Louise Bass, Independent Usborne Organiser

21/10/2018

On this day in 1854, Florence Nightingale, with a staff of 38 nurses, was sent to the Crimean War. Find out more about the Lady of the Lamp and the extraordinary work that she did in this Young Reading title.

19/10/2018

Our new Listen and Learn series is perfect for helping your children to develop the early reading skills that they need. Simply press the button to read along with the narrator, or to follow the words with your finger. Great for some early learning at home.

19/10/2018

Follow this link for codes and prices: http://po.st/NewTitlesNov18

13/10/2018

Little children will love making funny animals in this entertaining board book. Each page is split into two parts – a head and a body – with animals to mix and match including an elephant, rabbit, koala and giraffe. BVF Mix and Match Playbook is our Book of the Weekend!

11/10/2018

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year's focus is on young people and mental health in a changing world. Our Looking after your Mental Health book explores many issues that young people might face such as friendship concerns, family difficulties, dealing with relationships and lots more. It provides top tips for talking about your mental health, and strategies to help young people to deal with the issues that they might be facing. Follow this link to look at sample pages from the book, or ask your Usborne Organiser for more information: https://www.usbornebooksathome.co.uk/catalogue/catalogue.aspx?cat=1&area=S&subcat=SH&id=13234

08/10/2018

School libraries have the power to positively impact the development of empathy in children, says our Programme Manager Victoria Dilly.

30/09/2018

Did you know that on this day in 1868, the first volume of Little Women was published? Why not share this classic novel with your children with this beautifully illustrated, complete and unabridged version?

30/09/2018

There are lots of different ways that your local Usborne Organiser can work with your school to enhance the learning of your pupils. This month we've been focusing on Parents' Evenings. Find out more about how your Usborne Organiser can support your school here: http://po.st/CUParentsEvenings

30/09/2018

Babies will love moving the sliders in this adorable board book to see stars in the night sky, raccoons hiding in a tree, a little panda going to sleep and lots more. Brilliant for developing essential motor skills and hand-eye coordination, Baby's Very First Slide & See Night Time is our Book of the Weekend!

28/09/2018

A slave’s escape, an Egyptian curse, a fairytale party and a squirrel called Cyril

24/09/2018

22/09/2018

From nests in treetops to dark underground burrows, there are lots of animal homes to discover in this fascinating book. Lift the flaps to see how animals build homes in extreme temperatures, inhospitable places, and lots more. Look Inside Animal Homes is our Book of the Weekend!

21/09/2018

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17/09/2018

On this day in 1683, Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was the first to report the existence of bacteria. Teach the littlest members of your family about bacteria and other germs in this fun flap book with adorable illustrations.

14/09/2018

Find out how Fergal is Fuming author Robert Starling believes books can help start conversations about emotions and feelings with young children.

12/09/2018

Inquisitive children? Fuel their curiosity with these brilliant Very First Q&A books. With flaps to lift and vibrant illustrations to discuss, these are the perfect books to foster a love of learning in young children.

11/09/2018

Looking for some young reading recommendations? These three are consistently amongst our bestsellers, and all three are part of a series, so if your child loves one, there's plenty more to choose from!

09/09/2018

Looking for ways to support your child's early reading and writing at home? These two wipe-clean books are perfect for practising the early learning skills that children need to grasp, and the wipe-clean format means that practise can be repeated until children feel fully confident.