Very First Reading boxed set with slipcase (9781409522546)

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 guide for parents.

(The following Usborne Very First Reading titles are included: Pirate Pat, The dressing-up box, A bus for Miss Moss, Dog diary, Grizzly bear rock, The queen makes a scene, Stop that cow!, Moon zoom, Run, rabbit, run!, Late night at the zoo, Wild school, The circus under the sea, The monster diner, Knight fright and Mr. Mystery.)

Pirate Pat

This is the first 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 less and the child more and more. It presents the humorous and lively rhyming story of Pirate Pat who searches for a treasure under Granny's house with puzzles for children at the end to check their understanding of the text and guidance notes for parents. Beautiful illustrations help motivate beginner readers.

The Dressing Up Box

This is the second 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 less and the child more and more. It includes a humorous and lively rhyming story and puzzles for children at the end to check their understanding of the text with guidance notes for parents. Beautiful illustrations help motivate beginner readers.

Dog Diary

This is the fourth 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 less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end to check the child's understanding of the text and guidance notes for parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers.

A Bus for Miss Moss

This is the third 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 less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end to check the child's understanding of the text and guidance notes for parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers.

The Queen Makes a Scene

This is the sixth 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 less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end to check the child's understanding of the text and guidance notes for parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers.

Stop That Cow

This is the seventh 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 less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end to check the child's understanding of the text and guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers.

Moon Zoom

This is the eighth 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 less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end to check the child's understanding of the text and guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers.

Run Rabbit Run

This is the ninth 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 less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end to check the child's understanding of the text and guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers.

Late Night at the Zoo

This is the tenth 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 less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end to check the child's understanding of the text and guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers.

Wild School

This is the eleventh 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 less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end to check the child's understanding of the text and guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers.

Circus Under the Sea

The twelfth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, specially designed for younger children to read 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 less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end for children to check their understanding of the text and guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help motivate beginner readers.

The Monster Diner

The thirteenth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, specially designed for younger children to read 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 less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end for children to check their understanding of the text and guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help motivate beginner readers.

Knight Fight

The fourteenth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, specially designed for younger children to read 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 less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end for children to check their understanding of the text and guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help motivate beginner readers.

Mr Mystery

The fifteenth title in the new "Usborne Very First Reading" series, specially designed for younger children to read 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 less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end for children to check their understanding of the text and guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help motivate beginner readers.

Grizzly Bear Rock

This is the fifth 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 less and the child more and more. There are puzzles at the end to check the child's understanding of the text and guidance notes for parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers.