Usborne Young Reading 1 books in order

The Usborne Young Reading series, a collection of illustrated children's books retelling classic fairy tales, myths, and adventure stories.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Magical Animals 1982 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
2 Animal Legends 1982 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
3 Twelve Dancing Princesses 1989 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
4 Stories of Ghosts 2004 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
5 Story of Chocolate 2004 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
6 The Billy Goats Gruff 2004 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
7 The Elves and the Shoemaker 2004 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
8 Little Mermaid 2005 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
9 Rapunzel 2005 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
10 Stories Of Ponies 2005 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
11 Stories of Fairies 2006 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
12 Stories of Unicorns 2006 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
13 Rumplestiltskin 2006 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
14 Stories of Pirates 2006 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
15 Stories of Knights 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
16 Stories of Magical Animals 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
17 Stories of Witches 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
18 Stories of Princes and Princesses 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
19 Stories of Mermaids 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
20 The Dinosaurs Next Door 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
21 Stories of Robots 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
22 The Monster Gang 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
23 Pirate Adventures 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
24 Stories of Dinosaurs 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
25 Stories of Snowmen 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
26 Stories of Haunted Houses 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
27 Stories of Dogs 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
28 Stories of Cowboys 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
29 Burglars Breakfast 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
30 Stories of Monsters 2007 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
31 The Magic Gifts 2009 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
32 Sleeping Beauty 2010 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
33 The Emperor’s New Clothes 2010 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
34 Cinderella 2011 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
35 Hansel & Gretel 2011 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
36 Adventures of Sinbad the Sailor 2011 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
37 Saint George And The Dragon 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
38 The Stories of Merlin 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
39 The Runaway Princess 2013 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
40 The Wooden Horse 2014 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
41 The Minotaur 2014 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
42 The Story of Pegasus 2014 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
43 Christmas Around the World 2014 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
44 The Sorcerer’s Apprentice 2015 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
45 Stories of Dragons 2015 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
46 Aladdin and His Magical Lamp 2015 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
47 The Nutcracker 2015 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
48 Puss in Boots 2015 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
49 Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs 2015 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
50 Jack and the Beanstalk 2015 Hans Christian Andersen Buy
51 Icarus, The Boy Who Flew Too High 2016 Hans Christian Andersen Buy

The Usborne Young Reading series brings classic stories to young readers through short, illustrated retellings. The collection includes fairy tales (Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White), mythology (The Minotaur, Pegasus, Icarus), and adventure stories, all written in simple language for children transitioning from picture books to chapter books.

With over 50 titles, the series covers a wide range of source material. Some volumes retell individual stories like Rapunzel or Jack and the Beanstalk, while others are themed collections (Stories of Dragons, Stories of Pirates, Stories of Knights). The series has been in print since the early 1980s and continues to add new titles, making it a popular choice for schools and home libraries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Usborne Young Reading 1 series?

There are 51 books in the Usborne Young Reading 1 series, published between 1982 and 2016.

What is the first book in the Usborne Young Reading 1 series?

The first book in the Usborne Young Reading 1 series is Magical Animals, published in 1982.

What is the Usborne Young Reading series?

Usborne Young Reading is a series of illustrated books designed for children who are beginning to read independently. The books retell classic fairy tales, myths, and other stories in age-appropriate language, with illustrations on every page.

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