Very First Reading

Very First Reading boxed set with slipcase

• A set of 15 Usborne Very First Reading books for children who are just starting to learn to read.
• Each book features an imaginative story with irresistible illustrations and simple puzzles to check understanding.
• Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, the series supports the "Letters and Sounds" programme used in thousands of UK primary schools.
• The books are designed to be read in order and cover material that is normally taught in a child’s first two or three years at school.
• The boxed set includes a parents’ guide with information on the structure of the series, synthetic phonics and helping a child learn to read.

Press reviews

A fantastic new series of enjoyable and fun books for you to share with your child. This series is an excellent complement to your child's school curriculum.

Families Journal

Some books were just made for sharing! And if they give a child the confidence to read alone, it will be a major step on their road to independence. So Usborne have come up with the ideal solution – a series of exciting and beautifully illustrated books specially developed to offer a structured and methodical programme of reading. Whether you are a parent, a carer or a teacher, you can be sure that the Very First Reading books will turn learning into an adventure.

Lancashire Evening Post

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