
BRINGING BOOKS TO LIFE WITH ORION’S EARLY READERS
Each Early Reader book is fantastic value for money, with full colour illustrations on every page, short accessible chapters – ideal for newly confident readers.
Messages from authors who have contributed to this Early Reader series:
‘As a parent I remember how hard it was finding lovely books for children just starting to read, and I hope these beautiful editions of my stories will welcome the next generation to the joy of books.’ Francesca Simon
‘I had great fun writing and creating the characters for my ‘Little’ witches, pirates and princesses, and I’m delighted they’re now accessible for young readers. Just right for young eager children to read.’ Georgie Adams.
‘I have always believed that a good story is the only way to encourage young children to read. Fairy Tales are just that and I hope these little books will turn out to be the beginning of a life long love of reading.’ Sally Gardner

‘It’s great that Orion are putting so much energy into Early Readers – without good books for the youngest readers, we won’t have older readers in years to come.’ Marcus Sedgwick
‘The Early Readers are a wonderful combination of great stories and wonderful pictures; even the wobbliest beginner reader will be intrigued, entranced, and safely set on their way. I just wish they’d been around when my daughters were learning to read.’ Vivian French

And from some young readers too aged 5 to 7:
‘I love books with mostly pictures in them but Three Little Witches was great too as it still had colour pictures on every page but with more words which mum helped me read’.
'My brother loves Horrid Henry books and he likes saying I can't read them because I'm too young. Now I can with these Early Readers'.
'I love the pictures and the way there are words for me to read and some for mum too'
'Now I've read this pirate book, I want to be a pirate when I grow up'.
IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START READING


