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The fourteenth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and the child more.

A lively phonics wordbook specially developed for young children who are just beginning to learn to read. This appealing book uses witty and lively scenes to introduce easy-to-read words and common spelling patterns. An engaging way to build a secure foundation for reading with confidence and pleasure.

A funny rhyming story following two elephant twins with a cunning plan to help their friends tell them apart. Part of the award-winning “Usborne Very First Reading” series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. · Features superb illustrations to accompany the story. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading. Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehension and provide further practice. Includes guidance notes for parents and teachers, with further extensive support on the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

Captain Mac needs a crew for his ship - quick! Part of the award-winning "Usborne Very First Reading" series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story.Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading.Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehension and provide further practice.Includes guidance notes for parents and teachers, with further extensive support on the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

Join Nell and Dad on their trip to the pet shop - can they find the perfect pet?Part of the award-winning "Usborne Very First Reading" series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading.Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story. Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehension and provide further practice.Includes guidance notes for parents and teachers, with further extensive support on the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

Bad Jack Fox is on the run - can Dan catch him and save the stolen box?Part of the award-winning "Usborne Very First Reading" series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading.Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story. Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehension and provide further practice.Includes guidance notes for parents and teachers, with further extensive support on the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

A colourful introduction to words for children who are just beginning to read, introducing easy letter sounds alongside amusing illustrations. Follows the UK government's reading strategy which uses synthetic phonics. Presented in a lovely hardback edition - a fun book to share together.

An exciting story to inspire very beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools. Adult and child take turns to read, and the child's text uses only the letters s a t p i n m d. Fun puzzles test understanding, and provide opportunities for discussion and further reading practice.