchanted garden burst into beautiful colour! There are 16 scenes to paint with intricate, black and white illustrations of a fairy garden covered in snow, a lake of lily pads, a fairy fruit patch and lots more. With a fold-out back cover to prevent...

Axolotl Finds a Bottle tells the delightful story of Axolotl, who longs for adventure. One day, she stumbles upon an old bottle with something amazing inside. What could it be? This entertaining story for beginner readers features simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations to captivate young minds. It also includes parents' notes on phonics at the back of the book....

Frog on a Log by Lesley Sims is an entertaining story perfect for beginner readers. Frog lives in a bog and one day, he finds someone lost in the fog. This delightful tale features simple rhyming text accompanied by colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright. You also have the option to listen to the story online, making it a wonderful experience...

'Twas the Night Before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.' The traditional and much-loved Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore, beautifully illustrated and published as a charming picture book for children to enjoy year after year. A magical rhyming story to share together on Christmas Eve, or for older children to...

A modern retelling of Andersen's tale about a duckling searching for friends. Everyone feels different or left out sometimes. Follow one little duckling's journey as he tries to find the place where he truly belongs. With free online audio.