Titles in This Set. Usborne Young Reading Series One (25 books):. Stories Of Haunted Houses. The Dinosaurs Next Door. The Monster Gang. Stories Of Wizards. The Magic Gifts. The Story Of Toilets, Telephones & Other Useful Inventions. Stories of Mermaids. Stories of Dinosaurs. Animal Legends. The Burglar's Breakfast. Stories Of Witches. Stories of Robots. Stories Of Doll. Stories Of Pirates. Stories Of Monsters. Forgotten Fairy Tales: The Daring Princess. Stories Of Ghosts. Stories Of Dragons. Stories of Magical Animals. The Emperor's New Clothes. The Billy Goats Gruff. The Story Of Chocolate. The Sorcerer's Apprentice. Pirate Adventures. Icarus The Boy Who Flew Too High. Usborne Young Reading Series Two (15 books):. Romeo And Juliet. Hamlet. Macbeth. Alice Through The Looking-Glass. The Snow Queen. The Tempest. The Clumsy Crocodile. Black Beauty. Alice In Wonderland. The Wind In The Willows. Pinocchio. Beauty And The Beast. The Wizard Of Oz. The Secret Garden. Around The World In Eighty Days. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9789124334604. Publisher: Usborne. Age Range: 5-7 years. Overview. This fantastic 40-book paperback collection brings together the much-loved Usborne Young Reading Series One and Series Two, giving newly confident readers a huge and varied library to explore. From spooky ghost stories and pirate adventures to simplified retellings of Shakespeare and timeless classics like Alice In Wonderland, this set has something for every young bookworm. Perfect for building reading stamina, vocabulary and a genuine love of stories, it's an ideal gift or home library addition for children aged five to seven.. About the Books. The Usborne Young Reading Programme has helped children build reading confidence for decades, and this 40-book set combines both Series One and Series Two into one brilliant collection. The first twenty-five titles come from Series One, aimed at children who have just begun reading independently. Each book contains either several short, linked stories or one easy-to-follow story in chapters, covering everything from haunted houses and dinosaurs to witches, robots, dolls and magical animals, alongside favourite fairy tales such as The Billy Goats Gruff and The Emperor's New Clothes. The remaining fifteen titles are drawn from Series Two, written for slightly more confident readers ready for longer chaptered narratives. This half of the collection introduces children to simplified versions of Shakespeare's most famous plays, including Romeo And Juliet, Hamlet and Macbeth, alongside beloved literary classics such as The Snow Queen, Black Beauty, Pinocchio, The Wizard Of Oz, The Secret Garden and Around The World In Eighty Days. Every book is fully illustrated throughout in a lively, engaging style, and each title has been carefully levelled by educators so that children progress naturally from simple stories to more complex chaptered tales. Together, the two series create a broad and balanced reading journey covering fantasy, history, myth, comedy and classic literature, giving children the chance to discover the genres and stories they enjoy most.. 40 fully illustrated paperback books in one great-value collection. Combines Usborne Young Reading Series One and Series Two. Introduces classic literature and Shakespeare in an accessible way. Levelled by reading experts to support a natural progression in reading skills. Wide variety of genres: fairy tales, adventure, history, myth and classic stories. A brilliant gift or home reading library for children aged 5-7. About the Author. Usborne Publishing is a British publisher of children's books, founded by Peter Usborne in 1973. Working with an in-house team of writers, editors and designers, Usborne has built a reputation for creating brilliantly illustrated, expertly levelled books that spark curiosity in young readers. The Young Reading series has been developed with input from literacy specialists and educators to ensure each title is perfectly matched to a child's stage of reading development, making Usborne one of the UK's most trusted names in children's publishing.. Why You'll Love This Collection. With 40 books spanning fairy tales, adventure, Shakespeare and classic literature, this collection offers incredible value and variety. It's the perfect way to keep young readers engaged for months, while gently building their confidence, vocabulary and love of books.. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, as this reflects the current UK edition and ISBN.