Hansel and Gretel are lost and starving in the deep, dark forest. Even stale bread and a scary stepmother would be better than endless trees. Then they spy a house made of chocolate and cake. Surely it's too good to be true... Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone."Irresistible for children learning to read." - Child Education Plus

‘Do you know,’ the Mole said, ‘I’ve never been in a boat before in all my life.’ ‘What?’ cried the Rat. ‘My dear fellow, you haven’t lived! Believe me, there is nothing – really nothing – nicer than just messing about in boats.’ And so the Mole learns a new way of life with his friend the Water Rat. Long, golden summer days on the river, while the wind whispers its secrets through the willow trees. Life is full of excitement and adventure, and new friends: the Otter and the Badger, and of ...

Casper and his best friend, Pete, can't wait to go on an adventure to the Wild West. They pack everything they will need...except a map! Where is the Wild West? Will the two cowboys ever find it?

When the Rocky Rodeo funfair comes to town, Casper is over the moon! He can't wait to join in the thrills and spills. But his best friend, Pete, isn't so sure - rollercoasters make him feel sick! Can they still have fun together?

Casper is horrified when he has to go to summer school. His horse, his lasso and his hat don't seem to belong there! Can Casper still be a cowboy without his cowboy things?

Casper and his best friend, Pete, love having fun, and they don't want any enemies. But nasty Burt and Bruno have challenged the two cowboys to a showdown at dawn. Are Casper and Pete brave enough to face them?

Casper loves his horse, Blue the Brave, more than anything else. But Blue doesn't seem to want to go anywhere today. Can Casper discover what's wrong with him?

It's Casper's birthday, and he's got the best present in the world: two cows. Yee-ha! Now he can be a real cowboy. But looking after Dora and Daisy is a lot harder than Casper thought it would be!

Casper and his best friend, Pete, love being cowboys! But their cowboy hide-out is a bit old and small. Can they find a better one? Or will they discover that they prefer home, sweet home?

Casper is very excited about the lasso competition at the rodeo! His best friend, Pete, helps him to practise. But when Casper wins the contest, he gets lots of new friends. Will he remember who his true friend really is?