A gorgeous new series about magical princesses and best friends. Book one is a special long adventure for even more magical fun! Best friends Charlotte and Mia can't bear it when Charlotte's family moves far away. But when they're given magic necklaces, they begin an amazing adventure together - and they can see each other whenever they like! When their magic necklaces whisk them to Wishing Star Palace, Charlotte and Mia meet the Secret Princesses, magical princesses who make wishes come true for girls just like them. Best of all, Charlotte and Mia have what it takes to become Secret Princesses themselves! But when the girls go to grant their first wish they're in for a nasty surprise - horrid Princess Poison is determined to stop the wish from coming true... Can Charlotte and Mia grant Olivia's wish and save Wishing Star Palace? Plus... * Special campaign with Monsoon Children's - win the same princess outfits as Charlotte and Mia for you and your best friend! * Collect the tokens for a exclusive Best Friends necklace designed by Monsoon!

The Magical Necklace is a short story that shares a message about a brave little girl named Alanah who encourages her younger cousin Di'Milo to believe in himself. Alanah and Di'Milo go on an adventure walk that challenges Di'Milo and forces him to face his fears. Along the way, he demonstrates acts of bravery that help him become more confident. You'll decide as the reader whether Di'Milo believes more in the magical necklace than he believes in himself. Readers are encouraged to connect with the characters Alanah and Di'Milo by responding to eight prompts at the end of the story. Included is an A-Z word list from the story to help inspire young readers to improve their literacy skills.

Max is an ordinary farm girl who spies a strange glow in the barn one morning while feeding the animals. After poking around, she discovers a magical necklace that grants her three wishes as a gift. But there's a catch! Each wish comes with a consequence that will turn Max's life upside down.

A young girl who can't do anything right finds her life changed by a special locket

Presents a children's book for early readers about a little girl's dream to become the star ballerina in her school's recital and the special present her mother gave her in order to achieve her goal.

This is the United Kingdom, but it's no country you know. No place you ever want to see, even in the howling, shuttered madness of your worst dreams. You survived. One man. You walk because you have to. You have no choice. At the end of this molten road, running along the spine of a burned, battered country, your little boy is either alive or dead. You have to know. You have to find an end to it all. One hope. The sky crawls with venomous cloud and burning red rain. The land is a scorched sprawl of rubble and corpses. Rats have risen from the depths to gorge on the carrion. A glittering dust coats everything and it hides a terrible secret. New horrors are taking root. You walk on. One chance.

A little girl finds the courage to ride when her mother gives her a tiny golden pony that radiates self-confidence.

Explore wonderful stories about a group of fairy ponies and a little girl called Holly, full of magic and adventure! This highly collectible series includes six books that provide huge girl appear with the irresistible combination of ponies, fairies, and a magical secret world. The Fairy Ponies series is part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

This magical collection of eight gloriously imaginative stories is ideal for bedtime reading. These stories contain a wealth of wonderful characters and ideas, all with the colorful, dreamlike quality of the very best fairy tales. Illustrations.