Titles in This Set: The King's Pudding; The Goose That Laid The Golden Eggs; Chicken Licken; The Musicians of Bremen; The Tortoise Tricked The Birds; The Boy Who Cried Wolf; The Magic Pear Tree; The Dinosaur who Lost his Roar; The Enormous Turnip; The Three Little Pigs; The Magic Porridge Pot; The Gingerbread Man; The Little Red Hen; The Leopard and the Sky God; The Tin Soldier; The Golden Carpet; The Runaway Pancake; The Ugly Duckling; The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; Little Red Riding Hood; The Reluctant Dragon; Why The Sea is Salty; The Emperor and the Nightingale; Androcles and the Lion; The Hare and the Tortoise; Baba Yaga the Flying Witch; The Owl and the Pussy Cat; Princess Polly and the Pony; Dick Whittington; Cinderella; Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; Saint George and the Dragon; The Wooden Horse; The Monkey King; The Daring Princess; The Sleeping Prince; The Adventures of Sinbad the Sailor; Jack and the Beanstalk; The Princess and the Pea; The Little Mermaid; The Nutcracker; The Three Wishes; Beauty And The Beast; Hansel and Gretel; The Elves and the Shoemaker; Clever Molly; Rapunzel; Sleeping Beauty; The Runaway Princess. Details: Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781409591528 Publisher: Usborne Age Range: 5-7 years Overview The Usborne My Second Reading Library brings together 50 beautifully illustrated paperback storybooks, carrying young readers from confident early reading through to more complex tales. Featuring classic fairy tales, well-loved fables and timeless retellings, this collection is carefully levelled to build fluency, vocabulary and confidence step by step. Ideal for children aged five to seven, it's a brilliant investment for home bookshelves, classroom reading corners, or as a generous gift for a child who is ready to read independently and fall in love with stories, fables and fairy tales for years to come. About the Books This 50-book paperback set gathers together much-loved stories across four distinct groupings, taking children on a gentle reading journey. The first section, drawn from Usborne's First Reading Level Three, includes favourites such as The Gingerbread Man, The Three Little Pigs and The Enormous Turnip — simple, satisfying tales with clear sentences perfect for building early confidence. The second grouping, from Level Four, steps things up with slightly longer stories including Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Ugly Duckling and Little Red Riding Hood, introducing new vocabulary while keeping the pace enjoyable. A further Series One selection brings five much-loved classics, including Cinderella and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, while a final Forgotten Fairy Tales & Classics grouping rounds out the set with fifteen more enchanting stories such as Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel and The Little Mermaid. Each book is fully illustrated throughout, with warm, characterful artwork that supports comprehension and keeps young readers turning the page. Usborne's reading programme is designed by literacy experts to be read independently or shared aloud, and the mix of fables, fairy tales and adventure keeps every session fresh. Whether dipped into at bedtime, used in guided reading sessions, or read cover to cover, this set offers many months of varied storytelling and steady reading progression, making it an outstanding value addition to any child's collection. Builds reading confidence: Two carefully levelled reading stages help children progress smoothly from simple sentences to richer stories. Trusted publisher: Usborne is a family-owned publisher renowned for high-quality, beautifully illustrated children's books. Wonderful variety: A mix of fairy tales, fables and classic retellings keeps young readers engaged from book to book. Outstanding value: Fifty paperback titles bundled together for home libraries, classrooms or gifting. Versatile use: Ideal for bedtime stories, guided reading groups, literacy centres or independent home learning. About the Author This collection is published by Usborne, one of the world's leading independent children's publishers, and features stories retold and adapted by a variety of experienced children's authors and illustrators working within the Usborne Reading Programme. Rather than a single author, each title has been carefully crafted by specialist contributors to Usborne's literacy-focused series, ensuring age-appropriate language, pacing and illustration throughout. This collaborative approach is part of why Usborne's reading books are trusted by parents, teachers and librarians across the UK. Why You'll Love This Collection Fifty gorgeous paperback storybooks in one set means endless bedtime stories, reading practice, and gift-giving value — all from a publisher parents and teachers already trust for quality early reading materials. 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