The Usborne Farmyard Tales book set includes 20 classic children’s stories written by Heather Amery and illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. The paperback books come in a gift slipcase measuring 210 × 210 mm and are designed for young children and family reading. The collection helps develop vocabulary, recognition of farm animals and attention to detail, with the iconic Little Yellow Duck to find on every page.
Discover the enchanting world of Apple Tree Farm with the Usborne Farmyard Tales collection. This set brings together 20 much-loved paperback stories, neatly presented in a collectible slipcase that makes a lovely gift. Follow Poppy and Sam as they explore farm life and meet friendly animals. Each page features warm, lively illustrations by Stephen Cartwright, along with the famous Little Yellow Duck hidden on every page—a fun interactive feature that encourages young children to focus and observe.
The simple prose is ideal for beginning readers and bedtime reading, making this collection a must-have for any child’s bookshelf.
Benefits
Develops attention and observation skills through the interactive game of finding the Little Yellow Duck on every page.
Builds vocabulary and knowledge of the world around us, including farm animals.
Encourages independent reading with text suited to young children’s learning level.
Features warm, engaging illustrations that hold children’s attention throughout each story.
Keeps all 20 books neatly organised in the included slipcase.
Specifications
Author: Heather Amery
Illustrator: Stephen Cartwright
Publisher: Usborne
Format: Paperback books in a collectible slipcase
Number of books: 20
Dimensions: 210 × 210 mm
Publication date: June 2004
Language: English
Titles included
1. Barn on Fire
2. Pig Gets Stuck
3. The Naughty Sheep
4. The Runaway Tractor
5. The Scarecrow’s Secret
6. The Hungry Donkey
7. Camping Out
8. Pig Gets Lost
9. Kitten’s Day Out
10. The New Pony
11. Surprise Visitors
12. Market Day
13. Tractor in Trouble
14. The Silly Sheepdog
15. The Grumpy Goat
16. The Snow Storm
17. The Old Steam Train
18. Rusty’s Train Ride
19. Woolly Stops the Train
20. Dolly and the Train
How to enjoy the collection
Read together: Share the stories with your child at bedtime or during a quiet moment in the day.
Make it interactive: Encourage your child to find the Little Yellow Duck on each page before turning to the next.
Support early learning: Use the illustrations to talk about animals, farm machinery such as tractors and trains, and life on the farm.
Give as a gift: Presented in a slipcase, this set is a lovely choice for birthdays, holidays or a child’s first library.
Manufacturer
- Publisher
- Usborne
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- Language
- English
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- Theme
- Educational
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- Cover
- Soft
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- ISBN-13
- 9781801316262
Important information
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