The Reading Nook

30/03/2023

Such sad news today…

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our beloved founder and chairman Peter Usborne CBE. Peter passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by his family.

Peter was an exceptional publisher, an inspirational leader and a lovely man. He will be incredibly missed by his family and everyone here at Usborne.

Nicola Usborne, Peter’s daughter and Usborne’s managing director said “My dad always felt that he’d had the absolute best life, and that publishing for children for 50 years was the greatest privilege he could imagine.”

You can find our full statement here: https://bit.ly/42Rga3q

15/12/2022

🌟🌟A new year brings new titles!📚📚

January new titles are here and we are pleased to share 15 fabulous books with you, all of which are available to order from today!

We're excited to share Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about Money. Find answers to important money questions, and some silly ones too in this friendly and useful book.

Discover a thoughtful and comforting exploration of fear and how to cope with it in the must have book, First Questions and Answers: Why am I afraid?.

The new book Kindness for Koalas presents an easy-to-read rhyming story, with gentle humour and gorgeous artwork, making it a perfect introduction to kindness.

Dinosaur lovers won’t want to miss our two exciting dinosaur-themed titles, The Dinosaur Who Stayed Indoors and That's Not My T-Rex.

We are also very excited to bring you This Book Kills, a fabulous new fiction title! There's a murderer on the loose in an elite boarding school... But who is going to be next? This Book Kills is the YA thriller of 2023, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus. Please note this title is recommended for age 14+.

As always, pop me a message to find out more or to place an early January offer!

12/11/2022

🌟🌟Calling all teachers, teaching assistants, nursery workers and anyone who has any contact with schools!🌟🌟

🌟We're giving schools the chance to win an author event with the award-winning Jenny Pearson! 🎉

Schools must book a World Book Day event with a Partner by Dec 25th. Follow the link to find out more.
https://usborne.com/gb/win-a-school-visit-from-jenny-pearson

Pop me a message or comment below to find out how to book a World Book Day 2023 event with me! 🌟

11/11/2022

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Remembrance Day is observed on 11th November to remember people who have served their country in a war. Around the world it is also known as Armistice Day, the day that marks the end of the First World War, and in the US as Veterans Day.

Discover our top 6 quicklinks about Remembrance Day here: https://bit.ly/3EgFJ3y

10/11/2022

🍁🍄Woodland Activities🍂🪵

🐿Meet Scamp the squirrel and her woodland friends in this puzzle-packed activity book. Use the special pen provided to join the dots, solve mazes, spot differences and trace the dotted lines, then wipe the pages clean and repeat!

This is the perfect way for young children to develop the vital fine motor skills they need for learning to write letters and numbers.

Perfect for age 3+🧡

10/11/2022

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30/10/2022

🌟Join me tomorrow to see all the BRAND NEW TITLES for November!

30/10/2022

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