Butternut lives in the burrows of Milkweed Meadow with her nine rabbit brothers and sisters. Together they practice strategies for survival and tell stories. With disastrous scenarios blooming in her mind, Butternut embraces the lesson of her families’ stories: stick to your own rabbit-kind. But after befriending an incorrigible robin and a wounded deer, Butternut begins to question what she …
Usborne Phonics Readers have been created in consultation with a language expert, taking into account the latest research on the most effective ways of teaching reading. Children who have just learned to read can enjoy the lively stories with very little guidance from an adult, gaining the experience and enthusiasm they need to become fully confident readers.
Polar Star is the brightest, liveliest cub in the entire Arctic. But on his first swimming lesson, he jumps into the ocean and sinks! Will he be brave enough to try again and let go of his mother's fur to swim on his own?
Giddy goat wants to be the greatest climber in the world. But one day he has to make a choice... winning The Giant Pinnacle Race or winning back his best friend. What is a goat to do?
"Ooh-ah-Preston Pig! I said ooh-ah-Preston Pig!" Preston is on the loose with unequalled world-class football skills! "Ooh!" as he dribbles pas Owen, "Ah!" as he sweeps pas Shearer. Then go wild as four-goal Preston scores yet again! Mister Wolf doesn't stand a chance!
Fergus was waiting in the truck for Farmer Bob. He knew he should stay there, but the park was too tempting. It looked so cool and inviting that he couldn't resist. But the park keeper discovers that Fergus is not on a lead and chases after him. Not only does Fergus have to use all his wits, but he also needs the help of his new-found friends to escape.