Mairi Mackinnon has lived in England, Scotland, France, Italy and Spain, and worked as a teacher, translator and tour manager before joining Usborne. Over the years she has written and edited Usborne books in sixteen languages, from Arabic to Welsh. She lives in a house full of teenagers, books and curious musical instruments.

This is a colourful and fun way for children to learn those all-important early phonic sounds. The clear font, bright colours and simple pictures are all perfect for early learners.