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Early Readers
Put the fun into reading with stories as diverse as Horrid Henry and Cinderella - there really is an Early Reader for every parent to share and enjoy with their child and then once the child becomes more confident he or she will be able to enjoy them on their own.
Early Readers
Vivian French
Three short stories will delight early readers as they capture incidents from Jason and Daisy’s childhood which will strike a familiar chord. Jason’s good behaviour earns him the bun he wants while his attempts to get Daisy to grow by...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/07/2012
Marcus Sedgwick
Hilarious and madcap space adventures happen to Cudweed after he builds a spaceship from a kit and sets off into the unknown with only his pet monkey Fellah for company. What happens when he hurtles off into the unknown and...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/07/2012
Vivian French
Bees, butterflies, slugs and snails – the little creatures in the garden are vividly brought to life in this charming story about stories. Two badly behaved bees fail to bring back enough honey to satisfy their Queen but they bring...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/06/2012
Francesca Simon
Best-selling author Francesca Simon takes an irreverent and pertinent look at children’s behaviour and how adults deal with it. Mr Punishment looks at the world and thinks parents need help in sorting out their children’s behaviour. To help them, he...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/06/2012
Francesca Simon
Lola the cat sets off in search of a delicious dinner in this charming, funny animal story, perfect for early readers. Featuring all the gang from Buffin Street. If you enjoyed this one then why not try some of the...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/01/2012
Francesca Simon
Meet the Topsy-Turvies family, who do everything back to front, in this brand-new edition of Francesca Simon's picture book, The Topsy Turvies, perfect for early readers. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with children, these Early Reader chapter books have...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
Sally Gardner
A classic story stylishly updated and perfect for first time readers. Sally Gardner retells this favourite tale of how a real princess can only be found by testing how delicate and sensitive she really is. Lively illustrations create a suitably...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/08/2011
Vivian French
A delightful animal story, perfect for early readers. There’s nearly a pet shop disaster when a noisy puppy won’t stay quiet at night time. How will the other animals ever get to sleep? Maybe telling stories will do the trick?...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/05/2012
Francesca Simon
The Buffin Street animals explore Prince the poodle's secret garden in this charming, funny animal story, perfect for early readers. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with children, these Early Reader chapter books are punctuated by bright, funny pictures and...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/02/2012
Mithaa AlKhayyat
Shortlisted for the Marsh Award for Children's Literature in Translation 2013 Little Hamda wants to wear the veil, like her big sisters, but it's up to her to find her own special way and prove she's grown up,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2012
Francesca Simon
It's a big day for the Potter's Barn Band - their first concert! But nobody can remember the words. The animals need a plan - and fast! One of a series of Early Reader titles perfect for those children ready...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011
Francesca Simon
Honey, the delightful puppy, has to make her mark on the animal gang in Buffin Street. At first they are suspicious but loveable Honey soon wins their trust in this exciting adventure led by a cast of dogs, cats, rabbits...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011
Francesca Simon
This charming, funny animal story is perfect for early readers. Jogger the hamster is on an adventure, nibbling on books and climbing on chairs. But mean old Sour Puss is about - will Jogger make it back to his cage in...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/04/2012
Francesca Simon
Mother Sheep can't find her lambs, Tilly and Tam, in this funny farmyard series perfect for early readers. For more farmyard fun with the animals at Potter's Barn, look out for the other books in the series, Runaway Duckling, Billy...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/03/2011
Georgie Adams
Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with children, these Early Reader chapter books are punctuated by catchy rhymes and speech bubbles, and with their bright, funny pictures and lively design they are hugely appealing. They’re perfect for children from 5-7. ...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/09/2010
Georgie Adams
Meet the three little princesses! Can Phoebe, Pruella and Pip save Pepperpot Palace, and make it to the ball on time? Brimming with humour, intrigue and suspense, and with delightful illustrations from Emily Bolam, this is a book children will...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/07/2010
Georgie Adams
Meet Trixy, Tammy and Trig, three little girl pirates who have a big adventure! A delightful splash of ocean fun and adventure. Perfect for reading aloud or for children to enjoy alone, with lots of bright funny pictures, maps to...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/08/2010
Vivian French
A heart-warming story perfect for early readers about a lost kitten searching for somewhere to call home. There are lots of Early Reader titles to choose from that are great for sharing with your youngsters and for kids just starting out...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/03/2011
Francesca Simon
An easy-to-read adventure with a delightfully entertaining story. Fang and Honey, just two of the good friends who live in Buffin Street, are set to move. Their owners want a house with a garden. What on earth can the animals...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 13/09/2012
Sally Gardner
The Frog Prince, retold by bestselling author Sally Gardner in a magical princess story is perfect for early readers aged 5+ particularly if they're beginning to read with confidence. It's great to see an author of the calibre of Sally...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2011
Francesca Simon
Brand-new Early Reader edition of Francesca Simon's Spider School with new full-colour illustrations from Tony Ross. It's a funny and original story from the Horrid Henry team. There are lots of Early Reader titles to choose from that are great for...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/08/2010
Francesca Simon
One little duckling is determined to go exploring in this funny farmyard series perfect for early readers. For more farmyard fun with the animals at Potter's Barn, look out for the other books in the series, Where are my Lambs,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/03/2011
Georgie Adams, Chris Fisher
Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. On Monday the oak tree blew...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/03/2013
Francesca Simon
The animals of Potter's Barn are making a cake in this funny farmyard series perfect for early readers aged 5+.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2011
Francesca Simon
The dogs and cats of Buffin Street show off their singing skills in this charming, funny animal story, perfect for early readers.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/08/2012
Francesca Simon
Honey needs to gather all her courage to try skating on the slippery, slidy ice. All the other animals in Buffin Street get the hang of it. Can Honey? A perfect beginning read for all those who like to test...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 08/11/2012
Sally Gardner
Cinderella and the glass slipper, retold by bestselling author Sally Gardner in a magical princess story and her transformation from servant to princess is simply told in this beautifully illustrated Early Reader. Sally Gardner’s Cinderella is delightfully good-natured while her...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/04/2011
Francesca Simon
In this funny farmyard series perfect for early readers it's bedtime, but the chicks don't want to go to sleep. Great for reading aloud and sharing with children, these Early Reader chapter books have a terrific story and their bright,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2011
Francesca Simon
Billy the Kid can't wait for Gabby Goose's birthday party in this funny farmyard series perfect for early readers. There are lots of Early Reader titles to choose from that are great for sharing with your youngsters and for kids just...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/05/2011
Francesca Simon
Naughty Fox is on the prowl in this funny farmyard series perfect for early readers and the animals of Potter's Barn must come up with a plan to get rid of him once and for all. It's time to create...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/05/2011
Vivian French
Beginning readers will enjoy these two easy-to-read stories which make exciting stories out of a shopping trip with a difference and Hunter the dog’s search for his lost bone. Selina Young’s illustrations match the text perfectly.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/08/2012
Marcus Sedgwick
Goth Froth for Early Readers. Cudweed wants a monkey for his birthday in this brand new story featuring some of the characters that have proved such a hit in the Raven Mysteries series for slightly older kids but Cudweed's is...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/07/2011
Vivian French
Down in the Jungle it's time for bed, but Monkey wants a story and he sets off to find one in this charming, funny story, perfect for early readers and for reading aloud and sharing with less confident children. These...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/04/2012
Francesca Simon
A brand new story perfect for early readers, particularly those who are sick and tired of being told what to do! Nag nag nag. Why can't she have the kind of parents that let her eat sweets all day? Or...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/06/2011
Sally Gardner
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, retold by bestselling author Sally Gardner in a magical princess story, perfect for early readers.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/06/2011
Sally Gardner
A Lovereading4kids 'Great Read' you may have missed 2011 selection. Sleeping Beauty, cursed to sleep for a hundred years, retold by bestselling author Sally Gardner in a magical princess story, perfect for early readers. Look out for more magical princess stories...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/05/2011




















































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