The twinkly, twinkly bedtime book

It’s bedtime for little bear… but the starry sky looks so exciting! This magical book has ten lights for little children to discover as they join little bear and his dad on a walk before bed. Each time you turn a page there are even more stars shining in the sky, until it’s time to wander home and fall fast asleep.

Count to 100

Illustrated by Greek illustrator Sophia Toulliatou (Big Book of Colors), this book takes readers on a colorful whirlwind tour through the world of numbers, from one full moon to a hundred twinkling stars. There are number patterns, picture puzzles, and lots of extra things to spot along the way. A double gatefold at the end opens to reveal an impressive array of 100 stars.

Poppy and Sam Telling the Time

Learn to tell the time with Poppy and Sam as they visit all the animals at Apple Tree Farm. Find out what they do from waking up to bedtime, and have fun turning the hands of the clock on every page.

Book of Nighttime

At night when you are FAST ASLEEP and DREAMING, another world awakens – the world of night. Night in a desert, night in a forest, night in SPACE, there are many nighttime worlds for you to explore.

I'm Not (Very) Afraid of the Dark

When the sun goes down, the Dark stretches out. It gets bigger and bigger until it covers EVERYTHING. The Dark can be scary, but it can be other things too - it all depends on how you see it. Explore the shadows in this beautifully illustrated book with die-cut holes, and thought-provoking story.

I'm (Almost) Always Kind

Being kind is super important, but it isn't always easy.

I'm not (very) Afraid of Being Alone

This little girl follows her daddy everywhere - upstairs, downstairs, and even to the bathroom! She doesn’t like being left ALONE - the world is so big and she’s so small! Can she and her daddy find a solution? A lovely story to show that maybe you’re never REALLY alone after all - it all depends on how you see it!

All About Diversity

This dynamic and joyous exploration of difference helps young children learn to respond in a kind and equal way to everyone regardless of shape, size, age, physical and mental ability, gender, race, beliefs, language, culture, national identity, background, and so on

All About Families

Families come in all shapes and sizes and from all sorts of backgrounds. They speak various languages, eat different sorts of food, live in different kinds of homes and celebrate special occasions in a variety of ways. This book lets children explore questions such as ‘What is a family?’, ‘What different sorts of families are there?’ and more.

All About Feelings

How are you feeling today? This exciting exploration of different emotions helps young children learn to answer this important question in a lively and engaging way.

All About Friends

Why do we need friends? How can we make friends? What makes a good friend?

My Very First Body Book

Find out what’s inside your body and how it all works in this fascinating book full of bright pictures and amazing facts that grown-ups and children can share and talk about together. What’s blood for? Where does food go after we eat it? Why do people need to sleep? This informative and light-hearted picture book answers these questions and many more.

My Very First Outdoor Book

This engaging picture book for little children is full of ideas for things to see and do outdoors. Charming illustrations cover simple activities from bird watching to beachcombing while clear labels explain basic facts about the weather, wildlife and staying safe outdoors.

My Very First Science Book

This engaging picture book introduces young children to the wonders of science with lots for grown-ups and children to share and talk about together.

My Very First Seas and Oceans book

An informative picture book for young children that explores the amazing world beneath the waves. Prepare to explore kaleidoscopic coral reefs, frozen Arctic waters and the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean floor.

My Very First Space Book

This is non-fiction for very young children, who will find lots of things to look at and talk about in this highly visual book about space - what it is, where it is, and what's out there. Little ones can find out about planets, stars, asteroids, space travel and lots more - while learning lots of interesting new words.

Book of the Moon

Since the dawn of time, the Moon has been an object of fascination for men and women alike, throughout the world. Discover the moon in all its phases. What is it made of? What is a full-moon? What stories and legends has the moon inspired? What happened during the Moon Landing? Discover the answer to these questions and many more with the Usborne Book of the Moon, released in time to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.

Big Picture Atlas

A wonderfully big picture atlas for children to learn the basis of world geography. Lots of busy maps with fun illustrations to learn about the food and culture of other countries as well as capital cities. Putting pictures onto facts helps with memory and this big, satisfying book will help children memorize geography facts with ease.

My First Computer Coding Book Using ScratchJr

This fun, friendly guide is a perfect first introduction to computer coding. Discover how computers work and what coding does – then follow simple, step-by-step instructions to code your own stories and games. The coding uses Scratch Jr., a computer language designed for beginners and available for free on computers and tablets. Helpful notes for grown-ups included!

Can we really Help the Polar Bears?

The Arctic ice is melting, and the polar bears need our help. They come to Warmland to explain what's really going wrong. Luckily, they find a group of lively, sparky kids who jump into action and draw up a BRILLIANT PLAN.

Starting Chess

Starting Chess is an inspiring introduction for complete beginners. It covers everything a young player needs to know, from how to set out the pieces to special moves and tactics. Lively illustrations of snooty queens, cheeky pawns and wise old kings bring the game to life, while simple diagrams make examples and puzzles clear and easy to follow. This new Internet-linked edition also contains descriptions of fun and informative chess Web sites to visit.

Getting Started with Science

This beautifully illustrated book is a perfect introduction for young children. Budding scientists can explore the world around them, from plants and animals to magnets and mirrors – and try some hands-on experiments along the way. With Quicklinks to specially selected websites with videos and quizzes.

Getting Started with Math

Join a cast of entertaining bugs as they explore math through everyday examples, from handling numbers and times tables to weighing ingredients and telling the time. Fun puzzles allow readers to practice what they've learned.

Illustrated Dictionary

The perfect dictionary for home and school from about age 9 to adult. Text written in friendly, accessible language. Over one thousand superb color illustrations.

First Illustrated Thesaurus

Inspire beginner writers with this handy thesaurus, packed with simple words and more advanced vocabulary to help young children write with confidence and style. With colorful pictures and organized by topic for easy reference, children can find words to describe feelings, food and drink, transport, hobbies, jobs, animals and much more.

First Illustrated Grammar and Puncutation

An interactive way for children to learn about grammar and punctuation and how to apply it to everyday writing.

Big Picture Book Dinosaurs

BIG, small, feathery, furry, fierce and friendly, all kinds of dinosaurs come to life in BIG pictures. Explore this book to discover a lost world. ROAR!

Big Picture Book of General Knowledge

A treasure trove of wow-inducing facts. The facts are arranged by topic – from natural wonders to music, and transportation to the human body. And throughout the book there are big, beautiful illustrations for readers to explore and share, in a trendy, infographic style.

The Big Picture Book of Planet Earth

This book will take young readers on a spectacular journey around the world, from the highest mountain peaks to the very bottom of the ocean. Full of fascinating facts, this book uses jaw-dropping landscapes and richly illustrated maps to explain the wonderful secrets behind Planet Earth. Full of rich vocabulary, quicklinks also will add virtual tours, reconstructions, games and other homework help.

Book of the Brain and How it Works

This visually astonishing story takes children on a journey into and through the brain.