The Usborne Little Board Books Series
By Russell Punter
Sturdy first stories bring nursery rhymes, Bible tales and classic adventures to toddlers.
engaging · educational · vivid
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What is The Usborne Little Board Books series by Russell Punter about?
Launched in 2019 and continuing through the 2020s, Russell Punter’s Usborne Little Board Books introduce toddlers to familiar nursery rhymes, traditional songs and warmly retold Bible stories. The series moves from simple, repetitive verses to short narrative adventures featuring animals, heroes, miracles and classic characters. Chunky pages and lively illustrations suit shared reading with children aged around 18 months to two years, especially those beginning to recognise patterns and join in. Some biblical tales include gentle references to danger, storms, wild animals and loss.
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About the author
Russell Punter is a popular children's author from the UK who has written many fun and exciting books, especially for young readers. He is well known for his stories in the Usborne Phonics Readers series, which help children learn to read through catchy rhymes and colourful characters. Russell loves making reading enjoyable for everyone!
All the books in The Usborne Little Board Books series
In the Castle
by Anna Milbourne
Harry discovers castle life is far from boring—but will he become brave enough to join the joust?
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
by Russell Punter
A twinkling star leads woodland friends somewhere unexpected—but will they reach home before bedtime?
The Little Red Hen
by Lesley Sims
When everyone refuses to help, can one little hen turn wheat into something wonderful?
Joseph and His Wonderful Coat
by Russell Punter
One dazzling coat turns brothers into rivals—but can Joseph’s kindness change everything?
Two Little Dickie Birds Sitting On A Wall
by Russell Punter
Two little birds meet surprising garden friends—but why do they keep leaving the wall?
A Christmas Carol
by Usborne and Lesley Sims
Three mysterious visitors make Christmas’s grumpiest miser question everything he believes.
Moses in the Basket
by Russell Punter
A tiny baby’s basket drifts towards the palace—who will discover him among the reeds?
Ten Little Bottles Sitting on the Wall
by Russell Punter
One bottle remains, but can the clever little mouse solve the woodland’s orangeade puzzle?
Noah's Ark
by Russell Punter
When rain changes everything, Noah discovers who can find safety aboard his enormous ark.
David and Goliath
by Russell Punter
Can one brave shepherd’s simple sling defeat a giant who terrifies an entire army?
The Prodigal Son
by Unknown author
After squandering everything, can one runaway son find his way home?
Little Board Books: the Fox and the Crow
by Lesley Sims
Can a clever crow spot the fox’s sweet words before her tasty secret disappears?
The Magic Fish
by Jenny Tyler
A magical catch turns seaside simplicity upside down—but how far will Ivan’s wishes go?
Daniel in the Lions' Den
by Russell Punter
Can Daniel’s courage and faith protect him when jealous enemies send him into danger?
Little Board Book: Jonah and the Whale
by Russell Punter
When Jonah flees from God, a stormy sea hides a whale-sized surprise.
Little Board Books: Six Little Speckled Frogs
by Russell Punter
Six speckled frogs leap into their cool pool—but how many will be left?
Little Board Books: the King Who Loved Gold
by Sims and Lesley
King Midas gets his golden wish—but why does everything suddenly seem terribly wrong?
Little Board Books: the Twelve Days of Christmas
by Lesley Sims
What surprising Christmas gifts appear next, as the familiar carol comes magically to life?
Little Board Books the Emperor and the Nightingale
by Lesley Sims
When a mechanical bird steals the spotlight, can the Emperor discover what real magic sounds like?
Colours
by Anna Milbourne
Little Tiger searches everywhere for his favourite colour—but could the answer surprise him?
Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
by Lesley Sims
City mouse Tom swaps homes with country cousin Cora—but which world will truly surprise them?
The Sunny Day
by Anna Milbourne
Three friends and their dog discover sunshine makes an ordinary day wonderfully surprising.
Round and Round the Garden
by Russell Punter
What will Teddy Bear and friends discover as their garden game takes a ticklish turn?
The Three Little Pigs
by Lesley Sims
Three little pigs build very different homes—but which one can outwit a determined wolf?
Little Red Riding Hood
by Lesley Sims
A cunning wolf reaches Grandmother’s house first—but what awaits Little Red inside?
Aladdin
by Lesley Sims
A poor boy finds a lamp that changes everything—but can three wishes defeat a sorcerer?
Little Board Books: Incy Wincy Spider
by Russell Punter
Rain, wind and snow can’t stop one determined spider—but what awaits atop the spout?
Little Board Books: Seasons
by Anna Milbourne
What surprising changes will the two families discover as the seasons turn?
The Nativity
by Lesley Sims
Who is the special baby in the humble stable, and why are they all coming?
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